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California, United States

Orlando, Florida, Us

• Escalation point for other team members and Project Managers as needed• Manage, produce, implement, and track all project components from start up through installation and close out, including contractual paperwork, schedules, and budgets• Manage major vendors including all communication between the vendor and client• Manage all client expectations and needs as requiredProjects Include:- Confidential Museum Project - Tennessee (in progress)- Confidential Immersive Theming Project - Global (in progress)- Tiana's Palace Signage, Disneyland Resort, CA (Opened July 2023)- Confidential Disney Tokyo Project (in progress)

Orlando, Florida, Us

Responsibilities:Project Start-Up:• Review the general contract and contract documents• Budget setup• Schedule setup • Team set up• Kick-off meeting with the team with scope, schedule, and budget• Creation of project tracking documents• Creation of project safety documentsProject Progress: • Obtain subcontractors as required: write scopes of work, write contracts, payment schedules, scope tracking, confirm compliance with project requirements• Maintain and manage all purchases and deliveries• Creation and submission of change orders• Review and release of shop drawings for fabrication• Management of engineering and permits as required• Monthly budget presentation to upper management• Chair weekly production meetings• Chair weekly client meetingsProject Closeout:• Deliver all necessary as-builts, operation manuals, permit documents to the client• Manage subcontractor closeout• Mannage punch list processProjects Include:- Super Mario World Bowser’s Challenge, Universal Studios, Hollywood (Opened February 17, 2023)- Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge Rise of the Resistance -Disneyland and Disney World (Opened May 2019) - TEA Award Winner CA and FL- Universal Beijing Expansion (Opened 2021) - TEA Award Winner- Universal Studios Hollywood Front Entrance Rehab (Opened October 2018)- 10,000 Year Clock (Opening TBD)

Universal City, Ca, Us

• Managed and tracked 100+ back of house and front of house projects throughout the theme park• Managed a team of 50+ union electricians, carpenters, installers, and painters• Managed communication between clients, union laborers, and inner departments including estimations and schedules thereof Projects Include:- WaterWorld 2017 Rehab- Moulin Rouge/VIP Lounge Rehab- Parkwide Lighting Upgrade- Mulligan's Pub Rehab- Jaws 2017 Rehab- Lunar New Year 2017- Grinchmas 2016- HHN 2016

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Project Manager (2014 - 2016)• Managed all project components from start up through installation• Managed and over saw all contractual paperwork and required submissions • Managed major vendors including all communication between the vendor and client• Produced, managed, maintained and implemented production schedules and tracking of project components• Managed and tracked all project files electronically and hard copy• Communicated all project information to the necessary team members• Managed project budgets• Worked closely with bicoastal team members for Florida based projectsProjects Include:- Discovery Science Center Mission Control (Opened June 11, 2015)- Stitch Encounter Tokyo Disneyland (Opened July 17, 2015)- Confidential Disneyland Hotel Remodel (Opened September 2015)- Shanghai Disneyland Castle Walkthrough (Opened June 2016)- Pandora: The World of Avatar - DisneyWorld Expansion Project (Opened May 2017) - TEA Award Winner

• Managed project coordinators and their duties• Responsible for hiring coordinators and determining salary• Responsible for assigning coordinators to projects and tasks• Worked closely with production managers and project managers on all project components from start up through installation and close out• Managed and over saw all contractual paperwork• Managed major vendors including all communication between the vendor and client• Produced, managed, maintained and implement production schedules and tracking thereof• Managed and tracked all project files electronically and hard copy• Communicated all project information to the necessary team membersProjects Include:- Los Angeles Environmental Learning Center (Opened April 2013)- Wizarding World of Harry Potter Diagon Alley Universal, Orlando (Opened July 2014) - Thea Award Winner

