Experience

World Choice Investments, LLC dba: Dolly Parton's Stampede & Pirates Voyage

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Entertainment Production Manager

  • Apr 2023 - Present



Six Flags

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 700 & Above Employee

• • Feb 2022 - Apr 2023

  The Entertainment Manager is responsible for management of the daily operations of the Entertainment department. This position is responsible for providing leadership and management to the Entertainment department team members. Develops and executes plans for the events and all production for the Six Flags Over Georgia park. Creation, Production, Casting, Coaching all productions on property. Maintaining Department budgets for both seasonal and all vendors needed. Ordering and maintaining invoicing for all purchases of the Entertainment department. Maintaining Production time lines with all Entertainment staff and Vendors during park events and change overs. Assist and function as the point person for any Scouts or Film or Photography shoots held on Six Flags Over Georgia Atlanta Properties. Show less

• • Sep 2021 - Feb 2022

  The Event and Execution supervisor works as the point person for any outside event and the Six Flags Over Georgia team. Plans and assists in the Execution of all events for our clients who chose to have their event with Six Flags Over Georgia Properties. Account management from beginning of contract through invoice close. Assist with all filming and tv shoots on Six Flags Atlanta properties. Assist with all Corporate sponsorships, signage, and product distribution.

• • Sep 2020 - Sep 2021

  Execute design and implementation of park decor for the Fright Fest and Holiday in the Park events. Assisted with construction and overlay on haunted attractions and scare zones.



Celebrity Cruises

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Senior Production Stage Manager

  • Jul 2016 - Sep 2020

  Duties include: Over see the daily operation of the Entertainment department while on board a Celebrity Cruise Line vessel. Oversee the 15-18 members in house production cast, 10 member technical team, and all fly on guest entertainers. Technical duties assigned during production shows-automation/ performer flying. Monitor all fly on/guest entertainers and assist with any production needs. Guest Entertainer travel details and process expenses. Direct the technical team and assist where needed. Assist the cruise director with the scheduling and planning of the ships entertainment activities. Ensures that all employees are working with in Maritime laws and regulations Show less



Holland America Line

• Production Manager

  • Apr 2018 - Sep 2018

  -Responsible for the oversight of all performers, technicians, and performance venues. -Coordinate with entertainment staff to ensure that venues are properly maintained and prepared for daily activities. -Work with entertainment technical staff to ensure all equipment is properly maintained and functioning for performances and presentation. -Maintain direct line of communication with Guest Entertainers. -Assist with the technical needs of charters and groups. -Monitor and assess all live performance venues before, during, and after performances on a rotating schedule to assure company and producing entity’s standards are being met. Show less



Paramount

• United States
• Staffing and Recruiting
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Staffing Coordinator

  • Jun 2015 - Jul 2016

  Worked as a corporate recruiter looking for qualified candidates for open job positions -Creating and maintaining talent pools. -Scheduling and conducting interviews with potential hires via email, phone, video, or in person. -Identifying recruiting needs and sourcing the best applicants to fill vacancies. Worked as a corporate recruiter looking for qualified candidates for open job positions -Creating and maintaining talent pools. -Scheduling and conducting interviews with potential hires via email, phone, video, or in person. -Identifying recruiting needs and sourcing the best applicants to fill vacancies.



The Atlanta Opera

• United States
• Performing Arts
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Opera Chorus

  • Jun 1999 - May 2016

  Contracted performer for various shows in the Atlanta Opera season. Contracted performer for various shows in the Atlanta Opera season.



Stone Mountain Park

• United States
• Entertainment Providers
• 100 - 200 Employee

• Singer and Dancer

  • 2009 - Jan 2016

  Entertainer for Stone Mountain Park for the Holiday Season. "Simply Christmas"-2009 "Forever Christmas"-2015 Entertainer for Stone Mountain Park for the Holiday Season. "Simply Christmas"-2009 "Forever Christmas"-2015



Holland America Line

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Lead Singer

  • 2008 - Mar 2015

  For Booking information contact me via email: Christophergride@Hotmail.com For Booking information contact me via email: Christophergride@Hotmail.com



Princess Cruises

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Guest Entertainer

  • Oct 2013 - Jul 2014

  While working with Princess cruise lines I performed for over 1000 cruise ship guests, while traveling the world. For Booking information contact me via email: Christophergride@Hotmail.com While working with Princess cruise lines I performed for over 1000 cruise ship guests, while traveling the world. For Booking information contact me via email: Christophergride@Hotmail.com



Six Flags Theme Parks

• Special Events Operations/Entertainment

  • Mar 1992 - Oct 2009

  Various positions over the years ranging from Park Operations Rides Department, to Entertainment Technician, to Main Stage Entertainer. Park Operations Supervisor Rides Department and Entertainment Department, Employee Selection, Employee Training, Special Events Supervisor, Special Events Talent Selection. Various positions over the years ranging from Park Operations Rides Department, to Entertainment Technician, to Main Stage Entertainer. Park Operations Supervisor Rides Department and Entertainment Department, Employee Selection, Employee Training, Special Events Supervisor, Special Events Talent Selection.



Royal Caribbean Group

• United States
• Travel Arrangements
• 700 & Above Employee

• Singer/Dancer

  • 2005 - 2007



The Dollywood Company

• Pigeon Forge, Tn.

• Singer/Dancer

  • Apr 2004 - Dec 2004



The Adecco Group

• Switzerland
• Human Resources Services
• 700 & Above Employee

• Project Coordinator- Cirque Du Soliel

  • Dec 2000 - Sep 2001

  Over see the hiring and on-site management for over 300 employees with Cirque Du Soleil national tour of Dralion. Employee selection, training, employee management. Over see the hiring and on-site management for over 300 employees with Cirque Du Soleil national tour of Dralion. Employee selection, training, employee management.