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Las Vegas, Nv, Us

• Produced various shows and events for private clients, including illusion show productions, large-scale spectaculars, haunted attractions, music festivals and touring show production.

New York, Ny, Us

Executive providing primary strategic business direction of Illuminarium Experience's flagship property at Area15, responsible for managing its overall business operations, including guest show experience, restaurant and bar operations, event innovation, financial performance, promotions, event & group sales, revenue generation, and delivering a return on investment to key stakeholders.

New York, Ny, Us

Spearheaded the successful delivery of a diverse array of attraction and entertainment concepts, consistently exceeding client expectations. Provided visionary guidance throughout the project lifecycle, from initial concept development to installation and execution, ensuring the realization of client visions and objectives.• Distinguished as a consultant for Wynn Casino Resorts, actively contributing to the design and development of the forthcoming attraction in Macau, reinforcing the brand's commitment to delivering world-class entertainment experiences.• Accountable for managing the highly successful launch of Illumimariums in Las Vegas and Toronto, Canada, and the View Boston observation deck experience for Boston Properties, garnering widespread acclaim and patronage.• Conducted extensive research and pitched innovative concepts to a broad spectrum of clients, including casino resorts, themed entertainment venues, and location-based attractions.• Served as the primary conduit between key stakeholders and vendors, fostering effective communication and collaboration in navigating the intricate nature of attraction development, resulting in seamless project execution.• Expertly managed day-to-day project activities and strategically allocated resources for specialized project teams with a focus on technology, scenic design, and show production systems, consistently achieving project milestones on time and within budget.

Denver, Colorado, Us

Supported the initial installation, commissioning and launch of several haunted attractions housed in a decommissioned state prison facility as well as festival area. Provided operational oversight throughout the performances while show was in season. Constantly adjusted technical equipment to optimize operation, control and effectiveness of show control, audio, lighting, atmospheric systems, animatronics and scare technology.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Attraction design for Jurassic World: the Movie Exhibition featuring all new show concept (layout, timing, sets, creatures, audience flow, interactive and performances). Developed revenue driving elements and social media sharable moments. Managed the fabrication process from bidding through deliverable show products.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Production Manager for Jurassic World: The Exhibition custom show layout for Seoul, South Korea installations. Oversaw transportation logistics of loading dinosaur cargo onto a charter antonov cargo plane for transport from Spain to Korea. Devised customized set flow/layout, contracted technical designers, negotiated travel logistics for install teams and managed translation process.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Production Manager for Jurassic World: The Exhibition custom show layout for Madrid, Spain installations. Devised equipment delivery strategy, customized set flow/layout, contracted technical designers, negotiated travel logistics for install teams and managed translation process.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Production Manager for Jurassic World: The Exhibition custom layout design and installation for Paris, France movie studio complex. Proposed various show set guests flows and set layout plans between two separate soundstages. Devised equipment delivery strategy, customized set flow/layout, contracted technical designers, negotiated travel logistics for install teams and managed translation process.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Managed acquisition of Jurassic World: The Exhibition (original set), overseeing the transfer of physical ownership of 20,000 sq. foot, 28-truck exhibit transferring all physical and digital content including scripts, promotional content, audio-visual media, signage graphical files, animatronics, physical set, schematics & drawings.

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Las Vegas, Nevada, Us

Orlando, Florida, Us

Lead Sea World San Diego’s Theatrical Services Division with 45 direct reports and 12 supervisors across 3 departments: Electronic Services, Theatrical Maintenance, and Technical Project Management. I also lead the Department’s Safety Division. Run daily/seasonal/special events, exhibits, and attractions across grounds, facilities, rides, animal exhibits, stadiums, and Aquatica Waterpark. Produce and manage nightly and special event firework spectaculars for the park.I held the same role in San Antonio, Texas from 2010-2011, before relocating to San Diego.KEY HIGHLIGHTS✭ Designed and successfully piloted Magic Weekends from the initial concept to a sold out multi-show weekends with tens of thousands of attendees. In its second year, grew in scope and brought in Las Vegas Strip headliner magicians Steve Wyrick, Rick Thomas, Kalin & Jinger. Secured the headliners, negotiated contracts, and secured major TV network coverage. ✭ Cut thousands of dollars in vendor costs, increased uptime by 25%, and raised employee satisfaction by bringing in Gravitec Rope Access training to the Blue Horizons Dolphin Show technical team, teaching them to safely perform aerial rigging system repairs in-house. ✭ Completed numerous Capital Projects over 2 years for infrastructure upgrades, theater engineering, and equipment acquisitions.✭ Collaborate closely with our production team to produce major events including Viva La Musica, Lunar New Year, Magic Weekends, Halloween Spooktacular, Christmas Celebration, Seven Seas Food Festival, and Wild Days.✭ Partner with our attraction and ride design teams on vehicle designs, show/ride control setup, scenic elements, show scripting, equipment selection, and program options to ensure efficient and redundant operation.

