Universal Studios Japan

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Universal Studios Japan, located in Osaka, is one of four Universal Studios theme parks, owned and operated by USJ Co., Ltd., which is wholly owned by NBCUniversal. Address: 2 Chome-1-33 Sakurajima, Konohana Ward, Osaka, Osaka Prefecture 554-0031, Japan Opened: March 31, 2001 Did you know: The first and foremost theme park in Asia is Universal Studios Japan (USJ). tebura.ninja: Category: : : : : Place name: : Website: Website: http://www.usj.co.jp/ Category: Theme park Suggest an editUnable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo. Unable to add this file. Please check that it is a valid photo.

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Universal Studios Japan Employees

Employee
Years
Job
Industry
Shawn Carter Shawn Carter Charlotte, North Carolina Details
Shawn Carter's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2005 - March 2007
Job Booking Agent at Evolution Talent Agency
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Evolution Talent Agency  June 2014 - Present
Talent INC  June 2013 - July 2014
Entertainment Connect UK   January 2011 - August 2012
Prestige Cruise Holdings  January 2006 - April 2011
Universal Studios Japan   February 2005 - March 2007
Royal Caribbean Cruises, Ltd.   February 1992 - April 2003

Skills
Entertainment, Coaching, Teaching, Music, Talent Scouting, Talent Developer, Acting, Vocalist, Directing, Songwriting, Improvisation, Theatre, Acoustic Guitar, Entertainment Industry, Blues, Customer Service, Event Management, Performing Arts, Public Speaking, Singing, Stage

Education
Columbia College Chicago   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Theatre/Theater

University of Cincinnati   1988 — 1990
Musical Theatre

David A. Killian, P.E. David A. Killian, P.E. Greater Los Angeles Area Details
David A. Killian, P.E.'s Universal Studios Japan Experience 1999 - 2001
Job
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Walt Disney Parks and Resorts  June 2002 - Present
Universal Creative  August 1994 - April 2001
Universal Studios Japan   1999 - 2001
Spectra F/X  1992 - 1994
Walt Disney Imagineering  1988 - 1992
Jet Propulsion Laboratory  May 1983 - April 1988

Skills
Risk Management, Engineering, Disney, Attractions, Theme Parks, Testing, Parks, Fire Protection..., Safety, Project Engineering, Building Codes, Production Managment, Systems Engineering, Concept Design, Leadership, Tourism, Program Management, Operations Management, Construction, Contract Management, Project Management, Integration, CAD, Engineering Management, Cross-functional Team..., Creative Direction, Solidworks, Electronics, Product Development, Manufacturing, Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning

Education
University of Maryland College Park   2009 — 2012
Masters

University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration   2002 — 2004
Masters

California Polytechnic State University-San Luis Obispo   1978 — 1983
BS

Kerian Cox Kerian Cox Tallahassee, Florida Details
Kerian Cox's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Entertainer at Universal Studios Japan
Industry Music
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2014 - Present
Symphony Seven School of Arts and Technology   August 2013 - February 2014
Rickards High School  August 2012 - February 2014
Fairview Middle School  August 2010 - May 2012

Skills
Performing Arts, Percussion Performance, Drum Set, Motivational Speaking, Positivity, Connecting People, Teaching Percussion, Orchestral Percussion, Jazz, Latin Percussion, African Dance, African Percussion, Chamber Music, Ensemble, Orchestral Music, Vocal, Sibelius, Blues, Music Education

Education
Florida Agricultural and Mechanical University   2007 — 2012
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Music

Paul Thorn Bacon Paul Thorn Bacon Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Paul Thorn Bacon's Universal Studios Japan Experience May 1997 - May 2000
Job Director/Actor
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Whispering Waters Day Spa   April 2000 - January 2002
Universal Studios Japan   May 1997 - May 2000

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Drama, Acting, Dialects, Shakespeare, Improvisational Comedy, Vocal Coaching, Directing, Vocalist, Choral Singing, Volunteering, Screenwriting, Live Event Producer, Independent Film, Documentaries, Plays

Education
Actors Center San Antonio
Film/TV/Commercial Acting

Texas Christian University

David Profumo David Profumo Greater Los Angeles Area Details
David Profumo's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2001 - April 2001
Job Supervisor at Universal Studios Hollywood
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Hollywood  August 2014 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  March 2005 - August 2014
Universal Studios Hollywood  March 1995 - March 2005
Universal Studios Japan   February 2001 - April 2001
Totally Fun Company  April 1993 - September 1994
Totally Fun Company  May 1992 - September 1992

Skills
Entertainment, Theme Parks, Production Managment, Theatre, Theatrical Production, Stage, Film, Stage Management, Lighting, Live Events, Musical Theatre, Stage Lighting, Voice Over, Technical Direction, Casting

Education
California State University-Northridge   1991 — 1992

Loyola Marymount University   1988 — 1989

Daniel Wahl Daniel Wahl Orange County, California Area Details
Daniel Wahl's Universal Studios Japan Experience August 2011 - November 2011
Job Regional Sales Manager at Lone Star Percussion
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Lone Star Percussion  May 2013 - Present
Disneyland Resort  October 2009 - Present
Outer Edge Software dba SpeedSelling®   May 2007 - Present
Walt Disney Imagineering  May 2012 - May 2013
Universal Studios Japan   August 2011 - November 2011
Innovative Direct Response, Inc.   January 2006 - April 2007
Universal Studios Japan   2003 - 2005
Southern Baptist Credit Union   January 2000 - April 2004

Education
Chapman University, The George L. Argyros School of Business and Economics   2009 — 2012
MBA

California State University-Fullerton   2007 — 2009
BA

Riverside City College   1999 — 2003
N/A

John Woodard III John Woodard III Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
John Woodard III's Universal Studios Japan Experience September 2014 - Present
Job Entertainment Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios japan   September 2014 - Present
Universal studios Japan   March 2013 - Present
Farrington Entertainment & Productions  November 2012 - January 2013
Blueberry Gun   September 2012 - September 2012
Farrington Entertainment & Productions  May 2012 - September 2012
Norwegian Cruise Line  September 2001 - October 2011
Norwegian Cruise Line  September 2001 - October 2011
McCoy Rigby Entertainment Co.   September 2010 - December 2010
USJ Co., Ltd.   2003 - 2010
USJ Co., Ltd.   2003 - 2010

Skills
Stage, Entertainment, Acting, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Singing, Dance, Comedy, Improvisation, Film, Voice Over, Music, Voice Acting, Vocal, Stage Management, Piano, Festivals, Recording, Film Production, Rock, Drama, Live Events, Emcee, Music Industry, Pro Tools, Concerts, Songs, Band, Blues, Bass, Performing Arts, Composition, Music Production, Songwriting, Jazz, Bands

Education
University of Nevada-Las Vegas   1981 — 1985
Vocal major, dance, deaf studies

Clark County Community College   1982 — 1983
Deaf Studies

Scott Serridge Scott Serridge Winter Garden, Florida Details
Scott Serridge's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2001 - March 2002
Job Entertainment Manager at The Walt Disney Company
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Walt Disney Company  2010 - Present
Entertainment Business   1993 - Present
Universal Studios  1991 - 2003
Universal Studios Japan   January 2001 - March 2002

Skills
Entertainment Safety..., Scuba Diving, rigger, Boating, water ski, stilt walker, ropes, Ropes, Television, Film, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Stage, Performing Arts, Casting, Acting, Comedy, Theatre, Voice Over, Improvisation, Live Events, Feature Films, Voice Acting, Directing, Theme Parks, Commercials, Disney, Entertainment Industry, Theatrical Production, Festivals, Film Production, Producing, Music Videos, Dance, Short Films, Drama, Screenwriting, Entertainment Management, Stage Management

Education
Valencia Community College   1989 — 1991
Business Administration and Management, General

Mercer County Fire School   1985 — 1986
Certificate in Fire, Fire Science/Fire-fighting, A

Mercer County Community College   1984 — 1986
AA, Criminal Justice and Corrections

Jeremy Washburn Jeremy Washburn Provo, Utah Area Details
Jeremy Washburn's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 1999 - January 2001
Job Owner/Broker Washburn Real Estate
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Washburn Real Estate   December 2005 - Present
WWW Properties   2005 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   January 1999 - January 2001

Skills
Real Estate, Finance, Teaching, Problem Solving, Short Sales, Foreclosures, Sellers, Entrepreneurship, Residential Homes, Buyers, Investment Properties, Commercial Real Estate, Investors, REO, Listings, Sales, Real Estate Transactions, First Time Home Buyers

Education
University of Utah - David Eccles School of Business   2003 — 2005
MBA, Entrepreneurship, Marketing

Brigham Young University   1995 — 1998
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Japanese, Business

Orem High School

Shauna Leigh Alexander Shauna Leigh Alexander Orlando, Florida Area Details
Shauna Leigh Alexander's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2008 - January 2010
Job Independent Performing Arts Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Walt Disney Company  November 2010 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   March 2008 - January 2010
Sweetwater Sound  1996 - 2010
LaBov & Beyond  1994 - 1996

Skills
Musical Theatre, Singing, Acting, Jingles, Voiceovers, Film Actor, Film, Theatre, Entertainment, Music Production, Stage, Sound Design, Improvisation

Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy   1990 — 1992
Musical Theatre

Melissa Jane Dichiera Melissa Jane Dichiera Los Angeles, California Details
Melissa Jane Dichiera's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2005 - January 2006
Job Marketing & Events Coordinator at GPL Technologies
Industry Music
Experience
GPL Technologies  June 2014 - Present
SYNN Music Entertainment   1986 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  February 2013 - July 2015
Dwight Kennedy Music, Inc.   January 2005 - July 2015
Hangar 51   December 2008 - January 2012
Safe Worlds IPTV   April 2007 - December 2007
Universal Studios Japan   January 2005 - January 2006
Brent Street   February 2004 - December 2004
Nicholas O'Donohue & Co.   November 2002 - April 2003
Deacons   March 2002 - December 2002

Skills
Acting, Songwriting, Dance, Singing, Music, Music Production, Music Industry, Composition, Entertainment, Social Media Marketing, Studio Recording, Band, Recording, Video Production, Songs, Music Education, Film, Vocal

Education
Brent Street Studios   2004 — 2004
Diploma of Performing Arts, Music Performance, General, Diploma

University of Melbourne   2002 — 2002
Certificate IV in Script and Film, Film/Cinema/Video Studies, Certificate IV

Victorian College of the Arts   2002 — 2002
Certificate IV in Acting Foundations, Acting, Certificate IV

