Producer - Project Manager - Creative Scope Manager
About
Welcome, Sam here!
As a Central Florida native, I've been immersed in the world of themed entertainment from an early age, developing a deep-rooted passion for themed design management, location-based experiences, and intellectual property design. This isn't just a career choice for me—it's an integral part of who I am, alongside my love for studying industry history and a wide range of related subjects. With an award-winning background spanning multiple industries, I've honed my skills in interdisciplinary design management, business strategy, and project leadership, always maintaining a strategic, goal-oriented approach.
My career has taken me through some of the industry's biggest names, including Walt Disney Parks and Resorts, NBCUniversal, Warner Brothers, and Seven, where I've worn many hats—from Producer to Project Manager, creative scope owner, and research analyst. Throughout these experiences, I've contributed to groundbreaking projects, including "world's first" ride concepts, managing multi-million dollar budgets and coordinating creative teams across various time zones. My expertise, backed by an MBA from Rollins College and an undergraduate degree in Theme Park Management from UCF's Rosen College, forms a metaphorical three-legged stool: Themed Design Management, Business Acumen, and Servant Leadership. This unique combination allows me to navigate complex challenges, from IP integration to interdisciplinary team coordination, always striving to redefine possibilities and elevate performance standards for teams and organizations alike.
What I Do
Producer
Lead the strategic development and execution of multi-million dollar themed entertainment projects, from concept to completion. Specializing in large-scale attractions and theme parks, I excel in managing complex creative scopes with large multi-disciplined teams from initial concept to final delivery, while maintaining a keen focus on financial viability and design efficiency. I manage diverse, international teams to seamlessly integrate creative vision with technical and operational requirements. My expertise ensures successful delivery of world-class experiences while maintaining IP integrity, budget adherence, and schedule compliance. This balance allows me to bridge the gap between creative vision and practical execution, resulting in delivering experiences that meet both artistic and strategic objectives.
Project Manager
With a strong background in finance and project management, I bring a unique blend of creative insight and data-driven decision-making to themed entertainment projects. My approach combines strong analytical skills with deep industry knowledge to guide strategic decisions and optimize creative outcomes. My expertise includes conducting comprehensive market research, analyzing trends, and evaluating financial impacts to inform project strategies. By leveraging focused research methodologies and a thorough understanding of the industry, I identify innovative opportunities, mitigate risks, and ensure project success. This allows me to drive innovation concepts and technologies, resulting in enhanced guest experiences across portfolios exceeding 450,000 sqm and combined budgets of $5M+
Creative Scope Management
With a versatile skill set spanning props, showsets, interiors, graphics, and facility elements, I have a diverse experience in managing and presenting a wide array of creative scopes that earn IP holder approval. My expertise extends to various research, graphic design, photobashing, and presentation design, allowing me to deliver comprehensive solutions across multiple disciplines. I consistently apply my creative and technical skills to develop innovative concepts that align with brand guidelines and project objectives. My ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams ensures seamless integration of various design elements, resulting in cohesive designs and experiences for creative review and approval.
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