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Professional Artist to Project Manager?

Metaphorically speaking, it seems the keys were always tossed to me—I naturally ended up in the driver’s seat on projects. I attribute that not to being pushy, but to my dedication and high expectations for quality outcomes. It all stemmed from the strong reputation I built with employers, employees, subcontractors, and clients.

While I began as an artist, I discovered I was also a skilled shop supervisor, a trustworthy salesperson, a solid estimator, and, ultimately, a strong project manager. I developed from the floor up, gaining hands-on insight into how things are made, how long they take, and how much they cost. That experience led to smoother project execution and well-sequenced workflows.

I was more digital than most early on, which helped me stay ahead of the curve with today’s management platforms. With over 15 years of project management experience, I’ve delivered successful outcomes on a wide variety of builds—many of which you’ll find throughout this site.

In some cases, we made the impossible possible by staying organized and focused, creatively adapting when needed, and delivering on time and on budget—while maintaining stakeholder expectations for quality.

Project management is, in many ways, its own form of art. So I guess it makes perfect sense that I ended up here.

Remote PM for Weber Group (2022-2025)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Weber Group and contribute to the company’s growth. I worked remotely from my home office in Jacksonville, Florida for several years—a somewhat unique setup that reflected the evolving nature of the post-COVID workplace.

This arrangement worked well, and I successfully managed approximately $10 million in project workload during my time there. My projects included work for Hollywood Wax Museum, Castle of Chaos, Aquarium at the Boardwalk, Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines, Playskool, Nerf, and numerous other smaller clients. I personally oversaw all installations to ensure client satisfaction.

I also played a key role in developing operational systems and improvements that helped streamline workflows and increase efficiency. I’ll be adding a more detailed breakdown of these projects soon, but in the meantime, I invite you to visit Weber Group’s website to learn more about this amazing company.

(PM for www.WeberGroupInc.com )

Universal Studios (2003)

I was proud to serve as a manager at Pizzazz Scenic and help grow their company. This project—formerly the Earthquake Ride in Orlando—was being reimagined as “Disaster Studios,” and it marked my first major role as Business Development Manager. I traveled to Orlando to review the job with Creative Universal and develop the scope of work. We landed the project, and I was thrilled—it was my first sale in this new role. Midway through production, however, our project manager raised concerns about going over budget. That triggered a deeper look into our estimation department, where I uncovered significant room for improvement. I led the effort to create a new estimation format and evaluated our standing bid against it. By measuring production and installation performance against financial metrics, we were able to minimize losses and still deliver quality work. In the end, we had a happy client, strong results, and valuable lessons learned. Without realizing it, I had stepped fully into both estimation and project management—and the company has seen outstanding success rate ever since.

(PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )

Bryan Roman - Project Manager for Artists at Work "FEC's Across America"

Family Entertainment Centers (2011-2019)

As the owner and operator of Artists at Work, I had the opportunity to lead some incredible projects that went beyond the attractions we designed and themed—extending into full facility transformations. As a small business, we typically managed one full-scale remodel per year, allowing us to give each project the focus it deserved. Many of these opportunities came from existing FEC (Family Entertainment Center) clients who had previously installed one of our attractions. After experiencing the quality, organization, and smooth execution of our work, they were eager to bring us back to improve the rest of their space. These were complex, multi-phase efforts where I handled both creative direction and project management—from planning and budgeting to coordination and delivery.

Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines (2010)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and help grow their company. Working on a cruise line project presents a unique set of challenges. This particular job was part of one of the largest cruise ships built at the time, and while the team was excited to be involved, executing the vision was no easy task. We were awarded the custom playground area—positioned right in the center of the ship. Because our work would be permanently exposed to the elements, every component had to be designed for extreme durability. We also had to meet strict international safety regulations and account for crucial factors like weight distribution (to maintain ship balance) and proper grounding (to reduce corrosion). Coordinating shipments, dock access, and installation required close communication with the ship’s captain and adherence to a tight port schedule. Despite the complexity, we delivered the project on time, on budget, and with a very satisfied client—which led to additional contracts shortly after. (PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )

Bryan Roman - Project Manager for ARC Arenas and Artists at Work "Laser Tag Arenas Across America"

ARC Laser Tag (2011-2019)

As the owner and operator of Artists at Work, I had the opportunity to partner with a laser tag company as their exclusive theming provider. Together, we completed over 50 installations across the United States.

