HOLLY MARIE BOULIND
Fort Lauderdale,FL
Summary
Accomplished Wardrobe Specialist and Stage Manager with a proven track record at Royal Caribbean Entertainment, adept in operational enhancement and risk management. Expert in managing large-scale productions and budgets, demonstrating exceptional attention to detail and collaborative management skills. Achieved significant improvements in performance aesthetics and safety, ensuring the seamless execution of over 60 live shows.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
Work History
Wardrobe Specialist, New Build & Operations
Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2017 - Current
- Company Overview: Royal Caribbean Entertainment is known for its theatrical and multimedia productions on cruise ships, providing live performances and events
- Managed aesthetics for performers across the Royal Caribbean cruise ship fleet, overseeing the wardrobe fittings and coordinating the logistics of professional dance shoes
- Ensured artistic direction aligns with the shows style by preparing and styling wardrobe elements, providing site support for 15 diverse shows, 33 stage theaters, 7 aquatic productions, and 8 broadway productions
- Designed, created, sourced and fitted performance dance shoes from concept to final execution on stage, prioritizing safety, movement and aesthetics
- Collaborated with industry professionals and footwear manufacturers to ensure shoes were built to design specifications while meeting production deadlines
- Provided ongoing support to the performance and art directors, adapting styles as necessary for water shows, aerial performances and parades
- Managing a budget of three quarters of a million US dollars
- Royal Caribbean Entertainment is known for its theatrical and multimedia productions on cruise ships, providing live performances and events
- Researched and analyzed customer feedback to identify areas of improvement.
- Conducted regular meetings with staff to review progress and address any concerns.
- Generated reports to track performance metrics of team members.
Stage Manager
Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2016 - 12.2016
- Scheduling and running of parade rehearsals onboard the vessel
- Communicating with the director; designers and technicians to ensure a smooth project
- Coordinating and scheduling times with the onboard point of contacts (Cruise Director, Adventure Ocean Manager, Sports Supervisor, Musical Director) ensuring the crew members have sufficient time to rehearse
- Documenting performance notes and overseeing the entire show each time it is performed
- Coordinated with other departments to ensure that the technical elements were in place for each performance.
- Maintained a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols during rehearsals and performances.
- Provided guidance on creative decisions related to staging or design elements.
- Oversaw the setup of sets before each performance ensuring they met technical specifications.
- Assisted with all aspects of production, including budgeting, scheduling, and script analysis.
Newbuild Cross Utilization Trainer
DreamWorks & Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2014 - 12.2016
Entertainment Costumer
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
DreamWorks Coordinator & Performer
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cruise Directors Staff
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2008 - 01.2014
Task Producer
Big Brother
Art Department
Big Brother
Art Director
Reality Series
Education
Bachelor of Arts -
01.2007
Skills
- Business reporting
- Risk management
- Operational enhancement
- Management collaboration
- Attention to detail
- Budget forecasting
References
- Craig Standen, Manager of Wardrobe Operations, cstanden@rccl.com, USA, 305-956-7231
- Alex & Mande Merchant, Snr Managing Producers, mande@mandedagenais.com, USA, 305-915-3277
Phone
USA, 786-830-7055
Timeline
Wardrobe Specialist, New Build & Operations
Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2017 - Current
Stage Manager
Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2016 - 12.2016
Newbuild Cross Utilization Trainer
DreamWorks & Royal Caribbean Entertainment
01.2014 - 12.2016
Entertainment Costumer
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2014 - 12.2014
DreamWorks Coordinator & Performer
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2012 - 01.2014
Cruise Directors Staff
Royal Caribbean Group
01.2008 - 01.2014
Task Producer
Big Brother
Art Department
Big Brother
Art Director
Reality Series
Bachelor of Arts -
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