JERRY ALDRICH

PROFESSIONAL PROFILE

  • Dynamic professional with more than 35 years of progressive accomplishments in amusement consultation and management.
  • Respected team leader, exhibiting high ethics, hard work, dedication, competence and confidence, underscored by a personal commitment to outstanding professional performance.
  • Enthusiastic self-starter, eager to learn, meet new challenges, and quickly assimilate new concepts and ideas.
  • Creative innovator, demonstrating effective communication skills working with diverse groups.
  • Analytical achiever, able to plan, organize and complete projects on time and within budget.
  • Results-oriented leader, dedicated to excellence in service and building relationships.

AREAS OF EXPERTISE

  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management
  • Expert Witnessing
  • Disability Etiquette
  • Mediation
  • Ride Safety
  • Litigation Support
  • Documentation
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  • Incident Investigation
  • Decision Making
  • Crisis Management
  • Specifications
  • Guest Services
  • International Travel
  • Compliance Audits
  • ASTM F24
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  • Safety Compliance
  • Oral Communication
  • Operational Guidelines
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Government Compliance
  • Multi-Task Management
  • Written Communication
  • Master Planning Signage
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    PROFESSIONAL BACKGROUND

    AMUSEMENT CONSULTATION & MANAGEMENT

         Plan, organize, and direct the overall amusement consultation and management activities, which include: creating amusement industry safety programs; providing expert technical and litigation support; and ensuring compliance with industry standards.
    • Recognized by clients for Exceptional Integrity.
    • Recognized for Promoting Safety in Amusement Industry through teaching seminars and active committee leadership.
    • Awarded Outstanding Public Affairs Leader, by International Association of Amusement Parks & Attractions.
    • Recognized for Diverse Knowledge of Amusement Industry.

    EDUCATION

    • Rollins College, Winter Park, Florida, Major: Business
    • Continuing Education: Business of Show Business, Great Leader Strategies, Be Smart! Think Health & Safety, OSHA Compliance, Amusement Facilities Management, plus others

    EXPERIENCE

    • Amusement Industry Consulting, LLC.
      Orlando, FL
    		 Consultant Aug. 1998 - Present
    Key Accounts: Fixed Site Amusement Parks, Mobile Amusement Companies, Professional Major League Sports Facilities.
    OABA Quality Assessment Program: Circle of Excellence
    Coordinator/Auditor.
    Manage: Expert Witnessing , Litigation Support, Forensic Accident Investigation & Reporting, Crisis Management Preparation, Master Planning Signage, Ride Safety, Government & Industry Compliance,
    Mediation, Policies & Procedures, Operational Guidelines
    • Walt Disney Company,
      Lake Buena Vista, FL
    		 Director Jul. 1995 - July 1998
    Promotion
    Division: Independent Programs & Maintenance Support
    Parks: Magic Kingdom, Epcot, MGM Studios, Animal Kingdom, Disneyland
    Directed: Project Management, Disability Etiquette, Support Systems Maintenance, Services for Guests with Disabilities, Decision Making.
    General Manager Dec 1993 - Jul 1995
    Promotion
    Department : Magic Kingdom Maintenance.
    Budget :     $34 MM
    Craft Workers     :     340
    General Manager Sep 1990 - Dec 1993
    Promotion
    Department : Park Maintenance Support.
    Special Project     : $6.MM. Parade Route Upgrade.
    Director of Show/Ride Engineering Sep 1987 - Sep 1990
    Promotion
    Location : Disneyland Paris.
    Engineering & Maintenance Manager Oct 1982 - Sep 1987
    Promotion
    Park : Epcot.
    Project Manager Jan 1981 - Oct 1982
    Promotion
    Department : Development & Construction.
    Electro-Mechanical Manager Jun 1971 - Jan 1981
    Promotion
    Park : Magic Kingdom.

    AFFILIATIONS

    Active involvement with the Global Amusement Industry and actively participate with several associations:

    Member
    International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA)

    Board of Directors (Three Year Term 2004 - 2006)
    Member of Safety / Maintenance Committee
    Member of Space Allocation Committee

    Member
    New England Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions
    (NEAAPA)

    Member
    ASTM International

    F 24 Committee Amusement Rides & Devices past member of the Executive Sub-committee and Membership Secretary

    Member
    Outdoor Amusement Business Association (OABA)

    Coordinator Quality Assessment Audit Program


    Amusement Industry Manufacturers & Suppliers International (AIMS)

    Support the Annual International Safety Seminar as an Instructor Actively participate in seminar as a student

    Member
    National Association of Amusement Ride Safety Officials

    Member
    Hearing Loss Association of America

    Hearing Loss Association of America members are catalysts that make mainstream society more accessible to people who are hard of hearing. We strive to improve the quality of hard of hearing people's lives through education, advocacy, and self help. Members promote new technology, medical research, and legislation that will alleviate the effects of hearing loss.


    Member
    Showman's League of America (SLA)

    Mission is to promote fellowship, provide services and to preserve the Amusement Industry history.

    Actively provide support to advance Amusement Industry standards for safe practice while endorsing an atmosphere in which all guests can confidently enjoy their experience.


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