Timothy T.

Paul
306 Blaine Avenue
Fillmore, California; 93015
BACKGROUND:
I have over forty years of practical experience in the design, development and
production of unique projects in the Entertainment, Architectural and Aerospace
Industries. These extensive efforts are supported by graduate-level studies in a
rchitectural, structural and mechanical engineering, project management, design
psychology and human physiology. I offer a wide range of communication, contract
generation and compliance as well as administrative control capabilities throug
h strong verbal, graphic and document production skills. My reliably positive an
d confidant attitude, coupled with these many varied project experiences gives m
e a very powerful tool for successful achievement of goals.
FORMAL TRAINING:
BACHELOR OF ARCHITECTURE,
University Of Oregon, 1984; Design, Philosophy of design, Structural Engineerin
g, Project Management, Fine Arts
SCULPTURE RESIDENCY / ART HISTORY,
Corcoran School Of The Arts, George Washington University, 1974: Design, Sculpt
ure, Drawing, Art History, Photography
SATELLITE COMMUNICATIONS ELECTRONICS SCHOOL, U.S. ARMY,
U.S. Army Signal Corps School, Fort Monmouth, New Jersey, 1970; Radio and Radar
Equipment Operations, Repair technology
PRACTICAL TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE:
I have accumulated over four decades of responsible performance in all kinds of
mechanical, electrical, hydraulic and related fabrication skills and crafts, in
cluding all of the standard machine, wood, plastics and metal fabrication shop p
ractices. Welding, casting, machining and fabrication of ferrous and non-ferrous
metals in large and small scale projects is a particular strength. These tradit
ional crafts are enhanced by continual development of new capabilities in comput
er technologies, such as servomechanisms, robotics and motion control systems as
typically applied to theme park and show-action equipment control.
PRODUCTION AND MANAGEMENT EXPERIENCES:
Due to the extent of my project list, I have named a selection of recent (last
15 years) projects; I would be pleased to provide exact dates, location and cont
act names and any other information on request. My records and portfolio are ext
ensive and reasonably complete.
THEME PARK INSTALLATIONS: MOTION PICTURE AND T.V. SPECIAL EFFECTS
Aquasphere Icon@TokyoDisneySeas "Startrek", "Ocean's 13", "Spiderman 3", "Spart
an"
Mickeylift @ El Capitan, Hollywood "Mission Impossible 3", "Six Days / Seven Ni
ghts",
Electromagnetic Hexapod @Aura, LA "Poseidon Adventure 2", "Faceoff", "The Handl
er"
Robotic Pirates @ RiverPalm Casino "Cliffhanger", "Terminal Velocity", "The Bea
st",
E.T. Ride @ Universal, Hollywood "Super Mario Bros.", "Stuart Little 2", "Bloo
dhead"
Backdraft @ Universal, Hollywood "Showtime", "Confidential Report", "Boomtown"
Jaws @ Universal, Orlando, Florida "Malcolm In The Middle", "The Fugitive", "Sc
rubs",
Lotte World Animatronics, Seoul "L.A.P.I.", "Sam I Am", "King of Queens", "Jeri
cho",
Sanrio Puroland Animatronics, Japan "DogEatDog", "That's So Raven", "American Cr
ime"
AEROSPACE PROJECTS: " 'Till Death Do Us Part", "Suite Life", "Heroes",
Solid State Gyroscope, Goddard SFC "8 Simple Rules", "Criminal Minds", "The Off
ice"
Phase-Shift Radar, Johns Hopkins APL "Day After Tomorrow", Warner Bros. SPFX Sho
p
And More....
PERSONAL INFORMATION:
As the son of a U. S. Army officer, I have enjoyed considerable international t
ravel, residing at length in cultures from Japan to Western Europe. I have some
working knowledge of foreign languages and customs, and am comfortable on locat
ion anywhere. I am single, with no dependants, and I own my home in Fillmore, Ca
lifornia.
I have developed and operate my own modest shop, Special Effects Equipment Com
pany, where I design and build a wide range of projects, primarily for motion pi
cture production. I am a former member of the International Attraction And Amuse
ment Association and have been an active brother in the Local 44, Union of the I
nternational Alliance of Theatrical And Stage Employees for over 15 years, with
full propshop and pyrotechnic certifications.
I maintain an extensive portfolio of my works and would enjoy the opportunity t
o provide it, along with any further documentation as desired.
REFERENCES:
Mr. Kermit Achterman, K. Achterman Associates, 626. 695 8653
Mr. Ron Nary, A&A Special Effects 818. 968 8686
Mr. Warner Grayson Retired Engineer 805 444 3508