JOHN G. MORAN • www.johngmoran.weebly.
com
P ROF E S S I O N A L O B JE CT I VE
Continued development of writing and graphic design skills in a communications or publishing
environment that offers opportunities for creativity and teamwork.
P ROF E S S I O N A L H I STO RY
Proofed • Proofreader & Editor, freelance September 2023 – present
Knowadays* • Proofreading & editing certifications
After receiving certifications from Knowadays’ Becoming A Proofreader and Becoming An Editor
courses – each with distinction (evaluations of 96.1% and 95.6%, respectively) – began freelance
proofreading and editing for clients of Proofed, Knowadays’ partner organization.
*
Formerly known as the Proofreading Academy
Sabbatical • Songwriter 2022 – 2023
Chased a dream for 18 months in pursuit of the elusive prey that is professional songwriting:
composed music and lyrics, individually and collaboratively; recorded demos; explored self-directed
instruction in music production and music industry fields; sought vocational guidance through the
Nashville Songwriters Association International (NSAI).
Arkansas Community Action Agencies Association • Director of Communications 2014 – 2022
• Oversaw production of association newsletter – originally a print quarterly, transitioning to an
electronic monthly – handling writing, layout, graphics creation, photography, and editing
contributors as necessary
• Maintained association website and social media accounts
• Assisted satellite agencies with communications needs – press releases, client success stories,
advertisements for local publications
• Created association
○ fliers ○ event programs ○ annual impact reports
○ banners ○ posters ○ trophy/plaque/certificate designs
○ brochures ○ program ads ○ T-shirt & tote-bag designs
○ advertisements ○ workshop handouts ○ business card designs
○ signs ○ wall decals ○ announcement postcards
○ letterhead ○ invitations ○ customized thank-you cards
Arkansas State Employees Association • Media Coordinator 1999 – 2012
• Produced eight-page, tabloid-sized monthly newsletter
• Produced biennial 200-plus–page digest-sized State Government Guide
• Maintained A.S.E.A. website and optional benefits–provider SEBCO website
• Composed association and association-chapter press releases
• Produced all advertising material, signage, fliers, booklets
• Designed all association-branded promotional items (bags, mugs, clothing, tchotchkes, etc.)
E DUCAT I O N
Yale University • New Haven, CT Graduated cum laude
