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Charlotte, Nc, Us

Charlotte, North Carolina, United States

- Lead Entertainment Management team of fourteen through successful development, feasibility, design, production, and operation of Live Entertainment offerings, including live shows, immersive festivals, parades, and holiday celebrations.- Work closely with production and park wide partners to support overall creative vision, innovation, and storytelling with a focus on eliminating barriers for direct and indirect team members.- Maintain financial acumen of all elements of offerings including Outside Services, Supplies, and Salaries.- Knowledge of both North Carolina and South Carolina laws, regulations, and appropriate governing bodies.- Creative Production for Golden Ticket Award for Best New Show for 2023s RetroSPECT.- Champion a culture of Inclusivity and Belonging throughout Carowinds as Chair for the Diveristy, Equity, and Inclusion Committee.

Charlotte, North Carolina

- Responsible for Live Entertainment operations and offerings, including shows, specialty events, seasonal offerings, and media appearances. - Established and implemented Live Entertainment department goals, policies, and procedures; restructured department to better support year-round and event-focused operation - Responsible for park wide thematic and decor elements including lighting, soundtracks, and decor packages.

- Responsible for overall management & programming of the Entertainment department on board 2,000 passenger cruise ships including scheduling and HR duties for 50 crew members- Develop and implement the master schedule of all onboard events and activities- Monitored guest flow & impact to provide the best experience.- Championed change & maintained new branding standards- Served as the onboard group coordinator for groups of 10-1400- Maintained all guest facing communication, including daily programs, advertisements, digital signage, stateroom television content, and the Navigator; a mobile version of the daily program- On board liaison for Atlantis Events and Olivia charter cruises- Maintain branding and programming for new Music Walk experiences including B.B. King's All-Star Blues Band, Billboard On Board, and Lincoln Center Stage

Richmond, Virginia Area

- Successfully built relationships with partners, sponsors, and committee members to grow Chapter's reach in Central Virginia area- Represented the organization at third-party fundraising, outreach, and education events- Planning of National outreach events like National Healthy Lunch Day and Diabetes Alert Day- Refocused Chapter's social media plan; included national and local messaging on Facebook, Twitter, and created an Instagram account

Richmond, Virginia

• Leadership of 15 Production and Warehouse team members • Creation of personalized designs for clients utilizing unique rental items and A/V & lighting equipment; averaging $50,000 per quarter, surpassing goals by 20% • Act as Operations department and Production department administrative assistant • Day of logistics & roles including Event Lead, Bridal Attendant, and Maître d'• Design and upkeep of innovative showroom designs, focusing on industry trends, over the top presentations, and use of local partners• Partnering with Marketing Manager to produce creative social media content

Richmond, Va

- Responsible for daily support of CFO, CIO, & VP of Finance's needs including running reports, printing documents, managing e-mail & calendars, and coordinating travel plans- Responsible for general office support including break room stocking & ordering, placing lunch orders, and prepping for office wide events & meetings

Port Canaveral, Fl

- Led, trained, and scheduled a 21-person team providing shipwide character appearances, programs, and shows- Created weekly team building, recognition, and education opportunities for character performers and supporting departments and teams- Anticipated needs for a diverse clientele, including international guests and guests with disabilities- Maximized company resources through the utilization of best practices drawn from across Walt Disney World Entertainment divisions- Executed safety duties, including life raft commanding and evacuation drills- Partnered with shipboard and shoreside teams to positively and creatively resolve guest and crew concerns, issues, and questions- Championed the diversification of program offerings for crew functions, including new, themed recognition events, crew exclusive character meet and greets, and LGBT+ crew events - Standardized character offerings, set-up, and trainings onboard both the Disney Fantasy and the Disney Dream- Conceptualized, designed, and implemented a new, ticketed "Frozen" themed meet and greet that is currently offered fleetwide

Orlando, Florida

- Managed the daily operations of stage shows, atmosphere groups, parades, and character interactions at EPCOT, Downtown Disney, and the Magic Kingdom- Obtained a wide and diverse knowledge of safety procedures and staging and blocking contingencies- Represented EPCOT Atmosphere Entertainment team at special event planning meetings, as well as day-of assistance with marathons, media appearances, and private group events throughout the park- Collaborated daily with key partners in various functional units across the Resort- Performance managed employees in an environment bound by contractual and union obligations- Participated in Emerging Leaders; a selective, operational based leadership learning program

Orlando, Florida

- Daily care and maintenance of show costumes and show props used around the Resort; focusing on costumed characters.- Performance in "Nick Live! Poolside" on the Resort's pool deck - featuring signature Nickelodeon games, pies, and world famous Slime.

