I’m a learning designer and content developer with over 20 years’ experience in education and more than 7 years in e-learning. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, accessible learning experiences that support meaningful behaviour change, working across scripting, storyboarding, reviewing, editing, and approving course content end to end. I’ve led and developed learning initiatives for clients including universities and consultancies, and I’ve also contributed to pharmaceutical and financial projects. My work blends creativity with structure—using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite (as well as platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft 365)—and I collaborate confidently with developers, GFX/video teams, and stakeholders across different time zones. Outside of work, I’m passionate about music, languages, and sport.…

John Haugh

I’m a learning designer and content developer with over 20 years’ experience in education and more than 7 years in e-learning. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, accessible learning experiences that support meaningful behaviour change, working across scripting, storyboarding, reviewing, editing, and approving course content end to end. I’ve led and developed learning initiatives for clients including universities and consultancies, and I’ve also contributed to pharmaceutical and financial projects. My work blends creativity with structure—using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite (as well as platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft 365)—and I collaborate confidently with developers, GFX/video teams, and stakeholders across different time zones. Outside of work, I’m passionate about music, languages, and sport.…

Available to hire

I’m a learning designer and content developer with over 20 years’ experience in education and more than 7 years in e-learning. I enjoy turning complex topics into clear, accessible learning experiences that support meaningful behaviour change, working across scripting, storyboarding, reviewing, editing, and approving course content end to end.

I’ve led and developed learning initiatives for clients including universities and consultancies, and I’ve also contributed to pharmaceutical and financial projects. My work blends creativity with structure—using tools like Articulate Storyline, Rise, and Adobe Creative Suite (as well as platforms such as Moodle and Microsoft 365)—and I collaborate confidently with developers, GFX/video teams, and stakeholders across different time zones. Outside of work, I’m passionate about music, languages, and sport.

