2014-Now Scott Swenson Creative Development LLC Tampa, FL Freelance Creative Development - Producer/Writer/Director
- Motivational Speaker
- Improvisational Theater Instructor
- Clients Include The Florida Aquarium, The Vault of Souls, Viking Ocean Cruises, Joe Mertz Productions, Lowry Park Zoo, Valley Fair Theme Park 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 (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 - Leadership Tampa Alumni – Class of 2011
- Theater Tampa Bay – Board President /Adjudicator
- IAAPA - Member in Good Standing
- Visit Tampa Bay - Partner
- The Haunted Attraction Association - Member
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