Patrick Healy

Experience

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  IDW Publishing

  Sept 2009 - Dec 2009

  Intern

  I worked with both the marketing and editorial staff during my time at IDW. I was assigned script re-writes, balloons, research, writing press releases and publishing the weekly releases, among other things. I was able to get to know some great people while quickly getting an expansive understanding as to what it's like working in comic books and in publishing.

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  Examiner.com

  Jan 2010 - Jun 2016

  Web Content Writer

  As Web Content Writer, I wrote pieces with strong SEO value to build the catalog at Examiner. I conducted interviews with industry professionals, provided reviews and attended conventions and events.

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  Ascension Comics

  Feb 2010 - Feb 2012

  Content Writer

  Ascension Comics is the "Daily Show" for comic book readers. Providing comic book reviews, insights, interviews with industry professionals and parody comic strips, Ascension Comics is meant to make the comic books industry more accessible and more enjoyable to both casual and committed readers.As the Creative Lead for Ascension Comics, I built the site from the ground up, wrote all the articles and reviews, procured talent for parody cartoons and managed the landing page and archives to keep everything current and connected. Some of the highlights of the site were interviews with writers such as Paul Cornell and J.C. Vaughn, or television personalities such as Michael J. Nelson. Show less

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  Graphic Policy

  Dec 2015 - Jun 2016

  Senior Writer

  Patrick provided mentorship to new content writers, teaching them how to embrace brand tone and voice, how to work under pressure, and how to stick to an editorial calendar and timeline. His content creation leveraged industry networking to elevate the website's profile. His work increased subscriptions, session duration, and grew the social media following.

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  Continuity Products, LLC

  Jun 2016 - Sept 2018

  Senior Writer

  Patrick wrote scripts for television and paid social media advertising. Specializing in direct marketing, Patrick worked with products in weight loss and fitness products. He conducted testimonial programs to create fresh content for his commercials and personally performed research to understand user feedback regarding the products. As Senior Writer, he oversaw the work of the Junior Writer and all marketing interns. He taught the basics of video production, including light, sound, and direction. Patrick also taught his direct reports marketing strategies, like how to create an effective content strategy or write a well-crafted commercial. He collaborated directly with the Marketing Director on campaign development and script iteration. Show less

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  He + She Pins

  Oct 2016 - Oct 2020

  Marketing Manager

  Patrick applied his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative ideas to build brand loyalty to an e-commerce business. Designing and selling enamel pins online, Patrick used Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator, and other Adobe Suite tools to test each new digital design. Leveraging CMS tools like WooCommerce, BigCommerce, and WordPress, he built websites that were easy to use and led to high conversions. He used tool CRM tools like MailChimp to create newsletters and surveys and to better understand and grow his audience. He used social media management tools like Hootsuite and Tweetdeck to grow a social media following, promote new events, and engage daily with his audience. Show less

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  SlideGenius, Inc.

  Oct 2018 - Sept 2021

  Associate Creative Director, Copy

  Patrick built a copy department from the ground up for this premier design agency. While mentoring copywriters in the finer points of storytelling and how to highlight value, he worked directly with executives, chief officers, and marketing teams from Fortune 500s, SMBs, and start-ups. Leveraging his communication and client relationship skills, he got to the heart of the problem and developed a clear understanding of the marketing persona. Whether assigning the work to himself or one of his writers, he provided oversight, review, and feedback until delivering an impeccable work product. These included materials and recommendations for integrated marketing, scripts for B2B advertising, video production, web copy, and investor decks. Patrick's department brought in over a million dollars in new projects in 2019 and 2020. Show less

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  Evernorth Health Services

  Oct 2021 - Sept 2024

  Content Strategist

  Patrick wrote content and UX microcopy and developed content strategy solutions for website optimization, email outreach, blog content, and other digital solutions. By collaborating with SMEs and stakeholders, he delivered exceptional outcomes and client experiences.