Mark Simens

Mark Simens

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Guest Experience Manager at Disney

  • Education

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      1979 - 1985
      Bachelor of Architecture - BArch Architectural and Building Sciences/Technology

      Activities and Societies: Minor in Technical Theater Scotch & Soda member

  • Experience

    • Carnegie Mellon University

      Sept 1979 - Jun 1984
      Producer

      I worked on the development of original musicals with composers and directors for the student run theatre organization Scotch & Soda. My contributions included Set Design, Scenic Artist, Actor, and Producer.

    • Baldwin Wallace University

      Jun 1983 - Aug 1987
      Set Designer

      Worked as Prop Master, Scenic Artist, and Scenic Designer on 32 productions

    • Players Theater of Columbus

      Aug 1986 - Jun 1987
      Set Designer

      I worked as Set Designer, Assistant Scenic Astist, Prop Master as needed for 13 productions as this Community Theater worked its way to LORT status.

    • Rainbow Room

      Dec 1989 - Aug 1990
      Server

      I worked as a Server for the private members' club, special events and the Rainbow room.

    • Third Avenue Playhouse

      Jun 1990 - Sept 1990
      Theater Director

      Director of an original musical production. The cast of musicians and singers collaborated on musical arrangements.

    • Restaurant Associates

      Dec 1990 - Jan 2000
      Catering Manager
    • Pittsburgh Musical Theater

      Mar 1996 - Feb 1999
      Set Designer

      I worked as Set Designer for several productions with Director/Choreographer Bob Durkin at the Byham Theater

    • Roseland Ballroom

      Sept 1999 - Jan 2000
      Theater Director

      Director on all elements of an entertainment and culinary review of 20th century icons. This full original production included actors, singers, dancers, servers, combined with culinary offerings in an interactive performance and celebration created for Travel Magazine and their 700 guests.

    • Barton G

      Jun 2003 - Jul 2007
      Manager of Catering Operations

      I worked on Event Planning and Management for some of the biggest organizations (Greater Miami Jewish Federation, Miami Art Museum, Republican Governors, Miami Metro Zoo) at iconic locations (Vizcaya, Versace Mansion, Lois Pope Center, Pro-Players' Stadium, Mar-a-lago) and was the Operations Manager for all events.

    • Disney Parks & Resorts

      Sept 2007 - Jan 2010
      Guest Experience Manager
    • Walt Disney World

      Mar 2010 - Jan 2016
      Area Manager Banquets Grand Floridian
    • Disney Parks & Resorts

      Jan 2018 - now
      Guest Experience Manager
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Interior Designer

      ASID Florida North
      Sept 2005
    • Scenic Designer

      IATSE Local 891
      Jun 2000