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BENJAMIN KJOS

2537 Stevens Avenue South, Minneapolis, MN 55404


t: 701.340.1246 | benjamin_kjos@mcad.edu | behance.net/benjaminkjos

SUMMARY

A student at the Minneapolis College of Art & Design focusing in advertising, marketing,
branding, and emphasizing on copywriting. Researching innovative venues to engage
multiple audiences. Experience with creative teams in client-centered curriculum. Clients
have included GardenWorks, Renewing the Countryside, and the Minnesota
Department of Transportation.

EDUCATION

Minneapolis College of Art & Design Bachelor of Science in Visualization.


Minneapolis, Minnesota Anticipated graduation May 2011.
EXPERIENCE
Instructional Design Intern Completed technical writing for future Blackboard
Blackboard Inc. Washington, D.C. learning platforms. Provided student perspective on
June 2008 – December 2008 projects.

Circulation Clerk Interface with students and faculty to circulate media


Minneapolis College of Art & Design – equipment that supports the curriculum.
Media Center - Minneapolis, Minnesota
September 2007 – Present

Office Assistant
Otis & James Photography Scheduled sessions and maintained positive client
Minot, North Dakota relationships. Managed all portrait ordering and
August 2006 – August 2007 packaging.

ACTIVITIES AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS


Exhibitor – “For Hire” Show Created a series of advertisements for Veterinary Pet
Gallery 148, Minneapolis, Minnesota Insurance selected for exhibition by a panel of students
March 2010 – April 2010 and faculty.

Exhibitor - Space Time, Best of Show Wrote and filmed the video piece “Mike OʼKeefe.”
BI Gallery, Edina, Minnesota Chosen by jury for inclusion alongside other student
January 2010 – April 2010 work as a key representation of the all school project,
Space Time.
Visualization and Advertising Rep. - Selected to represent the Bachelor of Science:
Student Advisory Council Visualization department for funding allocation,
January 2009 – December 2009 budgeting and to act as a social conduit.

Exhibitor – Context Created Selected for the B.S. Vis. departmentʼs “What We Do
Gallery 148, Minneapolis, Minnesota Show” – writer for the website GardenWorks.
March 2009 


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