Work Experience

Owner/Creative Director/Art Director/SFX Coordinator/Scenic Artist

Roundtable Productions, LLC 2004 - Present (2024)

Provided design, art direction, project management, fabrication, installation, and operation of custom fabricated props, sets, displays, and special effects.  Focus is on the Entertainment and Themed Attractions industries, including feature films, TV shows, music videos, national commercials, theatrical stage, game shows, live events and concerts, themed attractions and restaurants, museums, trade shows, and convention centers.

Oversaw and produced work for numerous clients such as:  Universal Studios (Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing), Islands of Adventure, Magic Kingdom, EPCOT, Animal Kingdom, Hollywood Studios, Disneyland, Disney Cruise Lines, Disney Resorts, Nickelodeon Resorts, Kennedy Space Center, Kodak, Mars Candy, WWE and many more.  Provided technical entertainment solutions.

Sample of projects:

• Star Wars Galaxies Edge – Disney Hollywood Studios, Orlando - Screen accurate replica props including Kyber Crystal Tubes and Currency.

• Diagon Alley - Universal Studios, Orlando - Animated window displays, props for shops and window displays.

• Wizarding World of Harry Potter - Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo - 400+ Props for Hogsmeade shops and Hogwarts / Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey.

• Fantasyland – Magic Kingdom, Orlando Enchanted tales with Belle - Props and scenic elements.

• Norway Pavilion – EPCOT, Orlando - Barrels, wheel barrel, faux logs, and other props.

• Pirates of the Caribbean Game: A Pirates Adventure Treasures of the Seven Seas - Magic Kingdom, Orlando - Barrels, deadeye, weapons, treasure, candles, gold, and other props.

• Pirates of the Caribbean: The Legend of Captain Jack Sparrow - Disney Hollywood Studios, Orlando - Canons, peg leg replica, barrels, weapons, treasure, candles, gold, and other props.

• Architectural Models Wizarding World of Harry Potter for Universal Studios Japan, Tokyo and Universal Studios Hollywood, California.

• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man 3D - Universal's Islands of Adventure, Orlando - Fabricated and refurbished que line props and scenic elements.

Co-Founder

Makers Hollow 2017 - Present (2024)

Makers Hollow is an artist collaborative workshop and makerspace located in Winter Garden.  It provides workshop space, temporary project space, venue space, classes and seminars, and support for the artist and maker community in Central Florida.  We are building a campus where makers, artists, and storytellers can gain access to resources of tools, space, and expertise to create, learn, and teach.  There is over 23,000 sqft of space on over three acres with woodworking and metal working tools, a laser cutter, CNC router, CNC Plasma, 3D printers, specialized molding and casting equipment, and a range of standard tools.  Additionally, we have garden/farming space with fruit, veg, bees, and chickens.

Art Director/SFX Coordinator/Project Manager/Scenic/Fabricator/SFX Tech

Freelance  2000 - 2006

Worked as a freelance agent for multiple companies, projects, and productions too numerous to list.  Provided design, art direction, special effects coordination, project management, fabrication, scenic painting, installation, and operation of custom fabricated props, sets, displays, and special effects, as well as rigging and stage hand roles.  Focus was on the Film, Entertainment and Themed Attractions industries, including feature films, TV shows, music videos, national commercials, theatrical stage, game shows, live events and concerts, themed attractions and restaurants, museums, trade shows, and all sorts of odd jobs, including the circus and my first rodeo.

Project Manager/Show Set Designer/Carpenter/Scenic Artist

Phoenix Rising    2006 - 2008

Provided project management, design, fabrication, and scenic artist roles at this scenic and architectural fabrication company.  Built multiple large and small projects for themed attractions and installations for such companies as Disney, Universal, and Sea World, as well as museums and trade shows.  Responsibilities included client liaison, budgeting, design, crew coordination, shop management, fabrication, installation, and more.

SFX Coordinator/Project Management/SFX Tech/Scenic Artist

World Class Props and Special Effects    1997 - 2001

Lead and assisted the design, acquisition, fabrication, and construction of props, sets, mechanical effects, and pyrotechnic devices.  Organized and maintained equipment.  Operated a wide range of effects equipment such as smoke machines, rain equipment, large and small wind machines, air cannons, and flame devices.  Provided effects, props, and equipment for film, TV, theater, conventions, theme restaurants, and theme parks.  Oversaw and produced work for numerous clients.

Machinist/Infantry/Officer Candidate – Rank: Specialist

US Army, FLARNG          2004 - 2012

Received training in leadership, metal work, automotive repair, medical first aid, weapons and explosives, and numerous other military skills and tactics.  Was relied upon to show proficiency in and train other soldiers in all the fore mentioned skill sets.  Operated precision machinery and life-threatening equipment under high stress situations.