See more

Language

English
Fluent
Italian
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Learning Designer/Developer (Experience) at University of Leeds
February 20, 2025 - Present
Learning design and development work (details not fully specified in resume text).
Learning Designer/Developer at University of Leeds
February 1, 2025 - Present
Learning Designer/Developer at Pharmaceutical and financial projects (consulting/contract work)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Developed learning content for pharmaceutical and financial projects. Coordinated developers and clients across different time zones and ensured content was reviewed, edited, amended and approved according to requirements.
Learning Designer/Content Developer (contract) at ZS Consulting (as inferred from timeline; employer name not explicitly stated for the 2024 contract fragment)
April 1, 2024 - Present
Learning Designer/Developer (where applicable) at Lloyds Bank
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Learning designer for management, regulation and eLearning courses. Worked on end-to-end content production: storylining, Rise and Articulate development, and Microsoft 365 voice-over scripting for transport customer service courses.
Learning Designer/Developer at Lloyds Bank
October 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025
Designed, built, reviewed, edited, amended and approved management, regulation and e-learning courses. Developed course storylines and scripts, and created modules including voice-over using Microsoft 365 Voice-over for Transport customer service. Worked across the full e-learning production cycle from content structure to final approval.
Learning Designer/Content Developer at Lloyds Bank
October 1, 2023 - January 31, 2025
Learning designer for management, regulation and e-learning courses; designed, built, reviewed, edited, amended and approved course content. Developed engaging learning storylines using Articulate Storyline and Rise and Microsoft 365 Voice-over for customer service training materials.
Learning Designer/Developer at The Royal Society for Public Health
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Designed and developed learning content including scripting, storyboarding, editing, and quality checks. Produced engaging learning resources to support accessible understanding and effective uptake of key messages.
Learning Designer/Developer at Royal Society for Public Health
April 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Designed and developed learning content for public health programmes (details not fully specified).
Learning Designer/Developer (Manager) at ZSC Consulting
January 1, 2023 - March 1, 2023
Learning design and development for consulting projects, including designing and delivering engaging learning experiences and managing learning development workstreams.
Learning Designer/Manager at ZSC Consulting
January 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
Managed and designed learning solutions, coordinating development activities and approvals.
Learning Designer at Flow Hospitality
September 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Created and curated learning resources including scripting, storyboarding, editing and micro-learning. Produced animations and short courses, collaborating closely with GFX and video creators/SMEs to ensure engaging learning experiences tied to guest experience, recruitment and cocktail making.
Learning Experience Designer at Flow Hospitality
September 1, 2022 - January 31, 2023
Scripted, storyboarded, edited and curated micro-learning resources, including animations and short courses. Worked closely with GFX, videographers and SMEs to deliver learning assets across diverse subject matters (guest experience, recruitment and cocktail making).
Lead LD (flagship blended learning courses instructor) at MET College (with listed course team, employer not fully specified in resume)
July 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Led blended learning flagship courses: 20-hour digital content on cyber security and 15-hour digital content software course. Incorporated digital, live and workplace-application phases. Managed writing teams and produced scripting/storyboarding for videos, interviews, animations and documentation. Worked closely with SMEs, creative producers, GFX/video professionals, animators and voice actors.
Lead Learning Designer at MET College (City & Guilds and partners) / Donf flagship blended learning programmes
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Led blended learning delivery development for flagship L&D courses. Managed writing in teams and coordinated scripting/storyboarding, interview/video production and animation components. Worked extensively with SMEs, creative producers, GFX, video grapher/animators, and voice actors to deliver cyber security and software training with integrated digital live/work-application phases.
Lead Learning Designer / Lead Donor flagship blended learning (Project-based) at Unknown (met in resume as a blended learning project)
July 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Led flagship blended learning courses: 20-hour digital content on cybersecurity and 15-hour digital content software course. Managed writing and project phases; scripted/storyboarded videos, interviews, animations and documents; coordinated writing teams and worked with SMEs and creative production (gfx, videographers, animators, voice actors).
Lead Learning Designer at MET College (Brighton)
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Led flagship blended learning courses (20-hour digital content on cybersecurity, plus 15-hour digital content on software). Managed writing teams and produced learning scripts/storyboards, videos, interviews, animations and documentation. Collaborated extensively with SMEs, creative producers, GFX, videographers/animators, and voice actors to deliver blended learning experiences.
Lead LD (flagship blended learning course delivery; Cybersecurity and software courses) at MT (as listed: Met College / course building and delivery context)
January 1, 2021 - November 1, 2021
Led blended learning flagship courses including 20-hour digital content on cyber security and 15-hour software courses. Incorporated digital, live and work-application phases; managed writing teams; scripted/storyboarded video assets, interviews and animations; and coordinated with SMEs, creative producers, gfx, videographers/animators and voice actors.
Content Writer/Builder at Various (international, US and UK clients)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2021
Written content and built learning/audio/voice-over related course materials for a range of international clients. Converted legal/technical language into plain English, and performed testing/proofreading for multiple course deliverables.
Content Writer/Builder at Multiple international, US and UK clients
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2021
Content writing and building for a range of projects, including voiceover scripts, converting legal/technical language into plain English, and testing/proofreading multiple courses.
English Language and Literature Teacher/Tutor at Multiple locations (UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark) and online tutoring
July 1, 2019 - January 1, 2021
Taught English Language and Literature across the UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy and Denmark, as well as online. Prepared learners for G(C)SE, A-Level, CAE, IELTs, FCE, PET and KET exams. Supported exam preparation and learning progress through structured tutoring and feedback.
Tutor/Teacher of English at Various (UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark) + online
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2021
Taught and tutored English language and literature for learners preparing for GCSE/A-level/CAE/IELTS/FCE/PET/KET and other exam pathways. Provided feedback, lesson planning, and exam-focused learning support.
Trainer / Tutor (English Language and Literature) at Various (UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark and online)
July 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Delivered English language and literature teaching and exam tutoring for GCSE, A-Level, CAE, IELTS, FCE, PET and KET. Content building and test-focused support included proofreading/testing and refining learning materials aligned to international exam standards.
Teacher/Tutor (English Language and Literature) at Multiple locations (UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark) and online
July 1, 2019 - November 30, 2021
Taught and tutored for GCSE, A-Level, CAE, IELTS, FCE, PET, KET exams; also provided online tutoring.
Content Builder/Writer at Various international clients (US and UK)
January 1, 2019 - March 31, 2023
Built and wrote content for a range of international projects; provided voice-over for an Irish health board course; converted legal/technical language into plain English; proofread and tested course materials.
English Language and Literature Teacher/Tutor at Various locations (UK, Ireland, Spain, Italy, Denmark) and online
January 1, 2006 - November 30, 2021
Delivered tutoring and teaching for GCSE, A-Level, CAE, IELTS, FCE, PET and KET exams. Provided English language instruction across multiple countries and supported online learners.

