Shay Davis

- Responsible for all casting of entertainment product, including but not limited to costumed characters, singers, dancers, atmosphere actors, etc.

- Responsible for setting up, marketing, and running every step of the audition process, including teaching dance combinations, directing feedback on vocals and sides, etc.

- Responsible for sending out all casting offers.

- Responsible for being the sole creator of the rehearsal schedule for every event and core entertainment product.

- Responsible for interviewing and hiring show directors, choreographers, and music directors.

- Responsible for communicating with performers about their casting status as well as current performance within the company.

- Responsible for starting and driving the pre-production process of all entertainment offerings, working with park partners and operations to ensure a smooth opening.

- Works with IP for LEGO, Merlin Entertainments, and others to ensure the creative vision for all entertainment product aligns with brand standards.

- Works with the show direction team and production team to ensure that all entertainment offerings are on track prior to opening.

- Creates streamlined production schedules and collaborated with production employees to communicate objectives and goals.

- Oversees the show direction and production team throughout the creative process.

• Recruited, hired and trained top candidates with eye for performance.
• Demonstrated advanced knowledge of music composition, choreography and script-writing by producing shows.
• Collaborated with production on task list creation to meet overall project goals on time.
• Reviewed and created scripts to determine most appropriate methods to use for directing both actors and crew members.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
• Performed alongside cast members
• Produced innovative, new, and creative shows in line with trends and seasons such as summer, Fright Fest, and the holiday season.
• Delivered multiple shows throughout the years through changing seasons
• Participated in IAAPA award-winning shows
• Responsible for managing IP characters (Warner Bros)
• Fosters a positive work environment to promote teamwork
• Managed a safe environment for performers, technicians, and guests
• Produced alongside respected industry leader David Major

• Collaborated with technical crew and cast to safeguard presentation of artistic vision.
• Enforced safety measures due to potential stage equipment hazards.
• Coordinated rentals and purchases of supplies for productions.
• Remained highly composed and calm in very fast-paced, stressful and constantly changing environments to provide optimal leadership and achieve desired results.
• Participated in meetings with producers and production crew to keep program in step with creative vision.
• Observed tight deadlines and strict budgetary controls to avoid waste and streamline costs.
• Conducted meetings with staff to discuss production progress and to attain production objectives.
• Interacted with crew members to oversee technical elements, including lighting, graphics, and audio.
• Used coordination and planning skills to achieve results according to schedule.
• Worked to maintain outstanding attendance record, consistently arriving to work ready to start immediately.

• Coordinated with creative team to generate dynamic marketing content and communication tools for promotional campaigns.
• Spearheaded market research to identify branding opportunities, cement strategies and sustain loyal customer base.
• Collaborated with designers and editorial team on marketing materials.
• Kept all campaigns and marketing collateral in line with branding and focused on target consumers.
• Created innovative strategies to drive customer engagement.
• Developed and implemented marketing and communications plans for a theatre company.