Mark Simens

Experience

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  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.

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  Baldwin Wallace University

  Jun 1983 - Aug 1987

  Set Designer

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

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  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.

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  Rainbow Room

  Dec 1989 - Aug 1990

  Server

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

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  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.

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  Restaurant Associates

  Dec 1990 - Jan 2000

  Catering Manager
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  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

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  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.

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  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.

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  Disney Parks & Resorts

  Sept 2007 - Jan 2010

  Guest Experience Manager
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  Walt Disney World

  Mar 2010 - Jan 2016

  Area Manager Banquets Grand Floridian
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  Disney Parks & Resorts

  Jan 2018 - now

  Guest Experience Manager