Ben Kelder Email & Phone Number

Allentown, Pa, Us

New Brunswick, New Jersey, United States

Austin, Texas

Prior to relocating to the northeast, I was the Team Lead for remote support agents within UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts ITS. My work with LAITS supported several departments across the university, and ranged from basic troubleshooting for members of faculty to total reconfigurations of department offices.The tech support side of this position has provided me with invaluable knowledge of enterprise-level computer support and management. I have specifically learned the workings of… Show more Prior to relocating to the northeast, I was the Team Lead for remote support agents within UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts ITS. My work with LAITS supported several departments across the university, and ranged from basic troubleshooting for members of faculty to total reconfigurations of department offices.The tech support side of this position has provided me with invaluable knowledge of enterprise-level computer support and management. I have specifically learned the workings of system management software like Jamf and SCCM, remote support software like BeyondTrust/Bomgar and Amazon Connect, and more.The management side of this position has given me experience with leading a team of driven and skilled tech support agents. I was trusted with managing our remote team's scheduling and training, and constantly sought to improve the experience of both our users and support agents. Show less

Austin, Tx

In this full time position with UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts, I performed various video production, editing, and distribution duties.In the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I assisted our team in transitioning to remote operations while retaining the level of quality we strive for in our studio productions. Our team served as a point of contact for educators getting familiar with instructional technology that was new to them, and we offered support in getting them… Show more In this full time position with UT Austin's College of Liberal Arts, I performed various video production, editing, and distribution duties.In the initial months of the COVID-19 pandemic, I assisted our team in transitioning to remote operations while retaining the level of quality we strive for in our studio productions. Our team served as a point of contact for educators getting familiar with instructional technology that was new to them, and we offered support in getting them established on remote learning technologies that they hadn't previously used. For our live class broadcasts I primarily used (and trained others in) Telestream Wirecast and the Adobe Creative Suite. I was assigned as the Technical Director and Video Editor for several online courses. Additionally, I was assigned as the Producer of several video projects for in-university clients.As we eased back into near-normal operations, I returned to work with our studio equipment and spaces. Show less

Austin, Texas

In the Fall 2018 semester I was hired as a Video Student Technology Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services. In the Summer 2019 semester I was promoted to a Level 4 STA, putting me in a leadership role within the video team. I was responsible for training up new hires, being available to answer any STA's questions, and communicating directly with project management teams and LAITS clients. I was also responsible for a variety of broadcast… Show more In the Fall 2018 semester I was hired as a Video Student Technology Assistant at The University of Texas at Austin's Liberal Arts Instructional Technology Services. In the Summer 2019 semester I was promoted to a Level 4 STA, putting me in a leadership role within the video team. I was responsible for training up new hires, being available to answer any STA's questions, and communicating directly with project management teams and LAITS clients. I was also responsible for a variety of broadcast and post-production tasks including technical directing, live camerawork, photo editing and video editing. During the COVID-19 pandemic, I aided in our department's shift to remote work and gained a significant amount of experience in using digital switchers and workstation remoting applications. Show less

Austin, Texas

From 2019 to 2020, I was the Digital Database Manager for KVRX 91.7 FM, the University of Texas at Austin's student radio station. In this paid position, I spearheaded a complete audit and re-synchronization of our three music database systems, which had previously not been properly upkept. Each of KVRX's three databases is critical to different areas of the radio station's operations.In my regular and consistent duties, I ensured the upkeep and rotation of the station's automated music… Show more From 2019 to 2020, I was the Digital Database Manager for KVRX 91.7 FM, the University of Texas at Austin's student radio station. In this paid position, I spearheaded a complete audit and re-synchronization of our three music database systems, which had previously not been properly upkept. Each of KVRX's three databases is critical to different areas of the radio station's operations.In my regular and consistent duties, I ensured the upkeep and rotation of the station's automated music library to guarantee quality and variety when there is no DJ present in the booth. This position has allowed me to gain a significant amount of experience with various forms of database management software.In the initial months and subsequent workflow changes of the COVID-19 pandemic, I set up KVRX radio to function entirely from our automation system from March to August of 2020. Show less

Austin, Texas

I was a DJ at UT's student radio station, KVRX 91.7 FM, for a period of two and a half years. I've hosted a variety of shows, including "The Waiting Room," an hour-long ‘lobby music’ specialty show of which I was the host, and "First Contact," a Star Trek and general sci-fi themed hour-length talk show which I co-hosted with fellow DJ Harold Urteaga. On all shows which I hosted and was featured, I remained observant of broadcast regulations for both internet radio and FCC-regulated over-air… Show more I was a DJ at UT's student radio station, KVRX 91.7 FM, for a period of two and a half years. I've hosted a variety of shows, including "The Waiting Room," an hour-long ‘lobby music’ specialty show of which I was the host, and "First Contact," a Star Trek and general sci-fi themed hour-length talk show which I co-hosted with fellow DJ Harold Urteaga. On all shows which I hosted and was featured, I remained observant of broadcast regulations for both internet radio and FCC-regulated over-air radio. Show less

Austin, Texas

I was a Producer on TSTV's weekly live musical performance show, Local Live, for a period of three years. My duties as Producer were to supervise all broadcast aspects of the show, from training volunteers in the operation of control room equipment to ensuring that the show is properly broadcasting and following FCC regulations.

Austin, Texas

I worked in two paid staff positions at TSTV, the University of Texas at Austin's student-run, FCC-licensed television station.Studio Supervisor, Fall 2017 - I was responsible for general studio upkeep and troubleshooting, maintaining a schedule of times in which shows were using the studio, maintaining the equipment library, and checking equipment out to shows for pre-recorded productions.Marketing Director, Spring 2018 - I was responsible for managing a small marketing team… Show more I worked in two paid staff positions at TSTV, the University of Texas at Austin's student-run, FCC-licensed television station.Studio Supervisor, Fall 2017 - I was responsible for general studio upkeep and troubleshooting, maintaining a schedule of times in which shows were using the studio, maintaining the equipment library, and checking equipment out to shows for pre-recorded productions.Marketing Director, Spring 2018 - I was responsible for managing a small marketing team dedicated to spreading the word about TSTV to the rest of campus and to the Austin area at large. Initiatives included poster campaigns; teaching producers how to livestream their shows to YouTube, Twitch and Facebook which provided larger audiences; and providing producers with the means of creating new advertising material for use by each shows' social media. Show less

Austin, Texas

In the Fall 2017 semester, I was a Producer on two student television shows at Texas Student Television; Longhorn LateNight and Local Live.At Longhorn LateNight, I functioned as the crew manager and was responsible for ensuring volunteers were learning and improving with the use of various equipment used during the show. I assigned crew positions weekly, and made an effort to be available to train volunteers further with equipment they may not have been familiar with.

Austin, Texas

For three years, I wrote and created graphics for the University of Texas at Austin's student-run satire magazine, the Texas Travesty. The Travesty's writing process includes pitching headlines at a weekly meeting, and having group writing sessions in the lead up to the publication of each issue. Once each issue is published, I assist with distribution to students around campus.

Bachelor Of Science, Radio-Television-Film

Activities and Societies: Texas Student Television, Texas Travesty, KVRX 91.7 FM In May of 2020, I graduated from The University of Texas.

High School

Activities and Societies: Wall TV, The Crimson Courier