Richmond, Virginia Area

- Planned, organized, executed and hosted client sponsored events, in-school visits, community appearances, VoluntEAR projects, and large-scale public events on behalf of the Walt Disney Company and Radio Disney AM 1290 in Virginia, Washington, D.C., Maryland and North Carolina.- Managed, trained, and coached 25 part time staff members- Responsible for the station's promotional budget- Responsible for maintenance and upkeep of station's entertainment equipment including tents, sound systems, game props, large inflatable, and vehicles- Knowledge of FCC regulations and protection of the station's FCC license - Assisted the station revenue and awareness through incremental and annual client contracts, as well as media trade contractsHigh Profile Experiences including:"Project Plant It!" School Tour with Dominion Power. Spring 2010Continued in-school performances based on Dominion's "Project Plant It!" curriculum. Responsibilities grew to include performance scheduling, script rewrites and cast training. Honored to be asked to perform as Ranger Spruce Sassafrass on ProjectPlantIt.com for students involved in the program, but did not receive an in-school visit from Spruce. "Get Active. Get Fit. Halloween" with Anthem Blue Cross & Blue Shield Halloween 2010Planned and executed a 3,000+ guest Halloween event at the Science Museum of Virginia featuring healthy demonstrations, not-so-scary exhibits around the museum, a rockin' Radio Disney dance party, crafts, and a high-proflie appearance from Disney Channel celebrity David Henrie from "Wizards of Waverly Place". "Euince Kennedy Shriver Challenge"Fall 2010Asked to represent the Walt Disney Company at the Euince Kennedy Shriver Challenge on the National Mall in Washington, D.C. Entertained guests, athletes, Best Buddy participants, and Special Olympic athletes throughout the event.

Richmond, Va

- On-mic host of client-sponsored, family-friendly events and in-school performances in the Richmond, VA and Washington D.C. areas on behalf of Radio Disney AM 1290.- Led on-mic games, dances, and other activates - Creation of scripts, shows, and characters for client sponsored in-school performances- Assisting promotions team with event planning and organizationHigh Profile Experiences Including:"Project Plant It!" School Tour with Dominion Power. Spring 2008 & 2009In-school performances based on Dominion's "Project Plant It!" curriculum. Responsible for show script creation, host characterization (Ranger Spruce Sassafrass)."Incredible Kids! Healthy Kids!" Game Show with the Virginia Cooperative Extension's Family Nutrition Program (S.N.A.P.)Summer 2009Performed as Phil Good, teaching kids in low-income areas about proper ways to eat healthy and stay active. The 45 minute game show was followed by a 45 minute "move it" party in which the kids were able to move it & shake it with the show's cast.

- Worked closely with management team to train and coach Bear Builders on proper in-store procedures and policies, with a focus on training for successful in-store birthday parties.- Led monthly floor changes and product launching events.- Daily in-store procedures including stocking, cleaning, and register duties- Received recognition from C.E.O. Maxine Clark for exceptional guest service

Richmond, Virginia

- Maintained show integrity for "Dora's Sing Along Adventure", "Backyard Circus", and "Meet The Nicktoons"; including blocking, puppetry, lighting & sound elements, and characterization- Planning and execution of character meet and greets on park property, and promotional character appearances off of park property- Organization of rotating weekly and daily schedules for over 30 cast members in roles across the park- Occasionally swung into host, dancer, and character roles- Learned multiple roles (performance and management) for the park's annual Halloween event "Fearfest"

Bachelor'S Degree, Communication

Activities and Societies: GMU Players, Pride AllianceBachelors of Arts Communication, Public Relations Concentration Minors: Theater.

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