“Scott worked for me for over 15 years at Jones & Bartlett Learning. I knew the day I interviewed Scott that he would be a fabulous designer on my team, but also be great with people. He is beloved by all of his coworkers and works well cross-functionally. He is always eager to learn new skills and takes the initiative to gain mentorship where he can. I could always trust him to take on any project and work with all stakeholders to bring it over the finish line with a highly successful outcome. He has a polished design aesthetic and is comfortable working with multiple brands at a time. He would be an asset to any organization looking for a strong designer.”

Kristin Parker

Creative Director at Ascend Learning

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“Scott is the ultimate pairing of design skills and people skills. I worked with Scott over the course of 16 years at Jones & Bartlett Learning. He is one of the most personable colleagues I have known. He is capable of doing what is asked, or going above and beyond to develop and tailor concepts far better than the original idea. I highly recommend Scott Moden.”

Carol Brewer Guerrero

Outsource Manager at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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“I had the privilege of collaborating with Scott for over four years at Jones & Bartlett Learning, and I can confidently say that he was the best graphic designer at the company. Every Product Manager and Content Strategist wanted Scott assigned to their projects because he consistently hit it out of the park. Scott has a unique ability to listen thoughtfully to others' ideas, especially from those of us who are not designers, and elevate concepts with his own creative touches. In our cover concept meetings, he was always a team player, and it was a true joy to see his enthusiasm and creativity in action. Every brainstorm session left me inspired and excited to see what he would create.
Despite a heavy workload, Scott always volunteered his talents for extra initiatives within the company. When the Covid lockdowns drastically changed our work culture, Scott joined a small team of employees who pioneered the Employee Engagement Committee (The Connectors) to boost morale and fill the void left by the absence of in-person camaraderie. As part of this group, we worked closely to launch the "Connectors Newsletter," a seasonal, company-wide publication celebrating individual achievements—engagements, baby announcements, recipe ideas, pet adoptions, holiday decorations, and more. The newsletter became a crucial morale booster, and Scott took on the sole responsibility for designing each issue, which could sometimes be 20 pages long. Many folks might have hesitated to accept such a big extra undertaking, but Scott is the type of person who is happy to volunteer his creativity and time for projects bigger than himself. He consistently delivered exceptional work on time, lifting everyone's spirits with fun designs and healthy doses of humor.
Any organization would be so lucky to have Scott on their team. As a designer, he is reliable, consistent, and exceptionally focused, creative, and organized. Most importantly, as a person, he is truly so positive, fun, genuine and compassionate.”

Melissa Duffy

Acquisition Editor, Programming Languages

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“Scott is someone you want on your team: he always has a can-do attitude, goes above and beyond to come up with solutions, and does whatever is necessary to make sure a project is completed on time and done correctly. Scott is also a joy to work with, and truly cares about his colleagues and the work he does, which shows in his sunny personality that never dims even when the work gets stressful. Scott is friendly, diligent, and persistent, and when he's working on something with you, you know his part will always get done on time and look fantastic. Where some colleagues can be hard to approach or don't take feedback well, Scott is truly collaborative and humble and always happy to tweak something or work together on a solution. I would choose Scott to be on my team for every project!”

Brooke Haley

Dynamic Project Manager | Expert in Strategic Planning and Operational Efficiency | Content Management & Process Innovation Specialist | Proofreader and Beta Reader

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“I worked with Scott for eight years at Jones & Bartlett Learning. I was part of the public safety content development team and had nearly all of my design requests go to Scott.
Scott is a passionate and imaginative graphic designer. Even under tight deadlines, he asks thoughtful questions and takes the time to understand the products and their users. He can take a vague, uninspired concept and quickly turn it into a beautiful, polished, and functional design that pleases even the most opinionated stakeholders.
Scott is also an incredibly kind and easy-going person who genuinely cares for his colleagues on personal and professional levels. I feel very thankful and spoiled to have worked with him for as long as I have. Scott will be a huge asset to any team and I would happily recommend him to any company.”

