Part-time & seasonal work EXPERIENCE portfolio
Knowledgeable in Parks, Experiences and Products
Recreational Experience [Fun Jobs]
SABBATICAL: Oct 2015--; My working sabbatical in Florida "...for Philosophical Studies and Amusements" (Benjamin Franklin describing his midlife sabbatical).
I have always enjoyed mixing part-time customer service jobs with professional career for personal balance, learning how other organizations operate and love of casual conversation. All of these jobs have helped in my thinking processes to solve problems and sharpen social skills.
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT c/o Comcast NBCUniversal
Event Staff
Seasonal
Mar 2018 – present
Orlando, Florida
• Event Operations Guide; executes with team special and corporate events, productions, parades and festivals throughout Universal Orlando Resort theme parks and studios
BEST BUY
Senior Sales Consultant
Part-time
Aug 2014 – Oct 2019
Delaware and Florida
• Computer Sales & Gaming, BBY store #1184 Davenport, Florida; Aug 2018 – Oct 2019
• Computer Sales & Apple Store, BBY store #1530 Orlando, Florida; Aug 2018 – Oct 2015
• Computer Sales, & Microsoft Store, BBY store #465 Wilmington, Delaware; Oct 2015 – Aug 2014
SEAWORLD ORLANDO c/o SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment
Operations Team Member
Part-time
Oct 2015 – May 2017
Orlando, Florida
• Park Operations and Events Host (Rides/Stadiums/Exhibits)
SEARS HOLDING CORPORATION
Sales Professional
Part-time
May 2012 – Dec 2013
Wilmington, Delaware
• Sales Professional (Consumer Electronics and Televisions) store #1853
WJBR RADIO STATION c/o Beasley Broadcast Group
News Director
Contract / Interim position
Oct 2011 – Feb 2012
Wilmington, Delaware Area
• News Director, Announcer for WJBR 99.5 FM; additionally assisted in several special events as disc jockey entertainment
PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT
Customer Service Agent
Part-time
May 2004 – Jan 2005
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Skycap for Primeflight Aviation Services serving Southwest Airlines
[Disc Jockey & Master of Ceremonies Dec 2004 Southwest Airlines Christmas party event]
Customer Service Agent
Part-time
Oct 1996 – Jan 1997
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Skycap for ITS - Sky Valet serving Continental Airlines
CIRCUIT CITY
Sales Counselor
Part-time
Aug 1995 – Dec 1995
Wilmington, Delaware
• Sales Counselor (Consumer Electronics and Home Audio) store #3158
MAUI NIGHTCLUB COMPLEX c/o DelawareCo, Inc
Light Show Operator
Part-time
1995
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
• Event Technician; Controlled the club(s) light and laser show and assisted with live remote broadcasts on WMGK Radio
WTGI TELEVISION STATION c/o Delaware Valley Broadcasters
Master Control Operator
Part-time
Jan 1992 – Jul 1993
Greater Philadelphia Area
• Master Control Operator; Broadcast and transmitter operation, production duties, assisted in station events for WTGI-61 Television - Telemundo Affiliate
WCHE RADIO STATION
Radio On-Air Host
Part-time
Oct 1991 – Feb 1992
West Chester, Pennsylvania
• Announcer, Board Operator, Transmitter Operator for WCHE 1520 AM Radio
WTLN RADIO STATION
Radio On-Air Host
Part-time
Sep 1990 – Jan 1991
Orlando, Florida Area
• Announcer, Board Operator, Transmitter Operator, Disc Jockey for WTLN 95.3 FM
WALT DISNEY WORLD COMPANY
Attraction H/H
Part-time
Jul 2021 – present
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Walt Disney World
- Magic Kingdom; Returned to assist the park (Fantasyland Attractions) during pandemic recovery and 50th anniversary celebration
- Disney's Hollywood Studios; Transferred to Sunset Boulevard to work attractions The Twilight Zone Tower of Terror and Rock 'n' Roller Coaster Starring Aerosmith including theatre shows Fantasmic! and Lightning McQueen's Racing Academy
Production Crew
Contract / Seasonal
Jan 1991 – Dec 1996
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Walt Disney World Casual Temporary [worked at least one week annually]
