James Dean Zongus
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Experience
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ZOē Productions
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Producer
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May 2021 - Present
Collaborate with and lead a multi-department team to create immersive, experiential events for clients such as PepsiCo, Warner Brothers and Lamborghini. Contribute in creative brainstorming and ideation for all events and projects. Scout and book event venues, vendors, crews, and entertainment. Assist in communications with and execution of deliverables for event sponsors. Management of event expenditures and client budgets. Collaborate with and lead a multi-department team to create immersive, experiential events for clients such as PepsiCo, Warner Brothers and Lamborghini. Contribute in creative brainstorming and ideation for all events and projects. Scout and book event venues, vendors, crews, and entertainment. Assist in communications with and execution of deliverables for event sponsors. Management of event expenditures and client budgets.
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San Mateo Union High School District
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United States
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Education Administration Programs
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100 - 200 Employee
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Choreographer, Assistant Director, Costume Designer
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Aug 2017 - Oct 2021
Choreographing San Mateo High School's Fall production of "Disaster: The Musical". Choreographed and Assistant Directed SMHS's Fall production of "Matilda". Costume Designed SMHS's Winter production of "Gypsy". Director of Photography, Choreographer, Assistant Director, Costume Designer, and Editor of SMHS's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone". Choreographing San Mateo High School's Fall production of "Disaster: The Musical". Choreographed and Assistant Directed SMHS's Fall production of "Matilda". Costume Designed SMHS's Winter production of "Gypsy". Director of Photography, Choreographer, Assistant Director, Costume Designer, and Editor of SMHS's production of "The Drowsy Chaperone".
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Hillbarn Theatre
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United States
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Performing Arts
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1 - 100 Employee
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Associate Producer, Executive Assistant, and Youth Educator
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May 2010 - Sep 2020
Produced feature entertainment from conception to realization, including Spotlight Cabarets and annual Galas, as well as supported the Executive and Artistic Director with the handling of contracts for vendors and artists. Managed the facility, personnel, and production calendars; executed office duties and consulted on business development. Began employment as a youth educator, building and facilitating theatrical classes rooted in education and accessibility. Produced feature entertainment from conception to realization, including Spotlight Cabarets and annual Galas, as well as supported the Executive and Artistic Director with the handling of contracts for vendors and artists. Managed the facility, personnel, and production calendars; executed office duties and consulted on business development. Began employment as a youth educator, building and facilitating theatrical classes rooted in education and accessibility.
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Cavallini & Co.
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United States
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Wholesale
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1 - 100 Employee
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Tradeshow Contractor
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Jun 2019 - Jul 2019
Helped in the design and layout of show displays for Las Vegas and New York City tradeshows. Placed orders and opened accounts for new clients while managing existing ones. Created a fun, professional environment that upheld the company’s high standard for personalized customer relations. Helped in the design and layout of show displays for Las Vegas and New York City tradeshows. Placed orders and opened accounts for new clients while managing existing ones. Created a fun, professional environment that upheld the company’s high standard for personalized customer relations.
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Tokyo Disney Resort (Oriental land Co. ltd,)
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Japan
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Entertainment Providers
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1 - 100 Employee
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Performer
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Feb 2018 - Apr 2019
Performer at Tokyo Disney Resort, performing in Disney Sea in the Broadway Music Theatre's production of 'Big Band Beat', an exciting music revue with your favorite friends, a swingin' band, and amazing dancers! Performer at Tokyo Disney Resort, performing in Disney Sea in the Broadway Music Theatre's production of 'Big Band Beat', an exciting music revue with your favorite friends, a swingin' band, and amazing dancers!
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Knott's Berry Farm
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Performer
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May 2017 - Aug 2017
Dancer in "Snoopy's Magnificent Magical Revue" at the Charles M. Schultz Theatre! Performances Thursday to Tuesday from June 10 to August 20th, 2017 Dancer in "Snoopy's Magnificent Magical Revue" at the Charles M. Schultz Theatre! Performances Thursday to Tuesday from June 10 to August 20th, 2017
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Disney Cruise Line
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Performer
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Jun 2016 - Mar 2017
Performed in a multitude of roles in various shows aboard the Disney Fantasy. Shows include: "Sailing Away", "Mickey's Pirates in the Caribbean", "A Fantasy Come True", "An Unforgettable Journey", "Believe!", "Mickey's Mouse-querade Party", "Mickey's Tree Lighting Magic". Served as a guest relations representative and character host as well. Performed in a multitude of roles in various shows aboard the Disney Fantasy. Shows include: "Sailing Away", "Mickey's Pirates in the Caribbean", "A Fantasy Come True", "An Unforgettable Journey", "Believe!", "Mickey's Mouse-querade Party", "Mickey's Tree Lighting Magic". Served as a guest relations representative and character host as well.
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ZOē Productions
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United States
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Events Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jun 2015 - Jun 2016
Collaborated with an intimate team to create immersive, experiential events for clients such as PepsiCo and Warner Brothers. Contributed in daily design meetings, contacted vendors and venues, and researched talent and entertainment. Collaborated with an intimate team to create immersive, experiential events for clients such as PepsiCo and Warner Brothers. Contributed in daily design meetings, contacted vendors and venues, and researched talent and entertainment.
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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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Performer
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Sep 2013 - May 2016
Performed in a multitude of roles in various show and parades at the Disneyland Resort! Parades include: "Disney's: Viva Navidad!", "Mickey's Soundsational Parade", "A Christmas Fantasy", and "Paint the Night". Performed in a multitude of roles in various show and parades at the Disneyland Resort! Parades include: "Disney's: Viva Navidad!", "Mickey's Soundsational Parade", "A Christmas Fantasy", and "Paint the Night".
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Dodge College of Film and Media Arts
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United States
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Higher Education
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1 - 100 Employee
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Producer, Locations Manager, and Casting Director
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Sep 2012 - May 2016
Spearheaded multiple student-led film productions in an array of positions. Fundraised $30,000 to produce a senior thesis centered around synergy between dance and music in film. Served as a Locations Manager for a short film exclusively shot on-sight in numerous locations throughout the CA desert. Spearheaded multiple student-led film productions in an array of positions. Fundraised $30,000 to produce a senior thesis centered around synergy between dance and music in film. Served as a Locations Manager for a short film exclusively shot on-sight in numerous locations throughout the CA desert.
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Delta Tau Delta International Fraternity
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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200 - 300 Employee
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Executive Producer
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Jan 2014 - Mar 2016
Produced and directed “Delta Queen” for two consecutive years. “DQ” is an annual extravagant philanthropic event attended by 1,000 audience members with a budget of $10,000, that raises over $30,000 each year for various beneficiaries. Produced and directed “Delta Queen” for two consecutive years. “DQ” is an annual extravagant philanthropic event attended by 1,000 audience members with a budget of $10,000, that raises over $30,000 each year for various beneficiaries.
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The Walt Disney Company
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United States
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Entertainment Providers
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700 & Above Employee
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Production Assistant
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Jan 2016 - Jan 2016
Managed and organized a live paid audience of 3,000 participants in the filming of the ABC special, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60". Escorted vendors, performers and crew members throughout the resort and set, as well Managed and organized a live paid audience of 3,000 participants in the filming of the ABC special, "The Wonderful World of Disney: Disneyland 60". Escorted vendors, performers and crew members throughout the resort and set, as well
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Education
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Chapman University
Bachelor of Fine Arts - BFA, Creative Producing [Dodge College of Film and Media Arts]