
Mary Cluff
General Manager |
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Mary keeps Thinkwell humming.
Overseeing all aspects of the day-to-day operations of the
company, she has a reputation for keeping this highly creative
group grounded while maintaining the open, friendly, fun-loving
creative environment the group is known for.
Mary has extensive expertise with more than 21 years experience
in the world of live show and special event production. Mary
began her career in 1980 as a seasonal Show Operations Supervisor
for the Great America theme park in Santa Clara, California.
She was promoted to Manager and was responsible for all aspects
of live entertainment, concert operations and guest services.
She managed a department of 200+ employees and developed
and controlled multi-million dollar budgets.
After ten years with Great America, Mary went on to become
Assistant Director of Entertainment for Universal Studios
Hollywood. In 1993 Mary was promoted to Director of Entertainment,
where she controlled an annual budget of $22 million, directed
a department of 600 employees, oversaw eleven live shows and an award-winning
street entertainment program, and was responsible for the
recruitment, casting, hiring and training of all department
employees, from supervisors to performers. |