Experience

Assistance League of Los Angeles

• United States
• Non-profit Organizations
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Set Manager for The Nine O'Clock Players Theatre for Children

  • Jun 2023 - Present

  Delighted to volunteer my time, and use my Imagineering experience, to support introducing children to the magic of live performance, literature and music through the joy of theatre. Delighted to volunteer my time, and use my Imagineering experience, to support introducing children to the magic of live performance, literature and music through the joy of theatre.



Freelance

• Egypt
• Human Resources
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Show Producer

  • Oct 2022 - Present

  Honored to serve on a small team doing pro bono development work for the Jane Goodall Institute, Tanzania. Honored to serve on a small team doing pro bono development work for the Jane Goodall Institute, Tanzania.


AOA
• United States
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Senior Show Producer / Program Manager

  • Mar 2021 - Dec 2021


Walt Disney Imagineering

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• Show Producer

  • May 2017 - Dec 2020

  2017 to 2020 - Star Wars Rise of the Resistance Attraction at Disneyland, AnaheimCreative Team leader responsible for achieving and maintaining the creative vision, and for ensuring the implementation of that vision, through the project life cycle. Includes collaborating with Project leaders to achieve common objectives and established milestones.• Responsible for managing and shepherding Creative Deliverables in partnership with Art Directors to establish Creative Intent to team for execution -- Artwork, Show Writing, Models, Sculpts, Pre-Visualizations, Colorboards, and Concept Layouts & Elevations.• Lead Creative team through all aspects of design, from Blue Sky/Early Ideation through Installation, by orchestrating, assimilating, and prioritizing multiple inputs from assorted disciplines.• Collaborate Creatively with extended project team partners to achieve universal approvals: Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lightstorm Entertainment, Costumes, Food and Beverage, Merchandise, Entertainment, Animal Programs.• Develop resource plans, estimates, and schedules throughout the project in collaboration with team and functional leadership.• Effectively manage budgets and schedules throughout the project in collaboration with Project Team to meet financial and milestone goals.• Collaborate with team leadership to prioritize scope and delivery options.• Promote strong team building by developing strong relationships with multiple partners at multiple levels.• Communicate clear and precise project objectives and updates to all levels of the team. Show less

• Show Producer, Manager, Supervisor, and Coordinator Positions

  • Sep 1996 - Dec 2020

• Producer

  • Jun 2006 - Oct 2016

  Show Producer – Attraction/Land LevelRecent Projects: Pandora, the World of Avatar at Disney’s Animal Kingdom and New Fantasyland at Disney’s Magic Kingdom at Walt Disney World, FLCreative Team leader responsible for achieving and maintaining the creative vision, and for ensuring the implementation of that vision, through the project life cycle. Includes collaborating with Project leaders to achieve common objectives and established milestones.• Responsible for managing and shepherding Creative Deliverables in partnership with Art Directors to establish Creative Intent to team for execution -- Artwork, Show Writing, Models, Sculpts, Pre-Visualizations, Colorboards, and Concept Layouts & Elevations.• Lead Creative team through all aspects of design, from Blue Sky/Early Ideation through Installation, by orchestrating, assimilating, and prioritizing multiple inputs from assorted disciplines.• Collaborate Creatively with extended project team partners to achieve universal approvals: Disney Animation Studios, Pixar, Lightstorm Entertainment, Costumes, Food and Beverage, Merchandise, Entertainment, Animal Programs.• Develop resource plans, estimates, and schedules throughout the project in collaboration with team and functional leadership.• Effectively manage budgets and schedules throughout the project in collaboration with Project Team to meet financial and milestone goals.• Collaborate with team leadership to prioritize scope and delivery options.• Promote strong team building by developing strong relationships with multiple partners at multiple levels.• Communicate clear and precise project objectives and updates to all levels of the team. Show less

• Show Coordinator / Associate Producer

  • Sep 1996 - Jun 2006

  Associate Producer & Show Coordination – Attraction/Land LevelProjects: Expedition Everest and Dino-Rama! at Disney’s Animal Kingdom, Tokyo DisneySea at Tokyo Disney Resort, and others.Worked with the entire team to coordinate Creative, Show, Ride, and Facility efforts. Collaborated closely with a diverse, multi-discipline team to deliver attractions and projects ranging from roller coasters to restaurants. • Documented and tracked all Show aspects of the Project from Blue Sky/Early Ideation through Installation.• Managed Overseas Architectural Ornamentation and Handcrafted Props scope.• Generated all meeting minutes, tracked action items, and followed-up with all team members through life of the project. Show less


The Hettema Group
• United States
• Design Services
• 1 - 100 Employee
• Show Producer / Manager

  • Sep 2016 - Apr 2017