- Merchandise Host; EPCOT Center and other park/resort locations
- Production Assistant; The All New Mickey Mouse Club (TV Series - worked summer 1991)
Retail Merchandise Host
Apprenticeship / Part-time
Sep 1990 – Jan 1991
Lake Buena Vista, Florida
• Walt Disney World College Program [auditioned and selected with another student out of 200+ applicants from Widener University]
- Merchandise Host; EPCOT Center, World Showcase Plaza
- Disney University; Studio Production Curriculum
SUPER*FRESH FOOD MARKETS
Head Cashier
Part-time
Apr 1988 – Oct 1992 (except Florida hiatus)
Wilmington, Delaware
• Cashier and substitute front-end manager store #584 under Local 27 UFCW
WVCH & WEEE RADIO STATIONS c/o Moffit Media
Radio Producer, On-Air Host
Mar 1987 – Jun 1990
Part-time
Greater Philadelphia Area
• Show Producer, Copy Writer, Announcer, Board Operator, Transmitter Operator, Sound Engineer for live remote broadcasts and special events for WVCH 740 AM & WEEE 89.5 FM Radio
GANNETT COMPANY, INC.
Circulation Assistant
Part-time
Nov 1985 – Jun 1986 (high school sophomore)
Wilmington, Delaware Area
• Newspaper deliverer for The News Journal; obtained new subscribers and managed existing accounts through collections
Part-time 'recreational' jobs...
UNIVERSAL ORLANDO RESORT
Seasonal | Event Guide (Mar 2018 - Present)
Event Operations Guide executes special events throughout Universal Orlando Resort. The guide assists with arrivals and check-in of event guests, facilitates movement of groups throughout the resort to include transportation, provide overall itinerary information and assistance to special event guests maintaining boundaries of event, distributing materials as required, helping with on-site needs of event guests.
I first visited Universal Studios Florida 110 days after the park initially opened in 1990.
I assisted with many projects at Universal Studios. In 2019, I helped with the "How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World" video booth in the park. For each session, I acted as Director while park guests were my Talent. I shot this with multiple cameras and green screen.
During the 2020-2021 holiday season and pandemic year, I was able to assist at Universal Orlando Resort in many other capacities including Park Services and Attraction Operations. I worked many ride venues including:
• The Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man
• Jurassic Park River Adventure
• The Incredible Hulk Coaster
• Hogwarts Express (both King's Cross Station and Hogsmeade Station)
• Skull Island: Reign of Kong
• The Simpsons Ride
• Transformers: The Ride 3D
• Fast & Furious - Supercharged
February 2021: Accepted the position of Guest Experience Coordinator. This was a temporary assignment relating to the global pandemic. GEST (Guest Experience Support Team) was responsible for assisting park guests with proper CDC guidelines in relation to Covid-19 policies. The primary duty was to act as an ambassador for Universal Orlando Resort by communicating, encouraging, and assisting Guests with Covid-19 safety related protocols. A GEST Team Member must be comfortable interacting with large groups of people, speaking on a microphone and must exemplify Universal Orlando’s core values and The Universal Way in all Guest and Team Member interactions.
Summer 2021: Returned to the Events team while assisting in many other roles as the parks recover following global pandemic.
Fall 2021: Auditioned and accepted as both a scareactor and puppeteer for the upcoming Halloween Horror Nights.
BEST BUY
Part-time | Senior Sales Consultant (Aug 2014 - Oct 2019)
For a part-time job, the friendly environment at Best Buy was among my favorites. I was able to engage in great conversations with hundreds of customers during my tenure at three different stores. My customers included Vice President Joe Biden, Hulk Hogan and Shaquille O'Neal. It was a great experience to keep up with the latest consumer electronics and cultivate many friendships.