La Trobe University   2001 — 2002
Certificate IV in Retail Operations, Retail Management, Cerificate IV

University High School   1998 — 1999
Victorian Certificate of Education, General Education and Music Scholarship, 12

Marta Blalock Zaludova Marta Blalock Zaludova San Diego, California Details
Marta Blalock Zaludova's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2015 - Present
Job Performer, recording artist, teacher
Industry Music
Experience
Universal studios Japan   January 2015 - Present
martastudio.com   1996 - Present
Martastudio.com   1995 - Present

Skills
Songwriting, Music, Songs, Band, Recording, Music Education, Studio Recording, Piano, Vocal, Original Music, Classical, Rock, Music Theory, Keyboards, Musical Theatre, Orchestral Music, Rock Music, Pop, Teaching, Violin, Chamber Music, Ensemble

Education
The University of Georgia   1996 — 2008
Doctor of Musical Arts, Violin Performance

Matt Herold Matt Herold Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Matt Herold's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2003 - September 2006
Job Performer at Universal Studios Hollywood
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Universal Studios Hollywood  June 2015 - Present
Mad Science of Los Angeles   March 2013 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  April 2013 - January 2015
Universal Orlando  November 2012 - January 2013
Carnival Cruise Lines  November 2011 - November 2012
Carnival Cruise Lines  September 2011 - November 2012
Mad Science of Sno-King   2009 - July 2011
Universal Studios Japan   March 2003 - September 2006
Universal Orlando  May 2001 - March 2003

Skills
Dialects, Entertainment, Comedy, Theatre, Acting, Improvisation, Improvisational Comedy, Stand-up Comedy, Theatrical Production, Film, Stage, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Performing Arts, Drama, Stage Management, Sketch Comedy, Casting

Education
University of South Florida   1992 — 1996
BA, Mass Communications

Western Sydney University   1995 — 1995
Exchange, Mass Communications

Scott Chapdelaine Scott Chapdelaine Easthampton, Massachusetts Details
Scott Chapdelaine's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2001 - 2004
Job Chef
Industry Food & Beverages
Experience
Mount Holyoke College  August 2013 - Present
Universiy of Massachusetts   2009 - 2012
The Fondue Lounge   December 2008 - May 2009
Back Waters Grill   November 2007 - December 2008
The Chart House  June 2006 - October 2007
The Taproom At Dubsdred   September 2004 - June 2006
The Grand Floridian Disney   December 2003 - August 2004
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2004
Universal Studios Florida  February 1998 - February 2001

Skills
•Extensive knowledge..., •Broad familiarity..., •Widely varied baking..., •Creation of original..., •Substantial hands-on..., •Effective large..., •Substantial overall..., •Ability to handle...

Education
Orlando Culinary Academy
Associate's degree, Le Cordon Bleu program

University of Massachusetts, Amherst
Certificate, Supervisory Leadership Developement

Junior Case Junior Case Los Angeles, California Details
Junior Case's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2001 - December 2001
Job "​... A Rotund Delight ..." The New York Times
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Players Talent Agency   May 2012 - Present
Cirque du Soleil  July 2009 - February 2012
Universal Studios Japan   January 2001 - December 2001

Skills
Acting, Video Production, Video Editing, Singer-songwriter, Dance, Singing, Film, Short Films, Screenwriting, Theatre, Drama, Entertainment, Video, Commercials, Feature Films, Musical Theatre, Film Production, Improvisation, Stage, Choreography, Voice Acting, Production Managment, Performing Arts, Music Videos, Plays, Stage Management, Comedy, Directing, Music, Blues, Casting, Theatrical Production, Voice Over, Independent Film, Producing, Improvisational Comedy, Television, Dialects, Stage Combat, Post Production, Arts Administration, Cinematography, Scenic Painting, Audio Editing, Film Editing, Camera, Final Cut Pro, Film Actor, Camera Operating, Festivals

Education
Ricks College   1992 — 1996

Israel Mercado Israel Mercado Orlando, Florida Details
Israel Mercado's Universal Studios Japan Experience July 2012 - Present
Job Sr. Show Set Designer at NBCUniversal, Inc.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
NBCUniversal, Inc.   September 2014 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   July 2012 - Present
ITEC Entertainment  February 2009 - March 2012
Adirondack Studios, LLC  June 2002 - February 2009
IM studio   January 2002 - February 2009
Sparks  March 2000 - November 2002
The Nassal Company  January 1997 - March 2000

Skills
SketchUp, 3D Studio Max, AutoCAD, Photoshop, Illustrator, Art Direction, Microsoft Office, Model Making, Concept Development, Concept Design, Adobe Creative Suite, Illustration, Drawing, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Interior Design, After Effects, Theme Parks, Graphic Design, Art, 3D, Product Design, Rendering, Photography, Set Design, Animation, Character Animation, Film, Theatre, Lighting, Sketching, Storyboarding, InDesign, Production Managment, Special Effects, Graphics, Mac, Digital Illustration, Maya, Painting, Premiere, Lighting Design, Exhibit Design, Props, 3D Modeling

Education
Academy of Art University
M.Arch, Architecture

University of Central Florida
Bachelor of Arts

Will Rapp Will Rapp Glendale, California Details
Will Rapp's Universal Studios Japan Experience September 1999 - June 2001
Job "Free Agent" construction and engineering supervisor/advisor on the World Stage
Industry Construction
Experience
The World Stage   July 2015 - Present
LA Propoint  June 2014 - June 2015
Creative Corrections, LLC  December 2013 - February 2014
MSS Services, Inc.   March 2011 - December 2013
Pacifica Services, Inc.   February 2010 - July 2011
Pacifica Services, Inc.   March 2002 - January 2010
Lexington Scenery and Props   November 2001 - January 2002
Universal Studios Japan   September 1999 - June 2001
Universal Studios Florida  September 1996 - August 1999
Lexington Scenery and Props   June 1995 - August 1996

Skills
Project Management, Construction Management, Construction, Engineering, Management, Integration, Budgets, Facilities Management, Testing, Manufacturing, Negotiation, Program Management

Education
University of California, Los Angeles   1966 — 1968
Masters, Engineering Management

University of Cincinnati   1963 — 1968
Bachelors, Aerospace Engineering

Nikki Tomlinson Nikki Tomlinson Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nikki Tomlinson's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2003 - 2005
Job Actress. Singer/Dancer/Stuntwoman/Shoe Model. CoOwner of the Tinseltone Carolers.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Tinseltone Carolers   2008 - Present
Various Companies  September 1998 - Present
Pippin at CTG   2008 - 2009
Florin Ent.'s National Tour of Joseph...Dreamcoat   2005 - 2006
Universal Studios Japan   2003 - 2005
USJ Co., Ltd.   2003 - 2005

Skills
Theatre, Entertainment, Acting, Improvisation, Comedy, Dialects, Stage, Broadway, Musical Theatre, Singing, Dance, Production Managment, Performing Arts, Plays, Drama, Casting, Commercials, Feature Films, Improvisational Comedy, Independent Film, Physical Theatre, Shakespeare, Short Films, Sketch Comedy, Stage Combat, Stunts, Television, Theatrical Production, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Festivals, Film, Film Production, Interpersonal..., Production Management

Education
University of Northern Colorado   1998 — 2002
BA, Musical Theater/Acting

Wheat Ridge High School

Amelia Gordon Amelia Gordon Eugene, Oregon Area Details
Amelia Gordon's Universal Studios Japan Experience June 2012 - Present
Job Producer The Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   June 2012 - Present
Amelia Anne Gordon, Inc   September 2001 - September 2012
Hard Rock Park  July 2006 - June 2008
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2006
Thinkwell Design & Production  2003 - 2005
Universal Studios Japan   1997 - 2001
Universal's Islands of Adventure   1997 - 1999
Universal Studios Islands of Adventure   1997 - 1999
Sequoia Creative   1984 - 1994
Landmark Entertainment Group  1984 - 1985

Skills
Team Building, Process Scheduler, Creative Direction, Management, Concept Development, Project Management, Strategy, Video, Budgets, Retail, Entertainment, Event Planning, Video Production, Film, Television, Theme Parks, Production Managment, Theatre, Time Management, Art, InDesign, Set Design, Live Events, Event Management, Project Planning, Film Production, Producing, Contract Negotiation, Integration, Public Speaking, Concept Design, Construction, Photoshop, Restaurants, Team Leadership, Public Relations, Strategic Planning, Supervisory Skills

Education
Long Beach City College   1972 — 1974
no degree, theater, microbiology

Brett Michael Lockley Brett Michael Lockley New York, New York Details
Brett Michael Lockley's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Entertainer at Universal Studios Japan
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2014 - Present
Urban Outfitters  April 2013 - January 2014
North Shore Music Theatre  September 2013 - October 2013
Tokyo Disney Resort(Orientalland Co. ltd,)   August 2012 - March 2013
Urban Outfitters  May 2011 - August 2012

Skills
Dancer, Choreography, Theatre, Performing Arts, Contemporary Dance, Ballet, Improvisation, Dance, Arts Administration, Modern Dance

Education
University of The Arts   2008 — 2012
BFA, Dance Performance

Carver Center for Arts & Technology   2004 — 2008

Leigh Cara Leigh Cara Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Leigh Cara's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2010 - March 2011
Job Entrepreneur. Entertainer. Singer. Songwriter. Musician.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Princess Cruises  September 2011 - Present
Isagenix  May 2010 - Present
Leigh Cara Music   January 1995 - Present
Funsongs   May 2001 - July 2011
Universal Studios Japan   February 2010 - March 2011
Sierra Repertory Theatre  June 2009 - December 2009
The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel  August 2007 - December 2007
Tony n' Tina's Wedding   January 2007 - August 2007
Carnival Cruise Lines  March 2006 - November 2006

Skills
Music, Theatre, Songwriting, Entrepreneurship, Health, Financial Freedom, Anti Aging, Guitar, Singing

Education
American Musical and Dramatic Academy   2004 — 2005
Certificate of Professional Training, Musical Theatre

William Faust William Faust Greater Nashville Area Details
William Faust's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2012 - June 2012
Job Singer/Dancer at Norwegian Cruise Line
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Busch Gardens  August 2014 - Present
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts  May 2014 - September 2014
Norwegian Cruise Line  January 2013 - May 2014
Universal Studios Japan   February 2012 - June 2012
Hershey Entertainment & Resorts  April 2009 - December 2011
SeaWorld San Antonio  September 2011 - November 2011
Matt Davenport Productions, Inc.   September 2011 - November 2011
Carnival Cruise Lines  September 2010 - March 2011
TGI Fridays  February 2010 - May 2010
ACS  January 2010 - May 2010

