Matt Rudman Email & Phone Number

Lake Alfred, FL, US

Orlando, Florida, United States

Lake Alfred, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

Supplies creative direction on projects across our parks ranging from signage layout and design to rock work, scenic painting, and prop creation.Designer tasked with creating concept art and presentations for theatrical productions, scenic elements and signage.Project manages refurbishment and new construction with my internal team and hired contractors..

Orlando, Florida Area

• Supervisor of a team of 14 artists tasked with maintaining and creating, signage, scenery, props, décor, and themed elements for Discovery Cove, Aquatica and SeaWorld Orlando, completing an average of 3500 work orders.
• Manages annual operating budget, and coordinates complex projects with internal clients and third party contractors.
• Shark Encounter Attraction Overlay (Designer & Art Director) – Created large murals and signage inspired by the Mako realm to breathe new life into the existing attraction. This project was regarded as a major savings.
• Journey to Atlantis (Project Manager, Art Director) – Collaborating with the Entertainment team to modernize and refresh elements of the attraction
• “Clyde and Seamore’s Countdown to Christmas” (Scenic Designer and Art Director) – Designed prop and scenic elements to premiere the production on the “Sea Lion High” set.
• Serves as Art Director for several seasonal shows (“O’ Wondrous Night,” “Winter Wonderland on Ice,” and “Elmo Rocks”)

Orlando, Florida

• Led a team of seven scenic artists who maintain themed elements at SeaWorld’s Orlando properties.
• Identified projects that could be handled internally and resulted in saving the company $500,000 in potential contractor fees over those two years.
• Collaborated with partners in Entertainment to schedule and manage consumer event installations.
• Designer and Art Director of “Shamu Up Close,” the Harbor Seal Environment at Wild Arctic, and a re-imagining of SeaWorld’s 50th Anniversary Bubble Cart Performance

Theming At Sea World Orlando, Aquatica And Discovery Cove

• Tasked with creating and maintaining items at SeaWorld’s Orlando parks
• Faux finishing, foam carving, woodworking, sculpting, casting, fiberglass repair, 2 part automotive paint, graphic design, drafting, large format printing/plotting/laminating

Orlando, FL

Chestnut Hill, MA

Contracted primary Scenic Artist, procured materials and worked within set budgets to complete scenery. Also responsible for scheduling theater program student assistants, teaching faux finishing techniques and art direction process.

Lexington, MA

Scenic and Lighting Designer of Lexington High School Drama Department productions. I was also responsible for an after school program teaching thirty students theatrical design techniques, set construction, and other aspects of technical production. When theaters in the school system were rented by outside parties I also assessed and facilitated the needs.

Waltham, MA

Scenic Designer, Scenic Artist, Stage Manager, Graphic Designer, Lighting Designer, Rental Coordinator

Ba, Design For Theater And Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Tau

Bachelor Of Arts (B.A.), Design For Theater / Arts Management

Activities and Societies: Phi Alpha Tau