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DAVID HOPE

Orlando

Summary

A dedicated design professional with 14+ years of design and construction experience, adept at leading others and achieving results under stressful conditions and committed to improving processes in order to attain high quality work with maximum efficiency.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Quality Assurance Lead

Scenario Global
08.2023 - Current
  • Led on-site quality assurance for scenic installation of Mario Kart at Epic Universe, ensuring strict adherence to creative vision, technical specifications, and engineering standards
  • Provided comprehensive design and engineering support for fabrication and installation, ensuring seamless integration of scenic elements with ride and show components
  • Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to troubleshoot site issues, develop in-field solutions, and maintain project timelines and budgets
  • Oversaw vendor performance, ensuring consistent adherence to project requirements throughout production and installation
  • Led close out efforts for as installed design and engineering drawings and calculations, O&M manuals, and QA documentation

Technical Director

Scenario Global
01.2021 - 08.2023
  • Directed design and coordination of all show-related elements for Epic Universe's Mario Kart, balancing creative intent with guest experience, local building codes, and safety standards
  • Optimized internal Show Set design and BIM workflows, enhancing coordination with facility teams and streamlining project execution
  • Led cross-disciplinary collaboration with Show Set Design and Engineering, Facility Architecture & Engineering, and Project Management to deliver projects on schedule and within budget
  • Supervised design leads and BIM team to ensure timely delivery of project deliverables and maintaining high-quality design outcomes
  • Managed external vendors, ensuring design development, documentation, and integration aligned with project goals and Universal standards

Senior Technical Designer

Scenario Global
01.2020 - 03.2021
  • Led the development of detailed, integrated, and constructible design drawings for theme park attractions and museum projects, from concept through fabrication and installation
  • Directed internal and external design resources, ensuring alignment with creative vision, technical requirements, and project timelines
  • Managed scenic design budgets and schedules, coordinating with vendors to maintain cost-effective and timely project execution
  • Conducted comprehensive design reviews, ensuring technical accuracy, feasibility, and integration of scenic and show elements

Designer & General Contractor

Three Hope, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2019
  • Created architectural designs and permit sets for multi-family projects, integrating historical and modern styles while ensuring regulatory compliance
  • Managed construction projects from conception to completion, overseeing budgeting, scheduling, subcontractor coordination, and quality control
  • Ensured seamless communication with stakeholders, maintaining project timelines and adherence to design specifications

Senior Technical Designer

Solomon Group Productions
01.2017 - 01.2018
  • Developed modular, scalable design solutions for permanent museum exhibits, leading prototyping efforts to optimize production efficiency and quality
  • Conducted product and application testing, documenting results to inform design decisions and improve constructability
  • Established database for materials and hardware to enhance the design decision-making and processes
  • Led design teams in creating comprehensive drawing packages and submittals, ensuring accuracy and alignment with creative and technical requirements

Technical Designer

Solomon Group Productions
01.2015 - 01.2017
  • Designed scenic elements for museums, theme parks, zoos, theatrical productions, and live events, collaborating with creative directors and engineering teams
  • Produced detailed renderings, construction drawings, CNC files, BOMs, and 3D models using AutoCAD, Adobe Creative Suite, and Rhino
  • Ensured compliance with creative intent, technical specifications, and project schedules through meticulous design documentation

Project Administrator

The Tobler Company, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2015
  • Participated in multidisciplinary BIM coordination meetings for Tulane Stadium, contributing to clash detection and constructability analysis
  • Reviewed design and contractor change proposals and VE options, advocating for owner interests and ensuring alignment with project goals
  • Conducted daily site inspections at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome, monitoring contractor performance and compliance with design specifications
  • Developed and presented a digital drawing database to SMG executives, improving construction management for capital projects at LSED facilities by facilitating rapid access to as built data on site

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Architecture)

Tulane University
New Orleans, LA
05.2014

Skills

  • Autocad 3D
  • Autodesk Revit
  • Navisworks
  • Rhino 3D
  • Adobe Design Suite
  • MSOffice
  • Bluebeam
  • Creative Problem Solving
  • Strategic Decision-making
  • Attention to detail
  • Team collaboration
  • Multitasking

Certification

  • Autodesk Certified Professional: Revit Architecture, 2015
  • Building Contractor (LA): Building Construction (Class B), #61845

Timeline

Quality Assurance Lead

Scenario Global
08.2023 - Current

Technical Director

Scenario Global
01.2021 - 08.2023

Senior Technical Designer

Scenario Global
01.2020 - 03.2021

Senior Technical Designer

Solomon Group Productions
01.2017 - 01.2018

Technical Designer

Solomon Group Productions
01.2015 - 01.2017

Designer & General Contractor

Three Hope, LLC
01.2014 - 01.2019

Project Administrator

The Tobler Company, LLC
01.2011 - 01.2015

Bachelor of Arts - Economics (Architecture)

Tulane University

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