Tyler Wachsmann
Clermont,FL
Summary
Results-oriented Entertainment Project Manager skilled in leading teams and coordinating efforts in high-pressure environments. Expertise in strategic planning and resource management enhances operational efficiency and ensures project goals are met. Committed to maintaining safety standards and fostering team cohesion, navigating challenges to deliver projects on time and within budget.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Entertainment Maintenance Crew Chief
The Walt Disney Company - EPCOT
Orlando, FL
01.2021 - Current
- Manage team in resolving equipment failures and implementing repairs to enhance equipment longevity.
- Train new technicians in critical show roles, ensuring compliance with stage safety guidelines and adherence to show quality expectations
- Perform daily maintenance and show quality checks on elements such as networking, lighting, fountain, and pyrotechnic systems
- Submit purchase orders for parts and materials while maintaining accurate inventories based on usage and predictive repair schedules for lighting repair shop
- Create and maintain operating, safety, and training guides
- Attend meetings and site walks with vendors and operating partners to communicate project scope, timeline and specifications
- Assist in building schedules for major projects and day to day operation
- Assisted technical directors in lighting build and implementation of show control network for Luminous the Symphony of Us
- Helped in the maintaining and decommissioning of Harmonious and refurbishing show equipment for reinstallation
- Supervise daily operations to ensure optimal team performance and guest satisfaction.
Stage Director
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2021
- Managed and collaborated with set designers, builders, costumers, lighting designers, and music directors to create immersive theatrical experiences
- Led regular design and board meetings
- Developed and monitored budget to ensure financial efficiency during production
- Supervised crews during show building and assisted with load in and out
- Aided in troubleshooting and problem solving during build or show runs
- Obtained performance rights and secured venues for performance and rehearsal dates
- Implemented marketing strategies that resulted in near capacity ticket sales
- Managed production timelines, ensuring all elements were delivered on time.
Education
Bachelors - Theatre and Music
Indiana University Bloomington
Bloomington, IN05-2021
Skills
- Experienced grandMA, Navigator, and QSYS operator
- Pyrotechnic, lighting, and network equipment QC and repair
- Fiber splicing, termination, and patching
- Mechanical troubleshooting
- Technical problem solving
- Project Management
- Budget control
- Risk prevention and management
- Project planning
- Inventory management
- Procurement planning
- Watercraft and large equipment operator
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Training and mentoring
- Client relations
- Quality assurance
Timeline
Entertainment Maintenance Crew Chief
The Walt Disney Company - EPCOT
01.2021 - Current
Stage Director
Freelance
01.2017 - 01.2021
Bachelors - Theatre and Music
Indiana University Bloomington