Park Manager

• Jan 2021 - Present

Responsible for overseeing and coordinating day to day operations of the Field Station, such as managing the guest experience, overseeing park finances, staff retention and management, dinosaur exhibit maintenance, guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and sanitation. Provides leadership and vision to maximize revenue and initiate strategies to achieve improvements in visitor/employee satisfaction and development. Oversees all site production activities, contractors, vendors and key… Show more Responsible for overseeing and coordinating day to day operations of the Field Station, such as managing the guest experience, overseeing park finances, staff retention and management, dinosaur exhibit maintenance, guest service and satisfaction, cleanliness, and sanitation. Provides leadership and vision to maximize revenue and initiate strategies to achieve improvements in visitor/employee satisfaction and development. Oversees all site production activities, contractors, vendors and key personnel. - Responsible for financial performance and opportunities for the Field Station: Dinosaurs Kansas location - Directed the Field Station during the COVID-19 Pandemic requiring large changes to all operations to comply with local government and federal mandates for safety protocols - Oversaw 25-50% increases in total traffic from 2019 - 2022, year after year - Assist with writing, directing, staging, producing, and live stage management of multiple new shows - including songs and choreography - Oversaw a large update to our popular holiday event by updating collateral, adding additional games/activities, and more - Primary graphic designer, copywriter, marketing coordinator, and client contact for all content the Field Station: Dinosaurs Kansas location produces - Represents the Field Station location as Co-Chair of the Greater Wichita Area Attractions Council

Director of Marketing and Production

• Aug 2019 - Jan 2021

Associate Producer

• Apr 2018 - Aug 2019

Responsible for assisting the Executive Producer in the development and management of all assigned park-related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements. In concert with creative, scientific and design staff, the Associate Producer helps to define and ensure compliance with creative goals and intent; informing and advising Executive Producer of project status and issues. Acts as the creative and scientific liaison on assigned projects, helping to supervise subcontractors; implements… Show more Responsible for assisting the Executive Producer in the development and management of all assigned park-related aesthetic, show and guest-experience elements. In concert with creative, scientific and design staff, the Associate Producer helps to define and ensure compliance with creative goals and intent; informing and advising Executive Producer of project status and issues. Acts as the creative and scientific liaison on assigned projects, helping to supervise subcontractors; implements strategies insuring the successful completion of all tasks and/or assignments through all aspects of design and production. Responsible for the receipt, analysis and coordination of staff and subcontractor submissions related to design, fabrication and installation of attractions, puppetry and paleontological support materials. Oversees select staff and/or subcontractors with duties including the management of schedules and budgets, assurance of contractual compliance, and assurance of product quality as it relates to creative and technical functions. Organizes and assists in establishing effective project management practices. Assists the Executive Producer to produce and manage the park’s design and production teams.

Account Executive

• Nov 2014 - Mar 2018

Work with multiple clients as an outsourced marketing director to help them achieve their marketing & business objectives through the development of effective brand strategies and plans. United and motivated internal departments to develop creative ideas and execute campaigns efficiently that create breakthrough for the client. Responsibilities include: - Assisting the agency in the daily servicing of clients and support of agency driven initiatives. - Maintaining and supporting… Show more Work with multiple clients as an outsourced marketing director to help them achieve their marketing & business objectives through the development of effective brand strategies and plans. United and motivated internal departments to develop creative ideas and execute campaigns efficiently that create breakthrough for the client. Responsibilities include: - Assisting the agency in the daily servicing of clients and support of agency driven initiatives. - Maintaining and supporting an efficient working environment, including project management and scheduling. - Coordinating project and presentation details for the account team. - Providing tactical, secretarial and administrative support to assure execution of client strategy, direction, and deliverable. - Facilitating presentations, status meetings, creative briefs, and vendor relationships. - Writing creative briefs for the creative director and production manager. - Formulating advertising and marketing strategies, as well as presenting strategies and plans to clients. - Project management and scheduling to deliver projects within project deadline requirements. - Managing project and development schedules, risk analysis and follow through of deliverables. - Monthly billing review, including assessment of hourly budgets. - Assisting to establish departmental procedures and policies during merger with 360Ideas - Development & placement of media plans/strategy (TV/Radio/Print/Outdoor/ecommerce). - Manage creative and advertising efforts of all marketing materials. - Public Relations & Community Relations. - Maintain inter-departmental relationships for mutual support in project management. Brands include: - Great Plains Industries - Pixius Communications - Kansas Restaurant and Hospitality Association - Kansas Star Casino - JCB/Fagron - Network Marketing Pro - Syndeo HR Outsourcing - Envision