Project Coordinator/Accounts Manager (2011-2013)• Received and filed all New Business / New Project Information• Managed assembly and production of a variety of qualifications packages, project pre-proposals, proposals, bid packages, marketing presentations and online content• Organized and regularly updated current proposal information• Managed client database, project proposal calendar and marketing calendar• Managed and updated marketing material and promotional packages including one sheets and past and current project lists• Developed and maintained completed project documentation• Worked closely with estimating team to ensure deadlines were met and proposal documentation were fulfilled• Supported all sales staff and upper management with completion of proposals, pre-qualification forms, meeting set up, meeting minutes and other general sales needs• Communicated with clients on an as need basis• Maintained relationships with returning clientele

Los Angeles, Ca, Us

Integration Coordinator• Managed the relationship between AEG Worldwide/AEGDM and the news and entertainment website, Examiner.com • Marketed various ticket give aways, festivals, tours, and live streaming via Examiner.com • Recruited and obtain press passes for an average of 300 Examiner.com writers to large entertainment and sporting events• Networked with an average of 100 PR firms and various band managersProduction CoordinatorOscars.com Live 2011 • Filmed behind the scenes footage for the AEGDM sizzle reel • Assisted crew during the run of the broadcast as well as equipment striking LA Galaxy Commercials 2009-2011 season • Obtained images and sound clips from season games for use in commercials • Assisted the commercial director with incorporating visual and sound clips into each commercialOprah’s Most Talented Kid at the GRAMMY Museum L.A. LIVE • Assisted with talent check-in and wrangling of talent for auditions • Scheduled auditions throughout the filming process • Facilitated time and flow of auditions L.A. Comes Alive - L.A. LIVE Documentary Special • Booked venues for filming and managed each filming session • Created and managed the master production schedule • Point person for all communication during production Assistant Producer (2009)GRAMMY Awards Live Pre-Show 2009 • Directed and wrangled the talent and camera crew per the producer during the live pre-show • Communicated directions and cues per the producer to the talent and crew

New York City, Ny, Us

Stage Manager (2007 – 2008) Water World and Terminator 2:3D• Managed over 275 productions with an average crew of 23, cast of 28 and audience of 2,600 during tenure • Managed the schedule for crew members as well as the venue scheduleShow Crew (2006 – 2008) Fear Factor Live, Terminator 2:3D, Water World, and Bill and Ted’s Excellent Halloween Adventure 2007• Set up an average of 31 pieces of pyrotechnics for an average of 44 shows per week • Spot light operator for an average of 32 shows with an average of 30 cues per show during Halloween season • Kept in contact with stage managers and maintained stunt performers safety during the run of each show • Wrangled stunt performers and contestants and set up free fall stunts for each show

Lititz, Pennsylvania, Us

Production Coordinator (2007 – 2008)• Assisted various project managers and the Executive Producer on 3 projects in Dubai, UAE and 8 projects in the USA with the planning and preparation of each project • Prepared and maintained control of documentation, art, master planning, and all scheduling there of • Managed quality of all assets produced and reporting on production progress as required • Acted as liaison between clients and producersAssistant Stage Manager – The Charles Dickens Dinner (2008)• Managed and cued 40 waiters during the run of the show with an audience of 300• Managed the set up of lighting and sound equipment • Assisted the stage manager with schedules and production meetings

Northridge, Ca, Us

Prop Shop Lead• Managed the organization of the prop room• Managed the distribution and return of all props for shows on campus• Repaired props when broken• Mentored students in the property classCarpenter• Built and installed scenery for various theatrical shows under the supervision of the shop foreman• Mentored scenery students in the building of scenerySpecial Events Crew• Managed light board, sound board, back stage area, and front of house for various special events in a 400 seat house

• A Night of One Acts - Three Feathers 2011• Women's Voices/One Acts - CSUN 2007• Damsel Dialogues (Musical Review) - Dick Debenedictis Producer 2007 • HAIR - CSUN 2006• Twelfth Night - CSUN 2005• Beauty and the Beast - CSUN 2005