Jacob Noorman Email & Phone Number

Grand Rapids, Mi, Us

Grand Rapids, Michigan, United States

• Metadata (Lead for external facing data) o Metadata ingestion into internal and external systems o Distribution and maintenance of all metadata to all retail partners o Overall maintenance and stewardship of Eerdmans metadata• Eerdmans.com website management o Uploading and maintaining product information on Eerdmans.com o Works with web developers to ensure the website stays up to date and operational o Support marketing colleagues as needed on visual and design development• Digital Product Management o Pre-production resource consolidation for digital content production o Work with product conversion vendors to develop adult and children’s digital products o Oversee distribution of digital products through their respective platforms, ensuring accuracy and availability• Project Management o Lead development and improvement projects for Eerdmans.com o Manage public-facing projects where Eerdmans data must be accurate and complete (eg. Distributor launches) o Assist with internal data systems and integrations• Miscellaneous o Troubleshooting metadata and website issues o Converting PDF to coded word docs for editorial o Serve as an all-around resource to the organization on data and technology matters

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

As the Metadata Manager I oversee all metadata processes and accuracy for all adult and young reader titles. I manage the tools and relationships necessary to present and deliver data to outside vendors. Additionally, I am responsible for delivering files and data to eBook distribution partners. Specific responsibilities• Manages the delivery of metadata to account and distributor trading partners• Primary contact for Eerdmans with out-of-house title management software vendor• Configures solutions that manage various data types with supporting metadata taxonomy for storage and retrieval by end users• Aids in producing consistent, accurate and complete data requirements and definitions• Participates in information gathering sessions• Serves as a subject matter expert associated with content, processes, and procedures associated with Content Management• Develops electronic workflow routines focused on automating business processes using deployed applications• Inputs data for new titles into the title management system• Manages the title management database performing an annual audit• Oversees the release of new title data• Responsible for ongoing improvement and quality control of title data• Builds knowledge of tools and processes required to drive data management• Maintains title data and communicate changes both internally and externally

United States

I am a freelance Content Creator & Producer specializing in:• Dungeons & Dragons and TableTop Roleplaying Game streams• Stream development consultation• Graphic design• Production services• Video production & editing• And moreI have produced regular & charity-based streaming events for:• Absolute Tabletop• WizKids• Nerdarchy• Jasper’s Game Week 2019-2021• Game to Grow 2021 Year End Fundraiser• Todd Stashwick's Nerd Circus presents Legends of Eleanora: The Light of the Child ($32,000 raised), and Legends of Eleanora: Zephyr Against the Mist, both benefitting The Pablove Foundation ($52,000 raised)From 2019 to 2021 I helped to create, direct, and produce the annual Jasper’s Game Week charity stream benefitting Jasper’s Game Day, a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization who raised donations for suicide prevention and awareness. The Jasper’s Game Week charity streams were 5 days of Dungeons & Dragons and other roleplaying game livestreams featuring more than 100 players and game masters including celebrities such as Matthew Lillard, Todd Stashwick, Chris Perkins, David Blue, B. Dave Walters and many more.Mini Terrain Domain has proudly helped to raise more than $135,000.During these events I:• Designed all promotional marketing graphics• Designed all on-screen graphic overlays• Designed the productions using Open Broadcast Software• Coordinated with event organizers to schedule players, celebrities, and games• Coordinated with event organizers to promote event sponsors and donors through on screen representation and prize giveaways• Coordinated with an incredibly talented and dedicated production team who were integral to our overall successI regularly produce and livestream weekly Dungeons & Dragons and other tabletop roleplaying game streams on twitch.tv/miniterraindomain and maintain the Mini Terrain Domain YouTube channel with over 11,000 subscribers.

Greater Grand Rapids, Michigan Area

I work closely with team members in our Content Design + Operations department to manage the overall production of our large catalog of eBooks with external conversion vendors, overseeing pre-production, production, quality checking and quality assurance, and distribution to online retailers.I also interact with our individual publishing groups, managing editors, editorial coordinators, marketing teams, and sales teams to ensure that all of our eBooks provide the best possible user experience so that readers can focus on the content of our products.The diverse catalog of products I have experience producing includes Bibles, Church Academic Reference Resources, study guides and curriculum, trade fiction and non-fiction, picture books for children of all ages, early and young adult fiction and non-fiction, children’s storybook Bibles, and some Spanish-language versions of these products. Tasks and Responsibilities:Coordinate with publishing, editorial, composition, and design groups to develop digital versions of print products as well as derivative and unique stand-alone digital products.Prepare source files, including design documents, content files, cover images, and metadata for transmission to external, third party conversion vendors.Maintain regular communication with conversion vendors through production and quality review to ensure products are created with the highest standards.Archive all post-production assets within the Digital Asset Management system.Upload files into the Content Management and Distribution system for transmission to online retailer accounts.Work with online retailers and internal customer support to address product availability and quality concerns.Design, develop, and maintain custom workflows, documentation, and toolsets used to execute daily operations.

Work closely with members of the Digital Media Production team to produce and distribute digital eBook products.Coordinate development efforts with members of Creative, Editorial, Rights & Permissions and other departmentsCoordinate with conversion vendors in development, QA, and distribution of digital eBooks.Compile and analyze eBook metadata for distribution to retailers.Design and implement various documents according to individual and departmental needs.This position lead to my position as Digital Production Manager (eBooks).

Provide Acting and Production Services for the feature-length film Dreamer: The Movie and subsequent promotional even Bed, Breakfast, & A Movie.On-screen talent for Dreamer: The Movie and Bed, Breakfast, & A MovieProduction Assistant/Camera OperatorPromotional appearances for Dreamer: The Movie at theatrical venues in Michigan, Indiana, and Kansas

Primary operator of several types of heavy presses. Assisted the development team in the functional design of a new press system.Develop concise work instructions per ISO 9002 regulations to increase efficiency.Lead trainer on four press systems responsible for regularly training multiple operators across all shifts.Oversee daily production needs within Press Department and adapt to changing requirements.

Fort Benning, Ga, Fort Campbell, Ky, And Baumholder, Germany

During my four years with the United States Army Infantry, I served on various mortar squads, providing indirect fire support for forward operations. Promoted to mortar squad leader in 1998.Operation Joint Endeavor (IFOR) -- In 1996, deployed for peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.Operation Joint Guard (SFOR) -- In 1998, deployed for continued peacekeeping operations in Bosnia, Croatia and Serbia.

Associate Of Applied Arts & Sciences, Multimedia Communications Technology: Commercial Writing

Certificate, Academy 101, Screenwriting: The Next Page, Intern Protocol