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Wiesbaden, Hesse, Germany

Lich, Hesse, Germany

Managed a horizontally structured department (inbound – outbound ops) in a vertically structured organization aimed at minimizing product incidence rates and monitoring inventory compliance. The on-site equipment expert for repairing and maintaining the EM7-35, bander, and strapping machines. Plan and execute substantial methodologies to optimize process improvements, decrease downtime/ failures, and resolve emerging issues. Automated the consumables inventory ordering based on multiple forecasted workflow volumes to minimize material shortage and over purchasing.Accomplishments» Assisted in the increased efficiency and production by 887% from a monthly average of 1.27 UPH to 11.27 UPH, resulting in a production increase from 3,310 monthly units to a current maximum of 31,789 units.» Decrease downtime and failures on the Packsize EM7-35 by diagnosing and resolving issues. Reducing possible downtime from a minimum of 2 days to 2 hours or less.» Average reduction in material waste by 1.77% and an average decrease in material usage of 0.6 meters per unit on the Packsize EM7-35 by reprogramming more efficient box designs.

Anaheim, California, United States

Walt Disney Imagineering (WDI) is a design and engineering company that is responsible for the creation, design, and construction of Disney theme parks and attractions worldwide. The sustaining branch maintains, adapts, and updates existing attractions upholding the true design intent.» Conducted biannual show lighting audits of each attraction and guest space. This is a quality-based inspection of all lighting equipment across 2 theme parks that totals 500 acres of land.» Specified direct replacements of discontinued fixtures and equipment while still achieving the original design intent. » Liaised between the design team and contractors, vendors, and technicians to ensure proper installations.» Taught maintenance procedures, troubleshooting, and safety guidelines.» Researched, designed, and fabricated special effect prototypes to present potential attraction upgrades to senior design management. » Designed and fabricated uniquely specialized hardware to conform to worker safety requirements while ensuring safe and reliable operation for the lifetime of the system.» Researched all possible scenarios to hardware replacements, including alternative system alterations, to provide cost-saving solutions.

Anaheim, California, United States

o Certified and incident-free operation of 19 models of aerial work platforms and forkliftso Trained on Lock Out/Tag Out procedures relating to Ride Access Control, electrical, and automation safety.o Competent in connecting three-phase power, load balancing, and correcting circuit faults.

Anaheim, California, United States

Haunted Mansion Holiday is a seasonal overlay of the Haunted Mansion attraction blending the settings and characters of the original Haunted Mansion with those of Tim Burton's 1993 film The Nightmare Before Christmas.» Collaborated with technicians, technical directors, and designers to create Tim Burtin's vision while offering a uniquely different theme each year. » Meticulously planned all details of install/ strike to fit an extremely short time frame while sharing/ coordinating the small space with twelve other departments, vendors, and contractors. » Completed on-site emergency repairs during attraction operating hours to avoid or minimize downtimes. » Adapted new equipment in an attraction that is over fifty years old while still adhering to current safety standards.» Conducted thorough safety and quality inspections of all electrical equipment identifying potential issues and proposing solutions.» Specified direct replacements of discontinued fixtures and equipment that can no longer be maintained to quality standards. » Created and maintained all electrical documentation consisting of install/strike instructions with pictures and plots, safety protocols, and equipment storage organization charts.» Repaired cables/ connectors with competent soldering skills.

