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Hondo Kirk

Tahlequah,OK

Summary

Audio Engineer and Voice Actor with experience at the Cherokee Language Department, proficient in Protools and voice acting. Contributed to the Cherokee Dub of "The Rings of Power" and "How to Train Your Dragon." Teaching skills in Cherokee language, and has a solid foundation in welding and pipefitting.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

Audio Engineer

Cherokee Language Department
04.2025 - Current


I worked on the Cherokee Dub version of the Rings of Power I recorded and edited only a small portion.


I also recorded and edited a small portion of the Cherokee Dub version of How to Train Your Dragon.


I learned how to record and edit on protools.

Contractor

Durbin Feeling Center
09.2023 - 09.2025
  • I was lucky enough to join the 13th Cohort of the (CLMAP) Cherokee Language Master Apprentice Program, and spent 2 year ready, writing, and speaking Cherokee.
  • The first 6 months was dedicated to honing our vocabulary and also beginner stage introductions.
  • The 2nd semester really took a turn when we were being taught how to conjugate in the Cherokee language but like anything else you practice till your the best at it.
  • the 3rd semester probably the toughest one is when we started learning to teach the newcomers and also develop more of our conversational skills.
  • The last semester was all dedicated to conversing in Cherokee no english in the previous classes their may have been a bit of english used but not in the 4th. We also would teach the 2nd semester students and job shadowed for jobs we may want after we graduate.

Grinder/Pipefitter

Jer-Co Industries
08.2022 - 10.2023
  • I would grind pipe and steel all day for future projects.
  • I became certified to use a forklift and was able to do more work because of it.
  • I was also a pipefitter, I would set up pipe to be welded for the more experienced welders.
  • I also welded on small projects when I was needed.

Voice Actor

Cherokee Language Department
04.2025 - Current
  • I was introduced to voice acting when I was asked to play a small role in the Cherokee Dub of The Rings of Power where I played Finrod the older brother to the main protagonist Galadriel
  • I was later asked to audition for another project at first I thought I was auditioning for a smaller role as well to my surprise I was cast as the main protagonist for the Cherokee Dub of How to Train Your Dragon, Hiccup.

Groundskeeper/Youth Camp Counselor

American Indian Resource Center
05.2021 - 08.2021
  • I would be responsible with mowing, weed-eating, and trimming to keep the camp up to date for the summer.
  • I did operate groundskeeping equipment to ensure the camp was kept clean.
  • I also worked as a councilor there we would do activities with the students and even host events for them I also talked about my experience going to college.


Carhop Server/Line Cook

Sonic-Drive In
04.2018 - 07.2020
  • I took orders and delivered food and drinks to the customers.
  • I would also be responsible for bringing the customers their change and any other condiments they required.
  • We as a team would cleaned and sanitize the work stations and equipment to keep the customers, ourselves and food safe.
  • I was soon put on the line as a cook but would still run orders out if I was asked.

Education

No Degree - Welding

Tulsa Welding School
Tulsa, OK
08-2022

High School Diploma -

Tahlequah Sequoyah High School
Tahlequah, OK
05-2020

Skills

  • Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Protools, VoiceQ, Etc
  • I am proficient in the Cherokee Language
  • I have teaching skills but only in the cherokee language
  • I have experience in voice acting I played Finrod in the Cherokee Dub of The Rings of Power and in the Cherokee Dub of How to Train Your Dragon as Hiccup
  • I also recorded and edited for both the Cherokee Dub of the Rings of Power and How to Train Your Dragon
  • I have welding skills I know how to stick, mig and tig weld
  • I am also have skills and a grinder and pipefitter
  • I have experience using a forklift

Timeline

Audio Engineer

Cherokee Language Department
04.2025 - Current

Voice Actor

Cherokee Language Department
04.2025 - Current

Contractor

Durbin Feeling Center
09.2023 - 09.2025

Grinder/Pipefitter

Jer-Co Industries
08.2022 - 10.2023

Groundskeeper/Youth Camp Counselor

American Indian Resource Center
05.2021 - 08.2021

Carhop Server/Line Cook

Sonic-Drive In
04.2018 - 07.2020

No Degree - Welding

Tulsa Welding School

High School Diploma -

Tahlequah Sequoyah High School
Hondo Kirk