Dale Sheehan

Dale Sheehan has a diverse work experience spanning different roles and industries. Dale is currently serving as the Executive Creative Director at Meow Wolf since September 2019. Prior to that, they worked at Walt Disney Imagineering for a decade from June 2009 to September 2019 as a Producer. In this role, they were responsible for assembling creative teams, providing creative leadership, and collaborating with architecture and production teams to deliver on project goals. Additionally, Dale worked as a Design Assistant at Chris Werner Design from July 2008 to May 2009. Dale also served as a Graduate Student at Carnegie Mellon University from September 2006 to May 2009. Dale started their career at Peninsula Players Theatre, working as a Scenic Carpenter from March 2001 to October 2001 and as a Master Electrician from March 2002 to August 2006. In these positions, they were involved in the construction of scenery, managing lighting budgets, training staff, and coordinating production schedules.

Dale Sheehan has a strong educational background in design and technology. In 2002, they enrolled at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, where they pursued a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatrical Design and Lighting Design. Dale successfully completed the program in 2006.

After obtaining their bachelor's degree, Dale Sheehan furthered their education at Carnegie Mellon University. From 2006 to 2007, they pursued a Master of Fine Arts (MFA) degree in Lighting Design. Dale then continued their studies at Carnegie Mellon University from 2008 to 2009, pursuing a Masters of Entertainment Technology degree with a focus on Game and Interactive Media Design.

Overall, Dale Sheehan's education history demonstrates a strong foundation in design, particularly in the areas of theatrical and lighting design, as well as an interest in technology and interactive media.