Anaheim, California, United States

Fantasmic! is a unique venue that guests use as a play space during the day without any sight of technical equipment and then completely transforms into a nighttime spectacular.» Specified replacements of problematic equipment resulting in drastic financial savings by reducing labor and maintenance costs. » Problem solved manufacturer defects resulting in greater reliability and sustainability. The manufacturer then adapted its products to include my alterations.» Restored laser output by repairing/ replacing laser transmission fiber cables and making/ polishing connectors.» Installed, programmed, and maintained Taipan laser systems consisting of three Phaenon X AT (full-color laser projectors) and six laser scanners.» Programmed and maintained the argon and krypton gas laser tube system.» Installed, integrated, and maintained the articulated fountain heads.» Increased efficiency and performance of the show’s CCTV system by upgrading and simplifying by standardizing all equipment. This task was uniquely difficult because the new equipment had to be retrofitted into existing themed infrastructure that was twenty years old and with an extremely limited financial and time budget.» Designed, built, and integrated the Medialon show control server, backup server, and client computer systems.» Engineered systems that integrated lasers, show control, audio, video, and lighting.» Made split-second decisions during show operation to prevent the show from glitching or stopping early based on equipment failures/ cast issues while maintaining the show quality in a completely safe manner.» Designed and built a complex traveling three-person stage manager console with electrical, video, communication, pyro control, and heating.» Upgraded rack enclosures; including parkwide lighting, audio, show lighting, video, and network with pristine cable management and custom connectors.

Anaheim, California, United States

ElecTRONica was a nighttime attraction based on the movie Tron: Legacy. It simulated a VIP dance party including a live DJ, light busking, dance performers, laser shows, large scale video mapping, and special effects.» Daily setup and strike of LaserMan and LASERMAN R3CONF1GUR3D shows consisting of three different laser projectors (Phaenon, Blizzard, and Blitz) and a performer operated system.» Devised and implemented a plan that reduced the daily required optics alignment certifications to monthly.» Polished damaged fiber-optic connections to restore and improve output.» Verified termination points and submitted laser reports as required by the United States Food and Drug Administration.» Performed regular maintenance of the laser table, scanners, optics, and fibers.

Orange County, California, United States

Orange County, California, United States

Constructed uniquely designed computer systems and tested all systems before turnover to ensure reliable function. Developed custom personal training programs and workshops uniquely tailored to people with various levels of computer experience. Recycled computer-related hardware for the customer, including properly eliminating traces of the client’s sensitive data. Setup customer’s computers in their home or work locations and gave guidance until they were comfortable with their new system. » Maintained clients’ business servers and workstations by pushing updates, completing backups, performing routine maintenance/ cleaning, legally maintaining software licensing/ security protection, and consulting on future updates and new technology.» Created an off-site backup solution using SFTP (Secure File Transfer Protocol) from Europe to the USA. » Strong experience in: custom built computers and servers, repair, troubleshooting, virus/ malware removal, network design/ installation, data termination, and Comptia A+ Certified.

Garden Grove, California, United States

o Created professional relationships with clients providing excellent customer service.o Researched equipment for purchase to best suit the need of the facility within the prospective budget.o Maintained and ordered the theatre’s expendables inventory and equipment resources. o Created an online inventory system that tracked status and rental history.o Edited and maintained the Performing Arts and the Maintenance and Operations department public website.o Created a secure local backup system for all office workstations.o Sourced and implemented an online scheduling calendar that allowed the office to post employees' future schedules and authenticated individual users to view their own schedules.o Installed, maintained, and repaired building infrastructure and equipment.o Safely operated aerial work platforms, industrial equipment, and power tools.o Setup, operated, and struck lighting, audio, and rigging equipment.o Follow spot operator (Strong Gladiator II and Altman Comet).

California, United States

o Loaded, wired, and detonated pyrotechnic material in sync to choreographed shows adapting to unique geographical areas and weather conditions.o Gave detailed, clear instructions to crews to ensure safe operations following state and fire code regulations. o Managed environmental cleanup and properly disposed of end product.

Anaheim, California, United States

Magic Music Days is an educational program that allows schools and community groups to learn from professional Disney musicians and performers.» Mixed and recorded audio for educational workshops and created take-home media for guest groups containing audio and video recordings.» Setup, maintained, and struck audio equipment specific to each workshop (vocal, instrumental, or dance).» Provided technical supervision and facilitated Disney Performing Arts Guest Talent program.

Anaheim, California, United States

o Manual coded websites that work properly cross-platform and cross-browser.o Designed promotional products, website content, and printed materials.o Developed unique marketing plans by collaborating with clients to suit their individual needs.

Technical Theatre/Theatre Design And Technology

High School Diploma

Activities and Societies: Technical Theatre, Track and Field