John G. Moore, Jr.
Indianapolis, IN 46268
https://www.linkedin.com/pub/john-g-moore/a/15/a4b
Experience
Email Marketing Specialist
Artisan Talent
February 2016 – Present (1 month) Carmel, Indiana
As Email Marketing Specialist, I'm responsible for executing the production of ADESA / KAR Auction Services email marketing campaigns. I collaborate with cross-functional divisions in marketing, operations and creative to guide the coding and deployment of emails. I work with The creative team and sales to optimize email campaigns and remain current on production best practices, US CAN-SPAM, and EU Anti-Spam compliance.
I take Photoshop designs (mock-ups) and hand-code them using HTML and CSS, to produce responsive (RWD - consistent across multiple web clients and devices) email marketing content. I use Sublime Text, Pinegrow, SnagIt, Litmus, Photoshop, Marketo, and modern web browsers (Chrome, Firefox, and Internet Explorer) to develop, test and deploy email marketing campaigns for the ADESA / KAR Auction Services marketing team. How I spend my day as Email Marketing Specialist:
85% - Hand-Code Photoshop Mock-Ups
10% - Test HTML Code for Web and Mobile Devices
5% - Set Up Marketo Email Deployments
Responsive Hand-Coded Email Production (HTML and CSS + Sublime Text, Pinegrow, and Dreamweaver CC):
Truck Sale Email - http://goo.gl/2USwqs
Honda/ACURA DealerBlock Email - http://goo.gl/DxBA2i
Charlotte Tech Rewards Email - http://goo.gl/lMGTqX
Toronto Email - http://goo.gl/sWWGKL
RDN Update Email - http://goo.gl/SyLwdl
Creative Director
Urban Patch Making America's Inner Cities Better
January 2011 – Present (4 years 8 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
The Urban Patch's goal is to make the American inner city better. We focus on making the urban core better by focusing on green initiatives, placemaking and entrepreneurship to help revitalize urban Indianapolis.
As Urban Patch Creative Director, I assist the Program Directors in defining project objectives, creating schedules and overseeing quality control throughout Urban Patch projects. I also conceptualize and complete special projects as requested by Program Directors. As Creative Director, I handle digital initiatives and content marketing for Urban Patch. My essential functions are:
45% - Creative Placemaking
40% - Program Maintenance and Technology
5% - Program Education
5% - Income Generation
5% - Grant Writing and Public Speaking
Here are some work samples:
Park Garden Sculpture - http://goo.gl/zfOiHD
Redbud Project - 5X5 Winner: http://goo.gl/66gJdx
Redbud Project Pitch - http://goo.gl/cr2Nif
Sunflowers mural at Fall Creek Gardens: http://goo.gl/LVHDKk
See our work here: http://urbanpatch.org/project/
For Urban patch, WordPress is the CMS used for outreach and education. Since Urban Patch is a small social enterprise, content creation, updating, and maintenance of WordPress (Technology) are part of my responsibilities as Creative Director.
Sr. Instructional Designer, Web Developer and LMS Administrator
Kenra Professional
May 2013 – July 2015 (2 years 3 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
I designed, developed and delivered web-based corporate and product training while working collaboratively with a multi-faceted team including corporate officers, regional managers, stylist, and employees. 80% of my time was spent developing HTML5 content, and 20% was spent configuring SCORM content for and administering Kenra's GreenLightLMS account.
As a Learning Consultant, I provided expert guidance, instructional design, and project management for e-learning projects. Collaborated with subject matter experts (SMEs) to define the scope and content development for Apple iPad targeted training modules. I researched and fixed LMS/SCORM and mobile device (iPad) course issues. Action mapping and ADDIE methods were used to create adult learning.
I created original artwork, layout, designs, navigation schemes and controls for self-paced e-Learning modules and assessments (quizzes). I also administrated and troubleshot Kenra's GreenLight (LMS) Learning Management System account.
I routinely configured, tested and deployed SCORM content. I produced documentation for regional managers using Adobe Acrobat, iBooks Author, and Scrivener. This was a 100% remote position. I did the following in this role:
Designed, built, and deployed 80+ interactive e-learning modules
Converted PowerPoint decks into eLearning modules
Rapid Instructional and UI design and development
JavaScript and HTML5 Development
Articulate Storyline Development
Use ADDIE and Action Mapping
GreenLightLMS Administration
Course Delivery Support
I provided technical direction on design and development of web-based learning technology projects using rapid instructional design techniques.
I used Articulate Storyline, Adobe Photoshop, Sketch, SnagIt, Sublime Text, and other tools to complete my projects.