Ashley Procum

Content Strategist at Jones & Bartlett Learning | Public Safety Group

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”I had the privilege of working with Scott at Ascend Learning for over ten years. With a skilled in-house design team, Scott quickly became my top choice for all significant projects. Despite a demanding workload, Scott always took time to brainstorm creative new ideas together and always met high-priority deadlines. I was consistently impressed by his ability to transform a creative brief into a polished piece tailored perfectly for the intended medium and audience. He collaborated with multiple teams across the organization and was highly regarded for his expertise, energy, and can-do attitude.
Over the years, I learned a lot from Scott, not only about the best design practices but also how he treated people with respect and grace in a fast-moving work environment. The combination of his passion, kindness, creativity, attention to detail, efficiency, and optimism is rare. I know Scott will be a huge asset to any team lucky enough to work with him, and I hope to collaborate with him again in the future!”

Jessica Carmichael

Transforming Businesses with Custom Content and Marketing Solutions | Founder of Carmichael Creative, LLC

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“I'm delighted to recommend Scott Moden, a truly exceptional graphic designer whose work ethic and creative prowess have consistently impressed me. Scott's dedication to producing high-quality content is evident in every project he undertakes. His ability to handle last-minute jobs with grace and efficiency is unparalleled, always ensuring that the marketing team's needs are met promptly.
Scott's contributions extend beyond his professional role; his involvement in our charity organization showcases his commitment to giving back to the community, often dedicating his time outside of work hours. Working with Scott is not only a pleasure due to his skill and reliability but also because of his positive and collaborative spirit.
His talent and dedication make him a valuable asset to any team, and I wholeheartedly endorse him for any future endeavors in graphic design and beyond.”

Patrick Dowling

Senior Marketing Operations Manager, Web & eCommerce at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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“Scott’s collaborative, energetic, and up for anything attitude makes him stand out in any team. His willingness to learn and broaden his skillsets to support business strategy helped his team central and optimize their work. Scott was always open to feedback and ready to pivot to meet the expectations of leadership. He was a change agent among his peers facing changes in the business with positivity making him a great role model for others. As any great designer he was able to create beautiful design from simple and undefined concepts. He supported the Creative Director with dedication and contributed to the strong foundation of the design team. He would be an incredible addition to any team and contribute more than just great design.”

Joanna Gallant

Senior Manager, Product Operations

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“I can say without a doubt, that I am a better designer today because of Scott. He cares and puts meaning to everything he does. I can rely on Scott to answer technical questions, bounce ideas off, and push my critical thinking further. His knowledge, experience, and can-do attitude makes Scott an immense asset. ”

Timothy Dziewit

Associate Director of Design at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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“I am pleased to recommend Scott, an exceptionally talented designer with whom I had the pleasure of working with at Ascend Learning/Jones & Bartlett Learning for many years. Specializing in the education and health markets, Scott consistently demonstrated a keen eye for design and a true understanding of the unique needs of these markets.
Throughout our time together, Scott produced visually compelling and strategically effective designs that significantly enhanced our marketing materials and branding efforts. His creativity, attention to detail, and ability to convey complex ideas through design were invaluable assets to our team.
Moreover, Scott is a true professional who consistently meets deadlines and exceeds expectations. His collaborative spirit and can-do attitude make him a pleasure to work with.”

Andrea Defronzo

Director of Product Marketing at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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”Scott is a creative and enthusiastic graphic designer. He is always thoughtful in his work, taking the time to listen to all stakeholders so he fully understands the ask before bringing his own expertise to the project. He is endlessly patient and flexible with the review process, never settling for anything short of the full team’s ideal. His resulting interior designs and covers always hit the mark – clean, crisp, accessible, and engaging to the audience. And he is simply one of the most positive and sincere professionals I have encountered. I envy the next team he joins, as I certainly would welcome the chance to work with him again.”

Kim Crowley

Manager, Content Strategy, Professional Education, Ascend Learning

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“As a member of the creative services team, Scott was consistently thoughtful and collaborative in his approach. Over time, he developed a strong understanding of the markets we serve and the personas of our customers, which was reflected in the compelling designs he created. Particularly when tasked with design work for flagship EMS and fire titles, Scott demonstrated a commitment to each product’s success. He found creative solutions to design challenges, ensuring that our products’ presentations resonated with end users and strengthened our brand identity.”

