Employment Experience:
May 2010 - Present
Assistant Mechanic
Bergman's Marina, Fort Yukon, AK
Oil Changes, tire changes, power steering hoses and pumps, starters replaced. Battery and alternator troubleshooting.
Fall 2010
Adjunct Instructor : CIOS 257 Digital Video Editing
University of Alaska Fairbanks -Interior-Aleutians Campus Yukon Flats Center
Taught students how to produce and edit video at the Yukon Flats School District Vocational Education Center
August 2008 - May 2010
Academic Advisor
University of Alaska Fairbanks - Rural Student Services
Provides social, academic and cultural support to Alaska Native and rural students transitioning to the University. Helped maintain aging computer infrastructure, added more computers to the work environment - established a use for a digital display system for keeping students informed of upcoming deadlines and events. Helped student club - UAF-AISES, run meetings and with administrative tasks. Recruitment trips to rural communities.
November 2005 - July 2008
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 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"
