2014-Present Scott Swenson Creative Development LLC Tampa, FL Freelance Creative Development - Producer/Writer/Director
- Motivational Speaker
- Communication and Improvisational Theater Instructor
- Recent Clients Include: B Morrow Productions, Space Center Houston, Legoland, The Florida Aquarium, RWS, The Vault of Souls, Viking Ocean Cruises, Fort Edmonton Park, Joe Mertz Productions, ZooTampa, MOSI, Valley Fair Theme Park, The American Victory Ship & Museum, Neilson, Lions Eye Bank, Johns Hopkins All Childrens Hospital and The Tampa Theatre
1993-2014 Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL Director of Creative Services (Entertainment) - Various titles held during tenure at Busch Gardens Tampa from Front Line Performer, to Supervisor, to Director of Creative Services (2009-2014)
- Spearheaded the creative development and installation of shows and events
- Researched, negotiated and contracted performers, directors, designers and producers
- Participated in strategic planning and development
- Coordinated cross-departmental communication and brainstorming sessions
- Taught communication and interview skills classes
- Participated in the development of companywide projects (You Are the Message, Summer Nights Task Force, Howl-O-ScreamTask Force etc.)
- Participated in the creation of Howl-O-Screamand contributed to the creative development and operation for the first 15 years (acting as Creative Director for 8 years, Creative Producer for 2 years and Media Spokesperson for 15 years)
- Highlighted Projects
- Angels of Peace (Ice Show) – Producer/Writer (winner of the 2014 IAAPA Heart Beat Award)
- Iceploration (Ice Show) – Producer (winner of the 2012 IAAPA Heart Beat and Best Sports Show Awards)
- Rhino Rally– Trainer/Writer
- Sights and Sounds: A Rainforest Adventure– Writer/Performer
- For the Birds (Bird Show) – Writer/Trainer
2005-Present WIT Improv Tampa, FL Founding Member / Artistic Director - Develop and perform improvised comedy shows
- Book and arrange performances at various venues
1997-1998 Fox Family Channel/Saban Entertainment Tampa, FL The All New Captain Kangaroo - Puppeteer and Voiceover Artist
- Winner of a 1998 Telly award for Children's Programming
- Included work on the secondary TV series, Mr. Moose's Funtime, and 2 computer games
1992-1993 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA Strolling Performer - Improvised Comedy, Puppeteer, Magician
1989-1992 Chi-Town Puppet Theater Chicago, IL Associate Artistic Director - Wrote, Constructed and Performed in touring educational puppet shows
- Acted as tour manager
1979 - 1992 Great Scott Magic Chicago, IL Freelance Magician - Create, book, and perform magic shows for private and corporate parties
EDUCATION 1983-1985 Northern Illinois University DeKalb, IL BA Theater, Acting/Directing 1981-1983 Goodman School of Drama at DePaul Chicago, IL Acting, Voice, Movement Additional Training - 7 Habits of Highly Effective People – Franklin Covey
- 7 Habits of Highly Effective Managers – Franklin Covey
- Leading at the Speed of Trust – Franklin Covey
- Strength Based Leadership – Gallup
- Basic Negotiation Seminar – University of South Florida School of Business
- Business Presentation – Wilma Davidson
- Acting for Commercials – Terry Berland
- Improvisational Comedy – James Belushi and Second City
AFFILIATIONS - IAAPA - Certified Attractions Leader (ICAL)
- Leadership Tampa Alumni – Class of 2011
- Theater Tampa Bay – Past Board President
- Visit Tampa Bay - Partner
- The Haunted Attraction Association - Member
- Themed Entertainment Association - Member
- Florida Attractions Association - Past Member
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