Instructor Curriculum Vitae
Saldana, Emmanuel
Education
Associates in Audio Engineering from Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Associates in Audiovisual Production from Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Teaching Experience
Lamar State College - Port Arthur
Tonalta School of Music
Licenses and Certifications
Dante Level 3 Certification
CTS certification
Work Experience
Audio and audiovisual professional with experience spanning corporate events, live production, broadcast, music education, and concert production.
- Encore Global — AV Technician
- Provided audiovisual production support for corporate events, conferences, meetings, and live presentations, with hands-on experience in professional audio, video, staging, and event technology.
- Encounter Church — Live Production / Audio Producer
- Operate and coordinate multi-source audio, video, media, and lighting systems for live productions. Manage integrated production workflows for in-room audiences, broadcast, and livestream environments.
- Tonalta Music — Music Instructor
- Provide practical music instruction to students with an emphasis on musicianship, performance, technique, and real-world application.
- Freelance Audio & AV Contractor
- Provide live audio and production support for concerts, festivals, corporate events, and other live productions. Professional credits include events featuring The Red Clay Strays, Hayes Carll, Mark Chesnutt, Tauren Wells, Bethel Music, and other touring and regional artists.
Professional Associations
Professional Development
Maintain active professional practice in live sound, audiovisual production, broadcast, and music performance through freelance and contracted industry work. Regularly work with professional local AV companies such as MSC Systems, Texas Stage and DeepSouth Productions. Continue independent study and hands-on training with current digital mixing consoles, audio networking, RF systems, live production workflows, recording technology, and emerging AV technologies. Industry experience is continuously incorporated into classroom instruction and curriculum development.