Skills
Music, Singing, Dance, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Theatre, Acting, Choreography, Ballet, Tap Dance, Customer Service, Tumbling, Tap, Concerts, Social Media, Garageband, Composition, Social Networking, Facebook, Hip Hop, Pop Lock, Rappelling, Team Leadership, Bartending

Education
Middle Tennessee State University   2008 — 2009
Music

Lonnie Alcaraz Lonnie Alcaraz Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Lonnie Alcaraz's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Design/Tecnical Consultant and Producer at Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble
Industry Entertainment
Experience
LRA Designs   Associate ArtistCornerstone Theater Company2007 - Present
Breath of Fire Latina Theater Ensemble   August 2006 - Present
University of California, Irvine  2001 - Present
UC Irvine  2001 - Present
South Coast Repertory  1994 - Present
Great River Shakespeare Festival  2008 - 2010
The Great River Shakespeare Company   2008 - 2010
Culture Clash4U   1996 - 2010
Indepenent  1994 - 2010
Universal Studios Japan   1997 - 2001

Skills
Theatre, Stage, Lighting Design, Performing Arts, Stage Management, Musical Theatre, Lighting, Theatrical Production, Drama, Vectorworks, Stage Lighting, Live Events, Plays, Mentoring, Dance, Entertainment, Shakespeare, Production Managment, Arts Administration, Festivals

Education
UC Irvine   1988 — 1994

Marian Adams Marian Adams Orlando, Florida Area Details
Marian Adams's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2001 - 2001
Job Manager, Operational Safety & ADA Compliance at Universal Orlando Resort
Industry Hospitality
Experience
Universal Orlando Resort  September 2014 - Present
Universal Orlando  October 2012 - September 2014
Universal Orlando  November 2006 - October 2012
Universal Orlando  June 2005 - November 2006
Universal Orlando  2000 - 2005
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2001
Universal Orlando  1998 - 2000
Universal Orlando  1996 - 1998

Skills
Operations Management, Customer Service, Training, Hospitality, Leadership, Time Management, Management, Project Management, Event Planning, Event Management, Human Resources, Employee Relations, Hospitality Industry, Tourism, Program Management, Project Planning, Customer Satisfaction, Budgets, Analysis, Software Documentation, Guest Service Management, Marketing, Meeting Planning, Theme Parks, Hospitality Management, Negotiation, Resorts, Microsoft Office, Team Building, Administration, English, Process Scheduler, Policy

Education
University of Central Florida - College of Business Administration   1995 — 1998
Business Administration, Hospitality Management

Don Burgess Don Burgess Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Don Burgess's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2000 - 2001
Job President at Creative Integrity
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Creative Integrity   January 2007 - Present
Hasbas Entertainment   January 2003 - Present
Paramount Pictures  February 2011 - August 2011
Thinkwell Design and Production   June 2005 - December 2010
Production and Special Events   1996 - 2007
Hollywood & Highland   2001 - 2003
Universal Studios Japan   2000 - 2001
Walt Disney Entertainment  August 1998 - July 2000
Universal Studios Hollywood  1992 - 1996
Universal Studios Hollywood  1986 - 1992

Skills
Film, Entertainment, Theatre, Event Management, Production Managment, Creative Direction, Theme Parks, Live Events, Event Planning, Corporate Events, Sponsorship, Stage Management, Marketing, Voice Over, Stage, Theatrical Production, Producing, Management, Fundraising, Concept Design, Art, Television, Set Design, Musical Theatre, Film Production, Video Production, Feature Films

Education
California Institute of the Arts   1982 — 1984
BFA, Theatre- Stage Managemenet

Levar Boutte Levar Boutte United States Details
Levar Boutte's Universal Studios Japan Experience August 2010 - November 2012
Job Patrick Levar
Industry Music
Experience
Trader Joe's  November 2008 - Present
Universal Studios japan   August 2010 - November 2012

Education
Platt College-Ontario   1998 — 2000
Associate's degree, Computer Graphics

Clara Yoshihara Clara Yoshihara Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Clara Yoshihara's Universal Studios Japan Experience September 1999 - December 2001
Job Architect, Interior, Landscape, Urban Sustainable Environment, Permaculture, Designer. Horticulturist, Master Gardener.
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Global Sustainability Designer   November 2012 - Present
YOSHIHARA DESIGN   January 1998 - Present
Yoshihara Design International   November 2012 - December 2012
Universal Studios Japan   September 1999 - December 2001

Skills
Architecture, Interior,..., California Native and..., Garden Design, Landscaping, Sustainable Design, AutoCAD, Permaculture, Painting, Architectural Design, SketchUp, Mixed-use, Revit, Sustainability, Construction Drawings, Interior Design, LEED AP, Construction Management, Landscape Architecture, Construction, Renovation, Photoshop, CAD, Theme Parks, Design Research, Landscape Design, Concept Design, Site Planning, Architecture, Residential Design, Native, AutoCAD Architecture, Urban, Sustainable Architecture, Interior Architecture, 2013 - 2014 Seminars of..., Green Building, Urban Design, Submittals

Education
UCLA   2010 — 2012
Certificate in Global Sustainablity, Global Sustainability Consultant

UCLA   2009 — 2011
Certificated in Horticulture and Gardening, Horticulturist

Oscar Leonel Carrasco Oscar Leonel Carrasco Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Oscar Leonel Carrasco's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2003 - 2006
Job Entertainment, Marketing & Talent Relations Consultant
Industry Entertainment
Experience
The Paradise Group Talent Agency   2013 - Present
Disney Parks & Resorts  October 2010 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  1986 - September 2014
SenovvA, Inc.   May 2011 - March 2012
AKA Talent Agency  2006 - 2011
Universal Studios Japan   2003 - 2006
Various Talent Agencies   1986 - 1998

Skills
Entertainment, Event Management, Acting, Television, Public Speaking, Marketing, Talent Management, Radio Promotions, Public Relations, Event Planning, Film Production, Project Management, Overseas Experience, Voiceovers, Employee Training, New Hire Orientations, Development Of Employees, Repatriation, Cross-cultural..., International..., Theme Parks, Leadership, Disney, New Media, Stage, Commercials, Theatre, Performing Arts, Production Managment, Radio, Improvisation, Production Management

Education
California State University-Fullerton
Certificate in Project Management

Mandi John Mandi John Greater New York City Area Details
Mandi John's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2010 - 2011
Job Singer, Actor, Fitness Expert, Writer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Hank Lane Music  2014 - Present
AEA  2011 - Present
MJ Fitness   January 2014 - Present
Words R Weapons   2013 - Present
Elance  2013 - Present
Norwegian Cruise Line  February 2012 - Present
Lamb's Players Theatre  2012 - 2012
Mad Cow Theatre  2010 - 2012
24 Hour Fitness  2011 - 2011
Universal Studios Japan   2010 - 2011

Skills
Singing, Festivals, Concerts, Rock, Personal Training, Fitness, Fitness Training, Acting, Weight Training, Dance, Yoga, Strength Training, Sports, Nutrition, Theatre, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Music, Improvisation, Performing Arts, Stage

Education
University of Central Florida   2004 — 2007
Bachelor in Fine Arts, Theatre Performance

Cypress Lake Center for the Arts   2000 — 2004
High School Diploma, Theatre and Voice

Brad Borgman Brad Borgman San Francisco Bay Area Details
Brad Borgman's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1997 - 2001
Job Principal, The TWT Group
Industry Mechanical or Industrial Engineering
Experience
The TWT Group   2000 - Present
Borgman Engineering, LLC   1995 - Present
Universal Studios  1995 - Present
Vertex productions Inc   1995 - Present
Resorts World at Sentosa/ Universal Studios Singapore   2009 - 2010
Universal Studios  1995 - 2007
Universal Studios Japan   1997 - 2001
Sony Development  1998 - 2000
SpectraF/X   1995 - 1996
Walt Disney Imagineering  1988 - 1995

Skills
Consulting Engineering, Engineers, Systems Engineering, Entertainment, Project Planning, Project Management, Concept Development, Production Managment, CAD, Product Development, Quality Assurance, Product Design, Engineering, Theme Parks, AutoCAD, Manufacturing, Cross-functional Team..., Project Engineering, AV, Process Scheduler, 3D, Consulting, Design Management, Contract Management, Solidworks, Lighting Design, Lighting, Modeling, Sound, Video, Concept Design, Film, Acoustics, Digital Video, Audio Engineering, Live Events, System Design, Digital Signage, Production Management, Japanese Business...

Education
Michigan State University   1974 — 1979

Farmington

Michael Tresaugue Michael Tresaugue Orlando, Florida Details
Michael Tresaugue's Universal Studios Japan Experience October 2009 - March 2010
Job Creative Ditector
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Creative  July 2014 - Present
Design Noir   May 2010 - Present
Studio Z  November 2011 - February 2012
American Scenic  May 2011 - November 2011
Universal Studios Japan   October 2009 - March 2010
Universal Creative  January 2009 - October 2009
Chimera Design  July 2007 - January 2009
Bob Baranick Productions   July 2007 - August 2008
EWTN  March 2003 - July 2007
Dedica Group  April 2005 - July 2005

Skills
Adobe Creative Suite, Concept Design, Illustration, Art Direction, Illustrator, Set Design, Storyboarding, Concept Development, CAD, Lighting, Creative Direction, Layout, SketchUp, Rendering, Scenic Painting, Theme Parks, Art, Digital Illustration, AutoCAD, Theatre, Sketching, Props, Exhibit Design, Interior Design, 3D, Drawing

Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts, Theatre Arts Design and Technical Production

Jason Herbst Jason Herbst Santa Barbara, California Area Details
Jason Herbst's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Assoc. Vice President of Mortgage Lending at Guaranteed Rate
Industry Financial Services
Experience
Guaranteed Rate  January 2014 - Present
JCH Media Consulting   August 2012 - Present
Chicago Pacific Entertainment  February 2008 - Present
Stony Island (Feature Film)   August 2011 - December 2012
The Making of Stony Island, Music Makes Us One (Documentary Short)   April 2012 - September 2012
Couchez   2006 - 2007
Cinephile Digital/Revolting Productions   November 2002 - May 2004
Universal Studios Japan   2000 - 2001
Universal Studios Recreation Group   1998 - 2000