Education

Certificat/e (CELT) Level 3 Award in Education and Training at ACELS Tefl C ertific ate (CELT) / Education and Training (MET College, Brighton & Hove)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
City & Guilds (UK) at MET College, Brighton & Hove (City & Guilds)
January 1, 2020 - December 31, 2020
Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate at City & Guilds / FAST Training (Cork, Ireland)
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
B.A. (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at RUSKIN University
November 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching) at ACELS TEFL, Certificate (CELT), North Mon Language Institute, Cork, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET) at City & Guilds (UK)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
Web Design and E-commerce certificate at City & Guilds / FAST Training (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at Anglia Ruskin University, Cambridge
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Teaching qualification (as listed: Met College, Brighton & Guilds and online examiner/tutor experience) at MET College, Brighton
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
ACELS TEFL Certificate (CELT) at ACELS TEFL (ECTL), Cork, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training at M.E.T College, Brighton, UK
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
City & Guilds Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate at City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at RUSKIN University, Cambridge QA
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Fast Training Web Design Certificate (where applicable) at FAST Training, Cork, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
CELT (TEFL) Certificate at ACELS TEFL Certificate (CELT), North Mon Language Institute
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training at City & Guilds (UK)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Teaching qualification (ECT/Observation) at MET College, Brighton & Guilds (UK)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate at MET College, Brighton & Guilds (UK)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at Ruskin University, Cambridge
September 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
Certificate (Learning experience) at FAST Training, Cork, Ireland
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
ACELS Tefl/ELT Certificate (CELT) at ACELS TEFL (CELT)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training at City & Guilds (UK) / MET College (Brighton)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate at MET College (Brighton) / City & Guilds (UK) (institution name not fully specified in resume)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at Ruskin University, Cambridge
January 1, 2019 - August 1, 2022
Met College (Brighton) / City & Guilds (UK) qualifications (specific dates not provided) at MET College / City & Guilds
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
FAST Training (Cork, Ireland) web/other short course(s) (qualification name not fully specified in resume) at FAST Training, Cork, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
North Mon Language Institute (Cork, Ireland) NCFE Level 3 (award name not fully specified in resume) at North Mon Language Institute, Cork, Ireland
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
Celt (ACELS TEFLC) certificate at ACELS TEFL C
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2023
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training (formerly teaching qualification) at City & Guilds (UK)
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Web Design and E-Commerce certificate at MET College
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
Lead L Don flagship blended learning course (digital content) at Met College, Brighton (UK) and City & Guilds (UK)
November 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022

Qualifications

ACELS TEFL Certificate (CELT)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
City & Guilds (Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
FAST Training (Cork, Ireland)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
European Philosophy and Literature (B.A. Hons)
January 1, 2021 - August 31, 2022
CELT (Certificate in English Language Teaching)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training (AET)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
City & Guilds teaching qualification (as listed in resume)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
Web Design and E-commerce certificate (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
FAST Training (Cork, Ireland) certificate (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
Teaching and tutoring qualifications (as listed: tutoring and exam support for multiple boards)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
ACELS TEFL Certificate (CELT)
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
City & Guilds Web Design and E-Commerce Certificate
January 11, 2030 - October 1, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature
November 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
CELT (TEFL Certificate)
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2026
City & Guilds award in Education and Training (MET College)
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2026
CELT (ACELS TEFL certificate)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
NCFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
City & Guilds Web Design and E-Commerce certificate (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
FAST Training course(s) (Cork, Ireland; specific certificate name not fully stated)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
North Mon Language Institute English language related training (as listed)
January 11, 2030 - October 2, 2026
CELT (ACELS TEFL Certificate)
January 1, 2023 - October 2, 2026
CFE Level 3 Award in Education and Training
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2026
Web Design and E-Commerce certificate
January 1, 2020 - October 2, 2026
BA (Hons) European Philosophy and Literature
January 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022
MET College blended learning (Lead LD flagship) cybersecurity and software courses
April 1, 2021 - August 1, 2022

Industry Experience

Education, Healthcare, Financial Services, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet