Hi, I’m Josh.
I am a Theme Park and Attractions Management graduate from the Rosen College of Hospitality with a passion and overall interest in the themed entertainment industry. I am proficient in leading and overseeing premier customer service experiences.
Born and raised in Orlando, FL, theme parks have always been a part of my life. My dream career would be to work within a creative leadership role for a leading destination theme park enterprise.
Statement of Interest – UCF M.S. Themed Experiences
I am excited to apply for the Themed Experiences master’s program at the University of Central Florida, marking the next step in my academic and career journey.
Ever since I visited a theme park for the first time as a child, I have been completely captivated by the power of themed entertainment and experiences. I was in awe of how these places could transport guests into immersive worlds and have the power to evoke emotions through the magic of narrative and environmental storytelling. Spaces that create a lifetime of memories and connections for people all around the world, and for a moment, act as an escape from the challenges and struggles of our everyday lives. This passion has driven me to pursue a further education as well as a lifelong career in the themed entertainment industry.
My academic journey began at the esteemed Rosen College of Hospitality Management, where I was recently one of the first two students to graduate with a bachelor’s degree from the new Theme Park and Attractions Management program. This provided me with an academic foundation in theme park operations, logistics, as well as managing the guest and employee experience. I now aspire to leverage my knowledge from this program, my operational and undermanagement experience from the workforce, and the skills gained from my affiliated projects to further develop my creative foundation when it comes to themed entertainment and experiences.
The Themed Experiences program at the University of Central Florida presents an intriguing educational journey through hands-on learning initiatives as well as real world experience. I am highly interested in the internship opportunities available through this program, as I feel they will allow me to further gain valuable connections within the industry as well as obtain a more in-depth understanding of the design and production aspects of bringing an immersive experience to life.
I sincerely thank you for your time and consideration. I look forward to the possibility of contributing to this program and collaborating with faculty and peers who share my passion and dedication towards this ever-growing industry.
Sincerely,
Projects and Experience
Project: New Tomorrow
Project: New Tomorrow is a digital nonprofit platform that hosts a diverse variety of independent creators and projects that focus on the themed entertainment industry.
I founded the platform in July of 2021 and am responsible for overseeing all aspects of the platform including 30+ active team members. I developed the branding for Project: New Tomorrow and ensure that all promotional materials, graphics and messaging align with the brand’s identity.
My Role:
– Founder & Creative Advisor
– Project Management
– Branding & Identity
– Graphic Design
PNT Cubed
A subsidiary project under Project: New Tomorrow, PNT Cubed immerses players in a virtual world that acts as a timeless celebration of the past, present, and future of themed entertainment.
Guests can explore faithfully recreated past attractions, themed minigames and more in this free-to-play multiplayer experience hosted on the notable sandbox game platform Minecraft.
My Role:
– Creative Advisement
– Project Management
– Branding & Identity
– Graphic Design
EPCOT Center 1989
Over six years in the making and with the combined efforts of over 25 talented creators, this unofficial research passion project utilizes the notable sandbox game platform Minecraft as a tool to present one of the most faithful digital recreations of Disney’s EPCOT Center as it was in 1989 to date.
Players are fully immersed in this one-of-a-kind tribute through the usage of custom 3D models as well as immersive audio and visuals. My team utilized thousands of photo and video references, blueprints, Google Earth overviews, and a multitude of research in order to accurately recreate the park on a 1:1 scale.
Project Portfolio
Josh Presents
This creative endeavor on Instagram blends digital graphics and photography with a passion for collecting themed entertainment memorabilia.
As a digital creator, I offer a nostalgic journey through engaging visuals and historical contexts.
My Role:
– Branding & Identity
– Graphic Design
– Photography
Photography Portfolio
MCAmusement (2018 – 2021)
An official community project of Pixar University, MCAmusement was an online digital platform and community that recreated the Disneyland Resort in the popular sandbox game Minecraft using high-quality audio, visuals and 3D models.
As part of the leadership team, I collaborated with all departments in order to create strategic initiatives for community events, promotional materials, and for debuting new experiences. On the creative side, I worked closely with the 3D modeling team in order to develop and execute visual enhancements including player cosmetics, signage, ride vehicles and props. Using Cubik Studio, I worked on the post-processing and final texturing aspects of the 3D modeling process for the server’s voxel models.
I was also responsible for the ride and show tech on numerous attractions throughout the server through the usage of vanilla commands, show programming files, and various external server plugins.
My Role:
– Project Management
– Team Leadership
– 3D Model Post-Production
– Ride & Show Programming
*The MCAmusement logo and all other media associated with MCAmusement are being presented with the written permission of the MCAmusement leadership team for educational and showcase purposes only.
Cubik Studio Portfolio
Skills and Technological Knowledge
I am proficient with and consistently utilize the following programs:
- Adobe Photoshop (Graphic Design, Image Editing)
- CyberLink PowerDirector (Video Editing)
- OBS (Live Streaming, Video Recording)
- Audacity (Audio Editing)
- WordPress (Website Building)
- Office 365 (Word, PowerPoint)
- Google Workspace (Drive, Docs, Slides)
- Slack (Team Communication)
- Trello (Project Management)