ROBERT GALLO
839, 1 Campus Rd, Staten Island, NY 10301 | C: 516-491-2783 | robert.gallo@wagner.edu
EDUCATION
Sanford H. Calhoun High School, Merrick, NY
Regents Diploma w/ Advanced Designation w/ Honors - Mastery in Mathematics & Science (June 2015)
AP Scholar with Honor; National Honor Society | GPA: 97.0833
Wagner College, Staten Island, NY
Class Level: Freshman (Honors) | Area of Interest: Arts Administration - Concentration: Theatre & Dance
LEADERSHIP
Wagner College - Student Ambassador & Theatre Advisory Board Representative (2015)
Donates 1 hour/week to give campus tours (needs to speak clearly and loud enough for families to hear); acts as a
liaison b/w theatre faculty & students; providing warm/inviting environment for theatre students (TAB rep)
Sanford H. Calhoun High School
Students Against Destructive Decisions - Vice President (2013-2014); President (2014-2015)
Prepared/served food & created menus w/ ingredients (Mexican station - salsa, guacamole, tacos) for hundreds
of students & faculty following proper healthy/sanitary recipes & procedures for annual Health Fair (4 yrs.);
responsible for assigning 100+ members disparate jobs/responsibilities; led weekly meetings with advisor
International Thespian Society Troupe #3311 - Vice President (2014-2015)
Interviewed potential incoming freshmen auditioning for the On Tour Company; presided in the absence of the
President; publicity advisor for the seasons productions; arranged weekly meetings to discuss schedules
Crescendo Competition Show Choir - Section Leader (2014-2015)
Led weekly rehearsals to review choreography; organized social events; created a friendly environment for
new members; listened & spoke clearly to new members/administration staff; anticipated problems
On Tour Company - Props Master (2013-2015)
Organized a props list/constructed props; led workshops to teach underclassmen proper procedures for
making/organizing props; delegated responsibilities to members; adapt to new environment of each show
On Tour Company - Assistant Director of Mary Poppins (2015)
Presided in the absence of the director; organized/scheduled rehearsals/tech assignments; compiled notes for
cast and crew; cast various roles; looking ahead/anticipation of potential issues
EMPLOYMENT & INTERNSHIPS
Plaza Theatricals Performing Arts Academy, Inc. - Assistant Director of Seussical Jr. (Summer 2014)
Quickly picked up blocking/choreography; consistently and effectively followed road maps to complete all
review of choreography/blocking/lines on time and to directors satisfaction; anticipated potential issues
Wagner College - Holocaust Education and Programming Center - Paid Intern (Fall 2015)
40 hours of intense transcribing from Holocaust survivor interviews & visiting schools to educate students
The Law Office of Robert T. Gallo - Secretary (Summer 2015)
Responsible for scanning, documenting & filing various legal documents and answering phone calls
COMMUNITY SERVICE
Hope for Youth (2011-2015)
Donated Christmas gifts for foster children in the Long Island region; contributed 50+ hours of wrapping gifts
for foster children, participating in charity runs/events & raising over $1,000
Robbies Run (2011-2015)
Participated & raised money for charity run to increase awareness of the importance of AEDs in saving lives;
exhibits cheerful & happy attitude to try and increase number of donations
Over the Bridge Run (2011-2015)
Ran & raised money for charity run to foster a spirit of understanding among all people
SKILLS
Proficient with Microsoft Word & Excel; conversational Spanish (4 yrs. of high school Spanish); 10 yrs. of
theatrical experience
