Ben Palacios
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Experience
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Red 6
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United States
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Defense and Space Manufacturing
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1 - 100 Employee
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Director of Fun
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Jun 2023 - Present
Producing company events, enhancing company culture, and leading demo operations and logistics.
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Manager of Aircraft Operations
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Jan 2023 - Jul 2023
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Operations Specialist
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Aug 2021 - Feb 2023
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Tyler Perry Studios
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Entertainment Providers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Actor - Recurring Guest Star in Tyler Perry's "Sistas"
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Mar 2022 - Mar 2022
6 episodes, recurring guest star on Season 5 of Tyler Perry's "Sistas" 6 episodes, recurring guest star on Season 5 of Tyler Perry's "Sistas"
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Sony Pictures Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Actor - "LYLE" performance capture in Sony's "Lyle Lyle Crocodile"
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Sep 2021 - Dec 2021
Filmed for 3 months as the title character in Sony's "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" -- performing in full performance capture, opposite stars Javier Bardem and Constance Wu, directed by Will Speck & Josh Gordon. Filmed for 3 months as the title character in Sony's "Lyle, Lyle, Crocodile" -- performing in full performance capture, opposite stars Javier Bardem and Constance Wu, directed by Will Speck & Josh Gordon.
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Executive Producer
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Feb 2020 - Aug 2021
• Co-created and co-host “Ask Your Gay Uncle” — a podcast about queer culture, relationships, and LGBTQ+ history. • Hired/manage all employees, including Associate Producer, Ad Manager, Logo Creator, and Music Producer. • Produce weekly episodes (~50min ea) from start to finish: recording, hosting, sound editing, music production, final sound mix, and distributing to all major podcast platforms. • Produced interactive hub for the pod: askyourgayuncle.com and fully-branded triweekly social media posts. • In first 60 days of launch: surpassed 10,000 podcast downloads, released 14 episodes, secured write-ups in multiple LGBTQ+ publications, and secured endorsements from 12 social media influencers ranging from 20K - 1.1M followers. Show less
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Mountain Farms Delivery
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Los Angeles, California, United States
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Creative Producer
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May 2020 - Aug 2020
Aided this family-owned Farmbox delivery business in their expansion to LA’s Westside, through media creation, brand consulting, and new product development. Initiated a new “Vegan Bakery Box”, including hiring baker, curating goods and packaging, and producing high-quality commercial spot on a shoestring budget. Aided this family-owned Farmbox delivery business in their expansion to LA’s Westside, through media creation, brand consulting, and new product development. Initiated a new “Vegan Bakery Box”, including hiring baker, curating goods and packaging, and producing high-quality commercial spot on a shoestring budget.
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James Cameron & Suzy Amis Cameron
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Greater Los Angeles Area
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Mentor / Nanny
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Sep 2011 - Apr 2020
• Collaborated closely with James Cameron and Suzy Amis Cameron on the raising of their three children between ages 4-18. • Interviewed, hired, and trained nannies. • Traveled with the Cameron family to NZ, Tahiti, Australia, Canada, and within the US — managing the children’s lives and collaborating with house managers and personal assistants. • Arranged overnight trips for the Cameron Children and friends, including accommodations, activities, and transport. • Helped children build responsibility, confidence, creativity, intellectual and emotional fortitude, and moral compass. Show less
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Sydney Opera House
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Australia
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Performing Arts
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400 - 500 Employee
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Associate Producer
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Dec 2019 - Jan 2020
Facilitated the creation, rehearsals, and premiere of “POOF! Secret’s of a Magician” at Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre, headlining in Sydney Theatre Festival. Collaborated with star James Galea on songwriting and performance. Facilitated the creation, rehearsals, and premiere of “POOF! Secret’s of a Magician” at Sydney Opera House’s Drama Theatre, headlining in Sydney Theatre Festival. Collaborated with star James Galea on songwriting and performance.
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Blind Hummingbird Productions
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United States
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Media Production
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1 - 100 Employee
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Executive Producer
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Feb 2018 - Feb 2019
Co-created & Produced "Surfer's Paradise” film, shot in Prague, Czech Republic. Managed budget, creative team, 12 actors, and production teams in both Prague and LA. Secured distribution on Amazon Prime and LGBT streaming networks Revry and Outfest NOW. Co-created & Produced "Surfer's Paradise” film, shot in Prague, Czech Republic. Managed budget, creative team, 12 actors, and production teams in both Prague and LA. Secured distribution on Amazon Prime and LGBT streaming networks Revry and Outfest NOW.
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Center Theatre Group
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Actor - "DIGGER" in world premiere of "MUTT HOUSE" musical
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Jun 2018 - Aug 2018
Supporting role in world premiere of "Mutt House" at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, California. Directed by Ryan Bergman. Supporting role in world premiere of "Mutt House" at Center Theatre Group's Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City, California. Directed by Ryan Bergman.
