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Resident Creative Lead
May 2026 – Present
- Ideate, write, and direct location-based experiences for attractions and destinations.
- Steward creative vision for live shows, attractions, and exhibits from concept through completion.
- Direct designers, choreographers, performers, music producers, and other creative talents.
- Facilitate blue sky ideations with clients and internal creative teams.
Show Writer/Director (Seasonal)
June 2023 – Present
- Conceptualize and script live entertainment including stage shows, events, parades, nighttime spectaculars, character experiences, and atmospheric activations for Disney parks, cruise lines, and media specials worldwide.
- Provide creative vision and direction to actors, voice talent, music producers, and tech crews to mount immersive theatrical experiences.
- Participate in blue sky ideation of new offerings.
Director of Narrative Development
November 2025 – Present
- Consult with brands to define authentic, actionable narratives that encode meaning to audiences.
- Translate stories into effective strategies aligned with business goals.
- Perform robust audits that assess brand story’s presence in the marketplace.
- Lead and facilitate insight mapping sessions to create clarity of brand perception.
Senior Writer & Creative Lead
Jan. 2021 – Oct. 2024
- Led concept and story development of multimedia experiences for themed entertainment, live event, government, and corporate clients.
- Served as principal writer of concept narratives, core stories, and script treatments for location-based experiences.
- Directed social media strategy & content for diverse clientele.
- Collaborated with project managers and client leadership to align creative concepts with budget through schematic design and design development.
Show Writer & Experience Designer
Oct. 2018 – Jan. 2021
- Wrote concept narratives and script treatments for branded experiences, themed attractions, live entertainment, and media productions.
- Drove development of backstory, character sets, and worldbuilding for themed entertainment projects.
- Created SEO and social media content for destination-based clients.
- Participated in early blue sky sessions with client leadership.
- Developed new story-driven social media service to offer clients.
Show Writer
July 2019 – Dec. 2019 (Contract Hire)
- Wrote ride concept narratives for multi-million dollar Asia-based theme park project.
- Adapted Asian folklore into modern, universally entertaining story arcs.
- Developed attraction character sets and advised art direction.
- Worked with project manager to create high-level show scene layout for ride & show facilities.
Script Writer
Feb. 2019 – Aug. 2019 (Contract Hire)
- Adapted multiple online fiction series into interactive, app-based reading experiences.
- Storyboarded and wrote multi-episode serials with an international writing team.
- Used research insights and analytics to tailor story content to audiences.
Education
Ball State University: Graduated May 2018
Bachelor of Sciences, Narrative Brand Promotions
Minor, Telecommunications
Honors College Graduate
Proficiencies
Written & Verbal Communication
Blue Sky & Concept Development
Pitching & Presentations
Historical & Cultural Research
Social Media & SEO Writing
Programs: Adobe Creative Suite, Microsoft Office, Mac Software
jared d. wells 