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Kenneth Olson
Kenneth Olson
Themed Entertainment Designer
Columbus , United States

Summary

Professional portfolio featuring animation, stage craft, projection mapping, and electronics.

Skills

Stage CraftProjection MappingPublic SpeakingAdobe After EffectsUnityAutodesk MayaInteractive MediaTransdisciplinary Collaboration3D Animimation PipelineLeadershipIsadoraAdobe Photoshop

Software proficiency

Maya
Maya
Photoshop
Photoshop
After Effects
After Effects
Isadora
Isadora
Unity
Unity

Experience

  • Graduate Teaching Assistant at Ohio State University
    Columbus, United States of America
    September 2019 - Present

    Teaching Assistant for Ohio State University Design Foundations Department.

  • Stage Craft Intern at Black Hills Playhouse
    Custer, United States of America
    May 2019 - September 2019

    General Stagecraft intern for: Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest, Side Show, Mama Mia, and Steel Magnolia. Responsibility's include: carpentry, scenic painting, prop fabrication, general electrical work, and show turnover / striking sets. I was House Manager for Robin Hood of Sherwood Forest and Spot Light Operator for Side Show.

  • Lead Production Designer and Assistant Director at Dakota State University Theatre
    Madison, United States of America
    August 2018 - May 2019

    Production Designed and Assisted Directed: DSU's Frankenstein and The Laramie Project.

  • Lead Haunt Production Designer and Fabricator at Dakota State University Theatre
    Madison, United States of America
    August 2018 - October 2019

    13 room haunted attraction. A collaborative effort from Dacota State University Theatre and Photography clubs, 4-H Club, Madison High School Theatre Department, with community volunteers.

  • Educational Children's Summer Camp Intern at Washington Pavilion
    SIOUX FALLS, United States of America
    June 2018 - September 2018

    Assisted 6-14 year old children through fine art projects, science experiments, and theatre rehearsals. Instructed large group team building and exercise activities for children. Took marketing photographs for web and print.