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Entertainment consulting firm providing operational direction from concept design to post opening evaluations. Create high-level, innovative approaches of moving guests through all types of environments and entertainment venues. Interact with blue sky development teams to size and budget for themed areas, domestically and internationally. Projects include The Billy Graham Library, Disney’s California Adventure, Museum of Tolerance and Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.

Las Vegas, Nv, Us

Directed the operational components and design and development for new, innovative projects including the Linq Promenade, High Roller, and Fly Linq. Managed all aspects of P&L, budget, operations development, safety and security, and team member selection. Maximized the productivity and efficiencies collaborating with Caesars Resort Management teams, consistently ensuring on-time and on-budget performance.

Fort Worth, Texas, Us

Privately held $27 million corporation, focused on themed family entertainment centers. 150 locations in nine states. Directed large store concept and entertainment venues of these 25,000+ square feet locations. Reported directly to private owner. Managed 200 salaried and 1,500 hourly employees, emphasizing guest service procedures and safety and maintenance enhancements.

Park City, Utah, Us

Founded by Robert Redford; reported to CEO. Proposed $12 million venues included multi-screen theaters, gourmet restaurant, local artisan retail gallery, and a wine and coffee bar. Concept included 100 venues with potential oversight of 2,000 salaried and 10,000 hourly employees. Directed initial design, development and budgetary standards of this unique entertainment concept showcasing independent films.

Burbank, Ca, Us

Delivered operations leadership and direction to the creative and technical teams of these $50 million locations. Key operating decisions included overall layout, staffing and labor plans for Guest Services, Maintenance and Security. Integrated creative concept into a new and separate division of the Walt Disney Company, developing operations outside of the established geographical locations. Directed grand opening operations for Disney Quest, Club Disney and ESPN Zone concepts in New York City, Chicago, Orlando and multiple locations in California.

Lake Buena Vista, Florida, Us

Influenced development and design of all operational aspects for parks, attractions, and projects at Walt Disney World and all worldwide Disney facilities. Provided operational leadership and direction for the design and opening of Disney's Animal Kingdom, a 500-acre park. Worked with the creative design teams on the initial concept and design for the Disney Studios 2nd Gate outside Paris, France.