IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers (Virtual)

Event Type: Education
Region: North America
Venue: Online
Member Price: $329 | Nonmember Price: $449
1 - 3 p.m.

Join us for a live, interactive IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers program from the comfort of your home or office. This virtual class is scheduled over a five-day period and covers introductory-level concepts for attractions managers.

Additional participants in your organization can save $100 on registration with the group rate: $229 for members and $349 for nonmembers. Click registration link for additional details. 

*Please note: This program delivers the same material as the in-person IAAPA Institute for Attractions Managers program. Individuals who have already completed the in-person program do not need to take this course. 

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Attendance on all five days is required. Registration covers the complete course program. 

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Speakers

Neil Dwyer, ICAE Director, Carnaval

Neil Dwyer - ICAE

Director of Park Operations
Six Flags Qiddiya

Neil Dwyer has spent the last 16 years in theme parks and has extensive experience in many areas of attractions (both revenue and non-revenue generating). 

Born and educated in the UK, Neil begun his career working with some of the UK’s most famous theme parks. Neil held prior roles as the Director of Carnaval Entertainments with Global Village, and the Director of Operations at IMG Worlds of Adventure, the world’s largest indoor theme park. He also held the Park Operations Manager position at Blackpool Pleasure Beach, UK’s largest amusement park. Neil also spent time in various other theme parks in the UK including managing the operations of Camelot Theme Park and being instrumental in the development of Spooky World - a multi-million-pound Halloween attraction in Cheshire, UK.

Neil is also a Committee Member for the International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions (IAAPA) where he sits on the Amusement Parks and Attractions Constituency Committee. He is also recognized by IAAPA who conferred their highest level of accreditation, IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE).

In addition to his Bachelor’s degree and various management qualifications, Neil holds a Master of Science degree from the University of Central Lancashire, UK in International Tourism, specializing in Visitor Attraction Management. He is currently working towards a Doctorate in Business Administration.

Randy Josselyn

Randy Josselyn, ICAE

Principal – Wildlife and Conservation
Gateway Ticketing Systems, Inc.

Randy Josselyn is an expert in ticketing systems, theme park marketing membership programs and waterpark design/operations. Randy works at Gateway Ticketing Systems as the Principal for Wildlife and Conservation providing operational insight and best practices in the industry. Prior to joining Gateway Ticketing, Randy founded Trajectory Ticketing, a consulting company providing expertise for waterparks, theme parks and museum/zoos/aquariums. Prior to that, Randy was employed by Walt Disney Parks and Resorts where he managed new and existing ticketing projects, including the Annual Passport Monthly Payment Program. Randy was also the Director of Admissions and Hospitality at Wild Rivers Waterpark in Irvine, California where he worked for 15 years, working up through the ranks in a variety of departments. At Wild Rivers, Randy was responsible for ticketing systems, computer technology, website development, parkwide hospitality, pricing, guest services, and was a member of the Wild Rivers marketing team. Randy chairs the IAAPA (International Association of Amusement Parks and Attractions) IAAPA Finance and Technology Committee and instructs the Institute of Attraction Managers program. Randy is a multiyear speaker at the IAAPA, WWA and other associations and is an IAAPA Certified Attractions Executive (ICAE). Randy and his wife Bria reside in in Nashville, Tennessee with their 5 children.

Vanessa Lewis

Vanessa Lewis

Director of Reporting
Aquarium of the Pacific

Vanessa Lewis has over 30 years of experience in accounting and financial reporting, and currently is an independent museum consultant.  She received her CPA experience with Ernst & Young, then developed reporting and planning skills at private and public manufacturing companies before finding her niche in the non-profit world.  She spent over 8 years as the CFO of the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach before transitioning to a consultative role. She received her BA in Anthropology from UCLA and serves on the board of the USS IOWA and the Historical Naval Ships Association. Vanessa served as a member of the IAAPA Finance & IT Subcommittee from 2017 to 2019.

Shawn

Shawn Welch

Founder
SWCo

Shawn has a passion for seeing leaders become the best versions of themselves so that they can help others do the same. This passion led him to start SWCo, a leadership training and development organization. SWCo exists to equip high-achievers with life’s key leadership skills so that they can have a shaping impact on their spheres of influence. Or to say it another way, they help managers become leaders.

Brandon Willey

Brandon Willey

CEO & Founder
Hownd

CEO and Founder of Hownd, an experience promotion platform for LBEs and Attractions across the world, Brandon Willey has developed a passion for the attractions industry and experience economy as well as a deep knowledge of the local marketing ecosystem. Brandon is the chair of IAAPA’s FEC Committee, on the IAM faculty, and can be found at most IAAPA events around the world.

Currently headquartered in Tempe, Arizona, you can connect with him at LinkedIn.com/in/bwilley.
 

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