Ben Weiner — Technology Facilitator · Creative Technologist

Ben Weiner

Technology Facilitator · Project Management · Field & Site Operations · Creative Direction & Production

Saxtons River, VT

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> ABOUT

Creative technologist and project-focused leader with 4 years running award-winning, cutting-edge technology programs in a residential nonprofit environment. Over a decade executing complex creative and operational projects — in the field, on-site, and online.

I excel at helping the wetware (humans) understand the software and hardware and become power users. I rapidly adopt new and relevant skills and find more efficient ways to deliver desirable end results.

Strong in collaboration, communication, logistics, and stakeholder coordination, with a proven ability to move teams from ambiguity to execution.

> CORE_SKILLS

  • ► Project Management & Delivery
  • ► Operational Communication
  • ► Program & Workflow Design
  • ► Technology Integration
  • ► Scalable Resource Management
  • ► Facilitation & Training
  • ► Trauma-Informed Practices
  • ► Creative & Media Operations
  • ► Event & Production Logistics

> EXPERIENCE

Technology Facilitator

2022 – PRESENT

Kurn Hattin Homes for Children · Saxtons River, VT

  • Manage and deliver STEAM project-based learning programs for underserved youth
  • Lead instruction in robotics, 3D printing, coding (Microsoft MakeCode), game design, and makerspace workflows
  • Teach and apply SMART goal frameworks — attainable outcomes, blockers, resource readiness
  • Use trauma-informed practices to create stable, high-trust learning environments
  • Support grant-funded expansions including hardware modernization and software ecosystem growth

Creative Director

2019 – 2021

Smile Productions · Washington State

  • Led creative direction and coordinated internal workflows at a media startup
  • Contributed to team pitch efforts that secured venture funding
  • Designed and facilitated workshops integrating technical and media tools
  • Converted legacy media with high fidelity to digital formats

Instructor & Technology Trainer

VARIOUS

Port Angeles Academy of Music · MacTraders · Private Instruction

  • Delivered technology and creative instruction to youth, adults, and seniors
  • Simplified complex technical concepts into actionable, confidence-building workflows
  • Managed overlapping schedules, clients, and projects independently

> TRAINING

  • ◆ Minecraft Education Training — Microsoft
  • ◆ Trauma-Informed Practices Training — Kurn Hattin
  • ◆ Ongoing PD — Technology integration, makerspaces, PBL
  • ◆ Attended concurrently Santa Rosa High School and Santa Rosa Junior College while enrolled in the ArtQuest program, taking college level arts and technical classes while 15–19 years old

> PROJECTS

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Music & Performance

Co-founded and toured with a 15-piece marching band. Recorded, released, and performed original music regionally and nationally. Managed tour logistics — fundraising, travel, housing, equipment transport, and venue coordination.

The Fillmore Yoshi's BottleRock The Independent Slim's HONK! Festival
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Sound & Stage Tech

Built, ran, and played thousands of stages over a decade doing sound and lights with a variety of acts.

Graton Rancheria Casino Lagunitas Taproom Phoenix Theater Twin Oaks Roadhouse
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Strangers Rolling Dice

Narrative-driven actual-play tabletop RPG podcast. Sound design and collaborative production — for the love of the game and as an encyclopedia for our own world.

Podcast Sound Design TTRPG Worldbuilding
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Vinehart Games

Grant and donation funded tabletop role-playing games for kids and teens at local libraries and community centers — four years running.

Community Youth Programs TTRPGs Grant-Funded
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Inkarnate Fantasy Maps

Fantasy cartography created for D&D campaigns and worldbuilding projects. Hand-crafted maps bringing fictional worlds to life.

Cartography D&D Worldbuilding Inkarnate

[ GALLERY COMING SOON ]

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Minecraft World Building

Architectural and environmental design in Minecraft — custom worlds built for education, play, and creative exploration.

Minecraft World Design Education 3D Environment

[ SCREENSHOTS COMING SOON ]

> PRODUCTS

Things I've built, am building, or offer as services.

ACTIVE

Vinehart Games Sessions

Community TTRPG programs for kids and teens. Available for booking at libraries and community centers.

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ACTIVE

Technology Training

One-on-one and group tech training — from basics to power-user workflows. All ages.

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COMING SOON

More on the way...

Check back soon for new offerings and creative projects.

> CONTACT

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