Skills
Residential Mortgages, Mortgage Lending, Management, Fixed Rate Mortgages, Variable Rate Mortgages, Refinance, Jumbo Mortgage, VA Loans, Commercial Mortgages, Budgets, Project Management, Licensing, Real Estate Lending, FHA 203K Loans, Team Building, Real Estate Transactions, HomePath, Film Production, Producing, Feature Films, Independent Film, Team Leadership, Film Finance, New Media, Legal Issues, Writing, Production Managment, Film Producer, Real Estate Financing

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara
BA (2013), Film & Media Studies

Wentworth Military Academy
Political and Military Science

Lorna Collins Lorna Collins Orange County, California Area Details
Lorna Collins's Universal Studios Japan Experience September 1998 - January 2001
Job Author, Speaker, Editor
Industry Writing and Editing
Experience
31 Months LLC   April 2005 - Present
CoreIP Solutions Inc.  June 2012 - 2012
Parker Aerospace  September 2010 - August 2011
Southern California Edison  July 2009 - July 2010
US Bank (formerly Downey Savings)   January 2003 - May 2009
PowerOne  January 2002 - January 2003
Universal Studios Japan   September 1998 - January 2001
HC Power, Inc   July 1994 - July 1998
Pleion Corporation  November 1987 - July 1994
National Air Systems   1985 - 1987

Skills
Technical Writing, Change Management, Docment Control, eBook Formatting, Published Author, Living in Japan, Working in Japan, Theme Parks, Editing, Copy Editing, Public Speaking, Workshop Facilitation, Control Theory, SharePoint, Ebooks, Software Documentation, Training, Publishing, Leadership, Document Management, Books, Visio, Microsoft Office, ITIL, Creative Writing, Blogging, Technical Documentation, Team Building, Proofreading, Marketing, Integration, Disaster Recovery

Education
Alhambra High School   1960 — 1964
English

California State University-Los Angeles
English

New Horizons
ITIL Foundations

Herbie Hansen Herbie Hansen Orlando, Florida Area Details
Herbie Hansen's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2001 - May 2005
Job Entertainment Manager at Walt Disney World
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Walt Disney World  July 2012 - October 2014
Walt Disney World  July 2005 - April 2011
Universal Studios Japan   February 2001 - May 2005
Fiesta Texas  1992 - 1997
Walt Disney Imagineering  1985 - 1988

Skills
Entertainment, Stage, Theatre, Theme Parks, Acting, Performing Arts, Stage Management, Comedy, Improvisation, Production Managment, Musical Theatre, Set Design, Film, Casting, Theatrical Production, Live Events, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Festivals, Directing, Disney, Commercials, Drama, Emcee, Entertainment Industry, Entertainment Management, Plays, Production Management, Show Production, Talent Booking, Technical Direction

Education
University of Minnesota-Twin Cities   1977 — 1980
BFA Acting, Theatre Arts

Valerie Whistler Valerie Whistler Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Valerie Whistler's Universal Studios Japan Experience May 1997 - October 1997
Job Design Professional
Industry Design
Experience
Attraction Services   October 1997 - May 2000
Universal Studios Japan   May 1997 - October 1997
SpectraF/X   1995 - 1997

Education
ORT Technical
Cert, AutoCad

Pierce College

Simi Valley Adult School
Cert, Medical Insurance Billing and Coding

Derby Ahlstone Derby Ahlstone Ventura, California Details
Derby Ahlstone's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Entertainment Project Manager & Engineering Consultant
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Creative Innovations  June 2010 - Present
Creative Innovations  October 2009 - June 2010
Creative Innovations  February 2009 - October 2009
Chimera Design  October 2008 - January 2009
Creative Innovations  March 2008 - September 2008
Creative Innovations  2004 - 2008
General Dynamics Land Systems  2002 - 2004
Fleetco Products Inc   2001 - 2002
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 2001
Spectra F/X  1993 - 1996

Skills
Special Effects, Proposal Writing, Budgeting, Schedules, AutoCAD, Drawing, MS Project, Automation, Technical Writing, Team Building, Coordination, Planning, Microsoft Office, Problem Solving, Creative Problem Solving, Concept Design, Engineering, CAD, Project Engineering, Project Planning, Budgets, Project Management, Pyrotechnics, Technical Director, International Project..., Fast Track Projects, Integration, Entertainment, Construction Management, Management, Materials, Mechanical Engineering, Metal Fabrication, Microsoft Project, Process Scheduler, Procurement, Product Design, Construction, Product Development, Production Managment, Program Management, Project Coordination, Theme Parks, Systems Engineering, Solidworks, Manufacturing, Production Management, Engineering Management

Education
University of California, Santa Barbara   1987 — 1991
Bachelor's Degree, Mechanical Engineering

Craig Kolkebeck Craig Kolkebeck Charlotte, North Carolina Area Details
Craig Kolkebeck's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2001 - 2003
Job Freelance Director
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Independant  March 1994 - Present
Catawba College Department of Theatre Arts   July 2011 - Present
Catawba College  July 2011 - Present
Children's Theatre Charlotte   September 2009 - September 2012
Catawba College  August 2008 - April 2009
Kolkey Theatrical Consulting   1994 - 2005
Makiver   September 2002 - June 2004
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2003
Universal Studios Hollywood  1991 - 1994
Southwest Repertory Organization   1986 - 1990

Skills
Stage, Acting, Musical Theatre, Film, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Film Production, Television, Improvisation, Theatre, Directing Talent, Voice Over, Teaching, Theme Parks, theatre production, Production, Production Managment, Scenics, Scenic Carpentry, Sound Design, Video Editing, Theatrical Production, Stage Direction, Video, Video Production, Stagecraft, Radio, Casting, Drama, Comedy, Plays, Directing

Education
The University of Texas at El Paso   1981 — 1985
M.A., Theatre Arts

St. Lawrence University   1975 — 1979
B.A., Music/Theatre

Carle Place High School   1971 — 1975

Adam Eldon Adam Eldon Toronto, Canada Area Details
Adam Eldon's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2009 - Present
Job Film Industry Stunt Actor
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   2009 - Present
Village Roadshow Theme Parks   2005 - 2008
Royal Caribbean International  2004 - 2005
Extreme Fitness  2003 - 2004
Bally Total Fitness  2002 - 2003

Skills
Entertainment, Event Management, Television, Film, Event Planning, Marketing Communications, Video, Feature Films, Acting, Voice Over, Commercials, Drama, Comedy, Stage, Pre-production, Music Videos, Short Films, Documentaries, Independent Film, Directing, Video Production, Producing, Improvisation, Voice Acting, Casting, Post Production, Avid, Cinematography, Camera, Dance, Festivals, HD Video, Film Editing, Media Production, Musical Theatre, Performing Arts, Reality, Scripting, Final Cut Studio

Education
Laurentian University/Université Laurentienne   1998 — 2002
Sports Administration / Bachelor of Commerce, Business

Brenda Serridge Brenda Serridge Orlando, Florida Area Details
Brenda Serridge's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2001 - 2007
Job Project Manager at The Walt Disney Company
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Disney Creative Entertainment  July 2011 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  1999 - Present
The Walt Disney Company  July 2006 - March 2007
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2007
Walt Disney Imagineering  2004 - 2006
Disneyland Resort  2002 - 2004
VEE Corporation  1996 - 1998

Skills
Entertainment, Film, Voice Over, Live Events, Performing Arts, Leadership, Stage, Stage Management, Production Managment, Corporate Events, Festivals, Theatre

Education
Erie Community College   1995 — 1997

Miron Gusso Miron Gusso New York, New York Details
Miron Gusso's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2004 - April 2005
Job Park Show Supervisor, Head puppeteer and Trainer at Field Station: Dinosaurs
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
ERTH physical & visual   January 2011 - Present
Teatro SEA   2008 - Present
Field Station: DInosaurs  October 2011 - September 2013
Universal Studios Japan   March 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Theatre, Performing Arts, Stage, Acting, Musical Theatre, Film, Improvisation, Puppetry, Arts Administration, Comedy

Education
The University of Connecticut   2009 — 2011
MA, Puppet Arts

Charity Smith Charity Smith Winter Park, Florida Details
Charity Smith's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2014 - Present
Job Performer at Universal Studios Japan
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2014 - Present
Waldorf Astoria Hotel  September 2012 - January 2014
Universal Studios Japan   2008 - 2012
Walt Disney World  June 2006 - February 2008

Skills
Stage, Theatre, Acting, Musical Theatre, Entertainment, Performing Arts, Singing, Dialects, Comedy, Improvisation, Drama, Music, Event Management, Theme Parks, Theatrical Production, Public Relations, Live Events, Social Networking, Plays, Corporate Events

Education
Columbus State University   2003 — 2005
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Theatre/Theater

Gordon College (GA)   2000 — 2002
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Theatre/Theater

Cynthia Nordstrom Cynthia Nordstrom Greater New York City Area Details
Cynthia Nordstrom's Universal Studios Japan Experience July 2015 - Present
Job Costume Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   July 2015 - Present
Honu- the musical   April 2013 - Present
Stage Entertainment  July 2014 - February 2015
MARVEL UNIVERSE LIVE-Feld Entertainment   April 2013 - July 2014
Music Hall   March 2013 - December 2013
Universal Studios Japan   November 2012 - June 2013
Disney on Ice  January 2012 - August 2012
Madagascar live show   March 2012 - July 2012
Universal studios japan   December 2011 - March 2012
Holiday on Ice/Stage Entertainment   March 2011 - December 2011

Skills
Music, Dance, Character Animation, Fine Art, Costume Design, Costumes, Entertainment, Stage, Musical Theatre, Production Managment, Lighting, Television, Tailoring, Draping, Feature Films, Sewing, Fashion, Sketching, Festivals, Performing Arts, Pattern, Theatrical Production, Production Management, Film, Theatre

Education
Drexel University   1991 — 1995
B.S.-Fashion Design, Fashion, Theatre, Fine Arts

Steve Ryan Steve Ryan Sherman Oaks, California Details
Steve Ryan's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Executive Producer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
ShoConcepts   2001 - Present
RGH Themed Entertainment  June 2013 - March 2014
Universal Studios Singapore  2007 - 2010
Paramount's Movie Park China   2006 - 2007
Super 78  2005 - 2006
Universal Studios Japan   1998 - 2001

