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Jessica Klein

Managing Director at Baretz + Brunelle

Jessica Klein has a diverse work history primarily in the field of corporate communications. Jessica is currently working at Baretz+Brunelle, where they started as an Associate in February 2016 and progressed to the roles of Senior Associate and eventually Director. Currently, they hold the position of Managing Director, which they started in January 2023. Baretz+Brunelle is a communications advisory firm that specializes in legal, corporate, and crisis communications, with offices in multiple locations.

Before joining Baretz+Brunelle, Jessica worked at Hellerman Baretz Communications, an award-winning corporate communications agency. Jessica started as a Junior Account Executive in July 2014 and was later promoted to Account Executive and Senior Account Executive. During their time at Hellerman Baretz Communications, they gained experience in content development, reputation management, and revenue growth for clients in the legal, consulting, healthcare, and financial services industries.

Additionally, Jessica has also worked as a Writing Center Tutor at the University of Delaware from September 2011 to May 2014. Jessica was responsible for providing writing assistance and guidance to university students. During the same period, they also worked as a Staff Reporter for the university's independent student newspaper, The Review, where they researched and wrote news articles regarding university administration and student affairs.

Jessica also gained experience as a Public Relations Intern at Hellerman Baretz Communications from June 2012 to January 2014. In this role, they drafted pitches to promote client availability for interviews, bylined articles, and conference speaking occasions. Jessica also monitored editorial calendars for opportunities to increase client media exposure.

Overall, Jessica Klein has demonstrated a strong background in corporate communications, with a focus on legal, consulting, healthcare, and financial services industries. Jessica has progressed in their career and currently holds a senior leadership position at Baretz+Brunelle.

Jessica Klein attended Oceanside High School from 2006 to 2010. Jessica then pursued a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree in Mass Communication and English Literature at the University of Delaware from 2010 to 2014. In 2013, they also briefly studied English Composition at Trinity College, University of Melbourne.

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Timeline

  • Managing Director

    January, 2023 - present

  • Director

    January, 2020

  • Senior Associate

    December, 2017

  • Associate

    February, 2016