2009 – Present Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Director of Production and Creative Services Provide leadership and long range planning for the Production Team and Costume Shop Spearhead the creative development of all new Entertainment products Research negotiate and book contacted entertainment Manage and maintain the quality of existing shows and short run events
2005 – 2009 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Senior Production Manager: Special Projects Coordinate the efforts of multiple departments and outside contractors to produce the park wide Summer Nights, Real Music Concert Series, Bud & Barbeque, Viva La Musica and Howl-O-Scream events Act as Co-Chair, Creative Director and media spokesperson for Howl-O-Scream Manage the Entertainment Special Events Team by working with the Marketing Special Events Team to provide all Entertainment elements needed for both internal and external clients
2005 – Present W.I.T. Improvised Comedy Tampa, FL Performer and Founding Member 2003 - 2005 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Entertainment Special Projects Supervisor Coordinate the efforts of multiple departments and outside contractors to produce the park wide Summer Nights and Howl-O-Scream events Chair the Scream Team, a multi-departmental group assembled to communicate event information throughout the park Teach You Are the Message, a class to improve communication skills
2002 – 2003 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Area Supervisor, Entertainment Act as a part of the Entertainment department management team by helping to create, cast, train, and supervise shows and special events
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Rhino Rally Entertainment Trainer (temporary) - Work with the Operations and Zoo departments, and outside contractors to install the Rhino Rally attraction including training and scripting updates
1993 – 2002 Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL Unit Supervisor, Entertainment Supervise operation of Costume Character, Bird Show, Roo Crew Live, and Congo Comedy Caravan performers (including training) Act as a media spokesperson for Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Develop and write scripts for the Entertainment Department as well as other Departments (For the Birds Bird Show, Spooky Safari Zoo Tour, etc.)
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay Tampa, FL T.R.I.B.E. (temporary) - Work as part of an unconventional three person team to research, develop, implement, promote and maintain the original Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa Bay
1992 - 1993 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA Performer (Strolling Entertainment) - Perform improvisational comedy and magic
1989 – 1992 Chi-Town Puppet Theatre Chicago, IL Associate Artistic Director - Develop, build and tour educational puppet productions
1985 – Present Freelance Chicago/Williamsburg/Tampa Freelance Actor/Voiceover Artist/ Puppeteer - Perform in live, video, and film projects
1979 - 1992 Great Scott Magic Chicago, IL Freelance Magician - Create, book, and perform magic shows for private and corporate parties
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Skills: Computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint), Acting, Motivational Speaking, Magic, Juggling, Mime, On-camera experience, Dialects, Character voices, Puppetry, Prop and Costume construction |
