Wendy Thomas
Ocoee,FL
Summary
Detail-oriented Project Coordinator/Administrative Assistant with theme park experience from concept through installation.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Lighting Coordinator, Remote
Visual Terrain, Santa Clarita, CA
08.2016 - 08.2017
- Performed Themed and Show Lighting coordination for Universal's Volcano Bay
- Coordinated Design and Bid process for park wide themed fixtures
- Developed and maintained Themed lighting Budget spreadsheet
- Developed Show Lighting Budget spreadsheet
- Tracked finish and material samples for all themed fixtures
- Assisted with coordination of field conditions and facility mounting details
- Interfaced with themed lighting vendors through all phases of fixture production
- Tracked fabrication schedules and shipments
- - Prepared Meeting Minutes for weekly Show Lighting/General Contractor updates
Teacher's Assistant, Special Needs Program
Orange County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
- Received certification to work in ESE classroom settings
- Worked as Head Coach for the Tennis Program for Orange County Special Olympics
- Helped to implement lesson plans for physically impaired students
Food/Merchandise Cart Coordinator
Universal Studios Japan
05.1999 - 05.2000
- Coordinated bid process for Food and Merchandise Carts
- Coordinated cart points of connection with Project Architects
- Interfaced with vendors through beginning Design Drawing Phase
- Coordinated and scheduled meetings and telephone conferences
Themed Lighting Coordinator
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
12.1996 - 02.1999
- Coordinated all phases of park wide themed lighting production (exterior and show interior)
- Created and maintained park wide themed fixture database
- Coordinated outside vendor efforts with Project Art Directors to ensure design intent
- Worked with Project Architects to coordinate facility mounting details
- Generated shipping labels and tracked fixture shipments to Project Warehouse
- Inspected fixtures upon arrival at Project Warehouse
- Worked with project lighting design firms to coordinate fixture specifications
Executive Assistant
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
11.1995 - 12.1996
- Assisted Executive Vice President with park wide administrative duties
- Acted as liaison between land-specific disciplines and management
- Maintained computer- and paper-based filing and organization systems for records, reports, and documents
- Handled and distributed all incoming and outgoing mail
- Maintained and coordinated vacation, day-to-day meeting, and travel schedules
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University - Northridge
Northridge06.1993
Skills
- Data Organization
- Microsoft Office
- Creative Problem Solving
- Multi-Task Management
- Budgeting
- Schedule Tracking
Timeline
Lighting Coordinator, Remote
Visual Terrain, Santa Clarita, CA
08.2016 - 08.2017
Teacher's Assistant, Special Needs Program
Orange County Public Schools
08.2008 - 05.2010
Food/Merchandise Cart Coordinator
Universal Studios Japan
05.1999 - 05.2000
Themed Lighting Coordinator
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
12.1996 - 02.1999
Executive Assistant
Universal's Islands Of Adventure
11.1995 - 12.1996
Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy
California State University - Northridge
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