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Orlando, Florida, United States

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Collaborates with Show Producers on the organization and submission of all project related documentation required for third party Intellectual Property approval and ensures that the database is maintained to reflect.
• Communicates with Vendors to track progress, manage deliverables, and provide additional information and coordination details as needed
• Ensures that all project team members have complete and current information on project scope, budget, schedule procurement, and development strategies
• Contributes to the facilitation, organization, and reporting of project team meetings and maintains action item lists with responsibilities, duties, and current status

• Participates in Production meetings, providing updated designs according to Director vision/feedback
• Delivers complete drawing packages/digital model to scenic shop, reviewing progress during shop visits
• Collaborates with Creative team to fulfill Director’s vision while bringing a production to the stage
• Utilizes multiple techniques to communicate intent and vision including sketches, renderings, and mock-ups
• Maintains organized documents on shared website to track budget and communicate creative processes
• Prioritizes design and builds to meet deadlines for rehearsal requirements and show critical elements

Orlando, Florida, United States

Continuing employment at Cirque Du Soleil’s ‘Drawn to Life’ with the Stage Management team on an on-call basis. - Performs the primary puppet character role of Mainamie, as well as Backstage Stage Manager. Performs a bi weekly rotation, as well as other dates as needed.

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Coordinates a diverse team of 65 Artists and Technical crews to ensure timely and safe performances
• Schedules rehearsals and acrobatic training, communicating with partners to ensure equipment is ready
• Creates show contingency plans as well as managing last minute show lineup changes during performance
• Maintains multiple contingency versions of show, including Prop, Puppet, and Wardrobe tracking for each
• Manages and develops safety protocols including Emergency Rescue Procedures and evacuation plans
• Developed Wardrobe and Props tracking, storage, and maintenance plans for various show pieces

• Created (4) large scale puppets with original design concepts from concept design to execution in less than 90 days
• Original concepts included a wagon-based puppet hide illusion for Pod 2, a character costume/puppet hybrid for Pod 3, and a counterbalanced manual mechanical arm system for Pod 4, reaching up to 14' of maximum height
• Designed concepts with Puppeteer ergonomics in mind (posture, grip, etc.) to minimize potential Puppeteer injuries
• Sourced materials with consideration of budget, durability, and weight restrictions
• Partnered with Mechanical Engineer who designed and supervised build of 'Pod 4' puppet skeleton
• Trained cast of (5) Puppeteers, including back ups, ensuring safety of Performers while achieving creative intent

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Interfaced with wide range of clients on projects in order to reach creative vision with targeted deadlines
• Championed a software transition to Office 365, promoting collaborative and communicative teamwork
• Upheld confidentiality, using proper judgement and approved methods for disclosing sensitive information
• Maintained schedules, holding partners accountable for deliverables and deadlines while tracking budget
• Documented meetings with thorough notes, archiving and distributing, highlighting action items and tasks
• Performed Assistant Stage Manager role for events, interacting with Celebrity Talent/Executive Leadership

Walt Disney World

• Identified opportunities to increase efficiency in distribution of labor throughout Employee workforce
• Optimized use of Employees by managing time off requests, approving waitlisted requests when possible
• Worked independently and as part of a team while creating weekly schedules for thousands of Employees
• Followed various contract agreements and union scheduling guidelines for different types of Employees
• Tracked staffing including overtime trends and staffing deficiencies to determine ongoing hiring needs

Disney's Hollywood Studios

• Facilitated the eight-hour scripted ‘Welcome to Entertainment’ class, including tour of Magic Kingdom park
• Trained new Production Assistants, including retention training and continual development opportunities
• Developed new training program for Disney Parks Live Entertainment, streamlining/prioritizing information
• Coordinated Entertainment offerings while providing Guest Service and offering seamless experience
• Partnered with Production teams to ensure smooth transition from Production to Operation phases
• Managed daily staffing for Entertainment Operations, communicating challenges with upper management

Orlando, Florida, United States

• Completed a retraining for Class “D” Unarmed Security Officer (Florida)
• Controlled site access (foot and vehicle for Employees and Guests), conducting bag searches and navigating identification/access challenges
• Trained in a variety of posts including vehicle gates, controlled access areas, foot patrol, and vehicle patrol
• Ensured security of site perimeters, as well as offsite locations, maintaining a regular patrol and responding to incidents as needed
• Provided excellent Customer Service to Guests as well as Employees by assisting them with lost party members, misplaced/stolen personal belongings, lost vehicles in the parking lot, and deescalating conflicts between.

Six Flags New England

• Guided daily operations in Entertainment as a Lead, frequently filling in for manager positions, supporting the operation on multiple levels
• Organized rehearsals for various shows and provided show quality notes to Team Members in daily operation

New London, Connecticut, United States

• Completed training for Class “D” Unarmed Security Officer (Connecticut)
• Observed and reported activities and incidents at client sites, provided security for clients’ property and personnel
• Patrolled periodically during shifts checking for irregularities and ensured access points and security equipment had not been tampered with
• Enforced regulations and directives for the sites pertaining to personnel, premises, and visitors, including managing visitor access and tracking
• Patrolled site on foot and in vehicle(s), checking for unsafe conditions, security violations, and unauthorized persons
• Protected evidence or scene of incident in the event of accidents, emergencies, or security investigations

Norwich, Connecticut, United States

- Balanced Customer Service and Efficiency in cashier queue while providing polite interaction without allowing a backup of Customers - Remained flexible to the store’s needs, including working in the parking lot for cart retrieval, as well as assisting with spills and restocking - Demonstrated teamwork by offering to complete less favorable tasks based on.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts (B.F.A.), Puppetry

• Studied courses including Theatre Design, Acting, Puppet Design/Construction, with background in staging, lighting, costuming, and audio.

Bachelor Of Fine Arts - Bfa, Puppetry

Activities and Societies: Dean of Fine Arts' Advisory Council