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Hi, I’m Shawn Benner. I’m a multidisciplinary artist and technologist based in Morris, Illinois, blending visual art, multimedia production, and software development to create engaging experiences—from immersive artwork to iOS apps and streaming workflows. Over the years I’ve worn many hats: from field technician to studio engineer and freelance producer, always chasing creative challenges and practical solutions. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing knowledge, and turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality results.…Hi, I’m Shawn Benner. I’m a multidisciplinary artist and technologist based in Morris, Illinois, blending visual art, multimedia production, and software development to create engaging experiences—from immersive artwork to iOS apps and streaming workflows. Over the years I’ve worn many hats: from field technician to studio engineer and freelance producer, always chasing creative challenges and practical solutions. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing knowledge, and turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality results.

Shawn Benner

Music Producer, Music Composer, Photographer, +2

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Hi, I’m Shawn Benner. I’m a multidisciplinary artist and technologist based in Morris, Illinois, blending visual art, multimedia production, and software development to create engaging experiences—from immersive artwork to iOS apps and streaming workflows. Over the years I’ve worn many hats: from field technician to studio engineer and freelance producer, always chasing creative challenges and practical solutions. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing knowledge, and turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality results.…Hi, I’m Shawn Benner. I’m a multidisciplinary artist and technologist based in Morris, Illinois, blending visual art, multimedia production, and software development to create engaging experiences—from immersive artwork to iOS apps and streaming workflows. Over the years I’ve worn many hats: from field technician to studio engineer and freelance producer, always chasing creative challenges and practical solutions. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing knowledge, and turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality results.

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Hi, I’m Shawn Benner. I’m a multidisciplinary artist and technologist based in Morris, Illinois, blending visual art, multimedia production, and software development to create engaging experiences—from immersive artwork to iOS apps and streaming workflows.

Over the years I’ve worn many hats: from field technician to studio engineer and freelance producer, always chasing creative challenges and practical solutions. I enjoy collaborating with teams, sharing knowledge, and turning complex ideas into tangible, high-quality results.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

French

Beginner

Work Experience

Utility Locator Technician 4 and Field Trainer at USIC

February 1, 2023 - January 1, 2025

Self-employed utility locator for the Joliet, IL district with field training responsibilities; performed locates and safety procedures for critical utilities.

Owner at Distracted Artwork

July 1, 2021 - Present

Multidisciplinary artist, multimedia producer and iOS app developer; lead creative projects, software development and multimedia production.

State Licensed Insurance Producer (Commercial) at Country Financial Dave Scoggin Insurance Agency

August 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Specialized in commercial products; conducted market analysis, developed commercial marketing campaigns, delivered customer service, managed local office social media, and provided IT support.

Freelance Multimedia Producer

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2015

Developed a content delivery network and an HLS streaming network; performed digital photography, audio production, and web design using ProTools, Avid Composer, Adobe Creative Cloud, Wowza, IceCast, XML, HTML, CSS, and encoding.

Senior Business Class Technician at Comcast

September 1, 2006 - September 1, 2021

Field technician specializing in Comcast Business Class and Xfinity; handled PRI/SIP, VoIP, hospitality video products, video insertion, and small business/home networks; Ciena Carrier Ethernet certified.

Contracted Broadcast Engineer at Next Media Group

January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2003

On-air studio redesign and build-out; Chicagoland Speedway radio network engineering for Next Media Group’s market presence.

Account Executive / Assistant Chief Engineer at Pride Communications

January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2001

Radio advertising sales for WBVS-FM and WLLI-FM; assistant chief engineer for a 9-station group.

Freelance Television Production

January 1, 1995 - January 1, 1997

Various roles in multiple TV productions; floor director, camera operator, director, and technical director for WTBU-TV (PBS affiliate).

Account Executive at Nelson Multimedia

January 1, 1998 - January 1, 1999

Radio advertising sales for WJDK-FM and WCSJ-AM.