• Lead the design and implementation of entertainment installations in airport environments, collaborating with global brands to develop unique, immersive experiences that enhance travel retail and engage diverse audiences. Through strategic partnerships, I ensure each project captures attention, aligns with brand goals, and elevates the passenger experience.• Oversee project lifecycle management, from initial concept and planning through to execution and evaluation, managing cross-functional teams to meet strict timelines and complex logistical requirements. This includes coordinating with airport operations, brands, and technical experts to deliver high-quality, innovative installations.• Drive strategic initiatives for Avolta’s global entertainment portfolio by identifying emerging trends and integrating cutting-edge technologies that resonate with travellers. My work includes conceptualising experiences that reflect both market demands and brand objectives, keeping Avolta at the forefront of travel retail innovation

Delivery of models, animatronics and specialist AV for a new midway attraction

• Design and build of animatronics for internal and external international customers• Draw and produce electrical and pneumatic schematics to an international standard• Produce bill of materials for all parts used within an animatronics and their control systems• Design and build electrical controls for animatronics and shows, complying with international and local standards• Travel to various international locations around the world ranging from 1 week to 3 months at a time to install and commission animatronics and show controls• Attending international Lego sites to provide a maintenance service for existing attractions containing animatronics and shows.• Be a point of contact for international customers to provide advice, preventive maintenance schedules, spare parts and information on improvements and innovations of their attractions which have been manufactured and supported by LEGOLAND Studios International• Design and build small, bespoke electronic circuits for the control of animatronics and shows.• Work to tight deadlines and ensure a high calibre of quality in the finished product• Manage my time and the time of others to ensure a project is completed on time.• Producing finalised budgets for a complete manufacture, installation and commissioning of a project• Maintaining budgets to ensure the projects are completed within budget and of a high quality.• Sourcing new suppliers and components to ensure we are market leading and competitive and keeping up to date on new products on the market• Shipping spares and new products around the world to ensure downtime is at a minimum for LEGOLAND attractions.

• Design and build of animatronics and their electrical control systems• Spec all parts and components used within the control system• Draw and produce the schematics for the electrical and pneumatic control• Fault finding of electrical control systems• Overhaul and fault finding on pneumatic cylinders and their control systems.• Programming and fault finding of Omron PLC’s• Installation and commissioning of animatronics displays and shows• Consult with contractors and advise on specific for a build such as layouts and infrastructures• Design and manufacture of animatronics using pneumatics and electrical control systems.• Service and maintain the animatronics within the LEGOLAND Park.• Design components using the mill and lathe to machine parts

• Fault finding electrical components including timers, relays, contactors and variable speed drives and their gearboxes• Attend breakdowns and service of machinery• Manage contractors during installations.• Overhaul and fault finding of hydraulic cylinders, their pumps and components• Replacement of bearings and seals• Overhaul and fault finding of pneumatic cylinders and components• Programming and fault finding of PLC’s • Sale of spare parts for all machines

• Analytical equipment for gas and hydrocarbons• Calibrate Instrumentation to high tolerances• Attend breakdowns and service all plant components• Manage a team of people during shutdowns and day-to-day work.• Install and commission new components• Complete document compilations• Test equipment to Australian Standards• Install, maintain and inspect equipment in hazardous areas• Install, maintain and inspect pneumatic equipment including control valves and I/P controllers• Maintenance of large and small AC and DC motors and their control systems including variable speed drives• The overhaul and calibration of valves, their controllers and respective instrumentation• Trip testing of the Emergency Safety Device• Testing of UPS devices• Programming and testing of PLC’s e.g. Siemens S7 and S5 as well as Allen Bradley• Installation and maintenance of gas and radiation detection devices