At TownNews, we believe success starts with finding the right people. The work we do here is changing the local media industry, and these are the people who are making it happen. Today we shine a light on Sean Tripp, Quality Assurance Coordinator.
What is your background?
After getting my bachelors degree in business management from Western Illinois University, I started working as an area manager for WIS International Inventory service. I ran an inventory office of 80 employees and completed inventories for retailers such as Lowes, Gordmans, Walgreens, and Dollar General. I received awards for "Rookie of the Year" and "Best revenue office in the district."
After WIS, I started working as an account manager for various software companies before landing as a customer service representative at TownNews. After spending time in customer support, I moved over to my current position as a quality assurance coordinator.
What do you love most about your job?
I love the work environment at TownNews. Everyone is extremely helpful and team oriented. Also I love working with new software technology.
What are you currently working on that you’d like everyone to know more about?
I review software for BLOX Total CMS, our InDesign client, BLOX OTT, and the BLOX Now app. I am currently working on all the new changes for BLOX OTT, and BLOX Now app which will provide our customers with a new and exciting app experience.
What are you most excited about for the future of the news industry?
I am excited to see how the news industry is changing to keep up with the news internet age.
What's something people don't know about you?
I am a musician who creates electronic dance music with my brother. I play trombone and baritone. We tour around the Midwest performing at all types of events and music festivals, including Summer Camp Music Festival which is around 20,000 people.
