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San Luis Obispo, Ca, Us

Azusa, California, United States

Design and document parade floats, large scenic elements, show set pieces, and similar contracted jobsDevelop jigs, stands, crates, and other supporting hardware for ongoing projectsAdvise managers, floor workers, and installation technicians through the entire project lifecycle

Organizing tours, events, and industry speakers for students interested in themed entertainment Advising on leadership, organization, and design decisions relating to the ‘Ride Engineering Competition’

Collaborated with a duel-campus team of 70 to create a 60’ float for the Pasadena Tournament of Roses Parade.Led a 15-person construction team through the year-long process of float design, construction, and operation.Replaced the legacy hydraulics controller for more reliable and lifelike animatronic animationUsed FEA to design and fabricate a 20’ long cantilever structure capable of supporting 3,000 lbs.

San Luis Obispo, California Area

Assisted in the management of Construction Team action items and extra-department communication.Used SolidWorks flow analyses to lead the design and construction of an innovative float element.

San Luis Obispo, California

Mechanism lead: Led the design, fabrication, and construction of a 16-cart, powered, banking, rail mechanism.Scales Coordinator: Coordinated with all departments in issues involving the Rhinoceros-5 3D float model.Section Lead: Led upwards of 15 volunteers at a time in the final float decorating processes.Second place design concept finalist.

Designed, sourced, and documented a retrofit conveyor assembly for production sorting unitsUtilized prototypes to streamline assembly, improve operator ergonomics, and increase throughput by 60%Traveled on-site to lead the first installation at a USPS facility

Industry judged competition to design, analyze, and operate a fully functional scale ride system.Led the design of a drop tower element that loads, rotates, accelerates, and unloads passenger carts.

San Luis Obispo, California

Assisted clients with the setup and operation of 3D printers and other makerspace tools.

Sierra Madre, California

Worked with industry professionals to conclude the construction of a theatrical set for Joy Luck Club.Updated and delivered accurate AutoCAD stage drawings for future set design and rigging use.Performed as a substitute spotlight operator for five performances of the musical Dames at Sea.

Pasadena, California

Teamed with an experienced carpenter in the renovation of two studio apartments. Prepared, documented, and photographed vacant rooms for online listings.