Account Coordinator

• Sep 2014 - Nov 2014

Account Services Intern

• Jul 2014 - Sep 2014

Bookseller

• Jun 2014 - Oct 2014

Job duties included, but not limited to: - Retail cashiering duties including; processing web-based orders, facilitating returns & exchanges, handling payments by cash & credit card, use of electronic point of sale (EPOS) technology. - Fulfilling and maintaining customer mail, email and web-based orders. - Undertaking bibliographic work using computer or print sources to identify and locate titles. - Identifying customer needs, including the recommendation and discovery of… Show more Job duties included, but not limited to: - Retail cashiering duties including; processing web-based orders, facilitating returns & exchanges, handling payments by cash & credit card, use of electronic point of sale (EPOS) technology. - Fulfilling and maintaining customer mail, email and web-based orders. - Undertaking bibliographic work using computer or print sources to identify and locate titles. - Identifying customer needs, including the recommendation and discovery of titles & subjects based on customer inquiries. Show less Job duties included, but not limited to: - Retail cashiering duties including; processing web-based orders, facilitating returns & exchanges, handling payments by cash & credit card, use of electronic point of sale (EPOS) technology. - Fulfilling and maintaining customer mail, email and web-based orders. - Undertaking bibliographic work using computer or print sources to identify and locate titles. - Identifying customer needs, including the recommendation and discovery of… Show more Job duties included, but not limited to: - Retail cashiering duties including; processing web-based orders, facilitating returns & exchanges, handling payments by cash & credit card, use of electronic point of sale (EPOS) technology. - Fulfilling and maintaining customer mail, email and web-based orders. - Undertaking bibliographic work using computer or print sources to identify and locate titles. - Identifying customer needs, including the recommendation and discovery of titles & subjects based on customer inquiries. Show less

Albert Taylor Hall Stage Manager

• Feb 2012 - May 2014

Responsibilities included preparation, facilitation, and management of events consisting of music, theatre, and lecture style acts. Diversity in acts required an understanding of A/V, computer troubleshooting, projection, stage management, and client service. Live event engineering was required as well for both lights and sounds. - Implemented effective stage management while operating in high-stress environments. - Execution of deliberate & detailed procedures for diverse stage… Show more Responsibilities included preparation, facilitation, and management of events consisting of music, theatre, and lecture style acts. Diversity in acts required an understanding of A/V, computer troubleshooting, projection, stage management, and client service. Live event engineering was required as well for both lights and sounds. - Implemented effective stage management while operating in high-stress environments. - Execution of deliberate & detailed procedures for diverse stage acts. - Administrating jobs as required by stage, lighting & sound design engineers, and collaborating to ensure show requirements. - Analyzed and executed requirements as requested in various technical riders. - Performing general and specific maintenance on lighting and sound equipment. - Setup of lights, sound equipment, and staging pieces for 100+ events year. - Assisted with a new installation of a state of the art sound system - including the setup and implementation of new digital, audio control boards and amplifiers Show less Responsibilities included preparation, facilitation, and management of events consisting of music, theatre, and lecture style acts. Diversity in acts required an understanding of A/V, computer troubleshooting, projection, stage management, and client service. Live event engineering was required as well for both lights and sounds. - Implemented effective stage management while operating in high-stress environments. - Execution of deliberate & detailed procedures for diverse stage… Show more Responsibilities included preparation, facilitation, and management of events consisting of music, theatre, and lecture style acts. Diversity in acts required an understanding of A/V, computer troubleshooting, projection, stage management, and client service. Live event engineering was required as well for both lights and sounds. - Implemented effective stage management while operating in high-stress environments. - Execution of deliberate & detailed procedures for diverse stage acts. - Administrating jobs as required by stage, lighting & sound design engineers, and collaborating to ensure show requirements. - Analyzed and executed requirements as requested in various technical riders. - Performing general and specific maintenance on lighting and sound equipment. - Setup of lights, sound equipment, and staging pieces for 100+ events year. - Assisted with a new installation of a state of the art sound system - including the setup and implementation of new digital, audio control boards and amplifiers Show less

