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Franklin Francis-Chythlook

1429 Westmoreland Ave
Fairbanks, AK 99712

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Objective:

To find a fulfilling career that makes the best use of my skills.

Experience

November 2005 - Present

Media Technician

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Interior-Aleutians Campus

Produces educational media and instructional support materials for distance delivery of college level curricula.



March 2005 - Present

Owner/Operator

Frank Francis-Chythlook Productions

"Digital Media in a Cultural Context"

Recruits new business from various organizations in Alaska's Interior Region. Develops specific storyboard, production and post-production plans with clients to achieve an organization's goal in relation to video.



August 2005 - October 2005

Adjunct Faculty

University of Alaska Fairbanks

Interior-Aleutians Campus

Created Veterinary Technology DVD in cooperation with Dr. Eric Jayne. Worked with animals for video shoots. Assisted in promotion of IAC goals by attending various meetings and playing DVD for meeting members. Observed creation of Veterinary Science degree options during Degree Requirements development sessions.



Dec. 2002 - Jul. 2005

Education Specialist - Communication Through Technology

Alaska Native Heritage Center

Designed and implemented curriculm for Education Dept.'s Communication Though Technology Program. Procured field and studio editing equipment within a budget. Recruited high school students. Designed and managed computer lab in classroom setting. Managed field shoots.

Director of Photography, Documentary Short, "Asveq, The Walrus Hunt" 2005

Editor, DP, Promotional Video, "Multicultural Drumming and Dance Festival" 2004

Executive Director, Student News Magazine, "Year End Wrap" 2004

Executive Director, Student News Magazine, "Native Education Through Technology" 2003



Mar. 2001 - Dec. 2002

Radio Fellowship Intern

Koahnic Broadcasting Corporation - KNBA 90.3 FM

Assisted in day to day operation of radio station. Researched and produced daily radio news stories under News Director, Assisted in Membership drive under Membership Director, managed satellite demods and trimmed shows, cut spots under Program Director. Maintained and operated on-air and field production equipment.

On-Air Radio Host, "The Afternoon Show" 2002

Co-Producer, Radio module, "Hometown Alaska" 2002, 2001

Producer, Radio VoxPop, "Man on Street: 9/11 Terrorist Attack Reactions" 2001

Assistant Producer, "AFN Gavel to Gavel Coverage" 2002, 2001



Aug. 97 - Mar. 2000

Reporter, Talk Show Host (Native North), Producer, Linear Video Editor

KTVF Channel 11

Helped produce daily local news show as well as weekly TV talk show. Edited news video using Sony Betacam SP and Sony Hi8 decks and edit controllers.

Reporter, Editor "Denakkanaaga Elders Conference"

Reporter, Editor "Yukon 800 Boat Race"

Reporter, Editor "Tanana Valley Fair"

Reporter, "Delta Fire"

Show Host, "Native North: Ride for Life"

Show Host, "Native North: RAHI at UAF"

Show Host, "Native North: Inu-Yupiaq Dance Group"

Show Host, "Native North: 4-H Fair winners"

Show Host, "Native North: Denakkanaaga Elders Veterans Honoring"

Show Host, "Native North: Telemedicine with Josephine Malemute"



Knowledge:

Skills

Adobe Audition

Encore DVD

Photoshop

Premiere 6.5

Premiere Pro

Final Cut Pro

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Publisher, Powerpoint)

Pinnacle Studio 9

Ulead VideoStudio

Windows Movie Maker 2

IBM troubleshooting

Mac operation

Entry-level Network troubleshooting

Dalet PC system for radio



Cameras

Sony HD FX-1

Panasonic DVX100A PVDV202

Samsung SCD103

JVC GRDV-3000U

Canon EOS Digital Rebel

Pentax K1000

Asahi

Canon Photomatic



Audio Equipment

Marantz PD650

Sony MiniDisc series

Gentner studio telephone / audio board

Mackie mixers

XLR cable soldering & repair

XLR balanced and unbalanced

reel-to-reel audio editing

CoolEdit and Audition



Certifications


August 2006 to August 2007
Quality Education for Minorities
Tribal College and University Programs
Leadership Development Institute

PADI Open Water Certification July 2007

Staff Exchange Training, Peabody Essex Museum New Media Dept. Salem, MA June 2004, July 2003
Fundamentals of Acting Award, "Most Improved Actor" University of Alaska Fall 1997
National Rifle Association, "Marksman" "Basic Rifle Marksmanship" Sitka, AK March 1994

The tale of a seafarer coming to a decision about furthering his education.