Ryan Moore

Ryan M. Moore

Graphic Design & Web Development | Creative
Entrepreneurship | Leadership Training & Mentoring

As a creative technology professional with 28 years of experience in graphic design, web development, creative direction, and youth leadership training, my MFA research has focused on helping creatives build sustainable careers through entrepreneurial thinking and professional development.

29 Years Graphic Designer
28 Years Business Owner
25 Years Web Developer
8 Years Scoutmaster
4 Years Instructor
Education

2026 MFA Thesis & Research: Developed an educational, game-based business skills learning platform tailored to the creative and artistic entrepreneur mindset. In contrast to traditional business training, this visually engaging system is available in physical short-form content as well as a robust online system and is designed to instantly appeal to the creative mind as they strengthen crucial, long-term business survival skills.

  • 2026 MFA Graphic Design, Liberty University
    4.0 GPA and Full Pass Thesis Defense
  • 1997 BFA Communication Arts: Graphic Design, East Carolina University
The Moore Creative Company

Established in 1997, Moore Creative provides graphic design, web development, and custom digital solutions for regional and global clients. For nearly three decades, I have forged agency partnerships where I concurrently serve as Creative Director and Project Manager, providing white-label services which drive mutual success.

Career Experience & Partnerships

As Principal of The Moore Creative Company since 1997, I have concurrently served agency and technology partners in roles from project management, creative direction, and development to technology training.

  • Principal - The Moore Creative Company 1997 To Date
  • Agency Development Partner - Fortuitas 2018 To Date
  • Design & Development Director - Banner Direct 2000 To Date
  • Agency Development Partner - Walker Marketing 2013-2016
  • Design & Development Director - NetByDesign 2012-2016
  • Design & Development Director - MyCreativeTeam 2006-2017
  • Creative Director - InterCerve Inc 1999 - 2006
  • Instructor - NC State University Computer Training Unit 1998-2002
  • Graphic Designer - Creative Associates 1997
  • Freelance Graphic Design - Creative Mark 1997
  • Additional agency collaborations include CIMCloud, Logical Advantage, and other regional and national design and technology partners
 
Professional Leadership & Engagement

For more than 14 years I have served as an organizer, training instructor, speaker and keynote presenter for the DNN technology conferences including as event organizer for 11 conferences and training events.

  • Keynote Speaker, topic presenter and training instructor for DNNSummit, DNNCon, and annual regional technology conferences from 2012 to Date
  • Co-chair and organizer for Southern Fried DNN User Group 2014 to Date
  • Recognized DNN Community MVP 2016
  • Developed and led professional training sessions and workshops focused on web development and creative technologies

Civic & Volunteer

With a passion for youth mentoring and leadership training, I have invested years guiding Scouts, parents and volunteers through weekly programs, leadership training, long-term events and travel. Having managed hundreds of Scouts and parents, I have assisted more than 50 Scouts in earning the rank of Eagle Scout.

  • BSA Troop 171 Scoutmaster 2020-2024
  • BSA Troop 171 Assistant Scoutmaster 2018-2026
  • BSA Leadership Recognition
    • Scouter’s Training Award - Recognizing tenure, training, and performance
    • Scouter’s Key Award - Recognizing continued development of the quality and quantity of the leader’s efforts
    • Unit Leader Award of Merit - Recognizing leaders whose Troops consistently meet benchmarks of quality; Nominated by peers, certified by the Unit Commissioner
  • BSA Merit Badge Counselor for Instructing: Family Life, Personal Management, Graphic Design, and Drug & Alcohol Awareness Programs
  • BSA Rank of Eagle Scout Awarded 1994