Technical Director

• Feb 2012 - May 2014

- Responsible for technical operations alongside another technical director, including lighting, sound, set design, and coordinating live event cues - Fulfilled sound engineer, light engineer, AV technician, and stage manager/runner roles - Responsible for technical operations alongside another technical director, including lighting, sound, set design, and coordinating live event cues - Fulfilled sound engineer, light engineer, AV technician, and stage manager/runner roles

President

• Nov 2012 - Nov 2013

- Oversaw the Chapter as the presiding officer at all meetings, including but not limited to, meetings of the Chapter officers, formal Chapter meetings, informal chapter meetings and initiation ceremonies. - Enforced the constitution, laws, traditions, rituals, and local bylaws and rules, at all times. - Listened to the needs of the chapter and attempted to meet them. - Clarified the goals of the chapter and carried out the wishes of the chapter, delegating work as appropriate. -… Show more - Oversaw the Chapter as the presiding officer at all meetings, including but not limited to, meetings of the Chapter officers, formal Chapter meetings, informal chapter meetings and initiation ceremonies. - Enforced the constitution, laws, traditions, rituals, and local bylaws and rules, at all times. - Listened to the needs of the chapter and attempted to meet them. - Clarified the goals of the chapter and carried out the wishes of the chapter, delegating work as appropriate. - Appointed committee chairmen - Motivated chapter members to get involved during the year. - Improved communication channels between the chapter, school and other fraternities/sororities, as well as the chapter and the alumni. - Maintained the chapter morale at a high level. - Attended House Corporation meetings as the chapter representative. - Demonstrated leadership, influenced others for the benefit of the chapter and made responsible decisions. - Sat on multiple campus committees as a delegate and representative of Phi Delta Theta. Show less - Oversaw the Chapter as the presiding officer at all meetings, including but not limited to, meetings of the Chapter officers, formal Chapter meetings, informal chapter meetings and initiation ceremonies. - Enforced the constitution, laws, traditions, rituals, and local bylaws and rules, at all times. - Listened to the needs of the chapter and attempted to meet them. - Clarified the goals of the chapter and carried out the wishes of the chapter, delegating work as appropriate. -… Show more - Oversaw the Chapter as the presiding officer at all meetings, including but not limited to, meetings of the Chapter officers, formal Chapter meetings, informal chapter meetings and initiation ceremonies. - Enforced the constitution, laws, traditions, rituals, and local bylaws and rules, at all times. - Listened to the needs of the chapter and attempted to meet them. - Clarified the goals of the chapter and carried out the wishes of the chapter, delegating work as appropriate. - Appointed committee chairmen - Motivated chapter members to get involved during the year. - Improved communication channels between the chapter, school and other fraternities/sororities, as well as the chapter and the alumni. - Maintained the chapter morale at a high level. - Attended House Corporation meetings as the chapter representative. - Demonstrated leadership, influenced others for the benefit of the chapter and made responsible decisions. - Sat on multiple campus committees as a delegate and representative of Phi Delta Theta. Show less

Sales Associate

• Oct 2007 - Jan 2013

Facilitated and assisted in sales of merchandise ranging from personal home electronics, personal home appliances, and service agreements. •Identified and met customer needs of products, services, and assistance. •Observed customer dissonance in relation to products and introduced alternative solutions in relation to price, quality, & value of services. •Exhibited high interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, management, & customers through face-to-face, telephone, and… Show more Facilitated and assisted in sales of merchandise ranging from personal home electronics, personal home appliances, and service agreements. •Identified and met customer needs of products, services, and assistance. •Observed customer dissonance in relation to products and introduced alternative solutions in relation to price, quality, & value of services. •Exhibited high interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, management, & customers through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic media. •“Best of Blue” during tenure for exceeding sales, service, & customer satisfaction goals. Show less Facilitated and assisted in sales of merchandise ranging from personal home electronics, personal home appliances, and service agreements. •Identified and met customer needs of products, services, and assistance. •Observed customer dissonance in relation to products and introduced alternative solutions in relation to price, quality, & value of services. •Exhibited high interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, management, & customers through face-to-face, telephone, and… Show more Facilitated and assisted in sales of merchandise ranging from personal home electronics, personal home appliances, and service agreements. •Identified and met customer needs of products, services, and assistance. •Observed customer dissonance in relation to products and introduced alternative solutions in relation to price, quality, & value of services. •Exhibited high interpersonal communication skills with co-workers, management, & customers through face-to-face, telephone, and electronic media. •“Best of Blue” during tenure for exceeding sales, service, & customer satisfaction goals. Show less