I am a self-directed voice actor, actor and creative architect with over 17 years of experience building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key brand and business initiatives, delivering on-time, to-budget results. I am an ambitious planner who manages costs and budgets while partnering with vendors for optimal savings, and I am a customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader. I bring a broad background across theatre, film, podcasting, music, and education, having served as an actor, voice actor, narrator, and content producer. I excel in customer relations, administration and scheduling, and I enjoy collaborating with directors, producers and marketing teams to create impactful experiences for audiences worldwide. .

Robert Ricotta

I am a self-directed voice actor, actor and creative architect with over 17 years of experience building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key brand and business initiatives, delivering on-time, to-budget results. I am an ambitious planner who manages costs and budgets while partnering with vendors for optimal savings, and I am a customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader. I bring a broad background across theatre, film, podcasting, music, and education, having served as an actor, voice actor, narrator, and content producer. I excel in customer relations, administration and scheduling, and I enjoy collaborating with directors, producers and marketing teams to create impactful experiences for audiences worldwide. .

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I am a self-directed voice actor, actor and creative architect with over 17 years of experience building strategic alliances with organizational leaders to align with and support key brand and business initiatives, delivering on-time, to-budget results. I am an ambitious planner who manages costs and budgets while partnering with vendors for optimal savings, and I am a customer-oriented time manager and decisive leader.

I bring a broad background across theatre, film, podcasting, music, and education, having served as an actor, voice actor, narrator, and content producer. I excel in customer relations, administration and scheduling, and I enjoy collaborating with directors, producers and marketing teams to create impactful experiences for audiences worldwide. .

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Actor & Voice Actor at William Morris Endeavor (Previously)
January 1, 2009 - Present
Professional actor and voice actor with work across major networks (ESPN, CNN, Discovery Channel, History Channel, FOX) and media formats (world movies, web promotion, corporate documentaries, and podcasts). Narrator/Co-Producer for the Up and Vanished podcast (2016-2017). Experienced in on-camera delivery and audio narration for global projects.
Acting Educator at Self Employed, Nashville, TN
January 1, 2019 - Present
Educating students at Lipscomb University & Tribe Talent Management Agency in The Art of Acting; teaching script analysis, character development, audition techniques and performance delivery; mentoring aspiring actors on networking and career strategies.
Aesthetic Interior Designer at Nashville Native Design Studio
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2021
Visually enhanced interiors of studio spaces for musicians and music environments in Nashville; planning and coordinating aesthetics by space; managing design renovations for residential and commercial music studios and offices.
Narrator/Co-Content Producer/Journalist at Up and Vanished Podcast
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2022
Narrator and co-content producer for the podcast series; contributed research, scripting support, and on-air narration; involved in project evolution into television adaptation on Oxygen Network.
Account Executive & Content Writer at Premier Marketing (Premieremarketing.biz)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Negotiated sales deals, built client relationships, drafted marketing materials, identified growth opportunities, and managed client communications to drive revenue growth.
Audio/Visual Technician at Premier Marketing, Franklin, NC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Produced creative messaging, campaign concepts, and AV presentations; wrote scripts, storyboarded, and crafted broadcast messaging for radio and television; managed social media research and posting.
Audio/Visual Technician at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts, Franklin, NC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Operated and rigged audio, visual, and lighting for center productions; managed audiovisual logistics for shows; maintained safety and trained staff.
Marketing Manager at Smoky Mountain Center for the Performing Arts Enterprises, Franklin, NC
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2014
Directed content creation, brand identity campaigns, and advertising strategies; managed projects, schedules and client communications; produced video and audio presentations for corporate use.
Backline Tech at MGB Backline
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2013
Equipment supervisor and staging technician; managed private instrument and live production equipment; supported social media marketing and on-site productions.
Floor & Window Retail Designer at Glue Store, Sydney, NSW
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Created floor branding messaging and visual presentations; contributed to area advertising and in-store social media presence; assisted with fitting and measurements.

Education

High School Degree at Trimont Christian Academy
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008
College Degree at Hillsong International Leadership College - Sydney
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Diploma of Ministry & Leadership / Theology Degree at Hillsong International Leadership College - Sydney, Australia
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
Worldview Diploma: World Religion & Worldview Studies at Worldview Academy - Dayton, TN
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Worldview Diploma: World Religion & Worldview Studies
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007
Diploma of Ministry & Leadership / Theology Degree
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
College Degree
January 1, 2009 - January 1, 2011
High School Degree
January 1, 2004 - January 1, 2008

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet