Emre Arslan
About Emre Arslan
Emre Arslan is a Stage Manager (Entertainment Technical Manager) at Viking Cruises in İstanbul, Türkiye, with extensive experience in audio-visual and technical management roles.
Current Role at Viking Cruises
Emre Arslan currently holds the position of Stage Manager (Entertainment Technical Manager) at Viking Cruises. Based in İstanbul, Türkiye, he manages a team of Sound, Lighting, Video, and General technicians for entertainment venues on a Norwegian flagged vessel. He collaborates with the Cruise Director to create the cruise layout, oversees daily and voyage reporting for entertainment activities, and is responsible for inventory management and material orders for entertainment technical needs. Additionally, he installs and maintains devices during Drydock periods and coordinates rehearsals and meetings with guest entertainers and lecturers on board.
Previous Experience with Viking Cruises
Before his current role, Emre Arslan worked as a Sound Technician for Viking Cruises from 2019 to 2021. Over the course of two years, he gained extensive experience in the technical aspects of running entertainment operations on a cruise ship. He also managed technical operations for a vessel that could accommodate 1000 guests and 500 crew members, ensuring the seamless execution of entertainment activities.
Former Roles in the Hospitality Sector
Emre Arslan's experience in the hospitality sector includes his tenure as an AV/IT Technician at Mandarin Oriental Hotel Group in 2021 for three months in İstanbul, Türkiye. He also held the role of Audio Visual Technician at Wyndham Grand İstanbul Levent from 2014 to 2019, and at Radisson Blu Asia from 2012 to 2014, where he took on additional responsibilities as an Assistant IT technician.
Educational Background
Emre Arslan studied at İstanbul Üniversitesi, where he achieved a degree in Electrical - Elektrik from 2017 to 2022. He also graduated from GALATASARAY ITM / Sound Engineering Academy with a specialization in Sound Engineering. In addition, he holds a degree in Justice (Adalet) from Anadolu Üniversitesi. His technical high school education includes diplomas from Zeytinburnu Technical High School in Electrical - Electronics Technologies, Handan Hayrettin Yelkikanat Technical High School in Information Technologies, and Fatih Technical High School in Audio Visual Systems.
Early Career in Sound and Lighting
Emre Arslan began his career in the sound and lighting industry with roles including Sound & Lighting Chef at Sun Lighting & Sound from 2010 to 2012, and Sound & Lighting Technician at Newage Music Organization in 2012. These positions provided him with foundational experience in managing technical aspects and equipment related to sound and lighting, setting the stage for his subsequent roles in larger organizations.