Benton Crane
Provo, UT
801.602.5972
bentoncrane@gmail.com


JOB TARGET
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Market Research Analyst or Research Assistant


QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
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MARKET RESEARCH
 + econometric analysis of data.
 + survey writing and data collection.

COMMUNICATION
 + writing, word processing, and document design.
 + public speaking and oral presentation.
 + fluent in Portuguese and proficient in Spanish.

MARKETING
 + years of sales experience.
 + sound understanding of internet marketing principles.

PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS
 + quick learner.
 + passionate problem solver.
 + highly motivated.
 + balanced.


EDUCATION
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BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY
BA Economics
April 2008

3.62 GPA
Focus: Econometrics (data analysis).


UTAH VALLEY STATE COLLEGE
AS Automotive Technology
December 2004

3.9 GPA.
2001 Utah VICA Skills Competition: 1st place (automotive repair).
2001 National VICA Skills Competition 2nd place (automotive repair).


PROVO LABS INTERNET ACADEMY
Jan.-Apr. 2006

Studied the principles of internet marketing (mainly focused on pay-per-click marketing and search engine optimization).


EXPERIENCE
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MARKET RESEARCH ANALYST AND PRODUCT DEVELOPER
FamilyLearn Inc.
Nov. 2005-Jun. 2007

Oversaw the development of Pyxlin.com (a private online journal that allows you to publish your personal journal into a hardbound book).
 + Found Pyxlin's target market and profit maximizing price by writing and administering surveys then collecting and analyzing the data.
 + Used  research surveys to generate hundreds of leads.
 + Organized an initial sales campaign that resulted in a seed group of over 500 paying customers.
 + Collaborated with programmers, software developers, and website users to design Pyxlin's user interface.


TEACHER
Missionary Training Center (BYU)
Feb. 2005-Oct. 2006

Taught over 100 missionaries preparing to go to Portugal, Mozambique, Cape Verde, and Brazil (in multiple groups of 8-12 missionaries).

 + Trained them in the Portuguese language (speaking, reading, writing, and comprehension).
 + Helped them develop action based teaching skills (the learner applies what is being taught).
 + Taught history/culture lessons pertinent to their respective destinations.


MISSIONARY
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Jan. 2002-Dec. 2003

Spent two years as a voluntary, self-funded missionary in Portugal.
 + Learned the Portuguese language.
 + Organized and participated in community service.
 + Gained experience in teaching and training both individuals and groups.


AUTOMOTIVE TECHNICIAN
Ray's Auto Clinic and Provo Tunex
2 years experience

Diagnosed and repaired drive-ability problems on passenger cars and trucks.


ABOUT ME
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FUTURE GOALS
 + Raise a family (I'm married but no kids yet).
 + Graduate with an MBA.
 + Read loads of great books.

FAVORITE BUSINESS BOOKS
 + 7 Habits by Steven R. Covey (taught me the difference between principles and values).
 + Love is the Killer App by Tim Sanders (taught me to read and share knowledge a lot).
 + Good to Great by Jim Collins (taught me that excelling in one thing is better than being mediocre in lots of things).

HOW OTHERS DESCRIBE ME
 + Honest
 + Problem Solver
 + Ambitious
 + Fun


REFERENCES
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see http://bentoncrane.net/references