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Emre Arslan

Emre Arslan

Technical Production Manager
Toronto

Summary

As a highly organized and detail-oriented Stage Manager, expertise lies in managing projects, planning productions, and leading teams. With over 13 years of experience, skills have been honed across various domains, including events, hospitality, sound, lighting, and the cruise industry.

Key Strengths:

Project Management: Successfully overseeing projects from inception to execution.
International Collaboration: Proficient in working with diverse international teams.
Technical Solutions: Adaptable to both domestic and international production-related projects.
Continuous Improvement: Committed to enhancing abilities by focusing on tasks and responsibilities.
The ultimate goal is to contribute the best efforts to every endeavor, ensuring successful outcomes and maintaining high standards of excellence.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
21
21
Certifications
2
2
Languages

Work History

Stage Manager (Entertainment Technical Manager)

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES
10.2021 - Current
  • Managed entertainment venues, technical aspects, and rehearsals on Viking Ocean Cruise ships.
  • Coordinated rehearsals for guest entertainers and lecturers; attended regular meetings.
  • Evaluated technicians; provided training; developed training programs; fostered friendly work environment; adhered to safety measures.
  • Scheduled sound, video, lighting, and general technicians; produced shows; collaborated with Broadcast Manager for live streaming. Managed inventory; reported to Cruise Director; performed maintenance and installation during dry dock operations on Norwegian-flagged cruise vessels.

Sound Technician

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES
05.2019 - 10.2021
  • Operated sound desks including Yamaha CL3, LS9, DIGICO S21.
  • Mixed music for live musical and production shows, piano recitals, solo performances, guest entertainers, dance, and magic shows in the main theater and various venues onboard.
  • Assisted lighting and video technicians; performed related duties as necessary.

IT/AV Technician - Pre-Opening Team

MANDARIN ORIENTAL BOSPHORUS
02.2021 - 05.2021
  • Worked as Audio Visual and IT systems specialist in IT department.
  • Troubleshot IT issues for colleagues in offices; managed accounts, permissions, and group policy via Active Directory management tool.
  • Controlled and handed over AV/IT systems according to projects; managed Dante patching; handled general area music servers.
  • Set up computers, Micros devices, printers, mobile phones; assigned ports on switches.

Audio Visual Technician - Pre-Opening Team

WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL
06.2014 - 05.2019
  • Managed AV projects during hotel construction; ensured installation and functionality of audiovisual systems.
  • Diagnosed and resolved AV equipment issues; conducted routine maintenance.
    Operated sound mixers and AV systems for events; guaranteed high-quality guest experiences; scheduled AV team for daily events.
  • Attended weekly/daily meetings and inspections; coordinated with banquet sales team.
  • Installed and maintained projectors, curtains, and other AV equipment; troubleshot technical glitches.
  • Managed cabling, connectors, and electrical substructure; installed teleconference devices.

Audio Visual Technician - Assistant IT

RADISSON BLU ASIA HOTEL
10.2012 - 06.2014
  • Operated AV systems for events; ensured high-quality experiences.
  • Resolved system issues; guaranteed seamless automation (AMX).
  • Managed banquet event operations for hotel; collaborated with Sales & Banquet teams.
  • Assisted IT Department; covered for IT manager in absence.

Sound & Light Technician

NEWAGE MUSIC ORGANIZATION
02.2012 - 10.2012
  • Installed sound, light, and truss equipment for events such as concerts, weddings, meetings, and conferences.
  • Operated light and sound consoles during events.
    Tuned PA systems, monitors, and EQ; performed microphone checks before events.
  • Troubleshot electronic equipment, including devices and cables; conducted device maintenance.

Sound & Light Systems Chief

SUN LIGHTING & SOUND
01.2010 - 10.2012
  • Installed and configured sound and lighting systems for various live events, including concerts, weddings, and corporate meetings.
    Utilized Avolites Lighting Desk and Allen Heath Mixer to ensure seamless audio and visual experiences.
    Tuned PA systems, monitors, and EQ settings, meticulously checking microphones before each event.
    Troubleshot electronic equipment, devices, and cables, maintaining optimal functionality.
    Collaborated with cabling and connectors to create reliable setups.
    Efficiently scheduled other technicians for gigs and meticulously tracked inventory.

