Rachel Damerjian
About Rachel Damerjian
Rachel Damerjian is a Senior Manager at Golin, specializing in Catalyst, with extensive experience in public relations and account management. She has worked with notable firms such as Ketchum and Jill Schmidt Public Relations, and has a strong background in the consumer and B2B food industry.
Current Role at Golin
Rachel Damerjian serves as a Senior Manager, Catalyst at Golin since 2021. In this role, she focuses on enhancing client strengths and offerings within the consumer and B2B food industry. Her work involves leveraging evolving trends to drive impactful strategies and campaigns. Based in Chicago, Illinois, Rachel has contributed to various initiatives that have significantly increased brand visibility and consumer engagement.
Previous Experience at Ketchum
Prior to her current position, Rachel Damerjian worked at Ketchum for four years, holding multiple roles including Assistant Account Executive, Account Executive, Senior Account Executive, and Managing Account Supervisor. Her tenure at Ketchum spanned from 2017 to 2021 in San Francisco, California. During this time, she played a key role in campaigns and events that generated over a billion impressions, enhancing both consumer and B2B awareness.
Experience at Jill Schmidt Public Relations
Rachel Damerjian began her career in public relations as an Account Executive at Jill Schmidt Public Relations, a Network PR Firm, from 2016 to 2017 in Wilmette, Illinois. This role provided her with foundational experience in managing client relationships and developing strategic communication plans.
Educational Background
Rachel Damerjian earned her Bachelor's degree in Public Relations, Advertising, and Applied Communication from DePaul University. She attended the university from 2012 to 2015, where she developed a strong understanding of communication strategies and industry practices.
Early Career Experience
Before entering the public relations field, Rachel worked as a Leasing Consultant at Home Properties (Lighthouse Management Services, LLC) from 2015 to 2016 in Schaumburg, Illinois. This role involved client interaction and property management, contributing to her overall professional development.