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Produce and Direct prime time events and experiences for the fleet of 11 ships. Collaborating with shoreside and onboard teams to create and install quality driven imp memories for guests.

Seoul, South Korea

• Lead theatrical and musical production efforts for various shows across renowned, global theaters, including The Man Who Laughs, Xcalibur!, Rebecca, The Musical, and Marie Antoinette.
• Earned industry recognition as a result of production quality, receiving accolades including Outstanding Director of the Year by the Minneapolis Star-Tribune, Best Director, Choreographer, and Musical by.
• Current Resident Artist for EMK Productions in Seoul, Korea as well as employed stateside as an for regional theatres across the USA including: The 5th Avenue Theatre Company; Seattle. North Shore Musical Theatre.

Ogunquit, Maine

• Oversaw key internal functions in addition to producing innovative, industry-leading productions, bolstering audience satisfaction, brand equity, and revenues.
• Augmented revenues by $2.6M as a result of bolstered production quality, increased ticket sales, and introduction of dynamic pricing.
• Managed production budget, reducing costs by $100K through various process improvements and procedural adjustments.
• Enhanced sourcing for lighting and sound vendors, driving quality and production.
• Identified and implemented new casting methods to further improve show quality, securing top talent from New York City, Los Angeles, and other regional markets.
• Bolstered employee morale across crew, implementing new safety training to increase compliance in addition to facilitating team bonding and efficacy.

• Directed operations across entertainment and onboard activities, managing 50 total team members to ensure efficiency and alignment with company-wide standards and maritime law.
• Acted as cruise representative within a spokesperson capacity, exercising public relations, driving on-board sales and concisely communicating when delivering announcements and on stage.
• Secured 1st perfect guest ratings score in European market as a result of creative leadership and execution.

• Supported Vice President of Programming to curate and deliver engaging show seasons across a diverse range of modes including concerts and plays.
• Drove community engagement to convey program benefits and provide enriching entertainment.
• Recruited, negotiated, and contracted talent, exercising artistic and business expertise to ensure optimal casting and employment.
• Managed audition processes to scout talent in New York City, Los Angeles, and St. Paul.
• Lead productions and key documentation, including production calendars and meetings and budget management documentation to uphold stakeholder decision-making within the facility.
• Co-Produced shows, Love, Janis and Cabaret, receiving two IVEY awards in recognition of outstanding achievement.