Laura Bleakley
Hilton Head Island,SC
Summary
Strategic client leader with 13+ years of experience leading integrated marketing, growing multimillion-dollar accounts, and building trusted client partnerships. Known for developing high-performing teams, simplifying complex challenges, and driving business growth.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Group Account Director
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
05.2022 - Current
- Lead a $30M integrated client portfolio spanning economic development, retail, and public sector accounts.
- Oversee portfolio financial performance, including forecasting, scoping, revenue management, and profitability.
- Drive organic growth and contribute to agency new business efforts.
- South Carolina Department of Commerce | Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission | O’Reilly Auto Parts
Account Director
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
01.2014 - 05.2022
- Led strategic account planning and integrated marketing campaigns across retail, insurance, lottery, and consumer brands.
- Built trusted executive relationships that strengthened client retention and long-term partnerships.
- LG | Progressive Insurance | Pennsylvania Lottery
Account Executive
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
02.2013 - 01.2014
- Afresh | EveryDrop | Wlabs
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marist University
Poughkeepsie, NY2001
Skills
- Executive Client Leadership
- Portfolio & P&L Management
- Integrated Marketing Strategy
- Organic Growth
- New Business Development
- Cross-Functional Leadership
- Talent Development & Coaching
- Strategic Planning
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Increased South Carolina Commerce brand consideration by 15%; earned a Drum Award, two Telly Awards, and an IABC South Carolina Palmetto Award.
- Increased Pennsylvania Lottery play among lapsed players by 54%.
- Generated 500K+ qualified leads for Progressive Commercial’s trucking division, contributing to a record Policies in Force.
- Secured $4.9M in value-added media for O’Reilly Auto Parts.
- Generated 1.7M impressions and 6× benchmark engagement for the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission.
Timeline
Group Account Director
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
05.2022 - Current
Account Director
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
01.2014 - 05.2022
Account Executive
9Rooftops (formerly BFG Communications)
02.2013 - 01.2014
Bachelor of Arts - Communications
Marist University