Set Decoration | Themed Entertainment | Environmental Storytelling|

madericious@gmail.com • 972-754-0871

SUMMARY

Set decoration and themed entertainment professional with hands-on experience designing and installing immersive environments and attraction-style experiences. MFA in Themed Entertainment with expertise in prop sourcing, scenic dressing, and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Current Cast Member at Walt Disney World with strong understanding of guest-facing environments and park operations.

THEMED ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE

Primary Set Decorator — Immersive Ride Experience: Search for the Gryphon
Savannah College of Art and Design

  • Led set decoration design, production, and installation for a large-scale immersive attraction environment.

  • Developed prop packages and scenic dressing plans supporting environmental storytelling.

  • Interpreted architectural drawings and translated concept art into finished show environments.

  • Researched historical references, materials, and themed design technologies.

  • Coordinated prop sourcing, placement, and field installation with multidisciplinary teams.

  • Maintained inventories, design documentation, and project schedules.

PRODUCTION DESIGN & TECHNICAL THEATER

Media Event Manager / Production Designer
Lake Pointe

  • Designed stage environments, lighting, and sound across six venues (500–5,000 seats).

  • Collaborated with entertainment and technical teams to deliver immersive productions.

  • Managed production schedules, equipment inventory, and technician teams.

  • Supported live productions as stage manager and cue caller.

DISNEY EXPERIENCE

Photopass Coordinator / Photographer
Disney PhotoPass Service

  • Managed deployment of photographers across multiple parks and maintained equipment and prop inventory.

  • Designed graphics and coordinated logistics for cast recognition and inclusion events.

  • Delivered guest storytelling experiences and trained new photographers.

Recreation & Entertainment Operations Lead

  • Led teams across recreation and entertainment operations at Disney’s Hilton Head Island Resort

  • Designed props and décor for guest activities and special events.

  • Coordinated event logistics, staffing, and cross-department collaboration.

EDUCATION

MFA, Themed Entertainment
BFA, Production Design — Minor in Performing Arts

Savannah College of Art and Design

 

BFA, Game Art & Development
Southern New Hampshire University

SKILLS

Set Decoration • Environmental Storytelling • Prop Sourcing & Placement • Scenic Fabrication • Architectural Drawing Interpretation • Installation & Mock-Ups • Production Documentation • Technical Theater • Budget & Schedule Coordination

Software: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, SketchUp, Microsoft Excel, Word, Maya