8939 Buena Place #6202 Windermere, Florida 34786 KEVIN 440.487.2707 [email protected] www.linkedin.com/in/kevin-b-taylor TAYLOR OBJECTIVE Experienced Creative and Operational Leader seeking opportunities to join a team supporting the creative development of projects within the themed entertainment and live entertainment industries. EXPERIENCE Creative Producer/ Principal June 2016- present KBT Creative LLC Orlando, FL • Provide coordination, production assistance, and creative support on multiple large-scale projects with the ability to prioritize work in a dynamic ever-changing environment based on the clients’ needs • Lead Creative Team to produce key visuals and materials with extreme attention to detail for CapEx or client presentations • Lead/ Develop creative scopes on small- to medium-sized projects, while maintaining a mindfulness towards implementation and execution for Deep Blue Creative Studio • Manage IAAPA Expo booth event for Deep Blue Creative Studio • Balance budgetary and scheduling constraints against creative intent to deliver projects that are on time and within budget • Partner with multiple lines of business in a collaborative, team-oriented work style to ensure that all stakeholders’ needs are accommodated Select Projects: • Infinity Falls (SeaWorld Orlando), Project Coordinator • Kraken Unleashed - The VR Experience (SeaWorld Orlando), Project Coordinator • IAAPA Expo Attraction Reveal 2016, 2017 (SeaWorld Corporate), Event Coordinator • Ray Rush (Aquatica Orlando), Creative Principal/ Producer *Ray Rush won a 2018 Golden Ticket Award for “Best New Ride at a Water Park" Guest Experience Entertainment Manager September 2013- present Walt Disney World Resort Orlando, FL • Lead the day-to-day presentation and coordination of live theatrical shows, parades, musical performances, character meet and greets, and professional photography services • Called show cues and supervised all on stage and backstage show elements • Proven ability to lead a Cast with a verity of different skillsets including Equity talent, Character Performers, Character Attendants, Captains (coordinators/leads), Costuming, IATSE Technicians, and contracted talent to produce a cohesive experience Disney’s Hollywood Studios • Operations Project Manager for Disney Photo Imaging at Star Wars Galaxy’s Edge (Opening Team 2019) 1 of 2 • Production Manager for roll-out of Meet BB-8 experience at Star Wars Launch Bay 2017 • Event Manager for Star Wars Galactic Nights 2017 • Partnered with Character Programs and Development to assist in the development of the Stormtrooper 2.0 GestureRec experience while maintaining creative intent from Lucas Films • Venue Owner for Star Wars Launch Bay • Event Manager for Star Wars Weekends 2015 (501st talent coordination) • Stage Manager for Voyage of the Little Mermaid and Disney Junior - Live on Stage Disney’s Animal Kingdom • Oversee all entertainment offerings in Pandora: World of Avatar, Dinoland, and The Oasis • Venue Owner for The Oasis entertainment offerings • Stage Manager for Swotu Waya Na’vi Drum Ceremony • Increased PhotoPass sales at Garden Gate Gifts and exceeded forecasted sales by 7% through strategic planning of floor layout, staffing, and Cast training • Increased overall Guest satisfaction entertainment rating in The Oasis by 23% by increasing daily Character offerings through the removal of inefficiencies and without adding labor Magic Kingdom • Atmosphere Stage Manager overseeing entertainment at Totally Tomorrowland Stage #IncredibleDanceParty, and Monsters, Inc. Laugh Floor • Venue Owner for Merida, with responsibilities to schedule training and workshops for Character Attendants to learn themed language and specialized, themed Guest interactions • Oversee scheduling, time sheets, payment, Entertainment Show Quality, rehearsal and rehearsal planning for Merida Venue Guest Arrivals Assistant Supervisor January 2011- July 2016 Aquatica: SeaWorld’s Water Park Orlando, FL • Oversee daily operations of the Toll Plaza, Parking Lot, Turnstiles, Guest Relations, and VIP Cabanas • Responsible for the development and safety of 75 directly reporting Team Members • Created and implemented new SOP training program for Aquatica Guest Arrivals to improve Team Member knowledge of park operation, theming, and Guest curtsey • Maximized daily revenue by analyzing and adjusting labor hours while increasing Preferred Parking sales per day as well as raising the per capita of the parking budget by 2% per day • Evaluated the performance of the Cast and provided regular and effective feedback and coaching, that improve the overall Guest satisfaction scores for the Guest Arrivals department by 4% • Three-time Cornerstone Award for Excellence in Guest & Cast Service recipient (February 2012, December 2012, July 2014) EDUCATION University of Central Florida Expected Graduation 2022 Masters of Science, Hospitality Management (Theme Parks & Event Management Focus) University of Central Florida August 2019 Bachelor of Science, Hospitality Management (Theme Parks and Attractions Focus) 2 of 2 .