htrf="www.benvportfolio.com target"="_blank" RESUME Benjamin Van Beusekom 5526 Stull Ave Orlando, Florida 407-970-4769 [email protected] [email protected] Qualifications 20 years of professional experience in Art Direction, Production Design, Scenic Fabrication and Fine Arts in both full-time employment and contracting positions. Diverse background in a variety of creative production techniques. Skilled in manipulating Concrete/Plaster, Acid and Wood Stains, Black light Paint, Oil, Acrylic/Latex, High Performance Coatings, Gouache and Watercolor. Sculpture experience in White, Green, Sign foams, plaster, clay and fiberglass. Multi piece mold construction, design and maintenance in Fiberglass, Poly Putty, Latex and Bondo. Mold pours in Resins, Expanding foams, Plaster and Latex. Ageing experience in a variety of Wood, Concrete, Metal, and Stone. Extensive experience in Model building. Photoshop, Illustrator, Maya, Mudbox, 3ds Max. Recognized for creative thinking process, inspiring and maintaining project intent, multitasking abilities, organizational skills including budget and time management. Strong interpersonal and communication skills to successfully interact with a variety of people. Experience in leading both small and larger teams throughout multiple projects concurrently. Experience with engineering service and maintenance teams in successfully maintaining IP within a theme park. Employment 06/2011 to Present Walt Disney Imagineering, Orlando, FL Art Director, Field Art Director, Production Designer – Character Paint Finishes Mickeys Runaway Railway – (in Progress) Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Tron – (in Progress) Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Jungle Skipper Canteen Restaurant (Veranda) - Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Tomorrowland Overall Concept Refreshment – (in Progress) – Blue Sky, Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Frozen Ever After - Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Little Mermaid, 2015 Enhancements – Creative Director/Art Director Magic Kingdom HUB/Bypass Expansion – Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Peter Pan Refresh - Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Pirates of the Caribbean Refresh - Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Polynesian Resort – Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer Fantasyland Expansion – Blue Sky, Production Designer, Field Art Director/Color Designer. Including, Storybook Circus, Little Mermaid, Be Our Guest, Enchanted Tales with Belle, Seven Dwarf Mine Train Magic Kingdom Park – Overall Production Design, Field Art Director, SQS Director Aulani Resort, Hawaii Team – Field Art Direction 08/2010 to 06/2011 Superior Resources, (Walt Disney Imagineering), Orlando, FL Production Designer, Field Art Director, Color Designer Aulani Resort – Oahu, Hawaii Mickey’s Expo, Winnie The Pooh, Fantasyland Expansion – Magic Kingdom 05/2009 to 05/2010 Nassal Company, Orlando Florida Production Designer, Finish Designer, Scenic Painter, Lead Harry Potter, Hogsmead, Universal Studios Developed paint samples used through-out attraction. Lead a paint crew throughout land. 03/2008 to 2010 Sparks Exhibits, Orlando Florida Production Designer, Scenic Painter, Sculptor Glazer Children’s Museum, FL Treasure Coast Museum, FL Miami Children’s Museum, FL Chickasaw Cultural Center, OK National Civil War Museum, WV 11/2007 to 02/2008 Creative Kingdoms Inc. Orlando Florida Scenic Painter, Designer Magi Quest Hannover, NJ Contract Scenic painter- Recognized for artistic & creative problem solving. 04/2006 to 11/2007 Universal Studio’s, Orlando Florida Scenic Painter, Building Facades, Sculptures, Props Created new and maintained existing faux finishes in the New York Street area as well as Seuss landing. 10/2005 to 2009 S.M.A.R.T. Scenic Artist Jungala Attraction Busch Gardens, Tampa Florida Misc. Attractions work Universal Studios, Orlando Florida Misc. Attractions work Museums, Aquariums and Cultural Centers Nationwide 08/2003 to 10/2005 BVCC- MGM Scenic Shop, Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL Scenic Artist Expedition Everest - wood sculpting, wood, metal and concrete age, murals, AK Epcot Tree Angel Top - Wing sculpt repair, full repaint, Epcot Adventure Begins - Prop sculpt and paint, AK Sculpted Flagstone fireplace doors, Saratoga Springs Resort 08/2002 to 03/2003 Optic Nerve Art Corp., Columbus, OH Production Artist Indoor\Outdoor Murals Jack Hanna Corp. Columbus, OH Murals and Sculptures Scott Corp. Erie, PA Scale Model Corn Palace, Mitchell, SD Ordering, Inventory control, Personal time/budget management