Nicholas Kingman

(910)617-5653 | nakingma@ncsu.edu | https://www.linkedin.com/in/nicholaskingman/


Profile
Proven leadership experience as President of the Themed Entertainment Association and hands-on internship experience at Busch Gardens, I have successfully led teams, optimized operations, and enhanced customer experiences. My background in industrial engineering and supply chain management, combined with strong problem-solving skills, enables me to drive efficiency and deliver impactful results in any environment. I am also self-teaching myself Tableau to expand my knowledge of data visualization software.


Education
North Carolina State University - Raleigh, NC • Expected 05/2026 - Bachelor of Science: Industrial Engineering
• 3.17 GPA
• President of Themed Entertainment Association @ NC State
• Member of Institute of Industrial & Systems Engineers
• Society for Engineering & Management Systems

University of North Carolina Wilmington - Wilmington, NC • 12/2023 - Bachelor of Science: Business Administration, Supply Chain Management
• 3.59 GPA – Cum Laude
• UNCW Plastic Ocean Project Member


Experience
THEMED ENTERTAINMENT ASSOCIATION @ NC STATE – PRESIDENT – RALEIGH, NC • 04/2024 – CURRENT
• Delivered educational lectures and coordinated guest presentations to enhance members' industry knowledge and engagement.
• Developed and managed the club's budget, fundraising efforts, and marketing materials to increase visibility and secure financial support.
• Presented to student groups, effectively communicating the club's mission and fostering interest in the themed entertainment industry.
• Increased attendance to 8 students on average per meeting from the previous semester where the club was not active.
• Brought in 5 speakers and successfully planned and completed a trip to the IAAPA EXPO during the Fall 2024 semester.

BUSCH GARDENS WILLIAMSBURG – RIDE OPERATIONS INTERN WILLIAMSBURG, VA • 05/2024 – 08/2024
• Oversaw the operation of a diverse range of attractions, ensuring optimal performance and adherence to safety standards.
• Managed a team to enforce strict safety protocols, resolve operational issues, and enhance overall guest satisfaction.
• Led a capstone project focused on developing a strategy to improve operational support or guest services
• Trained 10-15 team members that were successfully certified in operating multiple major attractions
• Audited 15-20 team members to ensure that proper procedures were being followed and that operations were being held to the highest standard

Skills & Abilities
· Interpersonal Skills
· Decision Making
· Problem Solving
· Time Management
· Customer Experience Enhancement
· Adaptability
· Leadership & Team Management
· Engineering Fundamentals
· Operational Efficiency
· Effective Communication
· Analytical Thinking
· Safety and Compliance