Daniel E. Benson is a programmer, database administrator, and knowledge management specialist with experience designing, implementing, and maintaining software applications and databases. He has skills in ASP, ASP.NET, JavaScript, and Tomoye Ecco and has provided programming support and trained developers. Benson also has experience in music performance, recording, and A&R representation as well as cosmetology, education of developmentally disabled adults, and nonprofit board membership.

1. Daniel E. Benson
1291 SW MacVicar Ave.
Topeka, Kansas 66604
debenson@gmail.com
785.969.0358
SKILLS & EXPERIENCE
Programming Pro; Database Guru
 Designed, created, implemented, documented and maintained agency-specific software applications
 Installed, upgraded and administerrf Community of Practice and Knowledge Management systems,
primarily Tomoye Ecco
 Researched, developed and customized knowledge management systems
 Trained developers and subject matter experts on the usage and application of knowledge
management systems
 Built and coded interactive projects utilizing ASP, ASP.NET and JavaScript to obtain, evaluate and
deliver user information to association’s online properties
 Provided programming support to Online Product Managers/Leaders
 Researched development of new technologies for possible implementation
 Supported fellow team members in day to day operations of Web site maintenance
 Develop online strategy for Training and Doctrine Capabilities Management Office
 Provided statistical reporting of Web site statistics
 Integrated and maintained advanced web authoring languages
Style, Verve,Par Excellence
Stylist
 Perform hair and nail services and rituals that are guest specific based on client consultations and
lifestyle discovery.
 Perform needs analysis for in salon and at home maintenance.
 Attend continuing education for Aveda techniques and products.
 Manage guest scheduling for salon guests both in salon and remotely via salon guest management
software.
Recording Artist/ A&R Rep
 Percussionist on the Crank! roster with two different bands, Vitreous Humor and The
Regrets(http://www.crankthis.com/vitreous.htm and http://www.crankthis.com/regrets.htm)
 Responsible for recording and performing original music, booking tours, networking with other
labels, lawyers and artists, hiring producers and engineers, booking and coordinating recording space
and schedules, designing and producing merchandise, creating cover artwork design and layout,
acting as tour manager, selling merchandise, and bringing new acts to the label.
Lead Teacher

2.  Provided care for and ensure the rights and responsibilities of developmentally delayed adults.
 Performed the duties of case manager by graphing behaviors, overseeing data collection, auditing the
implementation of and the creation of formal teaching programs, compiling monthly and yearly data
summaries, the purchase of personal care items, and financial management for the clients served.
 Trained new teachers, created staffing schedules, facilitated staff meetings and prepared payroll for
the department and severed as supervisor for a staff of 15.
WORK HISTORY
Available Upon Request
EDUCATION
Cosmetology Training • B Street Design School Of International Hair Design
Computer Information Systems Degree • Friends University, Topeka, KS
Music Therapy/Psychology • University of Kansas, Lawrence, KS
Music Performance/ Percussion • Kansas State University, Manhattan, KS
MEMBERSHIPS
Temple Beth Sholom
Topeka Center for Peace and Justice Board Member
Topeka Community Cycle Project Board Member
References available upon request