Katie Gallo, Ba, Ms Email & Phone Number

Norwalk, Ct

Katie launched Daydream Communications in 2015 and has grown it into an established local agency that numerous nonprofits and state agencies have turned to for strategic planning, marketing campaigns, graphic design, social media and more. While the company specializes in behavioral health and nonprofit marketing, they have expertise in general healthcare and public health as well.The company has produced award-winning campaigns such as "You Think You Know," a public awareness campaign about fentanyl and fake pills and "Ok to Talk About It," which is a campaign to break the stigma associated with mental health and suicide. Katie's passion for the field sets the work apart from the rest.

New Canaan, Ct

The majority of the work I do for Silver Hill is writing. I work with the Director of Marketing to develop an blog editorial calendar and then research and write all blogs and submit for review. I also provide design support. I have created materials including brochures, print and digital ads, business cards, stationary and e-newsletter templates.

New Canaan, Ct

In my role at Silver Hill I was responsible for all things digital; website, intranet, Google Analytics and AdWords, social media and digital advertising. I regularly worked with outside vendors to improve the website and managed the development of their mobile website. I created and executed a social media strategy to elevate the organization’s presence on social platforms that increased the number of Facebook likes and Twitter followers in six months by 58% and 102% respectively. I also assisted with various design projects (posters, ads, email templates, etc.) and public relations efforts. Trained in Google Analytics and Google AdWords (by Google-certified trainer, LunaMetrics).

On a daily basis, I developed and implemented marketing strategies for psychiatry, neurosurgery, and neurology departments utilizing a mix of direct mail, email marketing, search engine advertising, digital and print advertising and social media. I also managed the design and production of three consumer oriented newsletters. In addition to my marketing responsibilities, I co-chaired the corporate social media committee and developed strategies to improve the organization's social media presence. One of the major initiatives done under my leadership was the creation and launch of HealthBytes, a multi-author health and wellness blog (www.HealthBytesNYC.org). I managed the promotion strategy, editorial planning, content creation, scheduling and reporting.

* Created a marketing strategy that focused on growing social media presence as well as enhancing traditional marketing efforts* Conducted research to determine potential corporate sponsors and sources of funding

* Created a Facebook campaign to raise awareness for AFSP and its programs * Created and managed a Facebook and Twitter campaign which increased fan-base by more than 6,000 in three months; a 233% increase* Successful in elevating AFSP into the top 100 in the Chase Community Giving Campaign which provided the organization with a $25,000 grant

I managed and provided public relations and advertising services for multiple accounts in the architecture and design industries. I was responsible for media relations and developing advertising plans. I developed and implemented a regional US media strategy for Mokum Textiles to drive showroom traffic and increase regional media coverage in eight key US cities. I also spearheaded their first US press event to launch a new fabric line.

Masters, Nonprofit Management

Bachelor Of Arts, Communications/Journalism

Associates, Liberal Arts