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DERBY AHLSTONE Ventura, California 93001 Mobile: 805.256.4998 Fax/Voicemail: 805.435.1505 Pierpontbeach@Gmail.Com DERBY AHLSTONE Ventura, California 93001 Mobile: 805.256.4998 Fax/Voicemail: 805.435.1505 [email protected] SUMMARY Hands-on and creative, project manager with background in mechanical engineering and experience with international companies working on the development of large scale themed entertainment venues, events, and attractions. Possesses strong mechanical design skills from product development through manufacturing and operation. Proven project team leader and member skilled at working with all levels of management and staff within (and outside) an organization both within and outside the United States. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE dba:CREATIVE INNOVATIONS LLC, Ventura, CA 2004 - Present As a consultant provided project engineering management services on a variety of themed entertainment projects. - Contracted by Hill International to oversee all aspects (e.g. concept, design, logistics, approvals, vendors/consultants, strategy) of the development use of all pyrotechnics and fireworks to be used in Dubai Parks & Resorts. - Contracted by Universal Creative to provide pyrotechnic, firework, and flame effect liaison development services on their new park in Beijing. - Contracted by The Nassal Company to provide Project Director services (with focus on ride/show management and integration) for an indoor theme park being developed in Doha, Qatar. - Contracted by Granaroli Design & Entertainment to provide technical director services for 10 attractions during the design development phase of the Warner Brothers Park in Abu Dhabi. - Contracted by International Resort Management Services based in Singapore to provide show element data sheets, and audio/video/control narratives for all attractions being developed for Genting’s new Fox Park in Malaysia. - Contracted by The Hettema Group to provide technical director services during the development phase on various projects: lagoon show in Malaysia, One World Observatory at the World Trade Center in New York, and new internationally recognized branded theme park in China. - Contracted by TWT Group to provide technical management services on several projects. • Provided Project Engineering services for the development of irrigation pipe assembly machines. • Providing Project Engineering & Management services for the development and production of new electrically powered trolleys that are going to be installed in Macau. • Performed Technical Director services for the Schematic Design Phase of the Wuhan Movie Theme Park developed by Forrec for the Wanda Group in China. • For Chimera Design (thru TWT Group and then as a direct employee), was the Technical Director for the entire Marvel Comic Dubai Themepark being responsible for all Show/Ride technical activities. Duties and responsibilities included interfacing directly with ride & show vendors, managing the technical development (including mock-ups) of the attractions, developing the Show/Ride vendor/RFP strategy including the development of the company’s Procurement Policy, directly managed outside Show/Ride subcontractors, and reported directly to the project director. • Developed SOW, Technical Specifications, and supplier recommendations for a battery powered trolley. Upon contract award, acted as owner’s technical representative thru final acceptance of trolley by Caruso Affiliated at the Americana At Brand shopping experience. • Acting as project engineer, managed the development and integration of safety enhancements to popular Disney dark ride attraction from concept thru site acceptance testing. Also led the testing of seat belts on a major Disney attraction. - Contracted by Rando Productions for various project engineering and management services. § Provide technical & cost proposals for most of the RFPs that are sent to Rando Productions. § As Project Engineer/Manager led the development of interactive exhibits for the Venetian Casino in Macau. § As Project Manager / Technical Director led the fabrication, installation, coordination, and operation of custom automation equipment, all custom staging & furnishings used for the Microsoft Windows 8 product launches in Hollywood, Shanghai, and Dubai. § As Project Engineer/Manager, responsible for implementing the design, fabrication, installation, and operation of the following television show equipment: • Splitting staircase & band lift platform automation systems used in the 2011-2012-2013 seasons of Dancing With The Stars. • Multiple Splitting Video Walls for the 2011-1012-2013 seasons of the X-Factor • 4x moving video walls used in the 2009-2010-2011 seasons of the America’s Got Talent. • Retracting staircase used in the 2009-2010-2011 seasons of the American Idol. § As Project Engineer/Manager, led