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Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Writing, direction of creative elements, and conceptual development for a current and upcoming slate. Overall tone nerd and dramaturg for varying IP. Specializing in live talent integration and direction. Now Streaming - Squid Game: The Experience in NYC!

Los Angeles, California

Creative Direction and concept development for theme park live experiences and immersive brand activations (HBO, Netflix, Giant Spoon, Bethesda). Co-Writer of CES Westworld activation. Story concept/premise development and writing for Stranger Things: The Experience.

Los Angeles Metropolitan Area

Cool things and stuff.

Co-Writer, Director, Experience Designer of THA Experiential events alongside Tommy Honton for HBO’s No Sudden Move; Sony Pictures’ Uncharted; Universal/Blumhouse’s The Black Phone.

Glendale, Ca

Assoc. Creative Director. Developing a range of scripting materials and assisting in direction services for global themed entertainment projects in the Bezarkian way.

SDCC 2019 - Walking Dead “Winter Escape” ; SDCC 2022 - House of the Dragon “Dragon’s Den”

Glendale, California

Disney Parks Live Entertainment division.

Los Angeles, California

Creative development for immersive site-specific shows: The Willows (2017), Creep LA's LORE [with Amazon Studios] (2017), Creep LA’s AWAKE (2018), Universal Pictures “MA” Activation (2019).

Wellington & Wairarapa, New Zealand

Global activations and immersive experiences using next-generation technology. Highlight: Story scenarios and concepts for Dubai Expo - Mobility Pavilion.

Developing interactive concepts and providing art direction for major blue sky developments.

Coordinating, leading, and assisting in creative development cycle for SeaWorld park projects. Responsibilities include: concept development, scripting, production meeting scheduling, resources facilitation, and creative direction for art, scripts, interactive design, voiceover recording, music, and more. Projects include: SeaWorld Orlando's 2017 Kraken VR Coaster (creative concepting and preliminary art direction) and SeaWorld San Diego's 2018 Electric Eel Coaster (writing and voiceover direction).

For high-profile IPs and projects across the globe. Rides, entertainment complexes, and the Falcon's Creative Group website's relaunch copy (June 2016).

For prominent clients, including assistant writing and directing for Carnival Corporation's 2016 CES OCEAN launch and several Disney projects.

For SafeHouse Chicago - Dining immersive experiential concepts and escape room engagement.

For renowned international clients: rides and shows.

Entertainment Production Holiday Events - Grinchmas and Halloween Horror Nights.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida

Seasonal Stage Manager. Disney’s Hollywood Studios – Shows/Atmosphere Entertainment. • Daily Operations Shows: Beauty and the Beast: Live on Stage!, Disney Junior: Live on Stage!, Citizens of Hollywood, Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Character Meet & Greets.Skills practiced include: show reporting, scheduling, emergency preparedness, multiple cue calling, knowledge of lighting and automation, split-second contingency decision-making.• Special Events: Frozen Summer Fun and Oogie Boogie's Freaky Funhouse Show.Previous Roles: • Entertainment Manager in the Emerging Leaders Program: Disney’s Hollywood Studios. • Production Assistant: Food & Wine Festival, Holidays around the World, New Year’s Eve and more. • Character Attendant Trainer: Responsible for creation and editing of all new documentation and communication for Walt Disney World Attendant Training Team.

Orlando Fringe Festival

Orlando Fringe Festival - portions of play "Grimmly Yours"

Winter Garden, Fl

Major theatrical productions at Savannah College of Art and Design: Feb. 2008, May 2008 and Nov. 2009. Directed by former Broadway director Laurence Ballard. Covered by: Savannah Now and Connect Savannah. “The Mexican Play” (2008) sold out full two week run on opening night, in record time for the venue.