Kile Ozier - Creative Venture Catalyst

Kile Ozier - Creative Venture Catalyst

San Francisco, California, United States
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We create Astonishment. People enter our spaces with high expectation of what they are…

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Experience

  • The Guy, llc - formerly Ozier Creative

    All over the world.

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    Jeddah, Makkah, Saudi Arabia

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    Greater St. Louis Area

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    San Francisco Bay Area

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    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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    Dubai Qatar Saudi Arabia

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    Dubai, United Arab Emirates

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    Dubai, UAE

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    Soho & San Francisco - between gigs

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    New York, New York, United States

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    Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

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    Chicago, Illinois, United States

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Education

Volunteer Experience

  • Founder

    Founder

    Academy of Friends

    - 10 years 2 months

    Disaster and Humanitarian Relief

    Founded the organization in support of AIDS direct-care and education non profits in the SF Bay Area. The organization thrives, now 34 years on...having raised million$ for myriad Bay Area non-profits.

  • Member - Multiple terms as Board Member

    Member - Multiple terms as Board Member

    Themed Entertainment Association

    - Present 30 years

    Arts and Culture

    Have served on:
    Western Regional Board
    Europe / Middle East Regional Board
    International Board
    Eastern Board
    (All that remains is Asia Pacific!)
    Twice Chaired SATE (Story | Architecture | Technology | Experience) Conference
    Founded, alongside Steve Birket, the "Elephants in the Room" segment of the annual Summit; a forum for the enlightening exploration of sensitive topics and issues in a Safe Space. The program ran for four years, covering Animal Rights, Women and #MeToo…

    Have served on:
    Western Regional Board
    Europe / Middle East Regional Board
    International Board
    Eastern Board
    (All that remains is Asia Pacific!)
    Twice Chaired SATE (Story | Architecture | Technology | Experience) Conference
    Founded, alongside Steve Birket, the "Elephants in the Room" segment of the annual Summit; a forum for the enlightening exploration of sensitive topics and issues in a Safe Space. The program ran for four years, covering Animal Rights, Women and #MeToo, the pressures of working with HIV in various countries, Millennials + Boomers + Collaboration & Mentorship... Camelot.

Licenses & Certifications

Publications

  • IMEx - In My Experience ...secrets of making 'em cheer, weep...and sometimes write checks

    “Empathize, Ideate, & Build” is the common doctrine of Design Thinking, and while they are inspirational points, they are hardly instructional. Kile has articulately laid out very actionable steps for any team involved in the creation and execution of Experience Design projects to follow on the path from concept to installation and operation.

    In an industry that can be secretive, the How and Why of Experience Design can be lost as we celebrate the What. The simple roadmap that is…

    “Empathize, Ideate, & Build” is the common doctrine of Design Thinking, and while they are inspirational points, they are hardly instructional. Kile has articulately laid out very actionable steps for any team involved in the creation and execution of Experience Design projects to follow on the path from concept to installation and operation.

    In an industry that can be secretive, the How and Why of Experience Design can be lost as we celebrate the What. The simple roadmap that is presented in “In My Experience” outlines best practices for informed success along the life cycle of a project’s development. It’s not just a useful production tool, but also provides insight into the field for students interested in contributing to Experience Design or Themed Entertainment but who don’t fully realize all the working parts to the process.

    A combination of process details, case studies, and first-hand stories as great examples makes this a delightful and credible read. Examples that take into consideration cultural and personality differences provide options for moving forward across a number of possible scenarios as both a contributor and a leader in the industry.

    Marketed as a manual for the design of various experiences, it’s secretly an exhaustive manual for life.

    Our industry mantra has become “story, story, story” But what does that actually mean? “In My Experience” graciously leads you down the path of story “revelation” best practices to carefully craft a very intentional emotional experience for your guests.

    In an industry that only thrives on collaboration and mentorship, “In My Experience” continues the trend graciously sharing resources and inspiration across disciplines and generations.

    -Mk Haley
    Program Manager / Academic Outreach
    Walt Disney Imagineering

    See publication
  • "IMHO - Sharing What I've Learned...of Creating Experience with Deep, Emotional Connection"

    Self-Published Blog

    A regularly-published series of pieces on evolving techniques for creating emotional connection, inspiration and management of creativity and creative professionals, leadership, doing business in myriad contexts and the occasional Humble Opinion or Show Review. Popular and widely-read throughout the Milky Way and Andromeda Galaxies; distributed underground on certain Death Stars.

    See publication
  • Guidelines for Protocol & Ceremonies - Berlin, 1999

    Federation of Gay Games

    Civic and Official Protocol for all aspects and elements of these quadrennial, Olympic-format Athletic Games.

  • The Good Men Project

    http://goodmenproject.com/?s=ozier

    essays on what it means to be a man in the 21st Century.

    See publication

Projects

  • Yas Water World Opening Ceremony

    Under the Brilliant Collaborative Production Umbrella of Adam Proto and in partnership with Creative Movement Director Stephen Grindle, aka Dingle Fingle, and his ad hoc international troupe of magnificently talented Artistes developed and delivered a never-before-seen in the UAE original acro-theatrical production - augmented with 84 of Aquatique's Choreographed Fountains - to open Yas Waterworld to a mesmerized audience of 2500 Royal Family and Friends in Abu Dhabi.

    Other creators
    See project
  • 41st National Day Celebrations for the Executive Council of Dubai

    Dubai’s 41st national day celebrations, creative direction and direction of live elements for National Day Production: cast of approximately 300, 3-dimensional, kinetic props and 3-D projected sets for live audience of 2500+ and National Broadcast.

    Other creators
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  • San Francisco AIDS Foundation 30th Anniversary - Immersive Theatrical Production

    Theatrical Production in four Acts. Wrote the Script, Cast Principal Talent, Directed and Produced this Piece recreating the terrifying and confusing experience of the first years and ensuing decades of the AIDS Epidemic in San Francisco.

    Cast of 8 Principals, Company of 20 Flow Artists, Chorus of 60, Two Soloists.

    Review: "Riveting!" -Rep. Nancy Pelosi

    (Casting Director and Dramaturg was Cindy Goldfield)

    Other creators
    See project

Honors & Awards

  • EMDI "Captain America" Award

    The Students of EMDI Dubai

  • Kile Ozier Day

    Mayor's Office of the City of San Francisco

    In honor of his "...Volunteerism, dedication to the communities of San Francisco, the founding of Academy of Friends (1980) and the good work that organization has done..."

  • Kile Ozier Founder's Award: Academy of Friends

    Academy of Friends Founder's Award - The Kile Ozier Award. http://academyoffriends.org

    Created in 1990 and presented each year in conjunction with the annual Academy Awards © gala in recognition of an individuals exemplary commitment to community through volunteerism; specifically in support of AIDS / HIV organizations and needs.

Languages

  • English

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • Italian

    Professional working proficiency

  • Emotional Engagement

    Native or bilingual proficiency

  • French

    Limited working proficiency

  • Love

    Native or bilingual proficiency

Organizations

  • TEA Themed Entertainment Association

    Board of Directors Europe / Middle East

    - Present

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