Ben Gran
About Ben Gran
Ben Gran is a Field and Marketing Communications Manager at Personetics, specializing in creating detailed white papers and media-friendly content. He has a diverse background in writing for Fortune 500 companies, startups, and has experience in operations analysis and speechwriting.
Work at Personetics
Ben Gran has been serving as the Field and Marketing Communications Manager at Personetics since 2021. In this role, he operates remotely from Des Moines, Iowa. Gran specializes in creating comprehensive white papers that highlight the key benefits of new products. He collaborates with public relations firms to produce media-friendly content, including press releases and executive biographies, aimed at effectively communicating the company's offerings.
Education and Expertise
Ben Gran studied at Rice University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 1999 to 2001. He also attended Iowa State University, focusing on Liberal Arts and Sciences from 1997 to 1999. Gran possesses expertise in writing engaging articles on complex subjects, including finance, human resource management, marketing, and information security. His academic background supports his ability to convey intricate topics in a clear and accessible manner.
Background
Prior to his current role, Ben Gran worked at The Meyocks Group as an Account Manager from 2004 to 2006 in Des Moines, Iowa. He then transitioned to Wells Fargo Financial, where he served as an Operations Analyst from 2006 to 2010. Gran has also gained experience as a freelance writer for Fortune 500 companies and venture-backed tech startups, contributing to his diverse professional background. Additionally, he interned with the U.S. Secretary of the Navy and has experience in speechwriting for the Governor of Iowa.
Achievements
Ben Gran won a $10,000 Grand Prize for a blog post titled 'Cubicles are the Phone Booths of the Future'. His writing has reached a global audience, as he has authored content for corporate clients and startups in various locations, including Silicon Valley, New York, Washington, D.C., Germany, Tokyo, London, and Western Australia. Gran also creates corporate ghostwriting content that showcases executives' expertise for industry publications and national media.