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California, United States

Valencia, CA

Once again brought on-board to assist in the design and development of animated props and mechanical show-action equipment and systems. Direct and mentor junior designers and engineers in efficient mechanical design and document control as applied to the themed entertainment universe. To systematically and routinely meet rigorous budgets and deadlines.

Valencia, CA

Consultant specializing in mechanical design, theme park production, casino attraction development, festival planning, show and set design, product development, facility interface, and corporate presence. Notable projects: Falls View Casino’s “Hydro- Teslatron” multi-media water feature (Niagara Falls, Canada); Casino Rama Grand Rotunda Multi-media Theatre.

Burbank, CA

Commissioned to manage CAD personnel, vendors, and 3D design of initial two phases of the preliminary design effort for a magic-themed casino theater in Macau, China.Tasked with facility interface, illusionary mechanical devices and effects; Vendor coordination; Job-loading, scheduling, budgeting, shipping and installation logistics.

Santa Clarita, CA

Contracted for Technical Direction of mechanical and show-set features. Directed drafting and design in the fabrication and installation of facility, mechanical, and show set elements based upon client standards and requirements. Working closely with all departments internally, as well as client representatives and vendors for world-class venues, such as.

Pacoima, CA

Brought on exclusively to oversee technical aspects of Lexington’s part in the Harry Potter expansion for Universal Studio’s, Florida theme park. Directed drafting and design in the fabrication and installation of facility, mechanical, and show set elements based upon client standards and requirements. Working closely with all departments internally, as.

Burbank, CA

Primary role as a show set designer and technical engineer for multiple aspects of major theme parks and themed venues. Provided fundamental and reality-based direction in facility interface for attractions and showcases with client, engineers, and architects. Created 3D visualizations and modeling for concept development and presentations.

Glendale, CA

As Senior Designer, originated advanced mechanical designs and initiated comprehensive R&D mock-ups. Developed and delivered, on-schedule and on-budget, unique cutting-edge, state-of-the-art features for the new Disney Shanghai, China theme park, as well as the new “Cars Land” attraction for the California Adventure park renovation located in Anaheim.

Valencia, CA

Instructed under-graduates in the practical, real-world application of SolidWorks in an entertainment industry production environment.

Sun Valley, CA

Contributed to LA ProPoint’s transition into a world-class themed entertainment company. Managed engineers, designers, and drafters and was directly responsible for successful implementation of design criteria based on project scope, budget, and schedule.Conceptualized and directed design and planning for show-action equipment, special effects, and.

Valencia, CA

As project design lead, developed economical effect concepts through to fabrication and installation. Working closely and effectively with all department leads, created products that consistently met budget and schedule constraints. Conceptualized custom mechanical designs, and architectural and facility interfaces using SolidWorks, AutoCAD and 3D Studio.

Valencia, CA

Contracted on various projects for mechanical and technical design of numerous themed venues for casinos, museums, and theme parks. Directed mechanical design, facility interface, fabrication, shipping, and installation efforts.3D mechanical design and drafting using solidworks and autocad.Notable projects include: Mystery Lodge, Knotts Berry Farm.

Valencia, CA

Managed engineering department, maintained budgets and schedules. Designed economical solutions to complex animatronics and show-action equipment. Personally developed, implemented, and maintained a company inventory system database that positively enhanced profitability by reducing overhead costs. Added value by assisting with information systems.

Sun Valley, CA

Designed and fabricated animatronics, managed information systems, and trained corporate personnel in software applications. Notable projects include; Universal Studios, Florida – “King Kong”; Walt Disney’s “Catastrophe Canyon” attractions.

Responsibilities for film productions of “Leviathan”, "Terminator", and "Pumpkin Head" included production logistics, design & fabrication of parts and mechanisms, ‘deep sea suit’, and animatronic creature effects, including artistic figure finishing & fabrication of fiberglass molds & parts.

Chatsworth, CA

Managed animatronic projects involving budgets, schedules, parts & materials sourcing. Designed and manufactured prototypes and mechanical animation for movie props, miniatures, children’s toys & exotic games. Notable projects include; R&D for 'Short Circuit 2', Teddy Ruxpin, and other prototype toys and children’s products

Woodland Hills, CA

Responsibilities included production artwork, client coordination, graphic arts, stat camera operation, video cassette cover art production, packaging design, point of purchase animated display design, video convention trade show booth design, promotional campaign design for accounts with Hasbro, Mattel, Rankin/Bass, Filmation, Sibyl Danning, Elvira.

Glendale, CA

Designed and fabricated animatronic figures as specified by Senior Designer. Required skills in metalwork, machining, welding, carpentry, fiberglass layup, plastics, electronics, sculpting. Notable projects include: EPCOT; Small World, Jungle Cruise, Transportation and Imagination pavilions, Pirates of the Caribbean. Tokyo Disneyland.

Autocad, Versacad Software And Computer Systems And Network Training

Business Management, Commercial Art, Reprographics Photography, Camera Arts

Technical Illustration, Business Management, Philosophy, Psychology