Skills
Entertainment, Theme Parks, Production Managment, Film, Concept Development, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Theatre, Special Effects, Set Design, Film Production, Feature Films, Stage Management, Art Direction, Visual Effects, Lighting, Short Films, Screenwriting, Television, Directing, Animation, Stage, 3D, Casting, Character Animation, Stage Lighting, Live Events, Camera, Theatrical Production, Lighting Design, Post Production, Video Production, Technical Direction, Video, Storyboarding, Producing, Commercials, Traditional Animation, Production Management

Education
University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1985 — 1989
BFA, Theatre Design & Production Mgmt

University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign   1984 — 1988
BFA, Design & Production

Heidi Marie Carrasco Heidi Marie Carrasco Orange County, California Area Details
Heidi Marie Carrasco's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2004 - 2006
Job Entertainment and Marketing Media Event Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts  February 2013 - July 2014
Disney Destinations Relationship Marketing & Promotions   May 2012 - June 2012
Walt Disney Parks & Resorts  December 2010 - May 2012
Orange County’s Pacific Symphony   2009 - 2009
Universal Studios Japan   2004 - 2006
Tokyo Disneyland  1995 - 2001
The Disneyland Resort  1993 - 2001

Skills
Entertainment, Theatre, Theme Parks, Live Events, Live Broadcast, Media Production, Media Events, Overseas Experience, Event Management, Acting, Creative Direction, Stage Management

Education
California State University-Fullerton
Bachelor of Arts in Communications, Concentration: Entertainment Studies

Fullerton College
Associate of Arts in Liberal Studies

Kendra Matthews Kendra Matthews United States Details
Kendra Matthews's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2002 - 2003
Job Sr. Manager, Global Promotions at Universal Orlando Resort
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Universal Orlando Resort  February 2015 - Present
Universal Orlando  January 2011 - Present
Universal Orlando  January 2007 - January 2011
McDonald's  January 2004 - May 2006
Universal Studios Japan   2002 - 2003
Panasonic  2000 - 2001

Skills
Marketing Communications, Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Social Media, Event Management, Social Media Marketing, Digital Marketing, Email Marketing, Marketing, Integrated Marketing, Online Advertising, Public Relations, Brand Management, Event Planning, Market Research, Interactive Marketing, Direct Marketing, Project Management, Digital Strategy, Account Management, Digital Media, Brand Development, Marketing Management, Online Marketing, Trade Shows, Mobile Marketing, SEM, Copywriting, Marketing Research, Media Planning, Corporate Branding, Creative Direction, E-commerce

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration   1999 — 2000
Masters in International Business, International Business

International University of Japan   1999 — 1999
Study Abroad Program, Graduate School of International Management MBA Program

University of Florida - Warrington College of Business Administration   1994 — 1999
Bachelor of Science in Business Administration, Marketing, Japanese

Chiba University of Commerce - Japan   1996 — 1996
Study Abroad Program, Japanese Language and Business Program

Harvard University   1995 — 1995
Summer Program, Creative Writing

Eva Andry Eva Andry Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Eva Andry's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2007 - 2008
Job Art Director at Andry Design
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Andry Design   January 1990 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   2007 - 2008
Duck Farm Productions - film   July 2007 - October 2007
Homeland Security  2007 - 2007
Millenium Films   July 2005 - October 2006
Warner Bros. Television  June 2005 - September 2005
Universal Studios  May 2004 - October 2004
Walt Disney Imagineering  June 1992 - September 1997

Skills
Art Direction, Set Design, Props, Special Effects, Entertainment, Video, Set Construction, Graphics

Education
UCLA   1993 — 1995

ArtCenter College of Design   1968 — 1971
BFA. PAINTING

Art Center College of Design
Bachelor's Degree

David Hamano David Hamano Universal City, California Details
David Hamano's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 1996 - December 2001
Job Vice President of Food Service Operations at Universal Studios Hollywood
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Universal Studios Hollywood  January 2013 - Present
Resorts World Sentosa  October 2008 - November 2012
Universal Studios Singapore  2008 - 2010
Universal Studios Hollywood & Citywalk   June 2005 - June 2008
FSA Design   January 2005 - June 2005
Cini-Little International  1996 - 2005
Universal Studios Japan   January 1996 - December 2001
Cini-Little International  June 1991 - January 1996
Bobs big boy restaurants (Marriott)   January 1989 - January 1996
Wendy's restaurants (four corners inc)   January 1987 - December 1992

Skills
Project Planning, Resorts, Food & Beverage, Food, Restaurants, Hotels, Hospitality, Menu Development, Hospitality Industry, Hospitality Management, Food Service, Banquets, Restaurant Management, Hotel Management, Catering, Cuisine, Front Office, Event Management, Budgets, Entertainment, Theme Parks, Strategic Planning, Fine Dining, Wine, Tourism, Recipes, Culinary Skills, Event Planning, Food Safety, Pre-opening, Micros, Team Building, Casino, Revenue Analysis, Income Statement, Cost Control, Guest Service Management, New Restaurant Openings, Opera, Leadership, Sanitation, P&L Management, Management, Rooms Division, Hiring, Menu Costing, Yield Management, Marketing, P, P&L

Education
California State University-Los Angeles   1992 — 1996
MBA, International Business

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1989 — 1992
BS, Hotel & Restaurant Management

Pasadena City College   1987 — 1989
AA, Liberal Arts

Ta-Tynisa Wilson Ta-Tynisa Wilson Aurora, Illinois Details
Ta-Tynisa Wilson's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2015 - Present
Job Singer, Dancer, Actress, Vocal Arranger
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2015 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   February 2015 - Present

Skills
Acting, Dance, Entertainment, Singing

Education
Columbia College Chicago
Vocal performance

ebony jointer ebony jointer Greater Los Angeles Area Details
ebony jointer's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2011 - March 2012
Job Model at CESD Talent Agency
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Disneyland Resort  March 2013 - Present
CESD Talent Agency  March 2013 - Present
NTA Talent Agency  April 2009 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   February 2011 - March 2012
Disneyland Resort  March 2010 - February 2011
Kavikas Grill & Bar   March 2009 - March 2010

Skills
Acting, Entertainment, Commercials, Film, Television, Feature Films, Stage, Singing, Photography, Voice Acting, Voice Over, Theatre, Dialects, Dance, Musical Theatre, On-camera, Drama, Shakespeare, Plays, iMovie, Performing Arts

Education
Fullerton College   2001 — 2002
transfer for B.A., Communications

Emily Law Emily Law Providence, Rhode Island Details
Emily Law's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2013 - February 2013
Job Designer at Work & Company
Industry Graphic Design
Experience
Work & Company  September 2014 - Present
Intercollegiate Finance Journal  July 2012 - Present
Siegel+Gale  June 2014 - September 2014
Rhode Island School of Design  September 2010 - June 2014
Gilt Groupe  May 2013 - August 2013
Universal Studios Japan   January 2013 - February 2013
Mimio Design   2012 - 2012
Timeless Gems Designs   June 2011 - August 2011

Skills
Layout, InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator, Packaging, Design logos, Logo Design, Concept Development, Illustration, Brochures, Graphics, User Experience, Typography, Graphic Design, Posters, Adobe Creative Suite, Branding & Identity

Education
Rhode Island School of Design   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Graphic Design

Fernando Miller Fernando Miller Rancho Cucamonga, California Details
Fernando Miller's Universal Studios Japan Experience August 2010 - November 2010
Job Entertainer and Educator
Industry Entertainment
Experience
RCC Indoor Percussion   September 2014 - Present
Disneyland Resort  March 2011 - Present
RCC Indoor Percussion   August 2005 - August 2014
Tokyo Disney Resort(Orientalland Co. ltd,)   March 2012 - October 2012
Mission Viejo High School  May 2009 - April 2012
Upland High School  August 2001 - August 2011
Universal Studios Japan   August 2010 - November 2010
SeaWorld : Anheuser Busch Entertainment  May 2005 - October 2006

Skills
Percussion, Music, Drums, Music Education, Stage, Composition, Performing Arts, Band, Film, Teaching, Music Production, Entertainment, Event Planning, Recording, Bands, Social Networking, Sound, Musicians, Microsoft Office, Ensemble, Music Industry, Editing, Social Media, Microsoft Word, Photoshop, Video Production, Event Management, PowerPoint, Audio Editing, Live Events, Percussion Performance, Leadership, Team Leadership, Creative Direction, Corporate Events, Special Events, Events Coordination, Private Events, Special Events..., Educational Leadership, Organizational..., Writing, Speech Writing, Technical Writing, Creative Writing, Casting, Show Production

Education
Riverside City College   2013 — 2016
AA - Communications, Mass Communication/Media Studies

Upland High School   1997 — 2001
Diploma

David (Bowtie) Froelich David (Bowtie) Froelich Orlando, Florida Area Details
David (Bowtie) Froelich's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2012 - June 2014
Job Photographer, David S. Froelich Signature Photographs
Industry Photography
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   January 2012 - June 2014
Animation 1   March 2010 - October 2010
Universal Studios  December 2008 - March 2010
The Cordish Company  November 2003 - December 2007
Frolix Associates   July 2001 - March 2003
Universal Studios Japan   May 1999 - August 2001
Universal Studios  May 1995 - May 1999
DMJM (Now part of AECOM)   May 1986 - May 1995
Skidmore Owings & Merrill LLP (SOM)   September 1978 - May 1986
Holabird & Root  1975 - 1978

Skills
Creative Direction, Architectures, Architectural Design, Construction, Submittals, Leadership, Photography, Entertainment, Animation, Art, Engineering, Concept Design

Education
Kansas State University   1968 — 1973
Bachelor of Architecture, Architecture and Regional Planning

Shawnee Mission South High School   1966 — 1968
Diploma

Terry Downing Todd Terry Downing Todd Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Terry Downing Todd's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 2009
Job AIA, LEED AP, CEO at California All Design, Inc
Industry Entertainment
Experience
California All Design, Inc   1991 - Present
StudioZ   October 2011 - March 2013
Universal Studios  1999 - 2009
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 2009
Walt Disney Imagineering  1995 - 1998

Education
California State University-Northridge   1972 — 1976
BA, Fine Art

Sean Corcoran Sean Corcoran Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Sean Corcoran's Universal Studios Japan Experience May 2001 - August 2001
Job Senior Brand Manager at NCSOFT
Industry Entertainment
Experience
NCSOFT  April 2015 - Present
Nexon  March 2013 - April 2015
Tecmo Koei America   January 2010 - March 2013
Tecmo Inc.   January 2009 - December 2009
Dentsu Young & Rubicam   September 2007 - August 2008
Dentsu Young & Rubicam   October 2005 - September 2007
Dentsu Inc.  January 2003 - October 2005
Universal Studios Japan   May 2001 - August 2001

