Todd L. Wheeler
1695 Cassidy Drive
St. Cloud, FL. 34771
Cell (407) 873-1943
Website: http://twheele3.wix.com/wheelerprojectsinc
Email: toddw@wheelerprojectsinc.com
EXPERIENCE: Wheeler Projects Inc. April 2004 - Present
Company Co-Founder – Project Management
Europa Park – 40th Anniversary Parade – Parade Producer
Wanda Movie Park – Ultimate Energy Attraction – ITEC Entertainment Attraction Director
Universal Orlando – Project 722/Harry Potter Phase 2 – Phoenix Rising Project Manager
Universal Orlando – Superstar Parade – Technical Director
Big Apple Entertainment – Ripley’s Believe it or not Odditorium – Times Square New York – Owners representative for Show Systems & Thematic Elements
Technomedia Solutions – Hard Rock Park – Myrtle Beach – On-Board and Off-Board Audio & Video Systems – Project Manager
Disney Cruise Line – Port Canaveral Florida – Disney Dream Christening Ceremony Technical Director
Walt Disney Entertainment – Limited Time Magic Event – 25’ Ice Castle in Times Square New York – Technical Director
Glickman Productions – Hospital Opening Ceremonies – Technical Director
Glickman Productions – Grainger Corporate Conference – Technical Director
Splashtacular – Drop Gate Flume Ride – Mechanical & Control System – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Jimmy Buffett’s Margaretville Panama City, Mohegan Sun Casino, Waikiki Beach – Show Action Equipment – Project Manager / Technical Director
Glickman Productions – JetBlue “Jets” Reveal – Technical Director
Glickman Productions – Gaylord National Holiday Event Kick Off – Technical Director
Back-Stage Technologies – Universal Harry Potter – Special Effects – Project Manager
Odin’s Eye – Owners Representative / Project Manager
Orlando Events Center – Ground Breaking Ceremony – Technical Director
Winter Garden Theater – Theatrical Systems Consultant
Technomedia Solutions – Atlantis Resort – Nassau – Audio / Video elements Project Manager
Creative Environs – Atlantis Resort – Casino Expansion Interior & Exterior Elements – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Medieval Times – Scenic, Carved Plaster & EIFS Package – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Paramount Parks – Italian 2006 Job Scenic & Special Effects Overlay @ Virginia – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Paramount Parks – Nickelodeon Universe & Special Overlay @ Cincinnati – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Nobu Restaurant – Atlantis Resort Bahamas – Project Manager
Technomedia Solutions – Rosen Shingle Creek Resort – Orlando – Project Manager
Technomedia Solutions – Rockefeller Observation Deck – New York City – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Hunley Project – Myrtle Beach – Project Manager
Creative Environs – Paramount Parks – Italian Job Scenic & Special Effects Overlay @ Cincinnati & Toronto – Project Manager
Walt Disney Entertainment – Disney’s Animal Kingdom Christmas Parade 2004 – Technical Director
Walt Disney Entertainment – WESH Tower Holiday Lights – Technical Director
D&D Construction – Cypress Gardens Renovation – Rides & Live Show Venues – Project Manager – Ride Facility Requirements & Live Show Venues
Attraction & Entertainment Solutions Inc. Sept 2010 – 2013
Glickman Productions – Technical Director – Various Live Events
Mad Cow Theater – Orlando – Technical System Consultant
Busch Gardens Tampa Bay – Ice Show Coral Pieces
Legoland – Florida – Scenic Elements – Project Manager
Kroc Center – Memphis TN
Disney Cruise Line – Port Canaveral Florida – Sixteen foot christening bottle
Nassau Bahamas Airport Expansion – Children’s Play Area
Cool De Sac – Miami Florida – Children’s Play area & Adult Café
Walt Disney World May 1990 – April 2004
Ride and Show Engineering - Project Technical Administrator - 2001 – 2004
PARTIAL PROJECT LIST & HIGHLIGHTS:
FASTPASS & People Counter Systems (FLIK)
Coordinated multiple information technology departments and systems for program integration and overall functional requirements
Implemented new card scanning system reducing size of the boxes and increasing functionalities
EPCOT – Mexico Pavilion Boats
Leader for new wheelchair accessible boat design, integrating maintenance, operations and legal requirements to obtain approved design
Created quality control “Traveler Document” for Rotomolding vendor
Disney MGM Studios – Star Tours Cabin #6
Maintained redline drawings for as-built package at close out
Blizzard Beach
Project lead Gondola Emergency Evacuation arm implementation
Ride & Show Engineering lead for College Program project 2002
Ride Enhancement Projects
Created database to track multiple projects for program manager
Rotating Rides
Project lead Aladdin’s Flying Carpet & Triceratops Spin Post Turnover Support
Walt Disney Entertainment – Technical Director - 1996 – 2001
PARTIAL PROJECT LIST & HIGHLIGHTS:
Magic Kingdom - Day Parades 1996 & 2001
Team lead for new “snow globe” dome investigation
Created special effect snow in globes
Discovered and implemented new strobe light system using LED technology
Disney MGM Studios – Playhouse Disney – Live on Stage
Mentor for new Technical Director
Lead operating & maintenance teams for technical theater elements
Responsible for project architect and engineers scope, schedule & budget
Disney’s Animal Kingdom - Tarzan Rocks!
Implemented new show concept in five months
Team lead for all technical elements, including overhead stunts
Leader of three other Technical Directors to open show before July 4, 1999
Disney MGM Studios – Disney’s Doug Live
Design lead for new video projection system, allowing the entire stage scene to scroll as the performers walk across the stage
Created “seamless” screen look with turntables for scenic elements and video projection integration
Magic Kingdom – 25th Anniversary Castle transformation
Integrated Magic Kingdom Castle with cold air inflatables to transform the castle to a birthday cake
Walt Disney Entertainment Technician - 1990 – 1996
Various Live Shows and Attractions Worldwide
Live Show Technician 1985 - 1990
EDUCATION, CERTIFICATIONS & ACTIVITIES:
Certified Project Management Professional (PMP)
Garden Theatre Board of Directors 2013 to Present
BS Communications – Clarion University of Pennsylvania (3.4 GPA)
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