Jan 2018 - Aug 2023
Projects -
During my five-year tenure with the Walt Disney Company, we were challenged daily to provide safe, unforgettable experiences for more than 50 million visitors annually.
For the past five years, I've had the incredible opportunity to be part of the dynamic team at Magic Kingdom, where every day feels like stepping into a magical realm. As we prepared the park and its staff for our 50th anniversary and celebration, I had been deeply involved in crafting an experience that's not just memorable, but truly enchanting.
From brainstorming and implementing new attractions to curating immersive dining experiences and optimizing facilities, I've been at the forefront of bringing new worlds to life right here in the heart of the most magical park. Whether it's transporting guests to galaxies far, far away or immersing them in the nostalgia of Andy's backyard, my role has been about creating moments of wonder and joy.
Throughout my tenure, I've tackled some of the most exciting and challenging projects, pushing the boundaries of imagination and innovation. But beyond the thrill of it all, what truly drives me is seeing the smiles on the faces of guests as they embark on these magical journeys.
Toy Story Land development project.
Expanding your definition of what's possible can lead to great things, which encapsulates the essence of growth and progress.
Duties incumbent of a Walt Disney Parks & Resorts (WDPR) field safety representative:
OSHA regulation compliance inspector for several large-scale construction projects
Development of corrective action plans for identified worksite hazards.
Conducted field surveys and developed Job Safety Assessments to determine site-specific safety requirements for crane safety, electrical safety, fall protection, Aerial Work Platforms, Scaffolding, Hot work, working from heights, HAZMAT use & disposal, and proactive PPE selection/use.
Performed on-site training for Occupational health and wellness best practices daily.
Performed food and beverage audit preparation for multiple locations, resulting in State food safety audits with zero major infractions, earning food safety manager certification.
Duties incumbent of a Safety, prevention through design (PtD) partner:
Providing solutions to identified hazards from site inspections that result in permanent elimination, substitution, and/or engineering control of hazard(s).
Taking challenges and turning them into opportunities for innovative design.
Foster shared leadership dynamics within teams to influence strong performance outcomes & team effectiveness.
The Black Spire Outpost (Galaxies Edge) development project.
By breaking free from the constraints of limited thinking and embracing a mindset that is open to infinite possibilities, we allow ourselves to reach greater heights.
While maintaining duties and responsibilities as Walt Disney’s Parks & Resorts field safety representative and PtD partner, I also stretched into new domains of safety.
Additional Duties and Responsibilities:
Field support and training with technical safety expertise including – Occupational health & wellness, OSHA regulation & policy, Prevention through design, Industrial Hygiene, Ergonomics, Construction and Food Safety to reduce the frequency, severity, and cost of accidents and occupational illnesses.
Development of safety plans with corrective actions and safety process improvements to eliminate, reduce, or control potential hazards for all maintenance activities within scope of project.
Attraction Rehabilitation(s)
Program safety expertise, implementation, and field support for incident reduction on 35 separate facility projects, reporting directly to the Magic Kingdom Director of Engineering Services, to provide solutions to identified hazards from site inspections that result in minimized injury to Cast.
Every project is different in many ways, but you get up at 4:30 in the morning, seven days a week, no matter where you are in the Kingdom! There are many more projects that I am fortunate enough to have partnered with the most amazing and professional teams but the rehabilitation, reimagining, or even the relocation of the projects listed below are most memorable and taught me the most about the field of safety and the many levels of implementation. Each experience rich with lessons learned and wisdom gained but too long to detail below. All are great tales of adventure that I enjoy telling and may get to writing down in a collection of safety stories but until then...
Liberty Square Riverboat track replacement - My first of many projects. How getting team trust early is key!
Jungle Cruise boat maintenance bay rehabilitation and 5S project. Adding and designing workspaces for work.
Jungle Cruise Ride & Tom Sawyer Island ride vehicle redesign. Eliminating hazards while staying with a wild frontier theme.
Main Street Confectionery. Making sweets without repetitive motion hot spots.
Club 33, Magic Kingdom. The magic behind the magic still has standards and regulation.
City Hall, Main Street, U.S.A. Good ol’ fashion renovation but during a pandemic!
Walt Disney World Railroad Station(s). Ride Motion Protections last frontier.
Swiss Family Treehouse
Pirates of the Caribbean
Under the Sea- Journey of The Little Mermaid ride vehicle
Big Thunder Mountain, Design Phase
Big Thunder Mountain Composite Repair Booth
Haunted Mansion
Liberty Tree Tavern
Be Our Guest Restaurant
Gaston’s Tavern & Fountain
Prince Charming Regal Carrousel
Mickey’s PhilharMagic
Dumbo the Flying Elephant A&B
Peter Pan’s Flight
it’s a small world
Country Bear Jamboree
Bibbidi Bobbidi Boutique
Space Mountain rehab
New Fantasyland 50th Paint project
50th Anniversary Castle dress project
TRON Lightcycle / Run Construction
HUMAN FACTOR ANALYSIS CLASSIFICATION SYSTEM
A Benchmarking study.
This Infographic is for a bench-marking study I have recently contributed to, combining 854 papers from 2001 to 2024 that were initially extracted; 432 were peer reviewed, articles containing the HFACS framework. 231 tech reports, 66 dissertations, and 73 articles were written in a foreign language which were excluded from data retrieval. A total of 62 papers were used in this study. The goal of the study is to create an all-inclusive meta-analysis of HFACS methodology and causal factors often associated with human error.
The infographic details my latest work as a full time Human Factors graduate student at Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University, Daytona Beach.