Web Content Manager
Fall Creek Gardens
May 2012 – July 2015 (3 years 3 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
I provided WordPress development, technical support, content creation, and user support and website administration for Fall Creek Gardens. The initial Fall Creek Gardens website was a proprietary CMS (Wild Apricot) with a sizable monthly fee. As Web Content Manager, I was asked to switch over the website from the proprietary content management system to WordPress. This conversion process entailed data migration and web development. I needed to switch over 700+ user accounts and two years of web content over to a WordPress website.
All the old website functionality had to be maintained and replicated with WordPress plugins or 3rd party API's. I completed the WordPress conversion, saving the nonprofit thousands of dollars in monthly subscription fees. I used the following tools:
PHP
HTML
CSS
Google Analytics
As a Content Strategist, I used words and data to create readable, understandable, findable, actionable, and shareable content for the Fall Creek Gardens website. I researched community gardening keywords to create content for the FCG website. I wrote content, sourced videos, images, added SEO, and related affiliate products that fit a narrative. I routinely did the following:
Content Creation
Copywriting
Tagging / Classifying
Search Engine Optimization
Proofreading
Content Delivery
Converting for The web
I also managed the Fall Creek Gardens email distribution lists with custom digital marketing, specifically with ExactTarget Interactive Marketing Hub and MailChimp. This was a 100% remote position. Other responsibilities included:
Social Networking Integration
Remote web support
Mail Optimization
Here are some digital marketing samples:
ExactTarget Email Campaign Design - http://goo.gl/IYuRfb
ExactTarget A/B Testing - http://goo.gl/c1wN9s
ExactTarget Tracking - http://goo.gl/XWVUBy
Web content (textual and visual) samples:
Black Gold - http://goo.gl/IqN8u1
Keeping Backyard Chickens - http://goo.gl/MshxeS
Writer
The Motley Fool
April 2013 – April 2015 (2 years 1 month) Indianapolis, IN Area
As a Motley Fool freelance writer, I digested the daily events affecting the business world, and interpreted the information for the Motley Fool audience. I looked for the following as I created content:
Sectors or industry emerging at the expense of the status quo.
Dramatically rising or falling stock prices.
Seismic shifts in business trends.
Anything new
Here are samples of my work:
Motley Fool Articles - http://www.fool.com/author/4498/index.aspx
I used keyword implementation (SEO) and market research to format content. I routinely worked with Financial Services Analysts and Strategy Consultants to get fresh stock news, and fact checks data.
I used my skills in trend spotting and writing to create articles.
In short, I made content out of thin air.
Instructional Designer and Developer
Salesforce ExactTarget
September 2012 – February 2013 (6 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
As a contract Instructional Designer and Developer I was responsible for managing and creating the development of interactive training materials for internal and external clients. I used conceptual and creative thinking to turn complex concepts into easy-to-understand, visually appealing interactive eLearning modules. I worked closely with a cross-functional team of Instructional Designers and Subject Matter Experts (SME) to deliver effective materials that reach a wide array of audiences. I worked remote 80% of the time in this role and used the following tools:
ADDIE, Action and Information Mapping
JavaScript, HTML5 and CSS3
Articulate Storyline
Responsibilities:
● Developed technical solutions to meet the client’s needs.
● Developed course applications for Customer Success Platform.
● Worked with instructional designers and developers.
● Remote eLearning, web development and support
● Use rapid authoring and content management tools.
● Write eLearning content.
Web Content Manager
hc1.com
February 2011 – July 2011 (6 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
My primary responsibilities were to write, edit, re-purpose, enhance and post content. I built, supported and optimized content using text, multimedia and graphics.
As a contract Content Manager, I implemented SEO to increase search volume. I compiled content (via agreements) from partners to broaden and strengthened content offerings. Other duties:
Keyword Implementation - Text articles and Q & A content
Create Forum (JForum) Moderator and User Guidelines
Re-purposed branded content - Text, images and video
Remote web content development and CMS support
Deciphered complex content license agreements
CollegeUp.org Google Analytics Administration
SEO content strategy - Keyword generation
Quality Assurance (QA) using Assembla
Post content using proprietary CMS
Used SEO to grow page views
Here are samples of my SEO articles:
Lifestyle/Time Management - http://goo.gl/IF0QAq
Loan Forgiveness - http://goo.gl/fKB00N
Student Loans - http://goo.gl/9tkIIA
Student Debt - http://goo.gl/jjKCiS
Budgeting - http://goo.gl/21Lg9s
Developer
Clarian Health Partners
April 2002 – June 2010 (8 years 3 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
As an Instructional Developer at Clarian I worked with clinical staff, other developers, training staff and designers creating storyboards, user interfaces, web sites, and eLearning applications.
I effectively used creativity and technical skill to develop multimedia, web-based Training (WBTs) and CD-ROM/DVD products. I also developed web and desktop interfaces using HTML, CSS and JavaScript.
