Hi, I’m Adam Yates, a UNC Greensboro graduate with a BA in Media Studies and a background in acting education, leadership, and film production. I’ve spent four years as an Acting Instructor at Acting Out Studios in Charlotte and three years as a Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle Rock YMCA in Charlotte, where I led groups, coordinated schedules, and fostered engaging and safe learning environments. I also have hands-on experience as a Film Production Assistant, shooting freelance corporate projects and supporting on-set production. I bring practical skills in editing, lighting, and camera operation, along with scriptwriting and a collaborative, friendly approach to teaching and teamwork. I’m passionate about guiding performers, coordinating creative programs, and bringing stories to life on stage or screen, with a focus on clear communication and strong leadership.

Adam Yates

Hi, I’m Adam Yates, a UNC Greensboro graduate with a BA in Media Studies and a background in acting education, leadership, and film production. I’ve spent four years as an Acting Instructor at Acting Out Studios in Charlotte and three years as a Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle Rock YMCA in Charlotte, where I led groups, coordinated schedules, and fostered engaging and safe learning environments. I also have hands-on experience as a Film Production Assistant, shooting freelance corporate projects and supporting on-set production. I bring practical skills in editing, lighting, and camera operation, along with scriptwriting and a collaborative, friendly approach to teaching and teamwork. I’m passionate about guiding performers, coordinating creative programs, and bringing stories to life on stage or screen, with a focus on clear communication and strong leadership.

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Hi, I’m Adam Yates, a UNC Greensboro graduate with a BA in Media Studies and a background in acting education, leadership, and film production. I’ve spent four years as an Acting Instructor at Acting Out Studios in Charlotte and three years as a Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle Rock YMCA in Charlotte, where I led groups, coordinated schedules, and fostered engaging and safe learning environments. I also have hands-on experience as a Film Production Assistant, shooting freelance corporate projects and supporting on-set production.

I bring practical skills in editing, lighting, and camera operation, along with scriptwriting and a collaborative, friendly approach to teaching and teamwork. I’m passionate about guiding performers, coordinating creative programs, and bringing stories to life on stage or screen, with a focus on clear communication and strong leadership.

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Work Experience

Lead Acting Instructor at Acting Out Studios
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Responsible for leading weekly group acting sessions, maintaining an uplifting atmosphere, managing daily schedules, teaching acting and improv, writing scripts, and directing performances. Solo instructed large weekly groups with directed plays.
Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle Rock YMCA
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Supervised campers in daily activities, planned, organized, and led recreational activities, and communicated effectively with parents, staff, and campers to ensure an engaging and safe camp experience.
Lead Acting Instructor at Acting Out Studios - Charlotte
June 1, 2022 - August 1, 2025
Led weekly acting sessions for groups of students, maintained a positive studio atmosphere, created daily schedules, taught acting/improv, wrote scripts, and directed performances. Led large weekly groups with directed plays.
Camp Counselor at Camp Eagle Rock YMCA - Charlotte
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Supervision of campers in daily activities. Planned, organized, and led recreational activities. Communicated effectively with parents, staff, and campers to ensure an engaging and safe camp experience.
Camp Counselor at Rocky Mountain YMCA - Charlotte
June 1, 2019 - August 1, 2021
Supervision of campers in daily activities. Planned, organized, and led recreational activities. Communicated effectively with parents, staff, and campers to ensure an engaging and safe camp experience.

Education

Bachelor's degree in Media Studies at University of North Carolina Greensboro
August 1, 2021 - May 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree at University of North Carolina Greensboro
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025
Bachelor's degree in Media Studies at University of North Carolina at Greensboro
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2025

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Non-Profit Organization