Gene Columbus

The Columbus Group
8630 Lansmere Lane
Orlando, Florida 32835
Phone: (407) 397-3242
Fax: (407) 397-2739
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Gene has spent more than 35 years in leadership roles with the Walt Disney Organization with Live Show Production. During that time he spent more than two decades interviewing, evaluating, and coaching as well as mentoring thousands of Entertainment professionals. He speaks at the Disney Institute on the "Disney Style Leadership, Passion In The Work Place and Putting The Spotlight On Customer Service." In addition, Gene is an Associate Professor of Theatre at University of Central Florida as well as serving as Chair for the University of Central Florida Conservatory Professional Advisory Board. Gene is a very active member of the community having been inducted into the Events Solutions "Special Events Hall of Fame" as well as having been honored by various organizations including "Volunteer of the Year" by United Arts of Central Florida. Gene had a successful performing career in Motion Pictures, Television and Musical Theatre and shares "stories with a moral" to help individuals with their career and personal development. Gene has managed various departments at Disney Entertainment and has taken part in the production of shows, ceremonies and events for Walt Disney World. Gene has written, directed, cast, produced, managed and performed as emcee for many productions.

Program Titles/Topics:

• "Spotlight On Customer Service"
• "What Does A Leader Look Like?"
• "Passion in the Workplace!"
• "Values That Bring Value!" Things learned while attending the School of Hard Knocks!
• "The Art of Selecting the Best Candidate"
• "Tips For Job Interviews - Career Development"
• "An Entertaining View of Disney History and Heritage!"

Affiliations:

• National Speakers Association plus: NSACF
• ISES (International Special Events Society)
• Edgewood Children’s Ranch – Producer of Annual Fund Raiser since 1981
• UCP Child Development Centers – Volunteer since 1980
• UCF Professional Advisory Board – Chair since 1995
• Garden Theatre (Winter Garden, Florida) Board Member

Clients:

• Disney Institute – Walt Disney World
• Temple University – School of Hospitality Management and Tourism
• University of Miami – Department of Theatre
• New York University – Tisch School of the Arts
• SETC (Southeastern Theater Conference)
• University of Central Florida