Public Speaking

Presenter/Speaker

stemCONNECT   2015 - 2022

   This is a program through UCF connecting professionals and experts in STEM fields with schools all across the state of Florida.  I have been a contributor speaking to Elementary, Middle, and High schools, as well as, Science Centers and summer programs.  My subjects of discussion have been 3D Printing, Mechanical Engineering, STEM Careers, Entrepreneurship, Creative Design, Digital Fabrication, and the Scientific Method.  I have spoken to dozens of classes and over 1,000 students. It is entirely a voluntary program but is one of my proudest projects I’ve been involved with.

Guest Speaker/Panelist

US Patent and Trademark Office       2018 & 2019

• In 2018 I was a guest speaker for the United States Patent and Trademark Office’s NSTI (National Summer Teacher Institute) where I was asked to speak about Creative Entrepreneurship and the future of STEM opportunities for today’s students.  Aside from my speech/presentation, I was a guest to interact with STEM teachers from all over the country and answer questions about my specialty.

• In 2019 I was a Guest Panelist for a presentation with other experts about Intellectual Property, Patents, Trademarks, Copyrights, and design resources.

Guest Speaker/Panelist

2019 - Present (2024)

• Dragon Con 2024 - Attending Professional - Making, Digital Fabrication, Puppetry, Prop Making, AI

• Dragon Con 2023 - Attending Professional - Making, Digital Fabrication, and more

• Dragon Con 2022 - Attending Professional - Plastics, Making, Puppet Fabrication, Magic Wheelchair

• Dragon Con 2021 - Attending Professional - Prop Making and more

• Dragon Con 2020 – Attending Professional – Prop Making for Fun and Profit

• Dragon Con 2019 – Panelist – Fabrication and Rigid Construction

• Dragon Con 2019 – Guest speaker – The Future of Technology and Opportunity, Zoetropes

• Mega Con 2019 – Guest speaker – Magic Wheelchair project: Bumblebee

• Florida Super Con 2019 – Guest speaker – Digital fabrication, laser cutting, and prop fabrication

Presenter/Speaker

Maker Faire Orlando          2015 - Present (2023)

   Displayed, demonstrated, and taught numerous displays of props and scenic fabrication.  My proudest display is a series of 3D Stroboscopic Zoetropes.  The most notable is a zoetrope titled The Marvelous Mechanical Makey Making Machine that began my experiments with the medium. Sharing the materials and processes of how and why I make the multitudinous things I make.

Education

MA Theatre

University of Central Florida 2020 - Present (2024)

Currently pursuing a Master Arts in Theatre focusing on designing immersive and themed experiences

BSME Mechanical Engineering

University of Central Florida       2004

Earned a Bachelor of Science, Mechanical option, in Mechanical Engineering.  For my senior project, I lead two teams that built an animatronic creature and a specialized piece of stunt equipment called an “air ram”.

BA Theatre

University of Central Florida          2004

Earned a Bachelor of Arts Theater degree.  Aside from my work building props and sets for multiple productions I repaired and completely rebuilt a 1/8th scale historical model of the Globe Theater.

Associate of Arts

Valencia Community College       2000

Studied Theater Arts and Film Production.  Was heavily involved in the fabrication of props and sets for multiple theater productions and film projects.

Personal Accomplishments

Eagle Scout – Boy Scouts of America          1998

Earned the rank of Eagle by completing all training and service requirements.  Received extensive training in knots, orientation, leadership, training, and teamwork.

Mechanical Oddities

Personal artwork brand         2011 – Present (2024)

   Mechanical Oddities is the title of some of my personal artwork in creating unique objects inspired by technology, history, mechanical design, and storytelling.  I create mechanical models and kinetic mixed media sculptures to stimulate a sense of whimsy and wonder in the viewer.  The focus is on mixed media sculptures created from fabricated elements and found objects.  I heavily use laser cutting, sculpting, 3D Printing, molding and casting resins, and scenic painting.  My work has been featured at the Orlando Museum of Art, CityArts, and Dragon Con Art Show, among other places.

Summary

   This resume gives a list of skills and experience that is comprehensive, but by no means complete.  It is provided to give an overview of my professional career with some highlighted roles and accomplishments.  I was fortunate to start my professional career at a young age and learn from some of the best who taught me not to be stingy with my knowledge.  I approach opportunities that test my limits and expand my capabilities.  I have a strong skill set as a storyteller using design and fabrication.  I am a leader and a team player.  I have a ‘Can Do’ attitude but I know how to edit and say “No” to things.  I work well under pressure, but I do not put undue pressure on others.  I am a problem solver and believe that part of becoming creatively successful is learning to embrace as normal the anxiety of not knowing what to do next.