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Chris Bodden

Chris Bodden

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Show Technical Production Manager / Show Manager

  • Education

    • University of Southern California

      1983 - 1987
      BA Fine Arts

      Activities and Societies: Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity School of Fine Art Phi Kappa Psi Fraternity

    • Interlake Senior High School

      1980 - 1983

  • Experience

    • Walt Disney Imagineering

      Apr 1988 - now

      Principal Special Effects Designer for the Disneyland Resort Portfolio, including sustaining design for existing attractions as well as initiating new design for our recently announced expansion to the Disney's California Adventure park. My team and I were responsible for conceptual and product design, budgeting, scheduling, building, installing, and T&A of specialty equipment for Walt Disney Parks and Attractions. Special Effects are specialized equipment which help satisfy requirements of storytelling needs. I managed the talent, design, budget, schedule, quality, installation, programming, and turnover of the special effects equipment and completion of the Special Effects effort. Show less

      • Principal Show Technical Production Manager

        Jun 2017 - now

      • Principal Technical Director (Show Design & Production)

        Aug 2013 - Jun 2017

      • Principal Show Program Manager

        Aug 2010 - Jul 2013

      • Principal Special Effects Designer

        Apr 2007 - Dec 2010

      • Senior Special Effects Designer

        Mar 2005 - Apr 2007

      • Principal Coordinator

        Mar 2004 - Mar 2005

      • Senior Special Effects Designer

        Mar 1998 - Mar 2004

      • Special Effects Designer (various)

        Apr 1988 - Mar 1998

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • OSHA 30 Hour Construction Safety and Health

      Occupational Health and Safety Administration
      Nov 2016

    • Certified Playground Safety Inspector

      CPRS.org
      Mar 2016

    • Institute for Attractions Managers

      International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)
      Nov 2016

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Chris Bodden
      Woodbadge - Boy Scouts of America Boy Scouts of America Apr 2015 "Wood Badge is the embodiment of Scouting spirit. Like many intense training experiences, it has always relied on a busy schedule forcing the participants to work together, to organize and to develop an enthusiasm and team spirit to accomplish the tasks and challenges placed before them. Carried out in context of Scouting ideals and service to young people, the course brings out a deep dedication and spirit of brotherhood and fellowship in most participants."FOX
    • Awarded to Chris Bodden
      Graduate - Officer's Candidate School - USMC United States Marine Corps Jul 1987 "​In the United States Armed Forces, Officer Candidate School (OCS) or the equivalent is a training program for college graduates and non-commissioned officers, Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, Airmen and Coast Guardsmen to earn commissions as officers. The courses generally last from six to seventeen weeks and include classroom instruction in military subjects, physical training, and leadership."(OCC)
    • Awarded to Chris Bodden
      Eagle Scout Boy Scouts of America Jun 1983 "Eagle Scout is the highest rank attainable in the Boy Scouting program of the Boy Scouts of America (BSA). A Scout who attains this rank is called an Eagle Scout or Eagle. Since its introduction in 1911, the Eagle Scout rank has been earned by more than two million young men."

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 118

      Issued by Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America on Oct 2020
      Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Chris Bodden

    • Scoutmaster, Troop 118

      Issued by Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America on Oct 2017
      Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Chris Bodden

    • Assistant Scoutmaster, Troop 118

      Issued by Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America on Oct 2015
      Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Chris Bodden

    • Various Cub Scout Pack Positions, Pack 176

      Issued by Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of America on Sept 2010
      Verdugo Hills Council, Boy Scouts of AmericaAssociated with Chris Bodden