Chicago, Il, Us

Managed the iconic amusement park department and special event operations for Illinois’ most popular tourist attraction.KEY HIGHLIGHTS✭ Developed the Pier Operations Communication Office from the ground up to provide an operational framework for 350 field employees and dispatch support personnel including managers, EMTs, security and trade labor. Designed systems, QA protocol, and SOPs. ✭ Increased sales throughput by 20% by researching and implementing automated ticketing via OmniTicket system, offering for online sales and on-site ticket sales kiosks. This cut union labor costs while maintaining contracts and increasing upselling.✭ Directed a 7-person management team and led hiring and training of hundreds of seasonal and union trade labor staff.✭ Orchestrated renowned events including Pepsi Tall Ships Festival, Bank of America Winter Wonderfest, Cirque Shanghai, Navy Fear, Wheel of Fortune Live, and multiple movie premieres.

Tinley Park, Il., Us

Served as General Manager and Marketing Lead for 2 high-volume, multi-million dollar entertainment complexes featuring full service restaurants and amusement attractions including laser tag, paintball, and arcades.KEY HIGHLIGHTS✭ Directed our website redesign to integrate online reservations, which increased revenue by 25% and our closing rate for group sales by 60%, and decreasing phone operator costs by 40%. ✭ Developed and launched a cohesive new brand image (including mascot & logo) package for advertising, promotions, and facility themes. ✭ Generated $38k in new revenue by producing new holiday special events on dates that had historically been unprofitable. ✭ Reduced employee turnover by 50% by implementing an employee incentive program that drove engagement.

Oak Brook, Il, Us

Joined the team initially as Waterpark Manager and was rapidly promoted to oversee operations of this multi-million dollar, award-winning recreation center with indoor & outdoor waterpark, fitness center, gyms, track, and program facilities.KEY HIGHLIGHTS✭ Created a revenue-driving theme party program from the ground up, yielding $25k in profit in its first year. ✭ Developed the park’s Haunted Woods seasonal attraction, creating an adventure hayride with multiple sets, soundtracks, and pyrotechnics.✭ Conducted a first-ever satisfaction survey of city residents, analyzed the data, and then presented findings and recommendations to Oak Brook’s city commissioners.

Chicago, Il, Us

Coordinate onsite logistical operations for setup of large scale stadium concert events and multi stage concert festivals. Coordinate placement of event infrastructure including satellite office trailers for production/dressing rooms, rental of dressing room furniture, golf cart rental and assignment, wireless communications system and dispatch office setup. Managed and updated daily production schedule with set changes, artists arrival, departure times and runner assignments. Coordinated with artist management on artist transportation and lodging logistics including securing of hotels and helicopter transport to venue. Managed and reconciled onsite and runner expenses. Coordinated installation and operation of temporary event infrastructure for high profile rock concerts including *NSYNC, Grateful Dead, John Mayer, Cher, Tony Hawk, Metallica, Coldplay, Tim McGraw, Jack Johnson, and Ben Harper.

Bolingbrook, Illinois, Us

Managed operations and oversaw a daily rotating team of 60 lifeguards, guest services staff, and party staff. Conducted lifeguard certification classes and in-service trainings.

Designed stage lighting for theatrical worship services featuring full-scale bands, plays, reenactments. Developed lighting plots, mounted fixtures, and operated controls for services. Created cue tracks and calls list.

Normal, Il, Us

Served on technical staff team for 3,000-seat auditorium. Rotated between Stage Manager, Light Board Op, Backstage Manager, and Load-In/Out Crew for university events, rock concerts, and tour shows.

New York, Ny, Us

Haunted House Room Designer for multi-million dollar mega haunted house attraction at Odeum Stadium.

Chicago, Il, Us

Oversaw monthly lifeguard trainings. Taught lifeguard certification courses on rescue techniques, CPR, AED, and oxygen usage.

Naperville, Illinois, Us

Bachelor'S Degree, Arts, Entertainment, And Media Management

Technical Theater

Emergency Medical Technician Certification

Crisis Management Series Certificate

Facility Management

Operations Management & Guest Service

Haunted Attraction Safety & Mangement Seminar

Stage Rigging Master Class

Illusion Show Production