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Pasadena, CA, US

Pasadena, California, United States

Responsible for the overall success of ADKS West Coast design and management operations. Oversee design resources and personnel. Support Identification, qualification, and growth of key account relationships, markets and profitable opportunities. Regularly attend industry networking events. Support the identification and oversight of key partnerships..

Pasadena, CA

Demonstrated initiative and leadership assuming GM responsibilities and was officially given the GM/Director of Operations title. Ran the daily operations of the company including managing of all creative talent and overseeing creative production. Oversaw the entire Studio ranging from 30- 80 employees with a dual reporting structure for project related.

Pasadena

Managed all aspects of creative design process from conceptualization, schematics to delivery, coordinating and communicating with entertainment industry theme parks, healthcare organization, museum and other clients. ► Universal Studios-Orlando: Epic Universe - Celestial Park | Blue Sky | Concept | Schematic | DD. Worked on an aggressive schedule with 63.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Recruited as PM and was promoted to Director of Operations demonstrating ability to assume larger scope of responsibility managing 7 Department Heads as well as 5 Project and 5 Production Managers in all aspects of scenic fabrication. Oversaw all fabrication and coordination of client and project team activities to ensure accurate, timely, on-budget.

Greater Los Angeles Area

Managed all aspects of custom scenic fabrication projects, including design conceptualization, defining scope of work, budget, deliverables and keeping team on tasks and timelines. Some select projects included:► Universal Studios-Orlando – Harry Potter/Escape from Gringotts – Queue scenery ► Universal Studios-Orlando – Transformers Attraction - Optimus.

La Palma, CA

Managed scenic construction projects. Oversaw all design, material procurement, fabrication and coordination of schedule, documentation, subcontractors, installation, and budget.

Managed scenic construction projects and oversaw all fabrication and coordination of schedule, documentation, subcontractors, installation, and budgets ranging from small to large $200k -$1.5M.Some projects included:► Cirque du Soleil - Michael Jackson THE IMMORTAL World Tour – Touring Show Set ► Disneyland Hotel - Trader Sam’s Bar - Scenic Elements &.

(KHS&S acquired Scenario Design)Managed scenic construction project(s) including all aspects of the coordination of fabrication, schedule, documentation, and vendor management. Played integral role in the following projects:► Universal Studios Singapore-Resorts World-Sentosa – Journey to Madagascar/Show Set SFX/Special Effects.

City Of Commerce/LA Metro

Collaborated directly with CEO/COO to create and implement goals, policy and procedures within organization. Managed, mentored, and directed 9 departments in all aspects of scenic fabrication with an emphasis on the communication, organization, and schedule execution. Oversaw all fabrication and coordination of client and project team schedules to ensure.

Managed scenic construction projects. Oversaw all fabrication and coordination of schedule, documentation, subcontractors, installation, and budget. ► Led the show set design, fabrication, and installation of the Finding Nemo ride at Disneyland (Anaheim, CA)

(Partial List includes but not limited to):THE BATTLE OF SHAKER HEIGHTS, Feature Film – Project Greenlight “Assistant Director” (Director, Kyle Rankin/Efram Potelle/Producer, Chris Moore)IN THA HOOD, Feature Film – In Tha Hood Productions “On-Set Production Assistant” (Director, Steve Ayromlooi/Producer, Mike Upton) EASY SIX, Feature Film – Mustang Sally.