Jen (Diehl) Gallagher

Experience

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  American Diabetes Association

  Jan 2012 - Jan 2012

  Development Event Intern

  Worked with special events managers to coordinate logistics for upcoming ADA fundraising events. Initiated outreach to potential donors and health fair vendors for the 2012 Step Out: Walk to Stop Diabetes. Monitored and updated social media pages for upcoming ADA events.

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  Lawrence G. Foster Chapter of Public Relations Student Society of America

  Sept 2012 - May 2014

  Event Planning Chair

  Served as Event Planning Committee Chair of the Public Relations Student Society of America (PRSSA) Penn State chapter. The committee of 50 members organized a "Young Professional's Guide to Success" networking event, a Holiday Fashion Show and partnered with other on-campus organizations to enhance their visibility.

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  Penn State University

  Jan 2013 - May 2013

  Accompanied high school football recruitment prospects at Penn State home football games and provided tours of football facilities. Assisted the Director of Alumni and Public Relations in planning the 2013 Penn State Graduate Exhibition, which showcased graduate student projects. Composed articles profiling distinguished alumni to be featured on Graduate School Website. Contributed to a Q&A piece, which was published in IT publication, "Current".

  • Football Recruitment Host

    Sept 2012 - May 2013

  • Intern at the Graduate School Office of Alumni and Public Relations

    Jan 2013 - Apr 2013
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  Manayunk Development Corporation

  May 2013 - Aug 2013

  Public Relations and Events Assistant

  Coordinated VIP party, social media schedule and volunteers for the 24th Annual Manayunk Arts Festival, which drew over 200,000 visitors. Managed upkeep of the MNYK blog, events calendar and merchant information on Manayunk.com. Scheduled posts on all Manayunk.com social media outlets reaching over 5,000 Facebook followers and over 2,000 Twitter followers. Composed and edited press releases for neighborhood businesses, updated media lists and composed newsletters, distributed to over 100 merchants. Show less

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  Happy Valley Communications

  Sept 2013 - May 2014

  Account Associate

  Contributed to the Penn State EcoCAR 2 account, serving the award-winning Penn State Advanced Vehicle Team. As participants in the EcoCAR 2 North American engineering competition, Penn State's Advanced Vehicle Team worked to re-engineer a 2013 Chevrolet Malibu into a hybrid electric vehicle. Contributed to competition communications plan and coordinated over 12 outreach events to generate interest in sustainability, especially for younger generations. Also planned and implemented social media strategies for Penn State EcoCAR 2, increasing Twitter followers by 10%. Show less

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  GaileyMurray Communications

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2014

  Winter Intern

  Accompanied Tom Gailey, President of GaileyMurray Communications, during a series of client meetings and presentations in the Plymouth Meeting area in January 2014. Observed communications practices including marketing research, crisis management and media pitching.

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  Gregory FCA

  May 2014 - Mar 2021

  Provided strategic counsel to clients at one of the nation’s largest financial public relations firms.• Drove media relations strategies that garnered high-impact coverage in leading financial industry trade publications as well as mainstream outlets like Reuters, CNBC and CNN• Specialized in supporting financial services products and services, primarily ETFs, RIAs, independent broker-dealers and retirement plan providers• Participated in dozens of media training sessions and coached subject matter experts on interview presentation • Mentored and managed team members. Trained junior colleagues on public relations and client relations practices Show less

  • Account Supervisor

    Jan 2019 - Mar 2021

  • Senior Account Executive

    Jan 2018 - Dec 2018

  • Account Executive

    May 2016 - Dec 2017

  • Assistant Account Executive

    Jun 2015 - Apr 2016

  • Account Coordinator

    Aug 2014 - Jun 2015

  • Junior Associate

    May 2014 - Aug 2014
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  Meradia

  Mar 2021 - Sept 2022

  Senior Marketing Manager

  Led company marketing efforts to increase brand awareness in the investment management consulting space. • Collaborated with team of consultants on thought leadership writing and served as managing editor for the firm’s website articles. Doubled article output from 2020 to 2021• Collaborated with the leadership team to determine marketing priorities and ensure alignment with organizational goals • Oversaw vendor relationships and negotiated competitive advertising and conference packages• Expanded the firm’s marketing function. Managed and mentored marketing associate• Introduced new visual assets to corporate LinkedIn account, increasing post engagement and visibility • Implemented thought leadership newsletter reaching thousands of prospects, clients and firm contacts Show less

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  NSM Insurance Group

  Sept 2022 - Dec 2023

  Marketing Manager

  Responsible for supporting 10+ commercial insurance programs with a variety of marketing tactics at global specialty insurance provider. • Developed timely content for broker-facing email blasts, program websites, corporate blog posts, webinars, marketing collateral and social media accounts• Oversaw first Top Workplace award nomination and internal employee survey, which earned NSM the Top Workplace award and ranking of 14 out of 52 top mid-size companies in Greater Philadelphia • Managed monthly internal newsletter for 1,100+ employees from creative to execution• Introduced new thought leadership tactics, including a LinkedIn newsletter that reaches over 3,000 subscribers• Engaged in external communications. Secured media placements for company executives and business line leaders • Partnered with colleagues across marketing department, including creative, digital marketing and events roles, to execute key projects Show less