Benton Crane

Current

Statistician at US Census Bureau

Past

Research Analyst and Product Developer at FamilyLearn Inc.
Teacher at Missionary Training Center (Brigham Young Universitry)
Missionary at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

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Education

Brigham Young University
Utah Valley University
Provo Labs Internet Academy

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Benton Crane’s Summary

Benton Crane’s Specialties:

Market Research:
-econometric analysis.
-survey writing and data collection.

Communication:
-writing & document design.
-public speaking.
-fluent in Portuguese
-proficient in Spanish.

Marketing:
-years of sales experience.
-sound understanding of internet marketing principles (PPC & SEO).

*note: I consider these things "specialties" when comparing myself to other recently graduated university students, not when comparing myself to industry experts (I still have a lot to learn).

Benton Crane’s Experience

Statistician

US Census Bureau

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

June 2008 — Present (1 year 6 months)
Research Analyst and Product Developer

FamilyLearn Inc.

(Privately Held; 1-10 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

November 2005 — June 2007 (1 year 8 months)

Performed market research in private online journaling. Developed and administered surveys. Analyzed the survey data to find target market demographics and profit maximizing prices.

Developed online journaling and book publishing applications (pyxlin.com and memorypress.com). Collaborated with programmers, designers, and users to develop an excellent user interface.
Teacher

Missionary Training Center (Brigham Young Universitry)

(Non-Profit; 501-1000 employees; Religious Institutions industry)

February 2005 — October 2006 (1 year 9 months)

Taught over 100 missionaries (multiple small groups of 6-12) preparing to go to Portugal, Brazil, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Angola. Trained them in the Portuguese language (speaking, reading, and writing). Helped them develop action-based teaching skills (the learner applies what is being taught). Taught concise history and culture lessons that would help the missionaries in their country of service.
Missionary

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints

(Non-Profit; Religious Institutions industry)

January 2002 — December 2003 (2 years )

Spent two years as a voluntary, self-funded missionary in Portugal. Learned the Portuguese language; organized and participated in community service; and gained vast experience in teaching and training on both the individual and group level.

Benton Crane’s Education

Brigham Young University

BA , Economics , 2004 — 2008
Utah Valley University

Associates , Automotive Technology , 2001 — 2003

Activities and Societies:

Competed in VICA Skills Competition (automotive repair):
1st place Utah Valley region
1st place Utah State
2nd place Nationally
Provo Labs Internet Academy

Internet Marketing

Studied Internet marketing (principally SEO and PPC).