John Martinez
Stage Technician / Entertainment Manager
- Role
- Character Captain at Walt Disney World
- Location
- Orlando, FL, US
- LinkedIn followers
- 500 followers
About John Martinez
I am a diversified Live Production Manager, Technician, and Creative Talent with over twenty years in the Entertainment and tourism industry, currently looking for a challenging, long term career opportunity in the Entertainment industry.In addition to my enthusiasm and love for travel, I bring strong technical skills, and the customer service orientation that today\'s companies expect. My training and core work ethic ensure that every production has a stress free experience and flawless execution, this coupled with my ability to work well with others and direct a team, would make me a strong addition to your company.I have been the Technical Supervisor for the Norwegian Star, the Technical Coordinator (and lead technician) for the Willow Theatre, Sugar Sand Park (Boca Raton, Fl.); a Stage Manager of the University of South Florida\'s College of Visual and Performing Arts. I am also a former stage manager for Cedar Point Amusement Park, Ohio (summer 2004), and Busch Gardens, Tampa; and a former Production Manager for Royal Caribbean International.I have a strong background in live theater and event production including sound, lighting, projection, rigging, pyrotechnics, audio engineering, show calling and event direction.I am a graduate of the University of South Florida. I have a BA in Theater Arts, with an emphasis on technical theater 2004. Some of the highlights of my career at Disney include.Presenting parade and entertainment ideas to Disney at the Creative Idea Forum, in February and May for Rich Taylor, Executive Vice president of Disney Entertainment.Area Coordinator on the Opening Team for Disney’s Animal Kingdom 1998 Walt Disney World Ambassador Semifinalist1998 Crossroads to Leadership graduate.
Experience
Character Captain
May 2023 — Present · US
Education
University of South Florida
BA, Technical Theatre
2002 — 2004
University of Florida
AA degree, Criminology
1985 — 1987
Skills
- Production Entertainment Manager
- Stage Management
- Live Event Technician
- Voice Over
- Audio
- Live Events
- Theatre
- Production
- Lighting
- Stage
- Entertainment
- Acting
- Performing Arts
- Musical Theatre
- Corporate Events
- Sound
- Av
- Singing
- Music
- Theatrical Production
- Audio Engineering
- Stage Lighting
- Event Management
- Event Planning
- Projection
- Screenwriting
- Set Design
- Recording
- Music Industry
- Trade Shows
- Sales
- Concerts
- Live Sound
- Casting
- Directing
- Production Managment
- Sound Design
- Video
- Video Production
- Production Management
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