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Oxenford Gold Coast Queensland Aus

Develop long-range strategic entertainment (and signature event) calendar for in-park content, primarily across both SEA WORLD and WARNER BROS. MOVIE WORLD. Head of Entertainment for China based theme park business expansion program. Manage Gold Coast parks based talent, inclusive of: Actors, Singers, Dancers, Announcers, Costumiers, Character Suit Performers and Technical Support Crew.Conceive and introduce live productions consistent with VRTP brands, inclusive of Marine Mammal Presentations and Live Action Performances.Oversee formation of concept and content, leading then to successful delivery of signature park events such as 'Carnivale'(Sea World), 'Fright Nights' and 'White Christmas' (Warner Bros. Movie World).Ensure consistent high standard of delivery of park experiences drawn from licensed brands and corporate partnerships.

Sea World Australia

Ensure safe and consistent service management of all Rides and Attractions.Oversee the daily function of the Aviation Department ensuring industry safety standard compliance at all times.Oversee OH&S / Loss Prevention Department.Oversee the Guest Services function.Ensure consistent delivery of Guest Service experience in-park through both Ride and Show based experiences. Oversee live entertainment content park wide.

Gold Coast Queensland

Develop and maintain the strategic live entertainment direction for the Village Roadshow Group.Introduce and maintain comprehensive Safety Management Systems across both Water Ski and Stunt productions across parks.Directly manage effective operation of the following departments: Water Ski Team, Stunt Team, Wardrobe, Dance / Costume Characters, Announcing, Technical Support.Writer / Producer:'Imagine - The Dolphin Experience' Sea World 2007-2010'Hollywood Stunt Driver' Warner Bros. Movie World 2008-2014'Fish Detectives' (Sea Lion Production) Sea World 2009-2018'Jet Stunt Extreme' Sea World 2010-2018'Hollywood Stunt Driver 2' Warner Bros. Movie World 2014 - Present'AFFINITY' (Dolphin Production) Sea World 2014 - Present

Gold Coast, Queensland

Find Your Voice!'STAND & DELIVER - Public Speaking Bootcamp' is my own coaching venture. Drawing on 30 years of professional experience, my method is straightforward and effective.

In the role of Keynote Speaker I have developed a number of sessions drawn on a 30 year theme park industry career and key learnings in the nature of effective leadership and personal growth.

Gold Coast Queensland

'Living Proof' - Co-Host - NINE Network - TV Series, 2023'Young Rock' - 'Manager' - TV Series, 2021‘Vanish Oxi Action’ - ‘Host’ - National TVC, 2019‘Terry White Chemmart’ - Featured - TVC, 2019'Bloodwood' - 'Nigel Bishop' - Short Film, 2017 'Guardians of the Tomb' Feature - ‘Investor’ - Featured opposite Kelsey Grammer, 2015'Schapelle' Channel Nine Telemovie - ‘Mick Keelty’ - Former Head of AFP, 2013 'Secrets & Lies' Channel Ten Drama Series - TV News Reporter, 2013'King Gee Jack of All Trades' - ‘Host’ - Channel Nine, Seasons One & Two 2009 - 2011'Heads Up' - ‘Major Winston’ - Award Winning Short Film, 2005'Godzilla: Final Wars' - 'Ritchie' - Feature - 2004'Good Morning Australia' - ‘Presenter’ - Ten Network, 1996 -1997'Joey' - ‘News Reporter’ - Feature - 1997

Sydney, Australia

Manage the live in-park entertainment and event calendar.Conceive and successfully introduce key IP - this achieved during tenure with DreamWorks / MARVEL and Hasbro.Writer / Producer:'Heroes Of The Outback' 2002-2004'The Outback Woolshed Experience' 2002-2004'MARVEL - The Live Experience' 2003-2004

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Mba

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