Emma Oliver

Story Continuity Supervisor

TAIT

Jul 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)

• Serve as the creative liaison, ensuring continuity, accuracy, and IP integrity across project phases, disciplines, and stakeholder groups.
• Enforce alignment with creative direction, flagging deviations and driving consistency in ride, show, and vendor deliverables.
• Bridge creative vision with technical execution by compiling blocking scripts for performers, lighting, audio, props, SFX, and stage management.
• Maintain authority in stakeholder conversations, advocating for creative direction with confidence and discretion.

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Expert Member

Jul 2025 - Current (1 year 4 months)

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Show Writer & Director

Mar 2025 - Sep 2025 (7 months)

Writer

Fivestone Studios

Mar 2025 - Aug 2025 (6 months)

Show & Creative Development Writer

Iron, Wood & Glitter (IWG Productions)

Mar 2025 - Jun 2025 (4 months)

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Show Writer

Feb 2025 - Jul 2025 (6 months)

• Wrote themed and in-story signage and activity concepts.
• Doctored show moment scripts and team member talking points.
• Supported worldbuilding and name conception.
• Developed marketing language.

Writer

TAIT

Nov 2024 - Jun 2025 (8 months)

• Wrote thought leadership articles.
• Quality assured client-facing design decks.

Sr. Core Content Writer

Sodexo

Apr 2024 - Current (2 years 7 months)

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Dramaturg

Apr 2024 - Oct 2024 (7 months)

• Doctored script for two-hour immersive musical.
• Participated in week-long workshop.
• Concepted environment design narrative.

Writer & Creative

JRA, Part of RWS Global

Apr 2024 - Aug 2024 (5 months)

• Wrote and pitched scenic, attraction, show, and interactive concepts to clients & licensors.

Creative Lead & Script Writer

RWS Global

Mar 2024 - Oct 2024 (8 months)

• Led creative for three immersive IP-based walkthroughs.
• Collaborated with licensors to meet IP guidelines and standards.

Creative & Copywriter

Superfly

Feb 2024 - Jul 2024 (6 months)

• Developed experiential marketing concepts, show flows, and pitch decks.

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Writer

Dec 2023 - Mar 2024 (4 months)

Expert Member

WXO - World Experience Organization

Nov 2023 - Current (3 years)

Senior In-House Writer & Producer

Pocket FM

Jul 2023 - Dec 2023 (6 months)

• Oversaw creative direction and production of four dramatic fiction podcasts (75+ hours of content per month).
• Hired, mentored, and managed creative teams, providing direction and feedback.
• Facilitated brainstorming sessions to generate solutions to creative challenges; led story development and planned plot arcs for 100+ hours per series.
• Read, reviewed, edited, and rewrote 700K-1M words each month.
• Monitored and pivoted series direction based on user acquisition and retention metrics.
• Developed concept notes, art briefs, and marketing copy for three highly successful series.

Show Writer & Creative Director

Transcend Creative Group

Mar 2023 - Oct 2023 (8 months)

Concepted, scripted, and directed creative broadcast segments for clients including Ford and Lincoln.

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Staff Writer

Apr 2022 - Dec 2022 (9 months)

• Plan animated series arcs and script episodes as part of development team and writers’ room.

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Creative Development Writer

Mar 2022 - Mar 2024 (2 years 1 month)

• Work with Executive VP of Creative Development and IP holders to create and expand original properties for film, television, themed entertainment, video games, consumer products, and more.
• Guide development of characters, worlds, and stories for numerous transmedia franchises.

Show Writer - Disney Live Entertainment

The Walt Disney Company

Sep 2021 - Current (5 years 2 months)

• Concept, outline, and script live entertainment and media content for Disney Parks & Resorts, Disney Cruise Line, Disney Event Group, and Disney clients.
• Work with Show Directors to develop youth programs, game shows, theatrical experiences, and events featuring Disney, Pixar, Marvel, Star Wars, and original IPs.
• Provide show direction in performance workshops.
• Develop and edit copy for placemaking, activities, and Guest takeaways.
• Craft design narrative for photo opportunities, immersive events, and show look.

Show Writer & Director

Falcon's Creative Group

Aug 2021 - Mar 2024 (2 years 8 months)

• Develop pitches, attraction concepts, placemaking, original characters, and worlds for LBEs, theme parks, and water parks with clients around the world.
• Script story-driven media-based attractions for proprietary and partnered intellectual properties.
• Develop copy for marketing, mobile games, merchandise, apparel, coloring books, trading cards, and more.
• Write project proposals, pitch decks, website copy, blogs, and company bios.
• Represent the company at industry conferences and summits.

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Senior Writer & Content Manager

Gemsouls

Apr 2021 - Sep 2021 (6 months)

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Show Writer

MDSX

Apr 2021 - Aug 2021 (5 months)

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Writer

Authentic Artists

Mar 2021 - Oct 2021 (8 months)

Writer/Conversation Designer

West Coast University

Jan 2021 - Aug 2021 (8 months)

• Collaborated with cross-functional Innovation Lab as sole writer to reimagine the education experience using experience design principles and leading-edge technology.
• Supported team in concepting and scripting VR experiences, apps, and dramatic bingeworthy content.
• Wrote, developed, and tested state-of-the-art interactions with AI-powered digital humans.

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Game Writer

FableLabs

Oct 2020 - Apr 2021 (7 months)

Show Writer

Disney Cruise Line

Aug 2020

Show Writer with Universal Creative

Universal Studios Japan(USJ LLC)

Sep 2019 - Dec 2019 (4 months)

• Brainstormed and wrote concepts for interactives and mixed-media shows alongside Universal Creative for Universal Studios Japan.
• Scripted events and created placemaking for the internationally promoted premiere of Super Nintendo World.