Education

Student - Electrical Technologies

İstanbul University
Turkey

Sound Engineering And Music Production Academy

Galatasaray ITM - Media Academy
Turkey
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Justice

Anadolu University
Turkey
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Audio-Visual Systems
Turkey
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Web Programming
Turkey
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Electrical And Electronics
Turkey
04.2001 -

Skills

Education Programming

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Personal Information

  • Gender: Male
  • Work Permit: Holding Open Work Permit in Canada
  • Nationality: Turkey

Software

MS Office

PHP-HTML

CMS system installations

Web-based applications and website systems

Google SEO

Hosting Management(plesk,cpanel)

AMX AV automation programming basics

QSYS Programming

QLab

Ableton

FL Studio

AmonRA hotel management software

Windows Server 2012 Active directory

Dataton watchout software

Certification

AMX AV Control Systems-Cabling Essentials

References

  • Brian Rodriguez, Cruise Director at Viking Ocean Cruises,Hiring Manager at RWS Media, b.rodriguez1516@gmail.com, +1 305 484 60 17 (WhatsApp call)
  • Ertan Demirkıran, Ant Yapı Co. London General Manager, edemirkiran@antyapi.co.uk, +44 7471 356856


Timeline

AMX AV Control Systems-Cabling Essentials

02-2024

STCW 95

01-2024

Unmanned Aerial Vehicle Pilot Certificate

02-2022

Stage Manager (Entertainment Technical Manager)

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES
10.2021 - Current

AMX Technician (Networked AV)

05-2021

IT/AV Technician - Pre-Opening Team

MANDARIN ORIENTAL BOSPHORUS
02.2021 - 05.2021

Audio Visual Systems Mastership Certificate from Ministry of Education in Turkey

09-2020

Audinate - Dante Certification Level 1

03-2020

Audinate -Dante Certification Level 2

03-2020

Audinate -Dante Certification Level 3

03-2020

Audinate -Dante Domain Manager Technical Training

03-2020

Shure Audio -Audio Basics for Meetings and Conferences

03-2020

Shure Audio-Best Practices for Merging AV and IT Systems

03-2020

Shure Audio-Integrated Systems Portfolio Overview

03-2020

Shure Audio-Networking for AV Professionals

03-2020

Shure Audio-Selecting the Right Integrated System for the Right Application

03-2020

Shure Audio-Wireless Basics

03-2020

Shure Audio-Integrated Systems Certification Level 1

03-2020

Sound Technician

VIKING OCEAN CRUISES
05.2019 - 10.2021

Midas Live Mixer Training Certificate

06-2016

Galatasaray ITM Media Academy-Sound Engineering Program / Sound Design User

06-2015

High End Systems-Road Hog 4 Lighting Desk Certificate

01-2015

Audio Visual Technician - Pre-Opening Team

WYNDHAM GRAND HOTEL
06.2014 - 05.2019

Audio Visual Systems Journeyman Certificate from Ministry of Education in Turkey

05-2014

Audio Visual Technician - Assistant IT

RADISSON BLU ASIA HOTEL
10.2012 - 06.2014

Sound & Light Technician

NEWAGE MUSIC ORGANIZATION
02.2012 - 10.2012

Sound & Light Systems Chief

SUN LIGHTING & SOUND
01.2010 - 10.2012

Turkish Aeronautical Association-Model Aircraft Certificate

02-2006

Sound Engineering And Music Production Academy

Galatasaray ITM - Media Academy
04.2001 -

Associate of Science - Justice

Anadolu University
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Audio-Visual Systems
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Web Programming
04.2001 -

High School Diploma -

Technical High School Electrical And Electronics
04.2001 -

Student - Electrical Technologies

İstanbul University
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