Skills
Marketing Strategy, Advertising, Public Relations, New Business Development, Competitive Analysis, Market Analysis, Brand Development, Brand Management, Creative Direction, Digital Marketing, Digital Media, Lead Generation, Management, Marketing, Marketing Research, Online Advertising, Product Development, Product Marketing, Project Planning, Sales, Strategic Partnerships, Strategic Planning, Strategy, Video Games

Education
University of Florida - Warrington College Of Business   1997 — 2002
Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration, Business and Advertising

Brian O'Gibney Brian O'Gibney Greater New York City Area Details
Brian O'Gibney's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2009 - January 2011
Job Senior Director of Sales Operations
Industry Internet
Experience
adMarketplace  January 2015 - June 2015
adMarketplace  January 2014 - December 2014
AOL/Patch.com   June 2013 - January 2014
Patch.com  December 2012 - June 2013
MagnaCare  June 2012 - December 2012
Yamada Eise   2011 - May 2012
Universal Studios Japan   February 2009 - January 2011

Skills
Salesforce.com, Sales, Social Media, Account Management, Marketing, Online Marketing, CRM, Advertising, Lead Generation, Management, Public Relations, Training, Negotiation, Online Advertising, Recruiting, Digital Marketing

Education
Hofstra University   1999 — 2003
Bachelor of Business Administration (B.B.A.), Marketing

Leah Carpenter Leah Carpenter Melbourne, Florida Area Details
Leah Carpenter's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2002 - March 2005
Job Luxury home sales
Industry Real Estate
Experience
Christopher Burton Luxury Homes   April 2013 - Present
WeGoShop.com, Melbourne FL   February 2012 - Present
Hart to Hart Realty   January 2005 - Present
The Ultimate Rose Inc.   December 2007 - February 2012
Pepaj Restaurants   May 2007 - December 2007
The Walt Disney Company  January 1995 - May 2007
Universal Studios Japan   January 2002 - March 2005

Skills
E-commerce, Marketing, Brand Development, Retail, Product Development, Event Planning, Business Development, Customer Service, Investment Properties, Merchandising, Marketing Strategy, Real Estate, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Strategic Partnerships, Strategy, Team Building, Management, Strategic Planning, Negotiation, New Business Development, Sales Management

Education
Eau Gallie High   1992 — 1994
Yes

Miami Dade College

sherwood

Nicole Macias Nicole Macias Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Nicole Macias's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2010 - June 2012
Job Guitarist/Vocalist/Songwriter (performer)
Industry Music
Experience
Daisy Rock Guitars   February 2011 - Present
Stars of Seraphim   August 2010 - Present
Macias Appraisals   February 2002 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   February 2010 - June 2012
Joe Ferrante Music Academy   June 2009 - November 2010
Joe Ferrante Music Academy   June 2009 - November 2010
Macias Appraisals   April 2005 - September 2008
Top Stones Internet Gem Sales   November 2007 - February 2008
Sam's Club  October 2005 - January 2006
Bank of America Call Center   October 2004 - April 2005

Skills
Music, Singing, Songwriting, Event Planning, Administrative..., Event Management, Office Management, Music Industry, QuickBooks, Outlook

Education
Citrus College
Music; General Education

Mt. San Antonio College

Frazer Thompson, P.E. Frazer Thompson, P.E. Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Frazer Thompson, P.E.'s Universal Studios Japan Experience 1997 - 2000
Job VP Operations at Pier 39
Industry Program Development
Experience
Pier 39  June 2015 - Present
TC & I   2005 - Present
Rancho Colorina, Inc.   December 2010 - August 2015
California State University, Northridge  August 2005 - December 2011
NBC Universal  February 2006 - August 2009
Glendale Unified School District  February 2001 - February 2006
Disneyland Resort  November 1993 - August 2001
Universal Studios Japan   1997 - 2000

Skills
Commissioning, Design Management, LEED Accredited, Construction, Green Building, LEED, Project Management, Construction Management, Contract Management, Leadership, Management, Project Planning, Sustainability, Energy Efficiency, Submittals, Concept Development, Value Engineering, Fluid Dynamics, Feasibility Studies, Horses, CAD, Proposal Writing, Project Estimation, Sustainable Design, AutoCAD, Analysis, LEED AP, Facilities Management, Civil Engineering, Process Scheduler, Project Coordination, HVAC, Renovation, Mechanical Engineering, Environmental Awareness, Entertainment, Program Management, Procurement, SketchUp, Comprehensive Planning, Architecture, Lighting Design, Revit, Water, Coordination, Architectural Design, Supervisory Skills, Integration, Production Managment, Modeling

Education
Northcentral University   2014 — 2019
Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.), Engineering & Technology - Organizational Analytics, (current doctoral candidate)

California State University-Northridge   2005 — 2008
MSME, Energy, Thermo-Fluids - The Stirling Engine

California State University-Northridge   1995 — 2000
BSME, Energy, Economics, Fluids

California State University-Northridge   1988 — 1993
BA Music, Music Technology (minor)

Queensland Conservatorium of Music   1986 — 1988
Dip. Music, Jazz Performance

Ayaka Ozaki Ayaka Ozaki Orlando, Florida Details
Ayaka Ozaki's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2014 - June 2014
Job Cultural Represantavie of Japan at Walt Disney World
Industry Restaurants
Experience
Walt Disney World  September 2014 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   March 2014 - June 2014
Seigakusha (成学社)   November 2013 - February 2014
Universal Studios Japan   March 2010 - November 2013
Aeon  March 2011 - August 2011
Van Deene Elementary School (Public School)   February 2011 - March 2011
Value Sushi restaurant   August 2010 - November 2010

Skills
Stage Shows, Japanese, General Office Work, Team Leadership, Customer Service, English, Customer Satisfaction, Time Management, Public Speaking, Microsoft Word, Karate (Brown Belt), Entertainment

Education
Shitennoji University   2010 — 2014
Bachelor of Arts (BA), English Language and Culture, 2.9

Jamie Honey Jamie Honey Greater Seattle Area Details
Jamie Honey's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2000 - March 2003
Job Fitness, Health, Motivation, Education, Entertainment VP
Industry Health, Wellness and Fitness
Experience
12Days.Club   December 2014 - Present
Fiverr  October 2011 - Present
The Fun Pro   January 2007 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   January 2000 - March 2003

Skills
Personal Training, Weight Loss Coaching, Health, Fitness, Commercials, Improvisation, Acting, Social Media, Social Media Marketing, Video Production, Copywriting, Video, Voice Over, Voice Acting, Television, Online Advertising, Online Marketing, Advertising, Video Editing, Content Strategy, Creative Writing, New Media, Social Networking, Interactive Advertising, Team Leadership, Creative Services, Creative Direction, Humorist, Marketing Communications, Viral Video, Viral Marketing, WordPress, Radio Advertising, commercial acting, film acting, personalized video..., silly fun, Content Creation, humor, Creative Development, laughing, video greetings, video advertising

Education
Queensland University of Technology   1990 — 1993
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.), Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General

Hiroki Kawai Hiroki Kawai New Paltz, New York Details
Hiroki Kawai's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2012 - April 2012
Job Student at State University of New York at New Paltz
Industry Accounting
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2012 - April 2012

Skills
Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Customer Service, Research, Teamwork, Social Media, Public Speaking, English, Java, HTML, C, Windows, Time Management

Education
SUNY New Paltz   2012 — 2015

大阪府立四條畷高校   2009 — 2012

Wendy Wang, CPA Wendy Wang, CPA Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Wendy Wang, CPA's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1998 - 2001
Job Manager, Financial Systems & Analysis at WellPoint
Industry Accounting
Experience
WellPoint  January 2008 - Present
Move, Inc  June 2006 - January 2008
Princess Cruises  2001 - 2006
Universal Studios Japan   1998 - 2001
Disney Development   1995 - 1998
Parsons Engineering  September 1994 - October 1995
Ryland Homes  1991 - 1993

Skills
Process Improvement, Cross-functional Team..., Forecasting, Budgets, Program Management, Contract Negotiation, Project Management, Change Management, Human Resources, Finance, Financial Analysis, Business Process..., Business Analysis, Vendor Management, Financial Reporting

Education
Michigan State University   1985 — 1989
Accounting

Greg Burnett Greg Burnett Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Greg Burnett's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1999 - 2003
Job Facility Design Manager at Universal Creative
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Universal Creative  August 2009 - Present
Wyatt Design Group/MSI   November 2007 - August 2009
Gensler  April 2006 - November 2007
The Mills Corporation  2004 - 2006
Universal Studios  1994 - 2004
Universal Studios Japan   1999 - 2003
Universal Parks & Resorts  1993 - 2003
Walt Disney Imagineering  1987 - 1993
WDI  1987 - 1993

Skills
Retail, Entertainment, Hospitality, Master Planning, Architectural Design, Comprehensive Planning, Theme Parks, Construction, Creative Direction, Concept Design, Project Planning, Design Research, Design Management, Space-planning, Concept Development, Mixed-use, Project Management, Space Planning, Space planning

Education
Massachusetts Institute of Technology   1970 — 1979
BS Art and Design, M Arch

Laurel Armstrong Laurel Armstrong Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area Details
Laurel Armstrong's Universal Studios Japan Experience January 2001 - December 2001
Job Independent Entertainment Proffesional
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
VEE Corporation  August 2009 - November 2009
BYU's Divine Comedy   June 2007 - May 2008
CTU:Provo   2007 - 2007
Cherry Hill Productions   November 2005 - January 2006
Columbia, South Carolina Mission   June 2004 - November 2005
Universal Studios Japan   January 2001 - December 2001

Education
Brigham Young University   2000 — 2008
BA, Musical-Theatre and minor in Socio-Cultural Anthropology

Phil Hettema Phil Hettema Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Phil Hettema's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1998 - 2000
Job Owner, The Hettema Group
Industry Design
Experience
The Hettema Group  January 2002 - Present
Universal Studios  1988 - 2001
Universal Creative  1987 - 2001
Universal Studios Japan   1998 - 2000

Skills
Illustration, Entertainment, Creative Direction, Concept Development, Theme Parks, Model Making, Architectural Design, Concept Design, Art Direction, Feature Films, Project Management, Illustrator, Production Managment, 3D, Graphic Design, Graphics, Competitive Analysis, Interior Design, Drawing, Comprehensive Planning, Sketching, Photography, Product Design, Film, Theatre, Design Management, Adobe Creative Suite, Video, Photoshop, CAD, Custom Furniture, Set Design, Exhibit Design, Design Research, Experience Design, Logo Design, Industrial Design, Rendering, Lighting, Visual Storytelling, Lighting Design, Storyboarding, Retail Design, Special Effects, Digital Illustration, 3D visualization, Animation, Traditional Animation, Art, Character Animation