SEAWORLD ORLANDO
Part-time | Operations Team Member (Oct 2015 - May 2017)
In 2015 Q3, I decided to follow my heart... to leave the corporate world in the northeast and move to my beloved Florida. I have always had great fondness for our 27th State. During this sabbatical, I took a leisurely job at Sea World. I worked all positions including control room at the Manta Roller Coaster thrill ride.
SEARS
Part-time | Sales Counselor (May 2012 - Dec 2013)
Transitioning between professional career jobs Dance Radio Network and Go Far PR, I took a fun job at Sears Concord Mall selling televisions and electronics.Additionally, here are links to promotional videos I made for the store.
• In-House Promo for Sears Concord Mall VIDEO
• Diamond Restyling and Remount Event (I was the event DJ and recorded these announcements) VIDEO
WJBR 99.5 FM
Interim position | News Director (Oct 2011 - Feb 2012)
WJBR was the #1 rated radio station in the State of Delaware when asked to fill in as their interim news director. Being in the radio industry, the folks at WJBR knew me and my work. It was fun to be on the air several times each morning for the news since WJBR had been a childhood favorite station of mine. I also helped with several station corporate events as their disc jockey entertainment.
CIRCUIT CITY
Part-time | Sales Counselor (Aug 1995 - Dec 1995)
I took this job for a few months in 1995 to keep up with technology and sharpen my people skills. Of course, I was working full-time as the general manager of WMPH 91.7 FM.
MAUI NIGHTCLUB COMPLEX
Part-time | Light Show Operator (1995)
I was an occasional technician in 1995 for the absolutely stunning dance club light show at Instant Replay, a 70s themed discotheque within the Maui entertainment complex located on the Delaware River in Philadelphia. I frequently worked with the live radio station broadcast on WMGK.
WTGI-61 TELEVISION
Part-time | Master Control Operator (Jan 1992 - Jul 1993)
While still in college, I took this Saturday morning shift at Ch. 61 responsible for putting all the television programs and commercials on-air.
WCHE 1520 AM RADIO
Part-time | Radio On-Air Host (Oct 1991 - Feb 1992)
After my shift at WTGI-61 television, I would drive straight to the studios of WCHE 1520 AM for an on-air radio shift. WCHE was largely a talk format station very locally serving the neighboring community. I aired programs and announced as required.
WTLN 95.3 FM RADIO
Part-time | Radio On-Air Host (Sep 1990 - Jan 1991)
While on the Walt Disney World College Program, I knew some of the people at WTLN radio through my contacts at WVCH. I was given a weekend shift to air programs and music as logged (live, recorded and via satellite feed) and announce as local host.
WALT DISNEY WORLD
Seasonal | Cast Member (Sep 1990 - Dec 1996)
I was selected to live and work for a semester representing my university for the Walt Disney World College Program. After the program, I continued to work seasonally for the next few years.
SUPER*FRESH FOOD MARKETS
Part-time | Cashier (Apr 1988 - Oct 1992 except Florida hiatus)
I was still in high school when accepting a position at Super*Fresh Food Markets. Cashiers were manually entering prices at that time. I remember when the store converted to UPC barcodes to scan grocery items.
WVCH 740 AM & WEEE 89.5 FM RADIO
Part-time | Radio Producer, On-Air host (Mar 1987 - Jun 1990)
WVCH was my first FCC licensed radio station for employment. I quickly learned how the business worked. Aside from an announcer, I was the director for a live studio show. I also worked with the company's sister station WEEE.
...more radio
Always the radio enthusiast, it was inevitable that I would obtain a Ham Radio license. When younger, I enjoyed CB Radio conversations and monitoring emergency channels on my scanner.
• https://clintdantinne.com/kc3bdv/
I had blogged these reflections in radio a few years ago. Radio had been a large influence in my life.
• https://clintdantinne.com/radio/
And finally, this link to a post of my career history.