David Bakas

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Themed Entertainment and Amusement Industry Professional @ Quantum Creative Studios
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Greater Orlando, United States, United States
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Yes, the profile is correct- I do have multiple complimenting careers! I am a man of many hats, some of those have "mouse-ears!"​ Proudly known as "The Mousiah" by amusement industry professionals and theme park fans alike. Dedicated "workaholic"​ themed entertainment and amusement industry professional with experience in both the creative development and operational management of world class theme parks and attractions.Director of Business Development for Quantum Creative Studios, putting my decades of experience in both the Creative Development and Operational Management sides of the themed entertainment and attractions industry to use for clients and industry partners globally.Currently also C.O.O. for Odyssey Parks & Resorts, a consortium devoted to several theme park destination resort projects including developing Australia's largest theme park destination resort, Worlds of Wonder Sydney, the spiritual successor of Wonderland Sydney, for Western Sydney Theme Park Development Trust as well as the ongoing effort to bring a reborn Jazzland Theme Park Resort to New Orleans. Worlds of Wonder Sydney is a complete theme park resort destination including two theme parks, Sydney's Wonderlands and Sydney's Wilderlands, as well as the Sydney's Wonderfest entertainment complex and on-site, themed resort hotels with year-round water park facilities. I am also part of the effort to redevelop Jazzland Theme Park in New Orleans, Louisiana, dedicated to bringing that venue back for a new life as a world class theme park destination resort. I serve as the Chief Operating Officer for Odyssey Parks & Resorts, a cooperative consortium that teams several theme park development projects worldwide. Gladly contributing to attractions and theme park projects worldwide and always proud of my roots in the industry with several of the major players in the themed entertainment and amusement industry worldwide.

David Bakas's Current Company Details
Quantum Creative Studios

Quantum Creative Studios

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Themed Entertainment and Amusement Industry Professional
David Bakas Work Experience Details
  • Quantum Creative Studios
    Director Of Business Development
    Quantum Creative Studios Aug 2023 - Present
    Orlando, Florida, Us
    Director of Business Development and "Certified Sparkitect" for Quantum Creative Studios, putting decades of experience in both the creative development and operational management sides of the themed entertainment and amusement industries to use for the benefit of clients and industry partners worldwide! Experienced Storytellers specializing in creative concept development and direction, multimedia production, and technical design and integration services for themed attractions and live entertainment.
  • Odyssey Parks & Resorts
    Chief Operating Officer
    Odyssey Parks & Resorts Jan 2014 - Present
    Chief Operations Officer for an amusement and themed entertainment consortium that brings together independent theme park projects worldwide striving to move each forward through the development process towards their respective openings and ongoing operations.Serving as C.O.O. and General Manager for the various theme parks and attractions in the consortium. Committed to major theme park resort developments including Worlds of Wonder Sydney ,the spiritual successor to the former Sydney's Wonderland theme park, and to Jazzland New Orleans theme park resort, , the redevelopment of that former theme park. Our team also works on themed entertainment projects of all types worldwide.
  • Florida Games Inc
    General Manager
    Florida Games Inc Apr 2002 - Present
    General Manager for an amusement industry firm operating rides and midway games at theme park and resort venues throughout Florida, including at Walt Disney World Resort and Universal Orlando Resort. Proud of the high level of Guest Experience we provide as a family-run business operating seamlessly within the largest and most visited venues in the theme parks industry. Even prouder of the team the Usery family has built at Florida Games and Rides through the years and the joy of developing successful amusement industry professionals with a passion for making magic for Guests and for our industry as a whole! Happy to always have these venues as my permanent playground where I can be on-stage creating magical experiences for Guests!
  • Walt Disney World
    Various
    Walt Disney World Jun 1997 - Jul 2023
    Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us
    My amusement industry professional start came long before, thanks to our global trade organization fortuitously being headquartered near my undergraduate campus at The George Washington University in Washington, DC. That said, my many years as a Cast Member for Disney Park, Resorts & Experiences is where I earned the nickname "The Mousiah," and I still wear that moniker proudly! I am proud to continue to serve Guests and Cast Members at Walt Disney World Resort after decades in multiple roles and in several Lines of Business, providing Magical Experiences and proudly "Earning My Ears" daily on-stage, backstage and beyond. While no longer working directly for Walt Disney World Resort, I continue to be part of the Magic on-stage in my ongoing role as General Manager for Florida Games, Inc. at various locations on property.
  • St. John Knits
    General Manager
    St. John Knits May 2012 - May 2014
    Newport Beach, Ca, Us
    Store Manager for an established luxury ladies fashion apparel brand responsible for all aspects of operations for their Orlando company store.
  • D'Avila Inc.
    Vice President
    D'Avila Inc. Nov 1985 - Aug 1996
    Vice President for a very well regarded, high end menswear manufacturer and fashion house. Born and raised in the fashion apparel industry, fifth generation, and this was our family's business and brand.Very proud of the legacy of this storied brand and of the experience gained by my involvement in the fashion apparel industry.

David Bakas Skills

Hospitality Management Customer Service Retail Entertainment Event Management Theme Parks Leadership Store Management Customer Satisfaction Public Relations Sales Resorts Training Operations Management Event Planning Team Building Luxury Inventory Management Budgets Merchandising Time Management Store Operations Visual Merchandising Teamwork Leisure Recruiting Themed Entertainment Disney Leisure Industry Brand Development Guest Service Management Hiring Retail Sales Apparel Pos Attraction Marketing Disney Vacations Fashion Loss Prevention Public Speaking Retail Management Tourism Management Amusement Management Inventory Control Luxury Goods Multi Unit Retail Multi Unit Management Certified Travel Agent Family Holidays

David Bakas Education Details

  • Florida International University
    Florida International University
    Hospitality Administration/Management
  • The George Washington University
    The George Washington University
    Speech Communication And Rhetoric

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