| Scott Swenson Objective: To pursue a career creating, directing, and maintaining high quality performances for both corporate and theatrical audiences. Work experience 2006 - Present Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL Entertainment Special Projects Manager Act as Entertainment manager for all special events and festivals at Busch Gardens Tampa. Act as Co-chair and Artistic Director for Howl-O-Scream event. Teach You Are the Message workshops on improving communication skills for several departments and parks in the company 2002 - 2006 Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL Area Supervisor for the Festivals Team and Howl-O-Scream Act as an internal producer for all festivals and the Howl-O-Scream event at Busch Gardens Tampa. Teach You Are the Message workshops on improving communication skills for several departments and parks in the company 1993 - 2002 Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL Unit Supervisor, Entertainment Supervise the daily operation of Costume Character, Bird Show, Roo Crew Live, and Congo Comedy Caravan performers Direct and/or supervise special programs and events Act as a media spokesperson for Busch Gardens Tampa Develop and write scripts for the Entertainment Department as well as other Departments at Busch Gardens Tampa (For the Birds Bird Show, Spooky Safari Zoo Tour, etc.) (Writing samples available upon request) Represent the Entertainment Department in several multi-departmental projects Work with the creative staff on the development of new shows and events Cast new performers as a member of the Audition Team 2001 – 2003 Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL Rhino Rally Entertainment Trainer (temporary assignment) Work with the Operations department, the Zoo department, and outside contractors to install the Rhino Rally attraction Train and maintain new Rhino Rally drivers on script and performance skills Write script updates based on changes in the attraction 2000 - 2001 Busch Gardens Tampa Tampa, FL T.R.I.B.E. (temporary assignment) Work as part of an unconventional three person team to research, develop, implement, and promote Busch Gardens Howl-O-Scream event 1992 - 1993 Busch Gardens Williamsburg Williamsburg, VA Performer (Strolling Entertainment) Perform improvisational comedy and magic 1989 - 1992 Chi-Town Puppet Theatre Chicago, IL Associate Artistic Director Develop and write new scripts for the touring puppet theater Build puppets for touring productions Act as tour manager while touring Perform as the lead puppeteer while touring 1990 - 1992 Self employed Chicago, IL Teacher/Artist in the Classroom Teach acting classes and seminars to elementary and high school students 1985 - Present Self employed Chicago/Williamsburg/Tampa Freelance Actor/Voiceover Artist/ Puppeteer Perform in live, video, and film projects (Performance resume available upon request) 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 emphasis 1981 - 1983 Goodman School of Drama Chicago, IL Acting, Voice, Movement Other Training: Acting for Commercials- Terry Berland Improvisational Comedy- Second City Improvisational Comedy- James Belushi Special Skills: Computer (Microsoft Word, Excel, Publisher, Greetings 2000), Magic, Juggling, Mime, On-camera experience, Dialects, Character voices, Puppetry |
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