PROFILE
Creative Consultant and Entertainment Writer.
High Concept Narrative, Story Matrix and Narrative, Concept Presentations, Show and Ride Scripting, Messaging, Science Writer, Game Story Writer, Lyricist, Editor. Author of five books.
Education
Degrees in Conservation Biology (UCF) and Psychology (Rollins College).
EXPERIENCE
sea World Creative, Writer - 2011-Present
Creative narrative, messaging, themes, research and presentations for multiple projects including Blue World Project, new animal habitats, shows and rides.
Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream haunted house conceptual story and script writer.
Consultant on aspects of the Sea World brand and zoological perspective, Science research/writing.
Universal Studios Creative, writer – 2008- Present
2015- 2016 The Mummy, Universal Beijing attraction treatments, story beats and scripts.
2008-2011: The Wizarding World of Harry Potter Show Writer and Brand Consultant.
Writer- Ollivander’s Experience. Worked directly with the show director and wand-keeper actors.
Escape from Gringotts ride in Diagon Alley expansion- concept story lines and show scripts.
Write/copyedit 500 page Wizarding World Guidebook, VIP Tour, various texts for scenic.
Herschend Entertainment, writer – 2015- Present
Creative narrative, messaging, treatments, story beats, show scripts, themes, research & presentations for multiple IP projects including the Harlem Globetrotters.
Ripley’s Entertainment, writer 2014-Present
Creative narrative and historical research for attraction and exhibit show cards and signage.
Writer for Ripley’s Souvenir Book- Ripley’s The Collection.
falcon’s treehouse, writer 2015- present
Creative narrative, messaging, treatments, story beats, show scripts, themes, research & presentations for multiple IP projects including Motiongate Dubai Hunger Games attractions, 3D show attraction in Lotte World China, and multiple local Orlando attractions.
ITEC, writer 2015
Creative narrative, messaging, themes, research for theme park and resort on Thom Island, Vietnam.
HHcP architects, Doha Zoo, Writer - 2013- 2014
High Concept story lines for Doha Zoo in Qatar. Show scripts, guest experience narrative, attraction naming, educational interpretive, digital media narrative and children's story line including original characters. Conducted presentations in Qatar for design team and government focus groups.
discovery cove, Senior Dolphin Trainer - 2000-2012
Implement training, management, interactions and wellbeing of over 45 dolphins. Mentor and train new and advancing team members. Create daily schedules for team members and dolphins.