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The Human Race Theatre Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor - "ETHAN" in Human Race Theatre Company's "SEX WITH STRANGERS"
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2018
Played lead role "Ethan" in "Sex With Strangers", Laura Eason's award-winning play about ambition, sex, and relationships. Directed by Greg Hellems at The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio. Played lead role "Ethan" in "Sex With Strangers", Laura Eason's award-winning play about ambition, sex, and relationships. Directed by Greg Hellems at The Human Race Theatre Company in Dayton, Ohio.
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Disneyland Resort
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United States
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Entertainment
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700 & Above Employee
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Actor - "PRINCE HANS" in Disney's "FROZEN LIVE"
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Mar 2016 - Jan 2018
Original cast PRINCE HANS in Disney's "Frozen Live At The Hyperion" at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. Performed over 200 shows to audiences up to 2000 people at a time. Directed by Tony-nominee Liesl Tommy. Original cast PRINCE HANS in Disney's "Frozen Live At The Hyperion" at Disney California Adventure in Anaheim, California. Performed over 200 shows to audiences up to 2000 people at a time. Directed by Tony-nominee Liesl Tommy.
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Mills Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Creative Producer
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Sep 2015 - Mar 2016
Created and directed "Hunkappella" all-male acappella group. Developed and produced high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, incl. 45min concert, 3 music videos, corporate gigs, company website, photoshoots, promotional content, and all social media. Created and directed "Hunkappella" all-male acappella group. Developed and produced high-impact creative projects from concept to completion, incl. 45min concert, 3 music videos, corporate gigs, company website, photoshoots, promotional content, and all social media.
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Mills Entertainment
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor - 50 SHADES musical parody, national tour
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Dec 2014 - Jun 2015
Lead role "HUGH HANSON" (Christian Grey) in Mills Entertainment's hilarious musical parody of 50 Shades of Grey, "SPANK! HARDER". Directed by award-winning Jim Millan. Lead role "HUGH HANSON" (Christian Grey) in Mills Entertainment's hilarious musical parody of 50 Shades of Grey, "SPANK! HARDER". Directed by award-winning Jim Millan.
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The Human Race Theatre Company
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Actor - "SPIKE" in Human Race Theatre Company's "VANYA & SONIA & MASHA & SPIKE"
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Feb 2015 - Apr 2015
Title role "SPIKE" in The Human Race Theatre Company's "VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE", by Christopher Durang. Directed by Margarett Perry. Title role "SPIKE" in The Human Race Theatre Company's "VANYA & SONYA & MASHA & SPIKE", by Christopher Durang. Directed by Margarett Perry.
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Production Intern
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Dec 2010 - Aug 2011
*Worked on the remount of the theater company's critically acclaimed show, Buddy Cop 2 at the Atlantic Theater Stage 2. *Created information databases about current supporters, potential supporters/collaborators, and press. *Greeted press attendees with press packets and designed the Buddy Cop 2 program. *Used the company’s Kickstarter and Fractured Atlas fundraising platforms to compile donor info. *Assisted with move-in, set construction, prop organization, and other production logistics. Show less
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Marin-Price Galleries
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Bethesda, MD
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Assistant Manager
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2011
*Work over summer and winter breaks from college *Handled, displayed, stored, sold, and packaged the artwork of Joseph Sheppard, William Woodward, March Avery, Jennes Cortez, Arthur Van Hecke, and others. *Maintained the company’s patron database. *Work over summer and winter breaks from college *Handled, displayed, stored, sold, and packaged the artwork of Joseph Sheppard, William Woodward, March Avery, Jennes Cortez, Arthur Van Hecke, and others. *Maintained the company’s patron database.
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Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater
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United States
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Performing Arts
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100 - 200 Employee
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Art Teacher and Piano Accompanist
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Jun 2009 - Aug 2011
*Work summers at Camp Arena Stage *Plan and teach 4-week specialized visual arts classes such as “Found Object Art”, “Aerial Art”, and “Dare To Art” for groups of 10-14 campers ages 8-15. *Piano accompany musical theater classes, lead vocal/physical warm-ups, and teach songs to campers. *Created “Found Art Blog” (foundartblog.blogspot.com), a resource for campers. *Work summers at Camp Arena Stage *Plan and teach 4-week specialized visual arts classes such as “Found Object Art”, “Aerial Art”, and “Dare To Art” for groups of 10-14 campers ages 8-15. *Piano accompany musical theater classes, lead vocal/physical warm-ups, and teach songs to campers. *Created “Found Art Blog” (foundartblog.blogspot.com), a resource for campers.
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Assistant Artistic Director
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Jun 2010 - Aug 2010
*Created sets for third season shoots of the award-winning web-series, Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden. *Production-hand for camera, sound, and props. *Created sets for third season shoots of the award-winning web-series, Orange Juice in Bishop’s Garden. *Production-hand for camera, sound, and props.
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Education
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Vassar College
Bachelor of Arts - BA, Psychology & Theatre -
Prague Film School
Film Acting