Our scope included estimation, design, onsite theming, and full installation. Most of these projects were UV blacklight environments, which allowed for creative finishes and unique visual effects. I also managed travel logistics, hospitality, staffing, and vendor coordination across multiple locations. Our success rate and final product were considered among the best in the industry at the time. Special thanks to Arc Studios (formerly Budget Arenas) for their years of partnership and support.

(PM for www.arc-studios.com )

Monsters of Rock Darkride (2009)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and help grow their company. This project came with a fast timeline and a very limited budget—but high expectations from a design client we had been pursuing for years. When they finally brought us a project, it was a challenge: develop a solution for a dark ride in a revamped Hard Rock Park in South Carolina. Given the constraints, we knew it had to be a print-based solution, so we turned to our outsourced vendors. At the time, direct-to-print technology was gaining traction, and we selected a material with a black plastic core and white aluminum face. My background in dark ride production gave me the insight to bring the elements together—including a few simple animations. In the end, while the park itself didn’t survive, the client was highly satisfied with our work and execution.

(PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )

IKEA - Smalland (2008-2011)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and contribute to the company’s growth. IKEA was a consistent source of revenue, with multiple projects awarded each year. When I was promoted to project manager, I quickly saw opportunities to improve the existing production standards. After a thorough review, we identified financial losses in production, which raised a red flag. Further analysis revealed key performance issues tied to inconsistent production methods and a lack of proper documentation. In response, I helped create a program called Standards in Production (SIPs) to formalize and improve our processes moving forward. This initiative led to better quality outcomes, reduced inefficiencies, and ultimately supported the expansion of our work into international markets.

(PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )

Give Kids The World (2011)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and contribute to the company’s growth.

If you’re not familiar with Give Kids the World, you should be—it’s a remarkable organization that brings critically ill children and their families to a resort in Orlando, giving them the chance to experience the magic of the theme parks. Over the years, thanks to generous fundraising efforts, the resort has transformed into a theme park of its own. Our project with them was Matthew’s Playground—a Candy Land–themed space dedicated to a former guest named Matthew, who had passed away by the time the project was built. There was a powerful story behind it, and we were honored to help bring it to life.

Some projects aren’t about profit—they’re about purpose. This was one of those projects.

(PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )

Bush Beans Museum (2010)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and contribute to the company’s growth. This project seemed impossible—after all, the client asked us to make pigs fly (literally). Bush’s Beans was expanding its corporate museum to feature its highly successful ad campaign starring a pig on a skateboard wearing pilot goggles. It was a fun and challenging project that required extensive animation work. We developed an industrial-style solution to keep our curly-tailed friend in constant motion, flying through the museum along a ceiling-mounted track. In addition to the flying pig, we produced display elements and signage—delivered on time and on budget..

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Bryan Roman - Project Manager for Artists at Work "Legendary Adventures Escape Rooms"

Legendary Adventures Escape Rooms (2018-2020)

As the owner and operator of my very own escape room, it truly was a Legendary Adventure. I managed every aspect of the project—from build site plans and contractor resourcing to inspections, fire marshal compliance, and full design and installation. That included lighting effects, sound design, animation, scenic work, art finishing, signage, graphic design, and even website development. Once we launched, I quickly pivoted into marketing and operations—learning to manage online booking systems, Google Ads, Facebook Ads, SEO, Google Reviews, and social media. I also discovered that digital marketing far outperformed traditional print advertising in this space. Unfortunately, in March 2020, mandatory COVID-19 shutdowns forced me to close the business. I eventually sold the escape room to Time Emporium, who continued operations and kept our original game, The Puzzler, running through the summer of 2021. During our time in business, we rose to become the top-rated escape room in Fort Collins, Colorado—with a perfect 5-star rating

TPC Saw Grass 17th Green (2006-2010)

I was proud to serve as a project manager at Pizzazz Scenic and contribute to the growth of their company. Each year during the Players Championship, fundraisers were held to entertain guests and raise money for local charities. We were tasked with creating a replica of the world-famous 17th hole—giving guests the chance to take their shot.

To bring it to life, others constructed a gigantic knee-deep pool beneath an enormous tent to host the event with our production as the feature. It quickly became a fan favorite and was repeated annually. The installation had to be durable, so we built it from foam and synthetic turf to stand up to repeated use. Each year, we made improvements, and each time, the project was a success.

(PM for www.PizzazzScenicContractors.com )