Writer & Editor

CopyPress

Jul 2019 - Jul 2021 (2 years 1 month)

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Show Writer

Hotopp Associates

Jan 2019 - Mar 2020 (1 year 3 months)

Show Writer

Superfly

Dec 2018 - May 2019 (6 months)

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Show Writer & Director for Immersive Experiences

Emma Oliver Creative

Mar 2018 - Current (8 years 8 months)

Brand Experience: Mickey Mouse, Disney Princesses, Frozen, Pixar, Star Wars, Marvel, Harry Potter, Super Nintendo, The Muppets, How To Train Your Dragon, Amblin Entertainment, Sherlock Holmes, Minions, Illumination Entertainment, Godzilla, Hunter x Hunter Responsibilities: Research and compose mood and inspiration boards, design briefs, pitch decks, concepts, and narrative design for multi-million dollar experiences including shows, broadcasts, immersive exhibits, themed resorts, and theme park attractions. Partners: Sought after and trusted by clients including Disney Cruise Line, Universal Studios Japan, Falcon's Creative Group, Glow Gardens, Hartshorn & Hook, Haunted Road, Hotopp Associates, IWG, JRA, MDSX, Next Discovery, Nextperience,

Show Writer & Director

Universal Studios Japan(USJ LLC)

Mar 2018 - Dec 2021 (3 years 10 months)

• Led story conception and development for entertainment creative — live entertainment, media attractions, games & apps, retail, and dining experiences — at world’s 3rd most visited theme park.
• Wrote cohesive, on-brand treatments and scripts that emulated established IP and met client objectives: "Her dialogue so perfectly captured the brand identity of Sherlock Holmes that we received no notes on the tone and manner from the Conan Doyle Estate," Dan Pérez, Director of Entertainment Creative.
• Recognized by Director of Entertainment Creative for performing the role of a Show Director.
• Collaborate with creative team to problem-solve, adapt to new challenges, and develop story-driven 4D & VR experiences, roller coasters, l

Show Writer

Savannah College of Art and Design

Jan 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 5 months)

• Show Writer for a university-representative themed entertainment and virtual reality experience for open house in Savannah. Remounted.
• Show Writer for a university-representative live themed entertainment experience in Lacoste, France. Resulting script made Chief Academic Officer weep (with joy).
• Collaborated with industry veterans and renowned department heads to develop treatment, scripts, and lyrics for public attractions — including research, character development, and second language integration.
• Sole show writing candidate in exclusive themed entertainment field immersion program.
• Awarded First Runner-Up in Cornell Theme Park Design Competition.

Staff Writer

Savannah College of Art and Design

Jan 2018 - May 2019 (1 year 5 months)

• Staff Writer for Original Multi-Camera Sitcom
• Developed university and program-representative shorts for submission to Southeast Emmys.
• Lead Writer on an Animated Short Film.
• Story Writer on a Special Effects Short Film.

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Award-Winning Screenwriter

Emma Oliver Creative

Aug 2017 - Dec 2023 (6 years 5 months)

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Editor

Emma Oliver Creative

Jun 2017 - Feb 2022 (4 years 9 months)

• Edited, fact-checked, and proofread children's books and fiction and non-fiction manuscripts.
• Provided authors with feedback to improve story structure and character development.
• Key Projects: Witch's Brew for Me & You by Darcey Shumaker, The Creation of the American States by A. Ward Burian, In Time by Ford Murphy.

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Show Writer

Disney Live Entertainment

Jan 2017 - Jun 2017 (6 months)

Attractions Hostess/Operations Cast Member

Walt Disney World

Jun 2016 - Jan 2017 (8 months)

• Delivered humorous spiel and operated attraction boats as Jungle Cruise Skipper.
• Recognized for an outstanding cruise on the WDWToday twitter.
• Wrestled crocodiles.

Marketing And Public Relations Specialist

The Mariners' Museum and Park

May 2015 - Aug 2015 (4 months)

• Wrote/edited articles and press releases for museum and area-wide publication, marketing exhibits and events.

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Writing Consultant

Alice Randall Writing Center

Sep 2013 - May 2016 (2 years 9 months)

• Led writers in collaborative and interactive development sessions.
• Championed proper grammar and organization through exercises and instruction.

Marketing Specialist

Virginia Living Museum

Oct 2012 - Oct 2013 (1 year 1 month)

• Called members to speak about the museum and inform them of donation opportunities.
• Communicated with members about membership renewal including phone, online, and mail-in renewals.

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Festival-Featured Playwright

Emma Oliver Creative

Jan 2011 - Dec 2017 (7 years)

• Wrote monologues, 10-minute plays, one acts, and full-length productions for various companies and festivals.
• Trained in improv and writing for it.
• Key Achievements: 10-minute play produced at The Kennedy Center’s Page-to-Stage Festival, two plays selected for production in festivals.

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Performer/Theater Company Member

Emma Oliver Creative

Sep 2008 - Current (18 years 2 months)

• Acted, sang, and danced in stage productions and short films.
• Participated in performance masterclasses with Julie Taymor, Sir Patrick Stewart, Antonio Rocha, and Ringling Circus.
• Led an a cappella ensemble for three years, conducting auditions, arranging music, and directing performances.
• Served as a stage manager and tech, calling cues, building sets, and sewing costumes.
• Trained in aerial arts, vocal performance, music theory, ballroom dance, ballet, tap, hip-hop, modern dance.

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