Employee Spotlight: Seth Conover

Employee Spotlight: Seth Conover, Marketing/Content Specialist

Wait, I know what you’re thinking, “He’s doing a profile on himself?” But this isn’t about a quick pat on the back. I wanted to provide some insight into what I do and about my ongoing journey with Creatis. And because I’m also developing content for this very eNewsletter that you’re reading, this was the perfect chance to grab the mic. 

After two years of serving as the Staffing Specialist, I’ve transitioned into a new role at Creatis – Marketing/Content Specialist. My job transition is unique in that I didn’t have to job search or “go with grace” as our president, Kathy Hollenhorst has described the professional transition period (Read her blog Go with Grace). But I did get the chance to “stay with grace” at a company I value and that values what I bring to the table. Let me explain.

Throughout my time in the Staffing Specialist seat, I grew immensely as a professional communicator. My responsibilities included meeting and placing fantastic candidates for our clients, fostering ongoing relationships with employees and doing the gritty, detail-oriented work that kept the Staffing team's engine oiled. It helped me become a more effective communicator and sharpened my analytical mind. It also gave me incredible insight into the marketing industry (both client and agency side); I saw how the process works from strategy through execution. Because of Creatis’ commitment to put the right person in the right seat for our clients, it truly felt like we were matching up puzzle pieces, which I found incredibly satisfying.

But earlier this spring, I knew it was time for a change. I have a deep background in creative writing and editing, and I wanted to explore opportunities that more closely aligned with those skills. In keeping with one of the Creatis values to “do what’s right,” I wanted to be transparent with my supervisor and tell her how I was feeling. I was so grateful for my time as Staffing Specialist and yet ready to grow in different ways in another role. And rather serendipitously, this Marketing/Content Specialist role opened and it happened to focus on developing and writing marketing content for Creatis! Needless to say, I was pretty psyched.

So here I am. New office, new responsibilities, same company that has helped me grow in myriad ways. I’m able to take the things I learned from my previous position and apply them to my new one. In the coming months, I’ll be busy developing all kinds of content for events, our website, clients, and employees. My professional advice on job transitions is: be honest, do the work, and keep learning. Excited for what the future holds!

-Seth