Resume

• 2019

  Master of Business Administration - MBA

  Business

  University of Southern Indiana

• 2014

  Performer in fund raiser show for scholarships.

  College of Central Florida

  16 Personalities

  https://www.16personalities.com/enfp-personality\n

• 2013

  Social Media Marketing

  Fundraising

  Acting

  Film

  Production Managment

  Musical Theatre

  Music

  Video Production

  Stage

  Event Planning

  Social Networking

  Stage Management

  Film Production

  Entertainment

  Facebook

  Event Management

  Theatre

  Performing Arts

  Public Speaking

  Television

  Magic All Around Commercial - Guest Costumer

  O'Brien

  Rob D.

  Walt Disney World

  The Walt Disney Company

  Valencia College

  College of Central Florida

  Orlando

  Florida Area

  Created quality check processes

  documentation

  and metrics to ensure high quality standards in production of corporate characters to align with world-wide clients’ expectations within Disney Character Programs & Design division.\nCollaborated with cross-functional team to support quick and effective quality-related issue resolution.\nWorked with various teams and stakeholders to identify issue’s root cause and develop creative and sustainable solutions.\nIdentified process needs through surveys

  updated processes

  and developed training documents.\nReviewed and updated existing policies and processes to mirror Disney Parks Live Entertainment Corporate Characters current best practices

  improving consistency and quality.\nStreamlined quality control process across bi-coastal teams

  reducing turnaround from 27 days to 28 hours.\nCreated Production Issue Tracker Tribunal (PIT) to monitor quality and obtain approvals in a timely and appropriate manner.\nTraveled to Tokyo to repair global relationships and cross-trained cast for mutually beneficial happy resolution.

  QUALITY MANAGER/COSTUMER/CENTRAL SHOPS LIAISON

  The Walt Disney Company

  Kissimmee & Orlando

  Provide students the opportunity to succeed and grow as educated theater participants: either as audience members/scholarly critics

  or competent and skilled technical craftspeople. Developed a job internship connection between Valencia and Universal Studios Costuming.

  Adjunct Professor

  Valencia College

  Ocala

  Florida Area

  Developed new courses to align with colleges’ expectations and devised online training sections

  increasing student attendance and engagement.\nEstablished marketing plans to boost attendance and awareness of theatre productions

  resulting in 300% growth.\nSupervised instructors

  staff

  federal and state work-study/other students

  and contract designers.\nPartnered with Appleton Museum and created designs for their annual fund-raising galas. \nDirected and designed several award-winning theatrical productions.

  PROFESSOR

  College of Central Florida

  Orlando

  Florida

  United States

  Styled/designed

  developed

  and managed costumes for Jedi Training Academy

  Indiana Jones Stunt Spectacular

  Mulch Sweat & Shears

  Power Rangers

  Hoop de do Review

  Play and Dine

  Voyage of the Little Mermaid

  Playhouse Disney.\nServed as Project Costumer for marquee events – Summer Frozen Fun parade & “Project 25” assisted with American Idol press events. \nCreated estimate packets for overseas bids

  sourced fabrics for entertainment and operational vendors to reduce costuming costs saving over $20K per year.\nDeveloped backstage signage package to better communicate organization for character performers.\nEstablished working relationships with technicians

  equity

  and character performers to create team cohesiveness and provide a positive guest experience; ensured show quality

  safety

  and guest impact by making appropriate management decisions.

  COSTUMER/COSTUME MANAGER/ENTERTAINMENT MANAGER

  Walt Disney World

  State Advisor - Executive Committee

  FCSAA - Florida College State Activities Association

  English

  Innovation Award

  Innovative production concept and directing of Shakespeare's \"The Tempest.\"\nhttps://youtu.be/AgmBs56GBe0?t=9m\n

  FCSAA - Florida College State Activity Association

  Constellation Award

  Awarded for innovative collaboration between departments.\nCo-created scenarios for EMT students to experience real people (actors) in their training simulations

  College President

• 2012

  Once Upon a Mattress - Director & Costume Designer

• 1998

  Master of Fine Arts (MFA)

  MFA studies in directing and costume design and management.

  Directing & Costuming

  Western Illinois University

• 1994

  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

  Prepared for a career of leadership with a degree in teaching English

  Public Speaking

  and Theatre from a leading liberal arts university.

  English

  Speech

  Theatre - Secondary Education

  Forensics Debate Team\nTheatre\nMusical Theatre\nTheatre for Young Audiences

  St. Ambrose University