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Lindsey Cook

@lindseycook

Entertainment Operations Manager at The Walt Disney Company coordinating live shows and experiences from creative concepts to guest-facing execution.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I do my best work when there’s something ambitious to figure out and many people collaborating to make it happen. I’m looking for work that turns creative ideas into real-world experiences through storytelling, collaboration, and thoughtful execution.

At The Walt Disney Company, I direct day-to-day operations for live shows and experiences, coordinating schedules, resources, and performance logistics. I work with creative, production, and technical teams to turn artistic concepts into operational plans, and adjust show operations in real time to support safety and guest experience.

My stage management work included serving as stage lead for Fantasmic!, coordinating setup and nightly performances for a cast and crew of approximately 100. I’ve also supported the mounting of Fantasmic! 2.0 and called or assisted on six shows and high-profile events, including the Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge Press Event.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Entertainment Operations Manager

Current

The Walt Disney Company

Apr 2022 - Present (4 years 6 months)

Directed day-to-day operations for live shows and experiences, coordinating schedules, resources, and performance logistics. Collaborated with creative, production, and technical teams to translate artistic concepts into operational plans.

Event Operations Production Scheduling Run Of Show Staff Management Cross functional Coordination Guest Experience safety management Real Time Problem Solving

Assistant Stage Manager

The Walt Disney Company

Apr 2015 - Apr 2022 (7 years)

Acted as calling Stage Manager or Assistant Stage Manager on six shows and numerous high-profile events. Served as stage lead for Fantasmic!, coordinating setup and nightly performances for a cast and crew of approximately 100.

Stage Management Show Calling Production Coordination Team Leadership Training Real Time Decision Making Cross Department Communication Report Writing

Stage Manager

Soka University of America

May 2016 - May 2017 (1 year)

Created a professional, welcoming atmosphere for patrons and guest artists. Advised and educated a university student crew on running a professional performance venue.

Stage Management Venue Operations Team Leadership Corporate Trainer Task Delegation

Audio Visual Manager

Five-Star Audio Visual

Jan 2015 - May 2016 (1 year 4 months)

Prepared conference rooms and ballrooms for meetings, weddings, conferences, galas, and fundraisers. Translated clients' event goals into clear direction for the audiovisual team.

Audio Visual Technology Event Setup Client Communication Team Coordination Lighting Audio Video

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Coursera

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate, Data Analytics

Google Data Analytics Professional Certificate in progress, covering data analysis, spreadsheets, SQL, data cleaning, data visualization, and communicating data-driven insights.