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Laura Diedrich

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Marketing & Communications Manager at Scot Forge
📍 Greater Chicago Area, United States

Laura is the Marketing & Communications Manager at Scot Forge, an employee-owned company with a 130-year history. Her expertise lies in developing communication, digital, and branding strategies to drive growth and tell the companys story. She holds a Bachelors Degree from Augustana College and has a certification in SEO strategy.

She is a vocal advocate for strengthening American manufacturing through industry collaboration and is actively involved with the Forging Industry Association (FIA). Laura is passionate about initiatives that support the U. S. defense industrial base and upskill the next generation of workers in the forging industry.

Unique fact: Laura is passionate about telling the Scot Forge story, right down to its signature plaid branding.

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Experience
21 Years
Current Role
Marketing & Communications Manager
Job Level
Middle
Location
Greater Chicago Area, United States
Personality Overview

How Laura shows up

Demanding
Upfront
ROI Conscious

They focus on objectivity in a pitch and pay little attention to bells and whistles. They care equally about the product and its potential impact. They respond well to confident salespeople.

Priorities

Topics Laura cares about

B2B Digital Marketing
Her focus includes AI-enabled search, advanced analytics, and full-funnel campaign execution to attract, engage, and convert customers in industrial markets.
Defense Workforce Development
Actively promotes a partnership with BlueForge Alliance to train and upskill workers who support the U. S. Navy and the broader maritime industrial base.
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Career

Work history

10-2020
Marketing & Communications Manager
Scot Forge
5-2019 - 10-2020
Marketing Lead
Scot Forge
8-2015 - 5-2019
Marketing Specialist
Scot Forge
5-2014 - 8-2015
Vertical Market Sales Manager
Quill
2011 - 2014
Sales Team Manager
Quill
In the press

Media appearances

Member Voices: Laura Diedrich, Scot Forge. Featured in YouTube
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Education
2001 - 2005
Bachelor’s Degree
Augustana College
1997 - 2001
High School
Earlville High School
Social presence
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Calculativeness (C)

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