Rich Donahue
Marketing Director in Pittsburgh, PA
- Role
- Marketing Coordinator at Gillece Services
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Rich Donahue
As a passionate Marketing & Digital Marketing Manager specializing in the home improvement and home service industry, I bring a unique blend of strategic insight, creative problem-solving and audience engagement to every project. My extensive experience in crafting and executing effective marketing campaigns has equipped me with the skills necessary to drive brand awareness and revenue growth in a highly competitive marketplace.Before transitioning into marketing, I honed my storytelling and communication skills as a sports journalist. My journey began as a Sports Producer at KDKA-TV in Pittsburgh, which taught me the importance of strategy and collaboration in delivering compelling content. I have written, produced and been on air for a variety of sports publications over the years including Pittsburgh Sports Now, City of Champions, TribLIVE Radio and WHJB-FM Radio High School Football coverage in Westmoreland County. Combining my background in journalism with my marketing expertise, I excel in developing data-driven strategies that connect with audiences on a personal level and elevate brand presence. I am passionate about utilizing innovative techniques to enhance customer experiences and build lasting relationships in the home improvement and service sectors.Let’s connect! I’m always eager to engage with fellow professionals in marketing and beyond.http://pittsburghsportsnow.com/author/rdonahue/
Experience
Marketing Coordinator
May 2024 — Present · Bridgeville, PA, US
Manage Marketing and Advertising Campaigns including TV, Billboard & Digital Marketing Campaigns, report to owner and operations manager.Increased Gillece sales and revenue by 12% in 2025 compared to 2024. Did over $10 million in sales and revenue in 2025, first time over $10 million since 2012. Helped Gillece win 27 Best of the Best Awards in 2024 & 2025 including Best Overall Business, Best Place to Work, Best Plumber, Best Electrician & Best HVAC Co. in the TribLive Best of the Best Awards. Improved Gillece’s brand reputation including increasing Google Review Rating from 4.4 to 4.5; assist with customer service management and call volume. High level use of AI to create blogs, creative and graphics for Gillece.
Education
Duquesne University
Bachelor’s Degree, Mulit-Media Journalism
2011 — 2015
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