Themed Entertainment Studio Craft Lead; Creative direction, interactive design, and show writing for physical, location-based experiences in theme parks and beyond.

Creative direction, interactive design, and show writing for physical, location-based experiences in theme parks and beyond.

Leading creative design and story development of location-based interactive guest experiences in theme parks and beyond.Bridging Valtech San Diego (formally MJD Interactive) and Orlando, the Themed Entertainment Studio specializes in physical interactive experiences based in human-centered design thinking.

Co-Lead Interactives Designer for Super Nintendo World (Japan 2021, Hollywood 2023, Donkey Kong Country 2024, and Orlando).- Creative design of individual interactive activities, land-wide game, and mobile app.- Creation and management of mock-ups, playtests, presentations, and game design documentation.- Extensive collaboration with vendors, partners, and intellectual property holder.Interactives Designer & Writer for Villain-Con Minion Blast (Orlando 2023)- Show writing of early narrative treatments.- Creative game design.- Creation of Game Design Documents and defining overall experience details.- Management of mock-ups and playtests.Interactives Designer & Writer for future projects (Japan, Orlando, Hollywood, and Beijing)- Creative design of overall interactive guest experiences in themed lands.- Concept design for new physical and digital interactive experiences.- Writing of narratives and treatments.- Creation of Game Design Documents and defining overall experience details.- Lead design team in scenic layout and accessible interactions.- Management of mock-ups and playtests.Lead Interactives Designer & Responsible Individual (RI) for Interactive Wand Experience at Wizarding World of Harry Potter Hogsmeade (Hollywood 2016)- Design of overall guest experience in themed land.- Creative direction of spells used, magical effects, and locations to cast spells.- Designed the look and guest experience for four new magical effects.- Managed design, fabrication, and installation of 70+ other animated effects within the themed land and attractions.

Design and art direction of 50'​ wide furnished theatre sets. Designer and fabricator of show elements: scenic, props, lighting, and special effects. Creative management of scenic fabrication and paint crews. Graphic designer, copywriter, and editor for playbills. Management of build schedule, scenic budget, re-purposing of scenic inventory, purchase of construction materials, scenic fabrication, theatre load-in and technical rehearsals.

Design and art direction of furnished theatre sets. Fabricator and painter of scenic show elements. Creative management of scenic fabrication and paint crews. Management of build schedule, scenic budget, re-purposing of scenic inventory and purchase of scenic materials.