Chris Conklin

9909 Hidden Hollow LN

Oklahoma City, OK 73151

405-796-7349

SUMMARY

Dynamic and creative Entertainment professional with over 20 years of combined Stage, Photography TV, Radio and Video/Film Production experience. Experience as Producer, Director, Cinematographer, crew, talent and behind the scenes management and production. Solid track record working effectively and efficiently in fast-paced entertainment/production environments. Strong background in areas of: Producer, Director, Editor, Writer, Reporter, Assistant News Director, Assignment Editor, Videographer, News Analyst, Voice Over Talent; Radio: Announcer, Producer, Program Director, News (Including Weather, Traffic and Local News), Host, Remotes, Commercials and Sales. Live performances include music, theater, mobile and stage shows. Motion Pictures, TV Commercials, Training Films, Corporate Video, Special Interest Video. Still Photographer both field and studio. Technical experience with sound and lighting operations for large productions. Green/Blue screen chromakey for special effects and background options. Can build and maintain webpages.

EXPERIENCE

Stage Door Productions Jun-Jul 2009

Technical Stage Crew for West Side Story Stage Show

DRC Video Productions Jul 2009

Live Camera for 3 Day National Dance Competition

Oxygen PCB, LLC Feb-May 2009

Production Manager

Photographer and Videographer for live events, Contests, Musical Performances, Special Events. Web Master and Graphic Designs.

51 Minds Fall 2008

Production Assistant for VH-1 Production: Rock of Love Bus with Bret Michaels

New York Film Academy Summer 2008

Film School Instructor and Student Consultant

Dallas Bull Inc. 2006-2008

Head of Productions / Production Coordinator

- Videographer

- Photographer

- Webmaster

- Content Producer, Director, Manager and Editor

- Producer for Live Concerts and Special Events (Multi-camera Live Production)

- Production Coordinator

Bryn-Alan Studio Seasonal: 2006

Senior Photogrpaher

- Studio photographer in various phases (portrait, casual, extreme)

- Field photography assignments (action style, sports, etc., candid, special events)

- Set Creation and restructure (strike – build)

- Troubleshoot camera and lighting problems. Properly set lighting for applicable sit.

Screamin Sam Productions Inc. 2005 - 2006

The Screamin Sam Show – Live Weekly Internet TV Show

- Producer / Director

- Editor

- Photographer/VideographerParagon Productions (Motion Pictures)

Short Film – Contact From Beyond

- Director

- Producer

- Lighting Director

- Special Effects

- Photographer/Videographer

Keep it Simple Productions (Media Productions)

Industrial Medical Film – Women’s Health Care

- Director

- Producer

- Cinematographer

- Editor

Reiniku Films (Motion Picture)

Short Film – Twisted Kharma

- Director of Photography

Nekoda Blast Films (Motion Picture)

Feature Film – The Bite

- Cinematographer

- Director

- Associate Producer

- Actor

- Editor

- Photographer/Videographer

Take 1 Productions (Motion Picture)

Short Film – Granny Goes Wild

- Producer

- Director

- Editor

- Photographer/Videographer

Behind the scenes Documentary

- Host

- Associate Producer

- Director

Yitibit Films (Motion Picture)

Short Film – Dogs Dreaming

Gafer (Lighting and Sound)

Photographer/Videographer

Behind the scenes Video and Photo

Pint Sized Productions (Motion Picture)

Short Film – Three Inch Heels

- Audio Technician

- Boom Operator

- Live Sound Mix Operator

JD Films (Motion Picture)

Full Length Feature Film – American Dream

- Lighting Director

- Technical Stage Manager

- Special Effects Technical

- Gaffer

- Photographer

Get Even Entertainment – Live Stage Shows

Technical Manager

- Responsible for all sound and lighting placement

- Operation Mixer board and Lighting controls and Special Effect

- Photographer/videographer

Overland Productons (Motion Picture)

Full Length Feature Film – Roller Queen

- Writer

- Director

- Producer

- Actor

- Photographer/Videographer

KLST-TV (CBS) San Angelo, Tx

Assistant Executive Producer

– Assumed all responsibilities and duties in absence, filled in while on vacation, on assignment, etc.

News Producer

– 6 & 10 Broadcasts

Assistant News Director and Assignment Editor

– Weekends and Evenings

Reporter/On Air Talent

– General News, Special Events and Disaster/Storms

Other Duties Included:

- Broadcast Editing

- Audio Engineer

- Videographer

- Special Productions

- Customer Relations

- Field/Remote Producer

- Intern Manager

- Set Assistant

- News analyst

KOFM Radio Oklahoma City, Ok

Off Air Talent – Road Shows

- Technical engineer

- Show Host and Talent

KJAK Radio Lubbock, Tx

Program Director

Announcer

News, Weather, Traffic, Community Events

Commercial Production

Show Host

Sales

KKOY/KQSM Chanute, Ks

Announcer

Remote Broadcasts

News, Weather, Community Events

United States Air Force

Radio

- Special Program Host

Television

- PSA Spot Talent

Video/Film

- Director, Assistant Producer, Actor: USAF Training Films

Television and Radio

Multiple acting for various radio and television commercial and industrial productions:

- Dead Reckoning (CBS Special Show)

- The Screamin Sam Show – Co-Host

- Game Show Host

- Multiple TV Commercials (Automobile, Credit, Special Products, International)

- Various Movies and Shows

- Broadcast announcer and reporter and Voice Over Talent

EDUCATION

B.S. in Industrial Technology/Business Management – Southern Illinois University

A.S. in Research and Analysis – Community College of the Air Force

A.S. in Technical Teaching – Community College of the Air Force

Studio 1 Film School

Multiple Self-Study Training Programs

ISO 9000 Certified

Master Instructor Certified

Six Sigma Trained

Project Management Trained

INTERESTS

Musician /Music

– Drums, Guitar, Keyboard, sound/lighting engineer and technical manager. (Includes show band/groups with Television appearances)

Community Theater, TV, Video, Film

– Actor, Director, Producer, Stage Manager, Logistics

Video/Film Production

– Production Management, Cinematographer, Photography, Production Planning/Initiation/Implementation, Editing, Directing, Acting, Script Creation and Development

Computers

- Heavy IT background

- Efficient in multiple software applications

Personal owned photo and video production equipment list available upon request (camera’s, lighting, sound, editing systems, grip, etc.) Utilize Adobe Products – Premier Pro, etc. and Ultra for chromakey effects.

Comments

- Have been featured in both broadcast and print media.

- Seeking to obtain Masters Degree in Digital Media

- Extremely versed and well rounded both in front and behind the scenes. Have fairly extensive acting experience on film, video, broadcast, print and stage.

- Always interested in learning new technology and other applications.

Chris Conklin Cell: 850-691-6446