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Ben Kruger

Ben Kruger

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Media Consultant, IT Specialist, DJ

  • Education

    • Taylor University

      2017 - 2021
      Bachelor of Science - BS Computer Science - Digital Media

  • Experience

    • Camp of Champions, USA

      May 2016 - Aug 2017
      Counselor

      During this seasonal job, I organized, supervised, and led group activities and games for small groups of children. I was also required to lead campers in lessons, chaperone weekly trips, and provide safe and quality childcare.

    • Kruger Digital Media

      Jul 2017 - now
      Media Specialist

      I provide graphic- and web design services to small businesses and individuals in the Eureka, IL and Upland, IN areas.

    • VirtuSense

      May 2018 - Jan 2019
      Media Consultant

      I was responsible for building and launching two new websites for VirtuSense (a legacy version of www.virtusensetech.com and www.vstsports.com). Additionally, I worked to design new user interfaces for VirtuSense's desktop and mobile applications, and assets for the applications, including numerous icons, videos, and edited photos. Along with this, I designed and implemented a standardized document format for promotional materials, created banners for use at conferences, and helped develop ideas for new hardware. I also visited clients in Minneapolis, MN and Atlanta, GA to train them on how to use VirtuSense's proprietary software. Show less

    • PCCI Group

      May 2019 - Aug 2019
      Construction Laborer

      I was responsible for setting access vaults for fiber optic internet cable. Vaults had to be firmly set into hand-dug holes in the ground in customers' yards, leveled, and re-landscaped. Additionally, I pulled cable from vault to vault, and to customers' houses. I also spoke with homeowners about the placement of the vaults.

    • Taylor University

      Sept 2020 - Jan 2021
      Prospective Student Outreach Ambassador

      In this role, I communicated with and provided department tours to potential future Computer Science students and their guardians. Together with a faculty member, I answered questions about department programs, classes, majors, clubs, and events, and I gathered relevant information about these candidates to build custom outreach profiles to be used in future communication.

    • Complete Weddings + Events

      Mar 2021 - Jan 2023
      DJ

      I provide DJ and Emcee services for weddings, school dances, and more throughout central Illinois.

    • VirtuSense

      Apr 2021 - Feb 2022

      • Assistant Manager of IT

        Sept 2021 - Feb 2022

      • Assistant Manager of Logistics/IT Specialist

        Jul 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Logistics Technician/IT Specialist

        Apr 2021 - Jul 2021

    • IAA Credit Union

      Feb 2022 - now

      • Systems Specialist II

        May 2024 - now

      • Systems Specialist I

        Feb 2022 - Jun 2024

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Agent Workspace

      Zendesk
      Oct 2021
      View certificate certificate

    • Operational Excellence Yellow Belt

      COUNTRY Financial®
      Nov 2024

    • HIPAA Associate (HIPAAA)

      Evolve e-Learning Solutions
      Jun 2021

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ben Kruger
      Student Emmy Television Academy Foundation In the Fall of 2019, I worked as a boom operator and grip for "Dashlane," a commercial which won a student Emmy for Best College Spot Announcement. I also worked as a boom operator for "Hardly Fashion," which was nominated for College Short Form - Fiction, but did not win.