Claire Brennan
Philadelphia,PA
Summary
Dynamic Communications Coordinator and green-space advocate excelling in web content management, social media strategy, and event coordination. Proven ability to create engaging content, manage impactful events, and serve as a positive organizational representative, driving audience engagement and supporting organizational goals.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Communications Coordinator
Friends of the Wissahickon
Philadelphia, PA
04.2023 - Current
- Managed website and wrote weekly blogs promoting events and programs, educating park users, and advancing our mission.
- Created social media content and managed channels, including Facebook, where engagement has increased 200% since my effective date, Instagram, LinkedIn, YouTube, and FOW's Map App.
- Created weekly eNewsletter for nearly 10,000 readers and maintained a 45% open rate.
- Managed Google Ads and Google Analytics and created regular reports for staff and committees.
- Designed marketing materials for events, developed park signage, and wrote and edited the Annual Report.
- Managed eight annual engagement events, including planning, marketing, and day-of logistics.
- Developed and supported campaigns generating more than $150,000 in unrestricted funding annually.
- Coordinates with publicist to develop quarterly print newsletter and regular press releases.
Programs Intern
Art-Reach
Philadelphia, PA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Created weekly eNewsletter to 5,000 local subscribers.
- Managed the ticketing process for sponsored events in the CRM database.
- Assisted with on-site focus groups regarding accessibility of the Barnes Foundation.
Appraisals Intern
The Fine Art Group
Conshohocken, PA
09.2022 - 12.2022
- Conducted research and gathered materials for appraisers.
- Created presentations of artworks for clients in the market for new acquisitions.
- Managed CRM database.
Communications Intern
New Jersey Future
Philadelphia, PA
03.2022 - 06.2022
- Managed email campaigns with endorsing members of the campaign and relevant legislators.
- Conducted research on municipalities with a variety of water infrastructure problems as materials for meetings with legislators.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Temple University
Philadelphia, PASkills
- Web content management
- Internal and external communications
- Marketing
- Event coordination
- Fundraising
- Digital analytics
- Proficient in Microsoft Office, Adobe Suite, Blackbaud CRM, Neon CRM, Vimeo, WordPress, and Canva
Timeline
Communications Coordinator
Friends of the Wissahickon
04.2023 - Current
Programs Intern
Art-Reach
09.2022 - 12.2022
Appraisals Intern
The Fine Art Group
09.2022 - 12.2022
Communications Intern
New Jersey Future
03.2022 - 06.2022
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
Temple University
Work Experience
El Vez, 09/19 - Present
Server and bartender at one of Philadelphia's most popular restaurants.