User:George Rousseau

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I have over ten years experience in management and technical direction in the construction and installation of large theme park and theatrical productions. I am a private pilot with an instrument rating. I own and operate a Cessna 180 and a Bellanca Decathlon. I have volunteered at the Smithsonian's National Air and Space Museum Restoration Shop since 2000. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Vice President 1999 -2007 Women Fly, Inc., Greensboro, Maryland Designers and marketers of apparel honoring women's achievments in aviation. Women Fly also produces the non-commercial WomenAviators.org site.

General Manager 1994 - 2007 PDT Press, Inc., Greensboro, Maryland Commercial Printing Company

Project Manager 1990 - 1993 INTAMIN COMPANY, Annapolis, Maryland Managed installation and commissioning of multimillion dollar theme park attractions including Back to the Future, ET Adventure, Stand Up Coaster and Looping Starship.

Special Effects Coordinator 1987 - 1990 MCA PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT, UNIVERSAL STUDIOS HOLLYWOOD & FLORIDA

  Back to the Future

Developed ride special effects including liquid nitrogen fog system. Produced onboard ride vehicle wind effect and control system. Consulted on hydraulic, electrical and ride control systems.

  Earthquake

Supervised construction of major mechanical effects. Managed the installation of scenery and special effects. Administered construction and placement of animated props.

EDUCATION California State University, Long Beach, College of Fine Arts Bachelor of Arts, Scenery, Lighting and Costume Design California State University International Programs, Florence Italy Medieval and Renaissance Art History, History of Mannerism and Renaissance Architecture