Patrick Conn
Princeton,TX
Summary
Dynamic Senior Editor with a proven track record at Gannett, driving a 27% customer growth through strategic content planning and data analysis. Expert in campaign management and team coordination, I excel in enhancing operational efficiency and fostering collaboration, ensuring impactful results in fast-paced environments.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Senior Editor
Gannett
2022.03 - Current
- Management of all daily planning and operations, including special projects to streamline standardized processes, which has led to a gross profit margin of 46.3% over the last 12 months.
- Engage in monthly content strategy meetings with top leadership teams, company-wide, not just in my department.
- Provide performance analytics and reporting for department performance, such as our customer growth of 27% over the last 3 years.
Site Editor
Gannett
2019.12 - 2022.03
- Coordinated strategy for content and assignments with the team of writers.
- Conducted all content editing and enforced deadlines.
- Facilitated regular training and mentorship to writers.
- Spearheaded changes in processes to grow readership by 236% in that time.
Content Creator
WFAA
2017.08 - 2020.12
- Produced written content focused on local teams and the NFL draft.
- Performed statistical analysis and breakdown in a variety of mediums that support reader consumption.
- Source and initiate self-driven assignments and content.
Warehouse Management/Forklift Trainer
Aaon Coil
Longview, Texas
2019.06 - 2020.02
- Conducted new hire training for forklift operations.
- Performed regular inventory audits to ensure product levels, reporting any discrepancies to senior management.
- Delivered raw materials to designated departments within the warehouse.
Warehouse Manager
Tri-State Water
Longview, TX
2018.03 - 2019.06
- Direct preparation of inventory reports for senior management.
- Created databases to measure the seasonality impact on inventory levels.
- Coordinated and received shipments into inventory.
Education
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School
Lubbock, TX05.2003
Skills
- Campaign management
- Data analysis
- Project planning
- Team coordination
- Marketing analysis
- Content planning and editing
- Search engine optimization
Certification
- Gannett advanced search strategies & conductor searchlight for journalists’ certification, 03/01/25
- Conductor Intelligence Certification, 03/01/25
Timeline
Senior Editor
Gannett
2022.03 - Current
Site Editor
Gannett
2019.12 - 2022.03
Warehouse Management/Forklift Trainer
Aaon Coil
2019.06 - 2020.02
Warehouse Manager
Tri-State Water
2018.03 - 2019.06
Content Creator
WFAA
2017.08 - 2020.12
High School Diploma -
Roosevelt High School