Christine Emerson

Vice President, Content Strategy and Project Management

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“Scott is an amazing graphic designer. I had the opportunity to work with him on several projects at Jones and Bartlett Learning across a variety of technical disciplines, including firefighting and automotive.
No matter the subject, Scott is always able to take a concept and turn it into an interesting, engaging cover. He is a great collaborator to work with, always willing to provide multiple options and revisions to ensure that all stakeholders were happy with a final design. I had many concept calls with Scott where one or two potential ideas turned into an array of beautiful cover options.
In addition to being a great cover designer, Scott is also an amazing interior designer. There were multiple projects that I worked on where he overhauled the design to ensure it was modern and accessible for today's students. There was one particularly difficult project where he worked miracles to create efficiencies in the design for a book that verged on too large to print. Somehow he designed it in a way that still seemed spacious, legible, and appealing to the eye. I could not recommend Scott enough as a designer that you would want on any team.”

Elena Sorrentino

Content Strategist at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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“Having worked closely with Scott the last few years at Ascend Learning, I cannot speak highly enough of his exceptional design talent and unwavering commitment to excellence. What sets Scott apart is his meticulous approach to every project. Before diving into the design process, he takes the time to thoroughly understand the objectives and requirements, seeking valuable input from key stakeholders. This level of care and attention ensures that his designs consistently hit the mark.
Scott's collaborative nature is truly commendable. He actively seeks and values the contributions of others, making him a true team player. Whether it is a cover concept meeting or planning for a digital promotion or flyer, Scott asks the right questions and welcomes diverse perspectives. This collaborative mindset not only makes him a pleasure to work with but also leads to outstanding results.
Without hesitation, I wholeheartedly recommend Scott as a top-notch designer and consummate professional. His talent, collaborative spirit, commitment to excellence, and sense of humor make him an invaluable asset to any team or project.”

Susanne Walker

Developing Go-To-Market Plans that work | Senior Marketing Manager

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“I am delighted to recommend Scott as a thoughtful, collaborative, and creative graphic designer. I had the good fortune of collaborating with Scott on covers, an interior design for a high-profile series, and promotional materials. Scott brought a wealth of experience, combined with innovation and good humor, to every meeting and round of review. His dedication to creating a user-friendly, accessible, and modern design shines through on every page, digital or print. Any team would be lucky to have him.”

Jennifer Deforge-Kling, MFA

Content Manager at Public Safety Group

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“I had the pleasure of working with Scott for several years at Jones and Bartlett Learning. As the Marketing Manager for Cybersecurity and Health Professions, I constantly hoped Scott would be assigned to my projects. But I was not alone; all of the Marketing Managers would go out of their way to ensure he was assigned to them/their project. He was, without a doubt, everyone's favorite designer.
Scott's ability to translate a marketing brief from a simple document into a visually stunning and impactful design is unmatched. He has a remarkable talent for understanding the core message and turning it into a creative that resonates with the target audience. But his skillset goes beyond technical expertise. Scott consistently offered insightful recommendations that elevated the overall project.
He's a true asset to any team, and I would highly recommend Scott to anyone seeking a talented and creative graphic designer. I'd jump at the chance to collaborate with him again!”

Michael Sullivan

Senior Marketing Operations Manager at Definitive Healthcare

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“Scott is a talented designer who is adept at interpreting requests and delivering an array of winning design options on any project. As a colleague, I knew I could count on Scott to deliver exactly the right design even on short notice, making him a valuable and reliable partner on all of our projects. His uncommonly good nature even under pressure is an added benefit on top of his design skills. I highly recommend Scott as a designer and colleague.”

Brenda Corbett

Experienced Sales and Communications Professional

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“As a new employee, I was lucky to work with Scott right away as I learned the ropes in product marketing. Scott was essential in helping me deliver excellent digital and print projects from the start to the sales team, publishing partners, advertisers, and more. If you want creative, on-brand, high-quality design attuned to your market, Scott Moden is the graphic designer you're looking for. Everyone loves working with Scott – he quickly gets to the heart of what you need and executes quickly, beautifully, and effectively. He's passionate about the work, skillful at his craft, highly collaborative, and a joy to work with on any digital or print project. I would recommend him to any company.”

Elaine Riordan

Senior Marketing Manager

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“Scott was one of my favorite people to work with at Ascend. He was my go-to designer for anything I needed related to marketing my automotive content. We were a smaller niche product line compared to others so it was important to have a partner in shared services who could offer an open ear, a willingness to experiment, and great ideas to contribute. When I needed help to navigate processes that were unfamiliar, he always had a helpful explanation and coached me along.”

