Project Management Specialist
Detail-oriented project management specialist with five years of experience working for firms that bridge the gap between digital fabrication and traditional craftsman methodologies. Past clients ranging from Disney (World, Land, Paris, Shanghai, Tokyo, Hong Kong, and Cruise Lines), Universal (Orlando, Hollywood, Japan, Beijing), Warner Bros World Abu Dhabi, Feld (Jurassic World Live and Sesame Street Live Tours) and Victory Hill Exhibitions (Jurassic World: The Movie Exhibition). Experienced in handling significant (1 to 3-year turnaround) to small (1-week turnaround) projects and currently en route to receiving PMP certification.
EXPERIENCE
2013 - 2017
JOSH KIGNER DESIGN
Lead Designer
Josh Kigner Design is a full service theatrical design firm that managed teams of designers, artisans, and technicians; Services ranged from large Broadway style multi-changing scenery, small independent film, immersive fringe theatre, and specialty fabrication.
2017 - 2020
ANIMAX DESIGNS
Documentation Manager
Animax Designs is a creative robotics fabrication firm known for creating animatronic characters/props utilizing cutting-edge technology and craftsmanship. Animax serves some of the largest operators in the world of themed entertainment, live attractions, and location-based entertainment.
2013
UNIVERSITY OF CONNECTICUT
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA)
2008-2012
CONNECTICUT REPERTORY THEATRE
Scenic Designer, Scenic Artist
RECENT SELECTED WORKS
2020
JON DAWE
MECHANICAL DESIGNER PORTFOLIO
Website/Showreel
Comprehensive video portfolio website for special effects veteran Jon Dawe. Since film is such a collaborative medium, it was deemed essential to create individual videos (31 in total) highlighting the effects Jon created next to in-progress footage showcasing the impressive amount of mechanical design that went into each effect.
