CHRISTINE M.
BARNES SET DECORATOR• ARTIFICIAL FOLIAGE •
• PROJECT MANAGER •
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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Universal Creative – Orlando – Show Set Technical Manager
Beijing Project, Aug. 2017-Present
• Show Set Technical Manager for a Land including 3 Attractions
o Design development from concept art to installation including turnover to Park Operations
Team in Beijing, China.
o Management of vendors including: defining scope of work, Request for Proposals, driving bid
and selection process and managing through completion of all deliverables.
o Managing project schedule and budget.
o Integration of all show set elements with media, sound, special effects and animated figures.
Walt Disney Imagineering – Associate Set Decorator – Project Hire
Walt Disney Imagineering, Jan. 2013-August 2017
• Artificial Foliage Design for Pandora: The World of Avatar at Walt Disney World – for 2 Attractions
o Design development from concept art to installation including turnover to Walt Disney World.
o Management of vendors including: defining scope of work, driving bid and selection process
and managing through completion of all deliverables.
o Managing project schedule and budget.
o Integration of all show set elements with media, sound, special effects and animation.
o Managed direct reports and installation teams.
• Estimate, develop and implement set dressing for various shops, attractions and hotels throughout Walt
Disney World
Consultant for Walt Disney Imagineering – Set Decorator
Superior Technical Resources, Jan. 2012 – 2013
• Artificial Foliage and Set Decorating design, development and installation for
Magic Kingdom’s Enchanted Forrest at Walt Disney World
o Design development from concept art to installation including turnover to Walt Disney World
▪ 2 meet and greet locations, 1 restaurant, 2 merchandise shops, 1 restroom and 1
rollercoaster
o Management of vendors including: defining scope of work, driving bid and selection process
and managing through completion of all deliverables.
o Managing project schedule and budget.
• Manage and upkeep documentation for each project from development to completion.
• Estimate, develop and implement props for Magic Kingdom rehabilitation projects.
Walt Disney Imagineering Internship – Set Decorator
Walt Disney Imagineering, Jan. 2011-2012
• Assisted with the development and implementation of set dressing for Disney theme parks, resorts,
Disney Cruise line ships and other assorted properties.
• Assisted set decorating teams with all props, artificial foliage and artificial food, and drapery as needed.
• Supported Props team with design concept and development.
• Managed and maintained documentation for 10 projects from development to completion.
Christine M. Barnes | 732.406.6774 | [email protected]
Head of the Properties Department
Rutgers University, 1998-2009
• Created and cultivated design integrity of each production.
• Evaluated students and instructed them about duties and responsibilities of a property master, including
the proper care and use of all equipment.
• Negotiated contracts, scheduled, and managed freelance artists and vendors assisting with productions.
• Acted as a liaison between guests-actors, directors and other artists who addressed students and the
community.
• Developed Student Design Computer Lab and updated technology within yearly departmental budget.
• Established a working relationship with the IT department for the on-going support of the lab.
Hal Holbrook’s Mark Twain Tonight (Broadway), June 2005
Dr. Sex (Off Broadway), July 2005
RFK (Off Broadway), Nov. 2005
• Researched, built and acquired production properties on time and within budgets of $3000 to $5000
• Supervised the construction of props, negotiated contracts and set schedules with crew.
EDUCATION
Masters of Entertainment Technology (MET), Carnegie Mellon University, 2011.
The MET is a specialized degree in the interdisciplinary field of entertainment technology.
It is a professional, terminal degree.
Bachelor of Arts Degree in Technical Theatre, Pennsylvania State University, 1996.
Photoshop CS3 - Basic and Advanced Certificate program, Bucks County College, 2007.
Photoshop 7 and Dreamweaver (specialist course), Rutgers University, 2002.
Painting, Drawing, Photography (specialist courses), Brookdale College, 2001.
HONORS AND AWARDS
• Tornado Award – 2011 – Entertainment Technology Center - This award is given to the student who
goes against the existing parameters and limitations of our industry and makes an impact.
• The Yume Project – 2011- National Geographic Magazine, Us vs. Them, By Chris Carroll - August issue
• The Yume Project - 2010 - Artists and Androids, paper presented to the 3rd International Conference on
Human Robot personal relationships in Leiden, Netherlands
VOLUNTEER WORK
• Disney VoluntEARS – Operation Uplift – 2011, JA for a day – 2011 (Active)
• Girl Scouts – Gold award recipient – Lifetime member – Leader 2001-2003 - Consultant (Active)
• Girls Math and Science Partnership – Creative Consultant – 2011 -2012
• Associate adviser for New York Post 3000 Law Enforcement Explorers – 2009 - 2010
MEMBERSHIPS
• TEA – Themed Entertainment Association
• IAAPA – International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
Christine M. Barnes | 732.406.6774 | [email protected]
