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Ken Pellman is an excellent and experienced writer and a confident public speaker who can speak live or in recorded and prepared presentations.
I Am an Author and Writer
I have co-authored two acclaimed nonfiction books, the best books ever published about the world-famous Disneyland Custodial team:
Cleaning the Kingdom: Insider Tales of Keeping Walt's Dream Spotless
Cleaning the Kingdom: Night, Day, Past, and Present
Experience: Speeches, talking points, media releases, media advisories, executive communications, public notices, reports, analysis & commentary, features, newsletter articles, media & event reviews, essays, columns, blogging, show writing, screenwriting, prose, comedy. Since 1991: 32 years of experience.
Some people think of writing as a chore. I, however, love to write.
Writing is a constant part of my job at work. I also write at home.
As for fiction, I write prose, screenplays, and any kind of thematic entertainment writing (show writing). I did concept and character development for a now-defunct interactive game and attraction design firm and continue to work on my own projects. Drama, comedy, satire, parody - I'm versatile, and I'm always looking for more projects.
I Am a Senior Public Affairs & Public Relations Specialist
Experience: Spokesman, speechwriting, press conferences, media releases, media advisories, public notices, writing/soliciting & editing newsletter articles, live and recorded media appearances, media relations (broadcast, print, online), publicity, corporate relations, executive communications, employee communications, employee participation programs, community relations, customer relations, public outreach & education, local government, Public Information Officer, emergency public information, crisis communications, disaster and business continuity planning, public speaking, event planning/hosting, tour hosting. Since 2000: 24 years of experience.
I have 24 years of experience as a Public Information Officer.
Currently, I am helping to build a Marketing and Communications office for a new County of Los Angeles Department that collaborates with federal, state, and city agencies as well as nonprofits and private organizations to provide services to people with disabilities and older adults.
I previously built a Public Information Office for a County of Los Angeles Department that worked closely with state and national agencies. Areas of concentration included environmental protection, consumer protection, marketplace integrity, laboratory services, and technical services. I gained over 17 years of experience there.
For over six years years, I was a member of the public relations staff for a 3600 employee organization responsible for the research, conception, design, engineering, construction, operation, and scheduled & emergency maintenance of a variety of major facilities and systems serving millions of customers on a daily basis. Areas of concentration included local government, land development, transportation, environmental conservation, infrastructure, water management issues, and disasters.
Prior to that position, I wrote publicity materials for a startup location-based & interactive entertainment design firm.
I Am a Podcast Host
I co-host the number one Disneyland podcast hosted by two former Disneyland Custodial Foremen. This includes researching relevant current events in preparation for recording. The Sweep Spot has over 380 episodes and is highly rated, appearing on top websites and carried by Apple Podcasts and other major platforms.
I Am a Public Speaker
I have 24 years of experience as a public speaker, giving prepared presentations and taking questions from diverse audiences large and small on a variety of topics.
I Am a Voice Talent
Experience: Audiobook recording, announcing, live and recorded interviews for radio broadcast, narration, character recording, podcasting
I perform "serious announcer" voices, characters, and impersonations.
I Write & Design Location-Based Entertainment
Experience: Writing and design for a start-up design firm, interning for a large independent consulting/design firm, fifteen years of experience in operations at Disneyland Park.
In addition to writing and designing location-based entertainment (theme park attractions, retail, dining, etc.), I have extensive knowledge of operational procedures for such venues, including crowd flow and customer relations. I have a BA in Thematic Environmental Design, with an emphasis on show writing.
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