A dynamic, young Project Management, Maintenance, and Engineering professional, base-lined by a Mechanical Engineering education. Highly interested in the design and construction of high thrill amusement rides and Roller Coasters, with strong interest in architectural aspect of ride design. Focused on expanding managerial and project management background with exposure to architectural systems and design for application in future ride and theme park designs.
S&S Worldwide, Inc., Logan, UT, US, Ride & Attractions Professional Engineering Intern
Emphasis: Planning, Design, & Servicing
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• Assist in the design of Roller Coasters and attractions on a global scale
• In collaboration with Engineering, Manufacturing, and Sales departments, execute systems troubleshooting, design-feedback, and field engineering of pneumatically-powered high thrill amusement rides and Roller Coasters
• Selected to join a team of 5 engineers, providing service, repairs, maintenance, on-site troubleshooting, and Operations training of major Ride systems for 400+ attractions at Amusement and Theme Parks worldwide
Luna Park at Coney Island - Central Amusement International, New York, NY, US, Project Manager/Assistant Technical Manager
Project Manager: Maintenance, Design, and Engineering
• Coordinated activities of technical team & special projects, developed annual inspection procedures, scheduled maintenance staff and oversaw project life cycles and completion; responsible for departmental administration, purchasing, materials allocation, and technical and design planning: Reported directly to General Manager and VP
• Technical Planning: Developed, planning, and implemented Luna Park’s first preventative maintenance procedures, first Non-Destructive (NDT) program, and led the first off-season rehabilitation project for 19 rides – under budget and on time
• Design Planning: Developed, planned, and oversaw project planning for aesthetic components of the amusement park, including entrance facades, lighting components, attraction displays and signage, ride vehicle designs, and themed displays throughout the park
• Prepared and controlled Special Projects budget, allocate & control material and spare parts inventory; Functioned as liaison between Manufacturers, Engineers, park maintenance team, & vendors through projects and attractions servicing
• Coordinate with NYC Authorities/DOB for inspections, Building, and Operations permits, and manage all resources to meet city deadlines for approval
• Provide weekly financial and technical progress reports to executive management team
Personal Accomplishments
- Reduced ride repair costs by up to $10,000 per ride through preventative maintenance planning and engineering analysis, and up to $200,000 annually
- Streamlined and organized technical troubleshooting procedures, reduced attraction downtime by 30%
- Implemented numerous first-time procedures for the company
Six Flags, Chicago, IL, US, Engineering Intern
• Assist corporate engineers in reviewing new ride design drawings (CAD drawings), ensure design specification, redline drawings, ensure manufacture conformity
• function as engineering liaison to Ride Maintenance by troubleshooting major roller coaster control systems; including Mechanical Systems, electronic systems, and ride PLC systems
• Worked interdepartmentally with Operations and Corporate Engineering team to resolve ride related engineering issues
Six Flags, Jackson, NJ, US, Rides Manager & Engineering Intern
• Responsible for daily operations, training, and management of attractions within the theme park, and a staff of 15 to 40+ team members
• Perform daily inspections, safety checks, & block checks of Ride systems with Maintenance department; respond to downtime, ride evacuations, guest concerns, and queue management
• Assisted as engineering liaison to Ride Maintenance by troubleshooting major roller coaster control systems; including Mechanical Systems, electronic systems, and ride Programmable Logic Controllers
Vaughn College of Aeronautics and Technology, New York, NY, US, Bachelors, Mechanical Engineering
Study of Mechanical, Structural, and Aerospace Engineering; focus and emphasis on the design of steel structural systems and Roller coaster and amusement ride systems.