the production of structural steel & scenic elements that are used to mount audio & video equipment inside of 11 sets of 4 customized 40’ long shipping containers to be used a military training centers for the Department of Defense § Managed and performed many tasks for over 30 different large Disney parade floats from proposal development, engineering design, fabrication, thru operation for Disneyland, Disney’s California Adventure, and Hong Kong Disneyland. • Successfully led the integration of hydraulic, pneumatic, control, DC drive, special effect, lighting, and audio systems with primary & secondary structural steel and themed scenic elements (e.g. fiberglass, wood, paint). § Provided mechanical design and project management services for 10+ small parade float units to be used in two 6 Flags theme-park - Glow in the Park Parades designed by Gary Goddard Entertainment used in 2009 and the "same" designs were used in other parks in 2010. § Provided project engineering and management services for the finishing of 4-D theater effects (smoke, wind, snow, haze, vibrating seats) that were used in the Beyond All Boundaries museum theater show designed by The Hettema Group whom won the 2010 Gold MUSE Award. § Performed the design and engineering services on various specialty equipment systems such as 32’ diameter turn table, car rotisserie, video display mounts, large tilt mechanism, test fixtures, hydraulic lift systems, mock-ups for Walt Disney Imagineering, Gary Goddard Entertainment, BRC, Thinkwell, RGH Entertainment, The Hettema Group, Universal Studios, and others. - For Universal Studios Singapore at Resorts World Sentosa: • Directly contracted by Resorts World Sentosa Pte Ltd. to provide complete technical oversight over Southern California show vendors for all show elements (flame effects, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, etc.) used in 2 major attractions (and a couple of others) for the Universal Studios Singapore theme-park which opened in the 1st quarter of 2010. Effort included show vendor technical management, design reviews, and weekly shop visits. • Via TWT Group, performed technical reviews, installation & site acceptance testing oversight for show systems (flame effects, special effects, show action equipment, animated figures, pyrotechnics, fireworks, etc.) used in 7 major attractions. Effort included show vendor technical management, design reviews, installation inspections, equipment troubleshooting, management of site acceptance testing, quality control inspections, interface with multiple departments/ subcontractors, and ensure compliance with applicable Universal Studios standards. • For RWS Entertainment, provided project management services for several different Lagoon Shows (all involving pyrotechnics & fireworks), and for outdoor stage Audio/Video/Lighting integration activities. - Contracted by Parsons Brinkerhoff to provide project technical services to the Universal Studios Dubailand project. • As co-producer, co-writer, and technical liaison developed Universal Dubailand’s Pyrotechnic & Fireworks Policy thru the development of Powerpoint and high definition video presentations. • Presented and acquired the pre-approval from both to Universal & Tatweer Executives and top United Arab Emirates government officials. • Developed Universal Dubailand’s Pyrotechnic & Fireworks development program & schedule to be followed the remainder of the project. • Developed formal Universal Flame Effect Equipment Powerpoint presentation GENERAL DYNAMICS LAND SYSTEMS, Goleta, CA 2002 - 2004 A subsidiary of General Dynamics specializing in armored vehicle turrets, weapon systems, and electronics. Integrated Logistic Support Program Manager Managed multi-discipline teams responsible for writing proposals, estimating labor costs, estimating spare parts requirements, providing field engineering support, writing technical manuals, and performing customer training on both domestic and foreign programs. Participated on multiple product development teams to identify and contribute the post-production engineering support activities to the proposal. Wrote and compiled over 15 proposals ranging in size from $200,000 to $7 million in labor and $10,000 to $100 million in materials. Managed multi-discipline teams with up to 15 members. FLEETCO PRODUCTS, Ventura, CA 2001 - 2002 Automotive after-market manufacturer of air suspension systems for light to medium duty trucks focusing on the ambulance and shuttle-bus markets. Manager of Engineering Responsible for leading a team comprised of one mechanical engineer and three senior designers to develop new air suspension systems. • Created the first air suspension systems used on the 2002 Ford E550 and the GM5500 cab-chassis trucks. Met with installers and customers, performed stress analysis, redefined manufacturing
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