Besides designing and developing SCORM content I also provided Tier III support for Plateau Systems WBTs and troubleshooting assistance for the SAP Successfactors Plateau LMS (eLMS) when needed which was often. I created the eLMS and Physician Education website logos. I also worked well within a team environment and under the pressure of multiple deadlines. I gathered and documented requirements, worked with subject matter experts and distributed LTA documentation on several eLearning projects. I routinely applied the ADDIE and SAM learning models to content I developed. Development duties:
Developed Cerner Implementation Web Based Training
Animation Mock-ups - Content Design and Development
Remote eLearning and web development and support
CME (continuing medical education) development
Trained CLS design staff on multimedia software
Designed and developed SCORM based WBTs
Rapid instructional design and development
HTML, CSS and JavaScript Development
Write content using information mapping
e-Learning development for the Internet
Defined requirements for projects
Plateau LMS and SCORM Support
Course Delivery Support
Here are some work samples:
CPOE knowledgebase - http://goo.gl/bWPKno
Web Based Training Module (Flash) - http://goo.gl/rPuok9
Logo Design - http://goo.gl/p15vLj & http://goo.gl/6EqhD9
Sports Cartoonist - Digital Content Creator
CBS Interactive (CBS Digital Media Group)
April 2006 – May 2008 (2 years 2 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
I created the SPuN cartoon feature for the CBS Sportsline SPiN website. I conceptualized, wrote and produced sports related content. CBS Interactive wanted edgy sports commentary content. Here are some work samples:
Maya 3D Character Design - http://goo.gl/q6M4AD
More Samples Here - http://goo.gl/MbkXHs
Indianapolis Colts - http://goo.gl/gV2Lp
Fantasy Football - http://goo.gl/zF7Vx
Author
Cengage Learning
April 2001 – September 2001 (6 months) Greater Boston Area
I wrote the Flash Webisode Handbook and developed all the book ActionScript code samples. Here is a sample from this book:
Flash Webisode Handbook - http://www.scribd.com/doc/37450405/JGMoore-Book-Sample
Media Developer
Pearson
April 2000 – May 2001 (1 year 2 months) Indianapolis, IN Area
I designed Graphical User Interfaces (GUIs) for CD-ROM applications. I developed visual media elements, created and edited images, as well as developed interactive CD-ROMs for the Sams publishing imprint of Pearson Education. I worked with editors and writers, as well as software companies to develop book CD-ROMs.
I also negotiated software contracts and wrote product descriptions for each CD-ROM. I developed. As a Media Developer I was also responsible for the following:
Flash, Director and Formula Graphics eLearning Development
Formula Graphics GUI Development - http://bit.ly/jDBubB
Microsite and CD-ROM GUI design and development
Providing CD-ROM source code updates and fixes
HTML 4, CSS 1 and JavaScript 1 Development
Technical support and troubleshooting
Lingo and ActionScript coding
Posting book errata content
Education
Herron School of Art
Visual Communications
1990 – 1991
Create fine paintings and mixed media.
Activities and Societies: Painting
Arlington High School
Diploma, General Studies
1985 – 1989
Read, write and do math.
Activities and Societies: Track, Science Club, Speech and Spanish Club
Instructional Design and Development Samples
Storyline 2 Development Sample - http://goo.gl/g9X4Tf
Storyline 2 Quiz Sample - http://goo.gl/AJAZjU
Storyline 2 Quiz Sample - http://goo.gl/6zZw9d
Development and Design Case Study - http://goo.gl/deIoKz
Technical Writing Samples
Web Design eBook - https://goo.gl/5HNy8d
SCRUM / Agile Technical Documentation - http://goo.gl/u428V3
Blogging Samples
Motley Fool Articles - http://goo.gl/zpb66u
Front End Development Samples
Starting Point (Unstyled App) - http://goo.gl/WY7Cjo
Design Wireframes - http://goo.gl/bBuOev & http://goo.gl/Yj8KB5
Sketch Designs - http://goo.gl/y16UM2 & http://goo.gl/FjnMuq
Tablet/Desktop Prototype - http://goo.gl/c2onMO
Phone Prototype - http://goo.gl/y1rzA4
Responsive (PC, Tablet & Phone) Email Development
Truck Sale Email - http://goo.gl/2USwqs
Honda/ACURA DealerBlock Email - http://goo.gl/DxBA2i
Charlotte Tech Rewards Email - http://goo.gl/lMGTqX
Toronto Email - http://goo.gl/sWWGKL
Community Projects
Community Gardens Mural (1100 sq ft) – http://goo.gl/LVHDKk
Park Garden Sculpture (8 ft X 8ft, 1000 lbs) – http://goo.gl/wLKndq
Public Relations - http://goo.gl/66gJdx