Amanda Banner

Industry Marketer focused on Human Capital Management trends happening in Retail and Hospitality

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“I had the pleasure with Scott both in the same group and in different groups during our time together at Ascend Learning. I was always glad to get the opportunity to work with Scott because he was so capable, creative, organized, kind, and fun. He not only worked efficiently, effectively and with flair, but he also maintained a wonderful and refreshing sense of joviality. His organizational skills are way above average. His ability to maintain consistency for branding – even when documents are detailed – is a relief. And his sense of how best to present information, giving thought to the content and the audience, is innate.”

Jennifer Berry, NREMT, CSPO

Content Manager, Innovative Learning Sciences at Ascend Learning

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“I had the pleasure of working with Scott Moden at Ascend Learning when we were both part of the Safety and Security Marketing team. He was both an amazing business partner and collaborator creating innovative designs for marketing managers across a range of product disciplines. Scott was always collaborative and would frequently take the time to create more than one design for a given project offering up different options and points of view for visually achieving the desired outcome for a campaign. I always appreciated this about working with Scott and would highly recommend him as an expert designer for future roles.”

Jennifer Scherzay, MA

Senior Product Marketer | Communications & Brand Strategist | Public Relations | B2B | SaaS

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“What I liked best about working with Scott was how well he listened and how he asked detailed questions to get a full understanding of our design needs. I worked on the editorial side of the products and filtered market needs and author/partner requests through my own understanding of what was needed, and Scott was there to translate those ideas into design. He provided interesting design options and variations based on what he learned and inferred from our conversations. He had excellent intuition and mastered the quick turnaround appreciated in our team. Additionally, he was a considerate and understanding person, supportive of coworkers both as work colleagues and as individuals.”

Amanda G. Brandt

Writer, Educator, and Editorial Professional

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“I worked with Scott for nearly 3 years at Ascend Learning. In that time he always delivered on design projects, brought new ideas to the project, and was collaborative, ultimately improving the final work. Working on everything from sales collateral to signage and digital assets, Scott is always willing to take that additional step, quick call to talk through ideas, or make “just one more tweak” to ensure we had the best possible finished product.
Additionally, Scott is a fun, genuine, and compassionate person to work with everyday. His positive spirit will be an asset to any design team.”

Leah Siporin

Marketing Strategy | Branding | Content Development

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“Scott's eagerness to complete every design job efficiently is truly commendable. He approaches each project with a prompt and meticulous mindset, ensuring that every detail is carefully considered and executed to perfection. What sets Scott apart is his unwavering dedication to client satisfaction. He doesn't rest until all parties are genuinely happy with the final design. His ability to listen and understand the needs of others makes him not only a skilled professional but also a friendly and approachable colleague. I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Moden as a designer who combines efficiency, meticulousness, and excellent communication skills. His passion for delivering exceptional results and his friendly demeanor make him an absolute pleasure to work with.”

Molly Gross

Lifecycle Marketing Manager at Jones & Bartlett Learning

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“I’ve had the pleasure of working with Scott at Jones & Bartlett Learning. He’s an immense talent and a perfectionist of his craft makes him an invaluable asset. I worked with Scott on the company newsletter, Connectors, and he was the sole designer for the seasonal newsletter. There were so many entries and he was able to include everything and present the newsletter in a fun way to boost morale. Aside from his excellent design skills, Scott is kind, generous, and overall a great person! He will make a great addition to any team.”

Faith Brosnan

Media Development Editor at Ascend Learning

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“Scott is an excellent graphic design partner to have on the marketing team. Whenever we present an idea for a project or marketing campaign, he's always willing to run with it while asking questions that ensure we meet the campaign's goals and audience's need. I appreciate his collaboration and transparency on status updates and deadlines. Not to mention, he brings a great attitude and a great team player. Scott's a great designer to have on your team!”

Mark Adamiak

Senior Product Marketing Manager at Ascend Learning

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“I had the pleasure of working closely with Scott throughout my time at Ascend Learning, and have nothing but positive remarks to share about both his skill as a designer and his presence as a coworker and team member. I was always pleased when I was given a chance to work with Scott, because every project that left his desk was polished, creative, and refined. He is an excellent designer who knows his craft inside and out, and an even better coworker. I’m grateful to have worked with Scott for the past two years, and would recommend him to anyone without a moment’s hesitation.”

Diana Cajolet

Social Marketing Manager at Ascend Learning