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I'm a versatile theatre and AV professional with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. For the past decade I've built a dual track career as both a musician and a technical specialist, maintaining museum installations, running live sound and lighting, and teaching scenic technologies to undergraduate students. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into polished, functional experiences. Based in the Houston area, I combine hands-on craftsmanship—carpentry, painting, HVAC, and stage rigging—with a passion for education and live performance. I’m drawn to projects that blend art and technology, whether supporting a modern art venue, delivering AV for conferences, or guiding students through scenic design. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, aesthetics, and reliable operation across venues and productions.…I'm a versatile theatre and AV professional with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. For the past decade I've built a dual track career as both a musician and a technical specialist, maintaining museum installations, running live sound and lighting, and teaching scenic technologies to undergraduate students. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into polished, functional experiences. Based in the Houston area, I combine hands-on craftsmanship—carpentry, painting, HVAC, and stage rigging—with a passion for education and live performance. I’m drawn to projects that blend art and technology, whether supporting a modern art venue, delivering AV for conferences, or guiding students through scenic design. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, aesthetics, and reliable operation across venues and productions.

Jesse S. Gustin

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I'm a versatile theatre and AV professional with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. For the past decade I've built a dual track career as both a musician and a technical specialist, maintaining museum installations, running live sound and lighting, and teaching scenic technologies to undergraduate students. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into polished, functional experiences. Based in the Houston area, I combine hands-on craftsmanship—carpentry, painting, HVAC, and stage rigging—with a passion for education and live performance. I’m drawn to projects that blend art and technology, whether supporting a modern art venue, delivering AV for conferences, or guiding students through scenic design. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, aesthetics, and reliable operation across venues and productions.…I'm a versatile theatre and AV professional with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. For the past decade I've built a dual track career as both a musician and a technical specialist, maintaining museum installations, running live sound and lighting, and teaching scenic technologies to undergraduate students. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into polished, functional experiences. Based in the Houston area, I combine hands-on craftsmanship—carpentry, painting, HVAC, and stage rigging—with a passion for education and live performance. I’m drawn to projects that blend art and technology, whether supporting a modern art venue, delivering AV for conferences, or guiding students through scenic design. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, aesthetics, and reliable operation across venues and productions.

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I’m a versatile theatre and AV professional with a B.A. in Theatre Arts from the University of Houston. For the past decade I’ve built a dual track career as both a musician and a technical specialist, maintaining museum installations, running live sound and lighting, and teaching scenic technologies to undergraduate students. I thrive in collaborative environments and enjoy turning creative concepts into polished, functional experiences.

Based in the Houston area, I combine hands-on craftsmanship—carpentry, painting, HVAC, and stage rigging—with a passion for education and live performance. I’m drawn to projects that blend art and technology, whether supporting a modern art venue, delivering AV for conferences, or guiding students through scenic design. I’m proactive, detail-oriented, and committed to safety, aesthetics, and reliable operation across venues and productions.

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Work Experience

Facilities Technician at The Color Factory

August 1, 2021 - January 1, 2026

Maintained installations for a Modern Art Museum experience, ensured camera stations and photo dashboard functionality; managed print stations (paper rolls, ink ribbons) and uploaded photographs; supervised multi-source music system with curated playlists; performed basic HVAC tasks, including temperature control and routine filter changes; operated an eighteen-cage confetti-tumbler system for guest sprinkling; performed custodial tasks; on production days handled carpentry, electrical work, sanding, priming and painting using drills, screwdrivers, saws, drywall patching and epoxy/latex paints; constructed a six-foot diameter circular platform using a 2x4 kneewall frame and MDF sheets via router work.

Freelance Live and Studio Musician/Audiovisual Technician at Various Houston-area music groups

July 1, 2014 - January 1, 2023

Paid bass and rhythm guitarist and vocalist in studio sessions or live performances; assisted with load-in, setup, operation, teardown and load-out of audiovisual equipment; managed cable runs and secured XLR/DMX lines for sound and lighting; supported load-in/out and performance execution.

Teacher’s Assistant and Assistant Technical Director at University of Houston School of Theatre and Dance

August 1, 2019 - October 1, 2020

TA and assistant TD for Scenic Technologies; instructed freshmen on safe tool handling and carpentry; designed detailed lesson plans; assisted in scenery installation and mounting; supervised scenic crews for productions; lead CNC operations; drafted AutoCAD plans and engineered custom scenic pieces for productions including ‘The Nest’ and ‘Haroun, and the Sea of Stories’ and produced Spring 2020 technical direction for ‘Spirits to Enforce’.

Technical Staff at Midtown Arts and Theater Center Houston (MATCH)

January 1, 2019 - February 1, 2020

Mounted live productions; served as Lighting Designer/Operator; Video Projection Designer/Operator; Sound Board Operator; Stagehand for seating and curtains; managed load-ins/outs for audio, lighting and musical equipment.

Conference and Office Services Associate at Williams Lea, Inc. (Norton Rose Fulbright)

November 1, 2016 - August 1, 2019

Oversee beverage and catering setups; liaised with caterers; switchboard operator; delivered internal mail and supplies to printing stations; Head of Room Configuration for conference centers; provided AV support for large NRF events and assisted presenters with PowerPoint and equipment handling.

Technical Director for Rudder Performing Arts Center; Technical Theatre Teacher at Bryan Independent School District

August 1, 2016 - November 1, 2016

As Rudder PAC Technical Director, assisted load-in/setup for rental events; provided microphones and operated sound/lighting boards. As Technical Theatre Teacher, instructed students on Scenic Technology; created PowerPoint lessons; assigned roles for productions; designed lights, sound, and scenery for Rudder High School’s Fall production and supervised student crews.

Union Stagehand at IATSE Local 51

March 1, 2011 - August 1, 2016

Stage Carpenter, Stage Electrician and deckhand; loaded/unloaded road cases; front-of-house sound operator for Hobby Center Zilkha Hall; sound engineer for Theatre Under the Stars touring shows; Audiovisual Technician for Freeman AV; handled packaging, receiving and shipping of AV equipment for OTC events; supported large-scale performances and meetings.

Audiovisual Technician at Professional Services Audio Visual (PSAV)

September 30, 2014 - July 31, 2016

Singlehandedly set up and operated AV equipment for conferences and meetings; managed wired and wireless microphones, laptops, projectors and screens for Houston-area venues including hotels.

Voice Over Artist at www.jessegustin.com

January 3, 2026 - Present

Burgeoning Voice Actor and Freelance Musician looking for voice acting and narration work in a variety of fields. Multi-instrumentalist looking for scoring and studio work.