ROBERT EDWARD GATLING
Las Vegas,NV
Summary
Cultural Arts Instructor and Production Specialist with 12+ years of experience in youth arts education, media production, stage coordination, and technical event support. Experienced in teaching minors (ages 10–18), developing curriculum guidelines, coordinating rehearsals and performances, and supporting sound, lighting, and stage management operations. Proven ability to serve 100+ youth participants annually while collaborating directly with City Cultural Affairs staff within municipal arts facilities.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Audio/Video Apprentice
Island Audio Media FX
Las Vegas, NV
- Assisted with event audio setup and breakdown.
- Supported live event sound operations and equipment safety procedures.
Contracted Spoken Word Performer
City of Las Vegas Cultural Events
Las Vegas
- Performed at City-sponsored cultural events throughout Las Vegas.
- Contributed to community arts engagement and public programming initiatives.
Cultural Arts Instructor / Production Lead
A.C.E. Media / CYTN / PVAC
Las Vegas, NV
01.2022 - Current
- Provide advanced instruction in film production, spoken word, and performance arts for youth ages 10–18.
- Developed structured curriculum and activity guidelines for PVAC 2025 serving 100+ participants.
- Conduct role call, track attendance, and monitor participant engagement.
- Coordinate auditions, rehearsals, and stage blocking for youth performances.
- Assist with set staging, production flow, and live event execution.
- Support sound setup, microphone management, and technical readiness of performance spaces.
- Set up and break down equipment for classes and special events.
- Supervise 5–10 volunteers and assistants during workshops and productions.
- Collaborate directly with City Cultural Affairs staff to align programming with facility standards.
- Enforce youth supervision ratios and safety compliance procedures.
Technical Systems & Equipment Specialist
Innovative Power LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Managed equipment purchasing and inventory control.
- Conducted safety audits and maintained OSHA compliance documentation.
Facilities & Operations Supervisor
Castello Val Di Colle
Tuscany, Italy
01.2014 - 01.2016
- Supervised 5–10 staff members within hotel and event facility operations.
- Managed event scheduling calendar and facility access control.
- Opened and secured facilities including alarm systems and inspections.
- Enforced safety procedures and emergency protocols.
Workforce Administration & Scheduling Coordinator
Sitel – Cox Communications Support
01.2012 - 01.2014
- Managed scheduling for 150+ employees using IEX workforce system.
- Maintained attendance documentation and compliance metrics.
Education
Certificate - Network Systems Administration
Computer Education Institute
Associate-Level Coursework - Computer Science
Barstow Community College
Skills
- Cultural Arts Instruction
- Film & Media Production Education
- Stage & Rehearsal Coordination
- Youth Program Leadership (Ages 10–18)
- Curriculum Development
- Attendance & Activity Tracking
- Equipment Setup & Breakdown
- Sound & Microphone Support
- Safety & Supervision Compliance
- Community Partnership Development
- Professionalism & Customer Service
Timeline
Cultural Arts Instructor / Production Lead
A.C.E. Media / CYTN / PVAC
01.2022 - Current
Technical Systems & Equipment Specialist
Innovative Power LLC
01.2016 - 01.2018
Facilities & Operations Supervisor
Castello Val Di Colle
01.2014 - 01.2016
Workforce Administration & Scheduling Coordinator
Sitel – Cox Communications Support
01.2012 - 01.2014
Audio/Video Apprentice
Island Audio Media FX
Contracted Spoken Word Performer
City of Las Vegas Cultural Events
Associate-Level Coursework - Computer Science
Barstow Community College
Certificate - Network Systems Administration
Computer Education Institute