Led the SeaWorld San Diego and Sesame Place San Diego Entertainment teams to support growth strategies for both parks. Responsible for enhancing the overall guest experience through the creation and implementation of inspirational and imaginative new shows including signature animal shows, concerts, parades, fireworks, stunt shows, character shows, Sesame Workshop IP, atmosphere entertainment and entertainment driven seasonal events. Awarded vendor contracts and oversaw internal production teams by administratively guiding, creatively directing and actively participating in the development and production of new and existing entertainment product and special event production. Managed the financial needs of the department by working closely with the Park President and VP of Finance to establish operational, Capital and labor budgetary plans that align with entertainment projects, scopes and schedule. Acted as the primary communication and information resource between corporate stakeholders and the park senior leadership team, while overseeing all divisions within the Entertainment department, including Creative Costuming, Talent Operations, Creative & Show Development, Technical Operations, Theatrical Maintenance, Design, Print & Theming Services, Theatrical Construction, Electronic Services, Event Operations and Entertainment Specialists. I set the tone of the department by acting with professionalism and integrity by holding the team, outside vendors and myself to the highest standards of quality while having fun and inspiring those around me.

Provided creative consultation and executive producer services for several television and podcast projects in various stages of production and development. On certain projects I managed overall creative, celebrity talent relations, network relations, production logistics and post-production through final delivery; on others I provided creative consultation with respect to the shaping and structuring of the specific project. THE MASKED SINGER​​​ (S5) (S6)FOX​​/iHeartRadio PodcastMURDERED AND MISSING IN MONTANA​NBC PeacockCRAZY IN LOVEiHeartRadio Podcast

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Led corporate groups, CEO’s, Executive Management, Fortune 500 Businesses through Disney Leadership walks for use with Disney’s Approach to Leadership Excellence content at Walt Disney Parks and Resorts. This unique field experience offered an insider’s look at the behind-the-scene workings of the Walt Disney Company as well as a private opportunity to see Disney Leadership Values and Vision in action focusing on topics that include Disney Service, Disney Leadership and Employee Engagement.

Managed a slate of projects for Disney Parks Live Entertainment at the Walt Disney World Resort. Provided creative oversight, talent direction and operational support across all production stages from concept to final delivery. Managed teams of producers, production managers, entertainment managers, graphic designers, animators, editors, music producers, external vendors and production companies, while ensuring and delivering world-class storytelling and creative objectives synonymous with the Disney brand.

Oversaw all aspects of program creation, from conception and deal making to production and delivery. Managed creativity, think-tanks and talent relations, while expanding the company’s development slate to include more character based, co-viewing, ad sales friendly content.April 2015 – April 2016 Miami, Florida & Los Angeles, CaliforniaMarch 2006 – June 2007 Los Angeles, CaliforniaMarch 2005 - January 2005Miami, Florida & Los Angeles, California DR MIAMIExecutive ProducerWEtvDELIVERING JUSTICE Development Executive TBDMY NETWORK PREMIERE SPECIALExecutive Producer FOXPROJECT: FRESHMAN Executive Producer AOL Time WarnerBE A RED STAR Executive Producer AOL Time WarnerTHE MOOSEBUMP SHOW Executive Producer WBMY UNPLUGGED LIFEExecutive Producer AOL Time Warner

Launched the west coast development and production office of Tremendous! Entertainment in partnership with Timothy Hamilton Entertainment. Led all creative ideation and execution of original series development with the goal of driving revenue while strategically leveraging the company’s brand and exposure across all media platforms within the television marketplace. Managed a team of producers and vendors by providing creative direction and leadership across all production stages. Spearheaded all shoots and edits, while managing multiple network expectations and talent needs simultaneously. In addition to creating engaging, ad-sales friendly content, I was directly responsible for growing the west coast division of the company from 0 series on the air in 2011 to 8 series on air, 6 series/specials in production and various projects in development (with an increased annual revenue of $55M) by 2014.FAMILY ADDITIONCreator/Executive ProducerUPtvBAMA STATE STYLECreator/Executive ProducerLifetime GHOST ASYLUMCreator/Executive ProducerDestination AmericaOFF PITCHCreator/Executive ProducerVh1MIND YOUR BUSINESS Creator/Executive ProducerWEtvGHOSTLAND, TENNESSEE Creator/Executive ProducerAnimal PlanetANGELS AMONG USCreator/Executive ProducerTLCTHEME PARK 24/7Creator/Executive ProducerTravel ChannelLOST SURVIVORSCreator/Executive ProducerTravel ChannelBIZARRE FOODS AMERICA Development ExecutiveTravel ChannelSTATE FAIR COMPETITIONS Development ExecutiveTravel ChannelSTATE FAIR FOODSDevelopment Executive Travel ChannelFAST FOODS GONE GLOBAL Development ExecutiveTravel ChannelEPICDevelopment ExecutiveDestination AmericaLITTLE PIG MANDevelopment ExecutiveNational Geographic

Developed fresh, new and innovative character-based non-fiction and alternative programming; oversaw the development of internal concepts and formats from initial idea through creation of written treatment, episodic bible, casting, presentation, sizzle reel, pilot and sale. Field pitches, identify trends, develop on-air talent and help establish the strategic development goals for the non-fiction and alternative programming department. JERSEY SHORE Development Executive MTVFRIENDZONE Development Executive MTVWEDDING WARS Development Executive VH1LOVE HANDLESDevelopment Executive LifetimeREPO GAMES Development Executive SPIKEPAULY D PROJECT Development Executive MTVSNOOKI & JWOWWDevelopment ExecutiveMTV

