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Orlando, Fl, Us

Orlando, Florida, United States

I was recruited back to Universal Creative to work on the Epic Universe Theme Park on the Dark Universe Land. My responsibilities are to manage all interior and exterior design and fabrication of graphics and wayfinding in five facilities within the Dark Universe. I vetted perspective vendors and created a bidding process for those who were qualified. I interact daily with Construction Managers and vendors to ensure the facility impacts of my scope were captured in architectural drawings and in the field. Adjusting design files to meet changing needs by Creative Directors, Art Directors and Operations is something I do regularly. Being on site to manage and direct install is something I also do on a regular basis. Reading construction drawings and interacting with all skills on site helps to reduce unexpected facility impacts for my scope. I approve vendor payments, create change orders and monitor the budget of my scope.

Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida Area

Chosen by Universal Creative to work on the Universal Beijing Resort and Theme Park to project manage graphics and themed interior and exterior wayfinding including marquees for 15+ facilities in Minion Land and Jurassic World. I worked in Orlando for two years and relocated to Beijing China for two and a half years. I held wide ranging responsibilities such as overseeing all vendor bidding documents (RFPs) and awarding processes in China pertainging to my scope. I managed multiple vendors in China with RFI process and quality assurance checks. QC checks consisted of coordinated visits to factories to quality control, fabrication and paint. Regularly interfaced with Art Directors, Show Producers, and architects to report fabrication status. I created and presented new concepts for design and fabrication that were adopted within the park and created progress reports and managed three coordinators that were assigned to my lands. I Worked alongside domestic IP and international joint-venture holders to ensure proper contract deliverables and close outs. I also monitored any changes or delays to the construction schedule so that installs would not be delayed. Universal Beijing Resort and Jurassic World Land both earned Thea awards best resort and best attraction.

Orlando

Project managed the $10M Systems Integration department at LMG. Projects consisted of the installation of large LED displays and audio visual technology for major companies and universities. Worked with account managers, clients and general contractors to provide deliverable schedules. I would work routinely with architectural build-out and design flow drawings. I traveled around the country to conduct regular site visits before and during install. Notable projects were University of Central Florida, United States Navy Intelligence Building, and Nashville Convention Center.

Florida

Project managed Gable Signs wayfinding and later LED display division that installed $10M in product annually. I oversaw projects and met with clients throughout the US. As Project Manager I was responsible for all field personnel and sub-contractors on projects. Frequently consulted with clients, engineers, architects and sub-contractors on all related installation elements. Managed wayfinding and marquee installs on Universal Studios new hotel Cabana Bay Beach Resort. I later managed all LED/Digital Display projects for Simon Malls from inception to completion. Interacted daily with clients and vendors keeping them up to date with schedules and budgetary changes while traveling around the country managing project installs. Notable projects were Universal Studios Cabana Bay Beach Resort, Dr. Phillips Performing Arts Center, Tampa International Airport, Harrah’s Gulf Coast Casino, and Simon Malls.

Orlando, Fl

Managed multiple projects ranging from 5-10M; overseeing all aspects from contract to closeout. Directed installations, attended pre-bids, took site surveys, and handled all city permits acquisitions related to my projects. Strong knowledge of ADA standards and codes for interior and exterior wayfinding. The position also required me to forecast risk and manage through; work and negotiate directly with fabricators, installers, vendors, and contractors to create a seamless client experience. Traveled frequently for my projects to maintain client satisfaction and was on site to insure quality installation. Notable projects were Disney All-Star Resorts, Walt Disney’s Fort Wilderness, Duval County and Ft. Pierce Federal Courthouses, and St. Joseph’s Hospital.

Orlando, Fl

Oversaw all Florida electrical subcontractors and wayfinding for the 200 branch Wachovia Bank to Bank of America conversion project. Successfully handled all permitting, scheduling, billing and inspections for these sites. Regularly met with city inspectors regarding building code requirements. Regular travel to various branches was required to ensure quality production and timely completion by my teams. My schedules significantly increased profit margins by effectively identifying efficiencies with sub-contractors.

Orlando, Fl

Managed jobs with a combined value of over $10M with 29% profit margins on average. Oversaw all aspects of projects from development through final installation and traveled regularly to ensure project service standards were being met. I worked with multiple internal and external partners and vendors on project development, sales, graphics, engineering and fabrication, and installation. I was solely responsible for tracking all budgets and schedules, as well as all project labor; and managing through any challenges. Notable projects include University of North Florida in Jacksonville, Navy Federal Credit Union Corporate Buildings, Viceroy Resort in Anguilla, and the Skanska Office Building.

Orlando, Fl

Developed and oversaw all projects. I negotiated all contracts and was in charge of budget management, including labor. Projects included corporate identity packages, marketing packages, web sites, and computer modeling and simulations. Roughly 30-40 projects managed annually with a combined worth of approximately $800K. Clients ranged from small businesses to the Department of Homeland Security. Project teams consisted of multiple, out of state designers and vendors, working remotely. Schedules, planning, regular communication and tracking were key to a project’s success.