Education
ArtCenter College of Design

Tammy Bowman Tammy Bowman Greater Nashville Area Details
Tammy Bowman's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2005 - August 2006
Job Executive Producer at Self Employed
Industry Events Services
Experience
Self Employed  February 2015 - Present
AMCI  July 2011 - Present
AMCI  February 2007 - July 2011
Maritz  September 2006 - February 2007
Universal Studios Japan   March 2005 - August 2006
Disney Live Family Entertainment  December 2002 - February 2005
Disney Live Family Entertainment  December 2000 - December 2002
Walt Disney World  October 1997 - December 2000
Walt Disney Entertainment  1997 - 1999
Walt Disney World  February 1996 - October 1997

Skills
Public Relations, Marketing, Project Management, Strategic Planning, Marketing Communications, Corporate Events, Sponsorship, Live Events, Theatre, Disney, Project Planning, Trade Shows, Operations Management, Copywriting, Stage, Broadcast, Marketing Strategy, Digital Marketing, Media Relations, Post Production, Event Planning, Promotions, Video Production

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1980 — 1984
B.A., Radio, T.V. & Motion Pictures and Psychology

Berj Behesnilian, ASLA Berj Behesnilian, ASLA Orange County, California Area Details
Berj Behesnilian, ASLA's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 2005
Job Principal, Lifescapes International, Inc.
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Lifescapes International  2005 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 2005
Universal Studios  1996 - 1998
Walt Disney Imagineering  1979 - 1996

Skills
Landscape Architecture, Site Planning, Comprehensive Planning, Parks, Resorts, Landscape Design, Theme Parks, Hotels, Hardscape, Site Plans, Landscaping, Mixed-use, Design Research, Rendering, Sustainable Design, Urban Design, SketchUp, Submittals, Residential Homes, Concept Design

Education
California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1968 — 1972
BSLA, Landscape Architecture

Collegio Murat Raphael, Venice, Italy   1962 — 1966
Liceo Scientifico, International Baccalaureat Degree

Collegiate Murat Raphael, Venice, Italy   1960 — 1962
Scuola Media, Middle School

Janne Hammel Janne Hammel Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Janne Hammel's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Producer / Project Manager
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Creative Endeavors  January 2001 - Present
Electrosonic  May 2012 - July 2015
Universal Studios  February 2012 - May 2012
Artisan Design   December 2010 - January 2012
IAAPA  2001 - 2012
RWS / Universal Studios Singapore   December 2008 - January 2010
Broadway Asia  2009 - 2009
BRJ & Associates   2005 - 2007
LA Theatre Works  September 2003 - March 2004
Universal Studios Japan   2000 - 2001

Skills
Project Management, Construction Management, Theatrical Production, Leadership, Program Management, Strategy, Entertainment, Management, Production Management, Event Producing, Event Management, Theatre, Project Planning, Budgets, Strategic Planning, Event Planning, Vendor Management, Team Building, Training, Mac OS, Microsoft Office, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Project, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
Claremont Graduate University - Peter F. Drucker and Masatoshi Ito Graduate School of Management   2001 — 2004
EMA, Management and Leadership Studies

UCLA Extension
Certificate, Construction Management

University of California, San Diego
MFA, Theatre Administration

University of California, San Diego
BA, Management Science

Mary Mingin Mary Mingin Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Mary Mingin's Universal Studios Japan Experience November 1999 - May 2001
Job Project Manager
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Creative  May 2011 - Present
Willdan Energy Solutions (Energy Efficiency)   February 2010 - April 2011
Mingin Coordination   January 2009 - February 2010
Paramount Pictures Licensing   February 2005 - January 2009
S.calate Technology   January 2004 - January 2005
ValleyCrest Companies  January 2002 - January 2004
Universal Studios Japan   November 1999 - May 2001
Universal's Islands of Adventure   July 1994 - November 1999
Walt Disney Imagineering  1990 - 1994

Skills
Contract Management, Project Planning, Budgets, Integration, Process Scheduler, Microsoft Office, Project Management, Digital Media, Construction, Art, Concept Development, Concept Design, Photoshop, Contract Negotiation, Production Managment, Microsoft Excel, Theme Parks, Adobe Creative Suite

Education
California State University-Northridge
B.A.

Kathi Fastnow Dirkse Kathi Fastnow Dirkse Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Kathi Fastnow Dirkse's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1997 - 1999
Job Independent Entertainment Professional
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Action Specialists   1998 - Present
Thinkwell Design & Production  1999 - 2008
The Hettema Group  2000 - 2007
Universal Studios Hollywood  1988 - 2001
Universal Studios  1988 - 2001
Universal Studios Japan   1997 - 1999

Skills
Theatre, Production Managment, Entertainment, Stage, Theatrical Production, Live Events, Musical Theatre

Education
California Institute of the Arts
MFA, Theatre Management & Production

Willamette University
BT, Technical Theatre

Brian Kivlen Brian Kivlen Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Brian Kivlen's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2006 - 2007
Job Vice President of Production at Utopia Entertainment, Inc.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Utopia Entertainment, Inc.   May 2014 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  2007 - 2008
Universal Studios Japan   2006 - 2007
Walt Disney Imagineering  February 2004 - December 2005
Universal Creative  2003 - 2004
Renaissance Entertainment  2000 - 2002

Skills
Disney, Entertainment, Attractions, Production, Stage, Special Effects, Set Construction, Theatre, Film, Production Management, Technical Direction, Concept Design, Special Events, Live Events, Event Management, Concept Development, Event Planning, Production Managment, Scope Writing, Scope Management, Contractual Agreements, Theme Parks, Television, Set Design, Stage Lighting, Casting, Lighting Design, Creative Direction, Theatrical Production, Post Production, Film Production, Lighting, Tourism, Stage Management

Education
Shepherd University   1981 — 1985
BS, English/Theater

Tammy Bowman Tammy Bowman Greater Nashville Area Details
Tammy Bowman's Universal Studios Japan Experience March 2005 - August 2006
Job Account Operations Manager
Industry Events Services
Experience
AMCI  July 2011 - Present
AMCI  February 2007 - July 2011
Maritz  September 2006 - February 2007
Universal Studios Japan   March 2005 - August 2006
The Walt Disney Company  December 2002 - February 2005
The Walt Disney Company  December 2000 - December 2002

Skills
Production, Budgeting, Event Management, Promotions, Automotive

Education
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill   1980 — 1984
B.A., T.V. & Film/Psychology

Andrea Zurik-Klein Andrea Zurik-Klein Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Andrea Zurik-Klein's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Senior Environmental Designer at Thinkwell Group
Industry Architecture & Planning
Experience
Thinkwell Group  December 2014 - Present
AZ Klein   August 2012 - Present
RIVA Creative USA  February 2014 - December 2014
Troller Mayer Associates, Inc.   November 2012 - February 2014
Pamela Burton and Company  March 2003 - August 2012
EDSA  2001 - 2003
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 2001
Dumont Planning, Research and Design   1991 - 1996

Skills
LEED, Green Associate, Hospitality, Healthcare, Comprehensive Planning, Themed Entertainment, Landscape Architecture, Sustainable Design, Urban Design, Submittals, Landscape Design, Design Research, Mixed-use, LEED AP, Residential Design, Site Planning, Rendering, AutoCAD, Parks, Concept Design, Historic Preservation, Landscaping, Site Plans, Feasibility Studies, Space planning, Green Infrastructure, Architectural Design, Sustainability, Land Use Planning, AIA, Streetscape, Construction Drawings, Urban, Design Management, LEED Accredited, AutoCAD Architecture, Garden Design, Urbanism, Adaptive Reuse, SketchUp, Japanese Business...

Education
Harvard University Graduate School of Design
MLA, Landscape Architecture

Rhode Island School of Design
BFA, BLA, Fine Arts, Landscape Architecture

Dan Weingarten Dan Weingarten Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Dan Weingarten's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Lighting Designer
Industry Entertainment
Experience
California State University, Northridge  August 2011 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  2007 - Present
Freelance  1992 - Present
Universal Studios Hollywood  March 1996 - January 2014
Long Beach Opera  2008 - May 2013
Loyola Marymount University  2001 - May 2011
Universal Studios Japan   1999 - 2001
Hay Group  1984 - 1992

Skills
Stage Management, Theatre, Lighting Design, Production Managment, Stage, Performing Arts, Lighting, Entertainment, Set Design, Theatrical Production, Musical Theatre, Vectorworks, Stage Lighting, Film, Drama, Acting

Education
California Institute of the Arts   2002 — 2004
MFA, Design and Production, Lighting

California Institute of the Arts   2002 — 2004
MFA, Design and Production

Drexel University - College of Business and Administration   1983 — 1988
Bachelor of Science (BS), Business Administration and Management, General

Dan Jensen Dan Jensen Yosemite National Park, California Details
Dan Jensen's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2001 - 2004
Job President at DNC Parks & Resorts at Yosemite
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
Delaware North Yosemite   2006 - Present
Delaware North Yosemite   2006 - Present
Universal City Property Management   2004 - 2006
Universal Studios Japan   2001 - 2004
MaxNet Television   2000 - 2001
Universal Orlando  1996 - 2000
Universal Studios Florida  1992 - 2000
Yosemite Park & Curry Co.   1979 - 1992
Price Waterhouse and Co.   1971 - 1979

Skills
Public Speaking, Event Planning, Strategic Planning, Event Management, Leadership, Media Relations, Resorts, Budgets, Policy, Nonprofits, Parks, Public Relations, Entertainment, Restaurants, Revenue Analysis, Hospitality Management, Strategic Communications, Hospitality, Team Building, Organizational..., Film Production, Management, Hotel Management, Food & Beverage, Tourism, Hotels, Customer Service, Marketing Strategy, Hospitality Industry, Community Outreach, Volunteer Management, Sales, Contract Negotiation, Income Statement, Trade Shows, Process Scheduler, Social Media Marketing, Training, Marketing, Hiring, Social Networking, Customer Satisfaction, Menu Development, Banquets, Yield Management, Restaurant Management, Meeting Planning, Corporate Events, Fine Dining, Catering

