Resume

Professional Summary:
  • Over two decades of experience in arts, entertainment, and travel journalism across a variety of print and digital mediums.
  • Exceptional verbal and written communication abilities for diverse artistic, technical, business, and governmental audiences.
  • Skilled in graphic design, audio/video production, and all other phases of content production.
  • Proven leadership in all aspects of creative production and live event management.
  • Guided from inception to execution projects ranging in scale from community theater to televised Broadway-scale galas.

Experience:

Freelance Arts and Travel Journalist
Orlando, FL
2003- Present
  • Chief performing arts and attractions critic, multimedia blogger, and opinion columnist for Orlando Weekly. 
  • Co-author and lead field researcher for top-selling guidebooks including Keen Communications' Unofficial Guide to Disneyland, Universal Orlando, and Las Vegas; and Intrepid Traveler's Universal Orlando: The Ultimate Guide and After Disney. 
  • Interviewed as “Theme park expert” by NPR, Slate.com, FOX-TV, Rudy Maxa, and numerous podcasts.
  • Contributing author to Attractions Magazine, Jim Hill Media, VISIT Florida, AAA Via, and Virgin Airlines Voyeur.
Independent Theatrical Producer/Director/Designer
Orlando, FL
1996- Present
  • Award-winning proven success at conceiving and executing ambitious creative and technical events integrating live production management, stage direction, creative multimedia audio/video design, and personnel supervision.
  • Featured presenter at the Brooklyn Academy of Music, Orlando Shakespeare Theater, Orlando International Fringe Festival, Theatre Downtown, and other acclaimed regional venues.
  • Co-founder and producer of the acclaimed Empty Spaces Theatre Co., named “Best place to see something edgy” by Elizabeth Maupin, Orlando Sentinel (2008).
  • Stage manager of gala Red Chair Affair (2006-2009) featuring Cirque du Solieil and Blue Man Group.
  • Production Manager of Mad Cow's 8th Annual Orlando Cabaret Festival featuring K.T. Sullivan and Karen Akers.
  • Producer of The Rich Weirdoes interactive cinema troupe, winner of Orlando Weekly “Best of Orlando” (2006,2008) and WESH-TV “A List” (2008) awards.
  • Production manager & assistant director of SoulFire interactive theatre, featuring Tony & Tina’s Wedding.
  • Graphic designer, video editor, and layout artist for dozens of successful print and online media marketing campaigns.

Information Technology Consultant: Ciber, Inc.
Orlando, FL
2000- 2010
  • Database system developer and administrator for Orange County Public Works and Public Safety.
  • Designed and maintained Enterprise-level networked SQL/Access/VB/.NET/Crystal Reports environments.
  • Managed cost accounting systems analyzing millions of dollars worth of governmental activities.
  • Wrote technical documentation, provided training, and composed executive summaries.
  • Delivered public presentations and demonstrations, including to an APWA national engineering convention.


Universal Orlando
Orlando, FL
1996- 2000
Stage Manager, Halloween Horror Nights IX
  • Supervised entertainment for haunted houses at the world’s number one seasonal Halloween attraction.
  • Responsible for all aspects of daily operations, including managing over ninety actors and technicians.
Entertainment Production Supervisor/ Coordinator
  • Planned and executed up to 10 special events per day, including managing talent for national broadcast.
  • Traveled locally and nationally to supervise shows and special appearances.
  • Designed and programmed a department-wide computerized information tracking database system.

Entertainment Talent Scheduler, Mardi Gras Parade

  • Reduced payroll errors over 75% by streamlining record-keeping for 120+ performers.
  • Wrote Standard Operating Procedures manual for the position.
Theatrical Technician
  • Operated audio/video, lighting, and effects systems for Terminator 2/3D, Ghostbusters, Barney, and special events.

Education:

Bachelor of Theater Arts. College ofWilliam and Mary, Williamsburg VA.

  • Concentration in Stage Management and Production.
  • National Merit Scholar, James Monroe Scholar.

Crystal Reports XI. NewHorizons Computer Learning Center,Orlando FL.

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