Darrell (DMJ) Morton, Jr., MS

Experience

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  US Army

  Feb 1989 - Feb 1992

  Telecommunications Specialist

  Enhanced mission readiness for special operations soldiers through cross-training in civilian-equivalent public relations skills and tactics. Trained small unit tactical teams in communication theory, advanced cultural skills, product development and dissemination, campaign planning, propaganda and target audience analysis. Received secret security clearance and acquired international work experience in Europe.

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  WRTV

  Sept 1993 - May 1999

  News Editor

  Edited news stories, features, special reports, local commercials and public service announcements into finished products for newscast on TV and Web in the 25th largest television market in the United States.

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  SCORE SPORTS NETWORK

  Nov 2000 - Feb 2004

  Owner/Director of Communications

  Independently developed and drove company touted by Indiana High School Athletic Association catering to high school districts integrating technology and sports by providing real-time news feeds at local sporting events displaying district and state-wide sports news and scores.

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  Indianapolis Public Schools

  Sept 2004 - Sept 2014

  District Technology Trainer

  Manage online courses in LMS. Identify, select, and implement (in cooperation with IT) collaboration tools, security programs, and assessment tools for districts virtual classrooms. Respond to and investigate tickets assigned to Information Technology Help Desk queue. Create end user documentation and learning modules related to Information technology needs. Provide professional development, training and support on the effective use of new and current technologies. Trouble-shoot front-end technical issues in LMS and CMS for administrator, teachers, faculty, staff and students. Act as a key interface with IT to ensure that the environment supports innovative directions. Participate in district rollouts of hardware and software and attend district technical site support meetings as needed. Maintain learning object repository in LMS and provide online professional development. Show less

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  Various Umpire Organizations

  Sept 2012 - now

  Baseball Umpire

  Umpire baseball games at the collegiate level and in MLB's minor and affiliated independent professional leagues.

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  Indiana University Indianapolis

  Dec 2013 - now

  Associate Instructor

  Online instructor for undergraduate students in the school of education. The primary focus is utilizing technology and learning modules to engage future teachers in understanding and utilizing tools for the 21st-century classroom.

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  Metropolitan School District of Pike Township

  Sept 2014 - Aug 2021

  Digital Content Director

  Develop tools to support our District in creating and maintaining a solid online presence for our staff and community, create original content, and suggest innovative ways to attract new stakeholders and promote the organization's brand. Also, increase web traffic and customer engagement metrics aligned with broader marketing strategies. Serve as the director of the District's mass communication network. Oversee all district-level multimedia projects. Manage District's brand and primary public-facing web presence across all campuses/sites ensuring alignment with the Strategic Plan. Generate, edit, publish and update digital content that builds meaningful connections and encourages community members to take action. Ensure all online messaging and content is relevant to district goals. Collaborate across departments to achieve brand consistency, district voice, and coordination of messages. Administer the District's digital assets and social media presence on established and new platforms. Plan, implement, evaluate District goals using best practices to develop and enhance digital communication with internal staff, families, and the community. Manage and assist in developing external communication that promotes the District's vision, culture, and identity. Managed and support Web Architecture, Mass Communication tools. Analyze feedback on an ongoing basis, improve, support, and maintain a positive district image. Show less

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  Next Gen Sports

  Feb 2017 - now

  Color & Play-by-Play Broadcaster

  Contribute insightful commentary and provide play-by-play and analysis of games. Conduct live interviews and report on sports updates from around the area.

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  DMJ Media Group

  Sept 2017 - now

  Director of Digital Media and Communications

  Oversee the production of digital media including videos, website development, online advertising, and email marketing.

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  Republic Airways

  Sept 2021 - now

  Sr. Manager Educational Programs & Diversity Partnerships