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SEAN A. HIGGINS

Portland,Maine

Summary

Versatile content marketer with 10 years of experience and a knack for explaining complex topics in clear language. Experienced at researching, writing, and editing diverse content. Produces engaging, authoritative, and error-free work that meets business goals for technical markets.

Overview

12
12
years of professional experience

Work History

Content Marketer and Consultant

Sean Higgins Content
01.2020 - Current

Developing high-quality content and strategy to help global tech companies meet goals for traffic growth, revenue, brand awareness, and market education.

  • Produced 200+ blog posts, case studies, white papers, ebooks, and gated resources to educate several markets on 3D capture technologies
  • Grew organic traffic by more than 40,000 visitors annually for one client in a niche industry
  • Landed four terms in top 20 Google results with only four blog posts for an enterprise SaaS client
  • Highlighted more than 50 innovative companies and solutions in case studies, blog posts, and white papers
  • Clients include: PTC, Boston Dynamics, Contentful, Autodesk, NavVis, Bentley Systems, Leica Geosystems, US Institute of Building Documentation

Content Marketing Manager

PARACOSM
01.2019 - 01.2020

Wrote all content for an innovative startup that made handheld 3D scanners.

  • Worked across departments to produce landing pages, customer service resources, newsletters, press materials, thought leadership, website copy, and more
  • Evaluated competitor content strategy to identify knowledge gaps in market content
  • Wrote world's first beginner's guides for understanding lidar technology

Managing Editor

SPAR3D.com, AECST.com
01.2014 - 01.2019

Ran the leading news site and newsletter for commercial 3D capture technologies.

  • Wrote and edited daily content, including 3D and AEC industry briefs, blog posts, reports, white papers, and in-depth features
  • Grew weekly newsletter subscribers from 10,000 to 20,000 using data and knowledge-gap analysis
  • Increased revenue by 115% by collaborating with sales to develop a sponsored-content business model
  • Wrote copy for marketing and conference content teams
  • Worked with industry experts in 3D and AEC to write long-form content exploring innovations and technologies

Content Developer

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
01.2012 - 01.2014
  • Wrote help documentation for records-management SaaS used by more than 1,000 municipalities and school districts
  • Prepared release notes and help documentation

Education

Master of Letters - Philosophy

University of Aberdeen
Aberdeen, Scotland, UK
05.2010

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Hampshire College
Amherst, MA
05.2007

Skills

  • Keyword analysis
  • Content Editing
  • Content Strategy Development
  • SEO
  • Blogging
  • White Papers
  • Case Studies
  • Educational Guides
  • Podcast Production
  • Contractor Management
  • Stakeholder Relationships

Timeline

Content Marketer and Consultant

Sean Higgins Content
01.2020 - Current

Content Marketing Manager

PARACOSM
01.2019 - 01.2020

Managing Editor

SPAR3D.com, AECST.com
01.2014 - 01.2019

Content Developer

TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
01.2012 - 01.2014

Master of Letters - Philosophy

University of Aberdeen

Bachelor of Arts - English Literature

Hampshire College
SEAN A. HIGGINS