Patrick Johnston Email & Phone Number

Wichita Falls, TX

• Crafted and executed systemwide communication plans to support strategic organizational initiatives internally and externally through effective writing, planning, and coordination.
• Managed and led communications projects from marketing materials to a regular TV segment, in coordination with a local journalist and various internal stakeholders, to highlight services and educational classes offered.
• Coordinated with senior leadership and other leaders to draft employee communications and media statements, and to prepare talking points for interviews.
• Cultivated relationships throughout the organization and media outlets to ensure awareness and coverage of key events and topics for the organization.

Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX

• Coordinated newsroom resources to ensure relevant events and stories were appropriately covered in a timely manner.
• Coached five other reporters and photojournalists in ways to improve reporting and digital presence while proofreading on tight deadlines for digital publication.
• Applied SEO and social media best practices while monitoring and improving the Times Record News digital presence, including website and social media channels.

Wichita Falls, Texas, United States

• Advised customers throughout rental process, including educating them on the benefits of additional products and services offered by Enterprise.
• Assisted with other branch operations as a full-time management trainee from June to October 2015, then as a part-time customer service representative until January 2018.

Times Record News, Wichita Falls, TX

• Consistently completed photography and/or reporting assignments with a focus on quick turnaround for digital platforms, including photo galleries and short videos.
• Entrusted with copyediting and scheduling content for the Sunday and Monday print editions, website and social media platforms.

Wichita Falls, Texas

• Delivered professional service to members while preparing photo orders in a timely manner.
• Completed routine maintenance and cleaning on photo lab machines and printers to keep them functioning optimally.

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Mass Communication, 3.919

I worked for the campus newspaper as the Photo Editor for 2 years and was the photographer for the sports information department. I.

Digital Marketing Nanodegree

Received a broader understanding of content marketing and digital marketing tools such as search engine optimization, social media.