FranklinJonesJr.

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1024 8 Street NE, Washington, DC 20002
Email: frj1982@gmail.com Phone: 843-277-6567

Objective: To obtain a position as an American Sign Language Teacher, coach, and/or

mentor for internship.

Education:
GallaudetUniversity,Washington,DC
BachelorofArts,AmericanSignLanguage,MinorinDeafStudies/Linguistics
expectedMay2017
Cumulative GPA: 3.5
Academic Deans List 2014-2015, 2015-2016

Trident Technical College, North Charleston, South Carolina

Associates Degree in Commercial Graphics, 2010
Digital Photography Certificate
Academic Deans List 2009 and 2010

Experience:

Digital Media Associate (Student Worker) October 2016-Current

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Recruit native signers talents for various types of video shoots.
Provide pre-production, production, and post-production support for Digital
Media Team.
Meet weekly with Free Content team to develop some theme idea and receive
feedback on the video shoots.
Make recommendations to ASL Connect Team leaders with any innovative
ideas and with possible themes.

Kappa Sigma (President) August 2016-Current

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Ritual,constitution,ByLawsandconversantwithalltheduties.
Whileshallnotusurpthedutiesoftheremainingofficersandaneutralvoice
inallballotsasoutlinedhereinafter.
Personalknowledgeofthestatusofreports,correspondence,andfunctionsof
allChapterofficers.
Manageallregularandspecialmeetings.
Reserveorderandcompelattendanceuponmeetings,byadjudicating
consequenceswiththeseByLaws.
 Runthemeetingsinaccordingandtimelymanner.
AttendallGreekPresidentCouncilmeetingsandvoteonbehalfofthe
chapter.

Master of Ceremonies December 2016

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
To ensure the events ran smoothly, make sure to keep the event on schedule
and keep engaged the audience.
Explain briefly about Laurent Clercs background.

American Sign Language Tutor October 2015-October 2016

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Assessed composition and language users strengths and weakness.
Provided suggestions in areas of grammar, clarity and discourse organization.
Documented reports in Starfish.
Participated in training provided by the ASL Center.
Demonstrated punctuality, reliability and work independently.
Provided support for both first and second language learners by providing text
suggestion in area of grammar.

ASL Slam September 2016

Performer
Washington, DC
Gave performance art, improvisation, literature, and visual art in front of the
audience.
Used American Sign Language, gesture, visual vernacular, A-Z story, and
poetry.

Recruitment Student Assistant October 2014-September 2016

Gallaudet University
Washington, DC
Distributed Admissions-related publications and project materials.
Prepared information packages in response to inquiries.
Assisted with projects, which include mass mailings of admissions materials
and information about various office and units on campus.
Conducted an organization of inventory process for stockroom.
Worked with Associate Director, Recruitment on a weekly basis in regards to
shipping and project management.
 Packed and mailed order received by schools and Admissions staff.

JumpStart Peer Counselor (Internship) July 2016-August 2016

Gallaudet University Washington, DC
Attended and actively participated in training program.
Worked as a peer advisor to provide support, guidance, and
leadership to JumpStart students participating in the program.
Supported students as they learn and integrate into the
college community.
Assisted with the organization, planning, and implementation
of JumpStart programs afternoon, evening, weekend and
on/off campus activities.
Acquainted students with campus services, activities, and
facilities, and encouraged them to fully participate in the
university environment.

Transaction Processor March 2015-Auguest 2015

Xerox Corporation
Lexington, KY
Performed data entry of material from source documents to a computer
database.
Transcribed routine pre-coded and identifiable alphanumerical data from
source document into an automated system.
Ensured accuracy and complete data.

Activities:
Amateur photography, volunteered at Charleston Humane Society animal shelter,
Kappa Sigma Fraternity Spring 2015-Current. Kappa Sigma Fraternity (President
2016-2017)

Skills:
Fluent in American Sign Language (ASL), punctual and reliable, excellent
interpersonal skills, work independently, familiar with macOS programs and
photography,