Benson Hendrix
Digital Jack-of-Most-Trades, Master-of-Some
- Role
- Web Developer Digital Media Manager at New Mexico Highlands University
- Location
- Albuquerque, NM, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About Benson Hendrix
My professional journey encapsulates a unique blend of varied roles within the realm of digital media and web development, embodying the phrase \"Jack-of-Most-Trades, Master of Some.\" Currently a web developer and digital media manager in higher education, my career journey has been nothing short of eclectic and enriching.My entry into web development has been a natural progression that marries my love for creativity with my affinity for logical structure. Each project I undertake—be it a complete redesign for regional universities or a new development—reinforces my appreciation for the balance that web creation requires. The meticulous organization required for web project management complements the innovative freedom of web design, allowing me to thrive in a dynamic and ever-evolving field.The breadth of my career has provided me with a strong skill set to convey messages across various media in multiple voices while maintaining a cohesive core message. This ability is part art, science, technology, and passion. From crafting news stories to planning public relations campaigns, each role has refined my communication skills, which are now integral to my work in web development.One of the highlights of my career was during my tenure at the University of New Mexico, where I developed the university\'s award-winning 2008 Election Experts digital campaign. This campaign was a multifaceted effort that featured topical video interviews with a variety of faculty members. These interviews were hosted on YouTube and updated on a dedicated website, promoting UNM\'s faculty experts to media outlets across the United States. The campaign earned recognition, placing second in the 2009 National Press Women Competition and first in the New Mexico Press Women\'s competition.Beyond my hands-on work in web development, I have also contributed to the discourse on digital media, public relations, and crisis communications through speaking engagements at regional and national conferences. My presentations at events such as the Public Relations Society of America\'s Counselors to Higher Education Senior Summit, the U.S. Forest Service Southwestern Region, and the EduWeb Digital Summit have covered a number of these topics.
Experience
Web Developer Digital Media Manager
New Mexico Highlands University
Apr 2023 — Present · Las Vegas, NM, US
Project manager for multi-year institutional website redesign. Project includes introducing new information architecture, designing and implementing a new university program finder, improving user experience and site navigation, developing an updated and improved public-facing website (including interior pages, landing page redesigns, institutional calendar, and course catalog).Responsible for daily management of current university website.Trained to work with HTML, CSS, JavaScript, XML/XSL, OmniCMS, WordPress, Adobe Creative Suite (XD, Premiere Pro, Photoshop, After Effects)Responsible for training university staff in the university’s CMS (WordPress)Primary point of contact for troubleshooting department webpage issues.
Education
The University of New Mexico
Bachelors, Public Relations and Advertising
2006
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