Education
UCLA   1969 — 1971
MBA, Business Administration

University of California, Riverside   1967 — 1969
BA, Economics

College of Sequoias   1965 — 1967
AA, General Studies

Pamela McKown Pamela McKown Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Pamela McKown's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 1999
Job Entertainment Procurement & Paralegal
Industry Entertainment
Experience
EIRE   2007 - 2015
The Appraisal Station   2004 - 2015
Walt Disney Imagineering  1999 - 2004
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 1999
Disneyland Resort  1992 - 1996
Hughes Space and Communications  1988 - 1992
Northrop Grumman Corporation  1985 - 1988

Skills
Contract Negotiation, Entertainment, SAP R/3, Creative Direction, Disney, Legal Writing

Education
CSLA   1983 — 1985
Masters

University of California, Irvine   1981 — 1983
Drama

Holford Greg Holford Greg Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Holford Greg's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2000 - 2006
Job Senior Creative Director at Universal Studios Dubailand
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Universal Studios Dubailand  Creative DirectorEventWorks, Inc.1995 - 2014
Universal Studios  2000 - 2006
Universal Studios Japan   2000 - 2006

Skills
Creative Direction, Show Direction, Creative Writer, Film, Theme Parks, Entertainment, Theatre, Live Events, Television, Stage, Special Effects, Magicians, Screenwriting, Film Production, Video, Production Managment, Commercials, Concept Development, Feature Films, Art Direction, Production Management

Education
University of Southern California   1980 — 1982
MFA, Drama / Directing

Rick McAlpin Rick McAlpin Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Rick McAlpin's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1999 - 2002
Job Vice President, Operations Shared Services at Parsons Corporation
Industry Construction
Experience
Parsons Corporation  July 2014 - Present
Parsons  September 2012 - Present
Parsons  November 2005 - June 2014
Parsons  January 2005 - January 2006
Parsons  January 2003 - November 2004
Parsons  March 2002 - January 2003
Universal Studios Japan   1999 - 2002
UNIVERSAL STUDIOS INC.  1998 - 2000

Skills
Internal Audit, Auditing, Financial Reporting, Internal Controls, Engineering Management, Project Controls, Quality, Operations, Enterprise Risk..., Project Control, Process Improvement, IT Audit, Risk Management, Management, Budgets, Change Management, Sarbanes-Oxley Act, Risk Assessment, Finance, Construction Management, US GAAP, Project Management

Education
UCLA Anderson School of Management   1992 — 1995
MBA, Business

California State Polytechnic University-Pomona   1986 — 1989
BS, Industrial Engineering

Gary Waechter Gary Waechter Las Vegas, Nevada Area Details
Gary Waechter's Universal Studios Japan Experience September 1998 - October 2005
Job General Manager Universal Parks and Resorts International Development
Industry Recreational Facilities and Services
Experience
GW Services International, Inc.   January 2006 - Present
Universal Studios Dubailand  September 2007 - July 2010
Universal Studios Japan   September 1998 - October 2005
Six Flags  January 1997 - June 1998
Americrown Service Corporation  December 1993 - December 1996
Universal Studios Florida  September 1987 - November 1993
Expo 86  1983 - 1986
Canada's Wonderland  April 1980 - September 1983
Versa Services   September 1976 - April 1980

Skills
Theme Parks, Resorts

Education
University of Guelph
Bachelor of Commerce, Hospitality Administration/Management

Sondra Huber Sondra Huber Portland, Oregon Area Details
Sondra Huber's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1996 - 2001
Job Foundation Art/Design Mgmt. Adjunct Faculty The Art Institute of Pittsburg Online/Connected to Art Institute of Portland
Industry Higher Education
Experience
The Art Institute of Pittsburgh, Online Division (Connected to The Art Institute of Portland)   2004 - Present
Universal Studios  1996 - 2001
Universal Studios Japan   1996 - 2001
The Walt Disney Company  1985 - 1996
Disneyland Resort  1985 - 1996
Walt Disney Imagineering  1982 - 1984
Walt Disney Imagineering  1982 - 1983

Skills
Concept Development, Adobe Creative Suite, Creative Direction, Sketching, Concept Design, Photoshop, InDesign, Lighting, Mac, Illustrator, Photography, User Experience, Graphic Design, Art Direction, Illustration, Copywriting, Microsoft Office

Education
University of California, Irvine   1974 — 1976
MFA

California State University-Fullerton   1972 — 1974
BA

Aya Yanagishima Aya Yanagishima Greater Seattle Area Details
Aya Yanagishima's Universal Studios Japan Experience July 2008 - September 2008
Job Student
Industry Hospitality
Experience
あほあほ   January 2007 - Present
Universal Studios Japan   July 2008 - September 2008

Education
Seattle University   2005 — 2009
BA, International Studies

Mike Hightower Mike Hightower Orlando, Florida Area Details
Mike Hightower's Universal Studios Japan Experience 2000 - 2001
Job Sr. V.P., Executive Project Director at Universal Parks and Resort
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Universal Parks and Resort   January 2010 - Present
Universal Parks and Resorts  June 1995 - October 2010
Universal Studios Japan   2000 - 2001
Oceaneering  1990 - 1995

Education
Stanford University

Jim Kriss Jim Kriss Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Jim Kriss's Universal Studios Japan Experience 1999 - 2001
Job Facilities Design Manager at FORREC Ltd.
Industry Design
Experience
FORREC Ltd.  February 2015 - Present
The Hettema Group  May 2014 - December 2014
Forrec Ltd.  April 2012 - April 2014
LAUSD  2003 - 2010
Universal Studios Japan   1999 - 2001
Universal Studios  1995 - 2001

Education
Central

University of Nebraska-Lincoln
Bachelor's Degree, Architecture

Toshika Nakao Toshika Nakao Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Toshika Nakao's Universal Studios Japan Experience June 2001 - March 2004
Job Accounting/Business Analyst at HMP INC.
Industry Accounting
Experience
HMP INC.   February 2012 - Present
KW  December 2009 - October 2010
Universal Studios Japan   June 2001 - March 2004
Coach  November 2003 - February 2004

Education
California State University-Fullerton   2008 — 2011
Undergraduate, Accounting

California State University-Fullerton, Mihaylo College of Business and Economics   2008 — 2011
BA, Accounting

Long Beach City College

David LaMarr David LaMarr New York, New York Details
David LaMarr's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2012 - January 2013
Job Actor at Tuacahn Center for the Arts
Industry Performing Arts
Experience
Tuacahn Center for the Arts  April 2015 - Present
AuditionCutz by LaMarr   January 2010 - Present
Cape Fear Regional Theatre  February 2015 - March 2015
Maltz Jupiter Theatre  December 2014 - February 2015
Princess Cruises  October 2013 - April 2014
San Diego Musical Theatre  September 2013 - October 2013
Tuacahn Center for the Arts  June 2013 - August 2013
Universal Studios, JAPAN  February 2012 - January 2013
Carnival Cruise Lines  November 2011 - February 2012
Tuacahn Center for the Arts  April 2011 - October 2011

Skills
Stage, Performing Arts, Improvisation, Theatre, Event Planning, Plays, Singing, Acting, Entertainment, Musical Theatre, Comedy, Dance, Premiere, Team Building, Theatrical Production, Voice Over, Drama

Education
Fullerton College   2006 — 2008
Music Performance, General

Yukiko Arkin Yukiko Arkin Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Yukiko Arkin's Universal Studios Japan Experience October 1999 - June 2003
Job Bilingual coordinator at Freelance
Industry Marketing and Advertising
Experience
Freelance  February 2011 - Present
JTB International Inc.   September 2010 - January 2011
McCann Erickson Japan   August 2006 - July 2007
HAKUHODO Inc   June 2003 - July 2006
Universal Studios Japan   October 1999 - June 2003

Skills
Advertising, Event Management, Entertainment, Management, Publishing, Project Planning, Teamwork, Marketing Communications, Brand Management, Copywriting

Education
LIU Post   1997 — 1999
MA, Theater, Directing

Kyoto University of Foreign Studies
BA, English

Atsuo Ichimaru Atsuo Ichimaru San Francisco Bay Area Details
Atsuo Ichimaru's Universal Studios Japan Experience May 2008 - September 2008
Job Student at Academy of Art University
Industry Animation
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   May 2008 - September 2008

Skills
Modeling, Programming

Education
Academy of Art University   2009 — 2012

Konan University   2005 — 2009
Bachelor, Computer Science

Basil Alsouqi Basil Alsouqi Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Basil Alsouqi's Universal Studios Japan Experience February 2013 - Present
Job Dancer/Performer at Universal Studios Japan
Industry Motion Pictures and Film
Experience
Universal Studios Japan   February 2013 - Present
Beacher's Madhouse  November 2010 - December 2012
Universal Studios  August 2012 - November 2012

Skills
Film, Film Production, Television, Post Production, Theatre

Education
Art Institutes Hollywood   2010 — 2013
BS, Digital Film Video Production

Skyline College   2008 — 2010
Associate of Arts (A.A.), Cinematography and Film/Video Production

T. Rick Hayashi T. Rick Hayashi Greater New York City Area Details
T. Rick Hayashi's Universal Studios Japan Experience April 2009 - April 2009
Job Associate Producer at Margo Lion Ltd.
Industry Entertainment
Experience
Wicked Japan - The Araca Group   May 2007 - Present
Margo Lion Ltd.   September 2005 - Present
American Associates of The Old Vic   June 2009 - April 2011
Universal Studios Japan   April 2009 - April 2009
Boneau/Bryan-Brown  January 2004 - August 2005

Skills
Japanese, French, Lighting Design

Education
New York University   2003 — 2007
BFA, Drama

Stephanie Goodell Stephanie Goodell Greater Los Angeles Area Details
Stephanie Goodell's Universal Studios Japan Experience May 2000 - August 2001
Job Public Relations, Internal Communications, Corporate Communications, Executive Communications, Employee Engagement
Industry Leisure, Travel & Tourism
Experience
Dubai Properties Group   July 2009 - June 2012
Tatweer   June 2008 - July 2009
PR Consultant  August 2002 - May 2008
Universal Mediterranea Resort, Universal Studios   September 2001 - August 2002
Universal Studios Japan   May 2000 - August 2001

Skills
Strategic Planning, PR..., Reputation Management, Corporate Communications, Internal Communications, Crisis Communications, Event Management, Staff Training, Public Relations, Change Management, Employee Engagement, Project Management, New Product Roll Out, Social Media Marketing, Department Budgeting, Transition Management, Leadership...

Education
University of California, San Diego
BA, Communications/Political Science