Spencer J. Bennett ​ ​ ​ ​ 1342 E Maple Ave | Orange , California 92866 | [email protected] | 916-532-0567 EXPERIENCE Disneyland Resort Anaheim, CA June 2019-Present Entertainment Host ​ ​ ● Provide assistance to characters/performers, including preparing for shows and sets (getting in/out of costumes, location set-up), and ensure performers are on-time for performance sets ● Accompany performers on set to ensure a safe, friendly working environment and facilitate the guest experience ● Be familiar with character and entertainment schedules at the Resort and assist Guests with photographs, autographs and questions ● Assist Guests and Cast Members with directions, event schedules and other information or assistance as needed ● Anticipate and resolve Guest concerns. When necessary, provide service recovery after character departures including providing alternate solutions and notification of other set times and locations ● Understand and maintain Disney Character integrity The Cinema Spot April 2019-Present News Writer & Film Critic ​ ​ ● Contribute regular web articles based around the current film industry ● Provide insightful reviews and analysis of new films ● Report news in the industry with unique commentary ● Create visually interesting and engaging posts to accompany articles Disney California Adventure Park Anaheim, CA November 2018-June 2019 Attractions Host ​ ​ ● Keep safety as the priority focus while operating a variety of rides and attractions ● Assist with Guest crowd control and facilitate the Guest experience at various types of entertainment offerings ● Assist Guests and Cast Members with directions, event schedules, and other information as needed ● Answer Guest questions and assist with queuing ● Swiftly and efficiently handle any emergency situations to ensure the safety of guests and Cast Members ● Listen to guests’ concerns and challenges and solve these situations professionally Golfland Sunsplash Roseville, CA June 2018-August 2018 Castle Attractions Attendant ​ ​ ● Provide excellent customer service ● Run and maintain various attractions (GoKarts, Mini Golf, Lazer Tag) ● Work register and sell to customers AMC Theaters Tustin , CA December 2017 - October 2018 Crew Member ​ ​ ● Make certain guest service is friendly, helpful and fast ● Answer questions from guests and resolve any concerns ● Uphold AMC’s high standards and deliver entertaining company-wide programs ● Control access to theatre by greeting, directing guests and tearing tickets ● Monitor auditoriums for picture/sound quality, temperature, lighting and guest behavior ● Enforce ratings to keep underage guests from accessing auditoriums with adult content ● Greet guests, assemble food orders, operate point-of-sale terminals and make accurate change ● Perform daily concession maintenance duties ● Clean and maintain the exterior and interior areas of the theatre including auditoriums, restrooms, lobbies, concession areas, and box office areas. ● Exhibit excellent guest service skills. ● Assist with other functions as instructed by the General Manager WCTV19 Community Television Station Rocklin , California August 2013 - June 2017 Production ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Assistant, Audio Engineer, Sports Journalist ● Audio Engineer for three years in Emmy Award Winning show- UNLEASHED ● On camera talent for morning news broadcast: weather report, social media, main anchor ● Filmed and wrote commercials, sports stories, and PSA’s ● Best Overall Network- WCTV19 ● Best Daily Taped Show- Unleashed ● Live event commentator for The Huddle and Whitney High School football broadcasts. Doodad Production Studios Roseville , California May 2016 - June 2017 Intern ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ● Production assistant on sets for short films and commercial video production ● Efficient in use of Canon cameras ● Worked with and built relationships with various working actors ● Shot footage for short films and behind the scenes featurettes Lil Wildcats Basketball Rocklin , California January 2014 - February 2017 Instructor ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ● Worked with kids age 5-12 ● Taught them life skills such as self discipline and a great work ethic ● Promoted the Whitney High School basketball program ● Coached in a recreational youth basketball league EDUCATION Chapman University Orange, California August 2017 - Present Bachelor of Fine Arts (in progress), ​ ​ Screenwriting major, Creative and Cultural Industries minor, GPA 3.47 Whitney High School Rocklin, California August 2013 - June 2017 High School Diploma, GPA 3.7 ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Honors: ● Honors and Advanced Placement courses enrolled in: Environmental Science, Biology, Language Arts III, Literature and Composition. ● Four year student athlete for Whitney High School: ● Freshman basketball- 9th ● Junior Varsity basketball- 10th ● Junior Varsity volleyball- 10th ● Varsity basketball- 11th, 12th ● Varsity volleyball- 11th, 12th ● Scholar Athlete- 9th, 10th, 11th, 12th LANGUAGES ● English ​ INTERESTS ● Storytelling ● Marketing/Advertisements ● Video Production ● Writing, fiction and nonfiction PORTFOLIO LINK: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1eqVAF3GEYV88bthsW13dE2U8qU54NJYT8bHoyocQ-ik/edit?us p=sharing ​ .