About Me
Hello, I'm Nick!
For as long as I can remember, I've been drawn to the magic of storytelling through immersive, themed experiences.
Over the past several years, I've had the opportunity to help bring these experiences to life, whether through reimagined attractions, mesmerizing lights, or awe-inspiring drone shows.
Scroll down to explore some of my work!
Work Experience
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Present
Lead Show Designer & Animator
SkyGlow Drone Productions
Translate client visions into compelling nighttime storytelling through initial storyboarding and custom show soundtrack mixing. Develop pre-visualizations to present concepts to clients and insure safe and FAA-compliant flight patterns. Program and animate 2-D and 3-D animations using industry-standard animation software, optimizing drone trajectories for efficient, safe, and emotionally impactful displays.
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Present
Freelance Entertainment Designer
Various Clients
Design, fabricate, and install bespoke technical and creative solutions for various entertainment venues. This work includes: consulting in the design and code of interactive dark ride retrofit controls, design and installation of a "splashdown" water effect on a classic roller coaster, creation of custom light fixtures for stage and musical productions, and the design and installation of a large-scale networked lighting system that spans nearly a mile of alpine coaster track.
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September 2023
Creative Projects & Controls Technician
Six Flags Entertainment Corporation
Designed, fabricated, and installed various theming additions to the Frontier City theme park, including full story & scenic overhauls of multiple attractions. Responsible for park-wide networked audio systems, light shows, and various seasonal displays. Troubleshot, implemented, and maintained electrical and control systems for rides, shows, and other attractions. Supported upgrades and retrofits of existing ride systems with modern control hardware and software alongside corporate engineering.
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Present
Show & Set Designer (Seasonally)
Hex House
Seasonally assist in the design, construction, and set finishing of immersive themed environments for the nationally-recognized haunted attraction. Mix custom soundtracks per area and install thematic lighting and basic animated figures. Program multi-actuator animated figures towering up to 16' tall.
Portfolio
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Education & Certifications
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May 2025
Themed Entertainment Design Certification
Immersive Design Academy
Participated in a year-long, multi-disciplinary creative and technical design project with a close-knit team from around the globe. Worked under simulated real-world constraints with guidance from industry-leading professionals through weekly educational sessions. Developed a well-rounded themed entertainment project; taking it from initial blue sky concept to schematic design, including regular "client" reviews from industry professionals, culminating in presentations at IAAPA. Responsible for early ride system ideation and creating detailed lighting, audio, and effects CAD schematics and documentation.
Theme Park Design Certification
Steve Alcorn, Udemy
Completed an intensive online course spanning 54 lectures, highlighting the various disciplines and fundamental concepts within themed entertainment design.
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May 2021
Coursework in Mechanical Engineering
University of Tulsa
Carried out coursework focused on 2-D and 3-D CAD modeling, creating detailed mechanical drawings and assemblies in Solidworks. Collaborated on hands-on, group experiences, designing and creating adaptive projects for children with disabilities in northeast Oklahoma.