Worked as a freelance television producer from January 2003 to March 2008, working on many different shows for various production companies and networks. There is some overlap in dates because I worked on teams that produced multiple shows simultaneously. During our hiatus periods, we would pick up short-term gigs for specials, pilots and series development projects. A SMITH & CO. PROPERTIESTRADING SPACESSeries Producer - TLCJanuary 2008 – November 2008 ​​​SURPRISE INSPECTIONSupervising Producer - TRUtvNovember 2008 to March 2009 ​BEST ENTERTAINMENT PRODUCTIONSDISNEY’S VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS SPECIALConsulting Producer​- ABCDecember 2003 ​​​​ABC THANKSGIVING DAY PARADE​​Consulting Producer​- ABCNovember 2005, 2006, 2007, 2008, 2014 ​​DAYTONA 500 PRE-RACE SHOW​​​Development Producer - NBCFebruary 2004 & 2005 ​​​​PILGRIM FILMS & TELEVISION PRODUCTIONSMASTER OF DANCE ​Development & Series Producer - TLCMay 2008 – July 2008 ​EARTHBOUND MEDIA GROUPCHOOSE YOUR FUTUREExecutive ProducerAugust 2008 - December 2008GURIN COMPANY PRODUCTIONSINDECISION ​Consulting Producer​- GSNNovember 2007 – February 2008ORIGINAL MEDIA PRODUCTIONSLA INK​​​​​​Development & Series Producer - TLCJune 2007 – November 2007BUBBA BRU PRODUCTIONSTHE SANDRA BERNHARD SHOW​Executive Producer – QTNJanuary 2005 – December 2007QUEER EDGE Executive Producer - QTNJanuary 2005 - December 2007​​​​​​​​​​​​WARNER BROS TELEVISION/TELEPICTURESTHE TYRA BANKS SHOWDevelopment Producer – Warner Bros. Television November 2004 – April 2005 POLO COURTDevelopment Producer – Warner Bros. TelevisionJuly 2004 – August 2004 STREET SMARTSProducer – Warner Bros. TelevisionNovember 2004 – March 2005 ​THE ELLEN DEGENERES SHOWProducer - Warner Bros. TelevisionFebruary 2004 - March 2004ELIMIDATE​Producer - Warner Bros. TelevisionMarch 2004 – December 2005TALMAGE & ASSOCIATESWORLD CUP HALF TIME SHOW​​​Celebrity Talent Manager - ABC​July 1999

Specifically responsible for maintaining creative integrity and managing daily operation for assigned stages at Walt Disney World Resort. I was part of the Entertainment launch team of Who Wants To Be A Millionaire at the Disney/MGM Studios; the remount of Beauty and the Beast Live on Stage, Disney’s Hunchback of Notre Dame and Disney’s Doug LIVE! I was part of the development and launch team of Cinderella’s Surprise Celebration at the iconic Cinderella Castle stage. I was responsible for the Diamond Horseshoe Revue, Legend of the Lion King, Mickey’s Twas the Night Before Christmas, Every Day’s a Holiday, Disney Mania, both daytime and nighttime parades, fireworks, special events and the world-famous Disney characters at the Magic Kingdom. In addition, I was in charge of The Hoop Dee Doo Musical Revue Dinner Show at Disney’s Fort Wilderness and Spirit of Aloha Dinner Show at Disney’s Polynesian Resort. I also managed Finding Nemo the Musical at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and supervised all atmosphere entertainment offerings, character meet and greets and character dining locations throughout Asia and Africa.

Specifically responsible for directing Christmas Entertainment offerings at both Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure. My projects included the inaugural installment of the Macy’s Holiday Parade, The Animation Character Christmas Show, all Grinchmas walk-around characters and Dr. Suess’ How The Grinch Stole Christmas stage show. UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT​​Show Producer​​​Shows, Parades and Special EventsDefined and insured compliance with creative goals and intent through all aspects of design and production from original concept through final installation for Universal Entertainment’s STARS PARTY 2000. Responsible for management, direction and development of creative personnel including show directors, assistant show directors, writers, choreographers, music and video directors & editors, pyrotechnic, line producers, outside vendors and client relations.UNIVERSAL STUDIOS FLORIDA​​Production Stage Manager​Shows, Parades and Special EventsServed Universal as Production Stage Manager for Halloween Horror Night VIII’s stage show INFERNO. The show was a Cirque type show with 15 performers including dancers and aerial performers. Called all technical cues including audio, moving lights, spotlights, electronics, pyrotechnics and performance fly systems. The show was a 19-night limited run and was re-written and re-blocked 17 of the 19 nights.

I was one of the inaugural stage managers onboard the Disney Magic and Disney Wonder cruise ships. Specifically, responsible for overseeing all aspects of live show performances in the Walt Disney Theatre and Buena Vista Theater while providing leadership coaching and development for a team of Main Stage and Character performers. Direct reports ranged between 20-26, depending upon the ship. I was the Entertainment/Company/Stage Manager for all entertainment cast members onboard both ships. I called all technical show cues (extensive show cues with automation, audio, moving lights, spotlights, electronics, pyrotechnics, and performance flying systems), while working closely with the Cruise Director; Technical Production Manager; Senior Technician, Walt Disney Theatre; and Senior Costumer in relation to show and technical operations onboard the ships. I oversaw all rehearsals, warm-ups, show modifications and other factors related to the running of each Walt Disney Theatre show, while working closely with the Character Manager, Dance Captains, Vocal Captains, and Fight Captains. I completed daily show reports and had weekly meetings with the shore-side entertainment Producer and Show Director.

I was originally hired into the Stage Management & Talent Operations team as an Assistant Stage Manager for the remount of Fantasmic! in 1998. During my time at Disneyland, I also called Animazment! – The Musical at the Fantasyland Theater, oversaw stages for Grad Nites, and often acted as Entertainment 1 (Duty Manager) for Disneyland Resort and Fairy Tale Weddings (resort wide).

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