About
Paul Nowak
Born in 1978, Paul had the luxury to grow up in the pre-PC, pre-Internet, and pre-mobile phone era on the island of Crete, Greece.
Back then, things where more straight forward, it being shows, tourism, or both!
He grew up to become second generation object animator (a.k.a. puppeteer) as well as children´s animator. He later moved on to become Puppet Director and Kid´s Club Manager... Never-ending good times!
Although it took him a few decades to accept the fact that not all homes are full of staring puppets and not everyone spends the summer in 5* hotels because their parents work there, 10+ years in tourism and 20 theatrical tours later, Paul continues adventuring in the world of animation, animate and in-animate alike.
Puppet
Production
Skills & Experience
objects
01 Puppet Theater Direction
- Over 20 years experience directing puppet theatre tours across Greece, Cyprus, England, France, and Spain
- Creation of original puppet shows for diverse international audiences
02 Puppet Construction
- Skilled in creating various types of puppets, including hand puppets, rod puppets, shadow puppets, black light theater puppets, masks and animatronics
03 Puppet Performance
- Experienced puppeteer with proficiency in multiple puppetry styles
- Specialization in storytelling and character development through puppetry
04 Puppetry in Education
- Developed and led workshops on "Puppetry in the classroom" for primary and pre-primary educators
- Topics: Sock Puppets, Alternative Shadow Theatre, Giant Puppets, Black light theater
05 Puppetry for Television
- Experience as a puppet manipulator for television commercials
06 Puppetry Museum Curation
- Co-founder of the first pan-hellenic museum of theatrical puppets in Chania, Greece
- Assisted in the preparation of the Museum of Puppetry at The Foundation of the Hellenic World, Athens
07 International Puppetry Training
- The art of Bunraku - Yoshida Minotauro
- Object Manipulation Analysis - Stephen Mottram
- Black Light Theater - Katya Petrova
- Puppet & Puppeteer - Rene Baker
- Corporal Mime - Stephane Levy
- Mask and Puppet Carving in Foam - Kari Noregen
- Theater of Synthesis - Michael Khousid
- Object Manipulation - Bonyo Loungov
- Plaster molds and Latex - Green Ginger
- Glove Puppets - Toni Rumbau
- Plaster Casts and Fiberglass - Jose Menchero
- Develpmental Psycology - Nuria Padros
- Attention to Diversity - Veronica Jimenez
- Group Psychology - Montse Gonalez
- Educational Psychology - Mila Naranjo
09 Digital Puppetry
- Animatronics
- Automation
10 Technical Skills
- Sound design and musical scoring
- Set design and construction for touring
- Lighting design for puppet theater
- Show automation
- Tour managing
08 Puppetry in Tourism
- Integrated puppet shows and workshops into kids' club programs at luxury resorts
Object
Animation
MUNICIPALITY OF
HERAKLION - CRETE
MUNICIPALITY OF
RETHYMNON - CRETE
Hellenic Republic
Ministry of Education, Religious Affairs and Sports
Skills & Experience
Children’s
Animation
tourism
01 Leadership and People Management
- Team building and motivation
- Performance management and staff development
- Conflict resolution
- Multi-cultural team leadership
02 Operational Management
- Multi-unit management
- Quality control and standardization
- Budget management
- Health and safety compliance
03 Program Development
- Curriculum design for various age groups
- Activity planning and scheduling
- Educational and entertainment balance
- Site-specific, culturally themed programs
04 Customer Service
- Parent communication and satisfaction
- Complaint handling and resolution
- Creating memorable experiences
05 Strategic Planning
- Long-term program development
- Expansion planning
- Brand consistency across multiple locations
06 Crisis Management
- Emergency response planning
- Quick decision-making under pressure
- Risk assessment and mitigation
Children’s
Animation
Skills & Experience
Travel
Advisor
tourism
01 Destination Knowledge
- Deep understanding of Greek mythology and history
- Familiarity with mythological sites and their significance
- Up-to-date information on travel logistics and local customs
02 Itinerary Planning
- Customized trip design
- Balancing client interests with logistical realities
- Incorporating mythological themes into travel experiences
03 Customer Service
- Needs assessment and personalization
- Managing client expectations
- Problem-solving and crisis management
04 Storytelling and Education
- Bringing mythological stories to life
- Contextualizing historical sites within mythological narratives
- Adapting information for different age groups and interests
05 Technology Proficiency
- Use of booking systems and travel software
- Online research and information verification
- Digital communication tools
06 Supplier Relationship Management
- Negotiating with third-party companies
- Quality control of third-party services
- Building a network of reliable local contacts
Travel
Advisor
PUPPETS
KIDS
TRIPS
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