Reviews
“In the attraction industry, the most direct link to the customer is the front line employee and Bob’s help in making ours the best they can be dramatically improved the quality of our presentation.”
-- Bill Stotler - V.P. Events & Development, San Francisco Chamber of Commerce & General Manager, Embarcadero Skydeck
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“... a talented guest services trainer. Our people immediately respected and enjoyed Bob, and they clearly responded well to his approach.... [He] did a great job of tranferring his experience in commercial attractions to the museum context.... [We] plan to continue to use him for periodic training and evaluation."
-- Rich Rojo, Director of Marketing and Publications Turtle Bay Exploration Park
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“...He was very willing to adapt his style to fit the audience, and was well received by foster parents and and foster youth alike. We hope to have Bob continue to work with our Foster & Kinship Care Education (FKCE) and Independent Living Programs...”
-- Judi Chan, FKCE Program Coordinator, Napa Valley College
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“1999 was our biggest year yet here at Six Flags Marine World. Your contribution as a Project Manager/Casting Director [of Fright Fest] was amazing. Casting, directing, scheduling and supervising over 120 roles really helped us focus on other, more pressing needs in the park....As we continue to grow I hope you’ll consider working with us again.”
-- Dave Miller, Manager, Shows Department, Six Flags Marine World
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“Thanks for your coaching and support in the video and voice over portion of my
CD-ROM, Resumes That Work. Your guidance really helped my on-camera presence and delivery, as well as prepared me for the long and grueling shoot in New York.”
-- Susan Ireland, Author, Macmillan Publishing Co.
“Bob worked at the park for eighteen years in the Show Production Department, most of which he was the Show Production Director.... [As such, he] performed...as well as or better than anyone that I knew of in a similar position in the industry.”
-- Michael B. Demetrios, Former President, Marine World Africa U.S.A., President Intra-Asia Entertainment Corp.
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“Thank you SO much for coming to Lindsay Wildlife Museum to talk to our docents and demonstrate how they can improve their programs. Some of the comments I received include... “Invaluable for docent trainees!" "Bob Cooney A++++", "Very sensitive to our needs." "Had our attention all the way!" I worked with Bob for over 8 years at Marine World Africa USA in Vallejo…His enthusiasm, professionalism and experience working with the public are key components to being a success. As an added bonus, Bob is familiar with theme-park and exotic animal audiences.
-- Polly Gusa, Docent Manager, Lindsay Wildlife Museum
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“Bob Cooney has been bringing creativity and fun to the Rhythm Room summer camps for over three years. His Club CooneyToons program introduces kids and teens to voice over technique. Students leave with confidence and inspiration.”
-- Diana Rowley, Director/Owner, Rhythm Room Dance and Movement Center, Lafayette, CA
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“It was a wonderfully structured way to engage the students and to Overcome some of their shyness… Mr. Cooney’s seminar helped break Through to those who are shy and inspired those who are already More extroverted… I look forward to working with him in the future.”
Paula Marchese, English/Drama teacher, Benicia Middle School, Benicia, CA
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“The guy who taught the voice over was truly amazing. I would love for Bella to take his classes over and over again because he is SO exeptional.”
-- Nancy Baglietto, Bella’s Mom, (Bella-student “On-Camera Acting”)
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“Thank you so much for conducting you “Voice Over Workshop” for my fifth grade class again this year. The students continued to discuss the things they learned from you long after you were gone…your workshop helped my students understand the many ways authors give ‘voice’ to their writing. The entire workshop, from a teacher’s point of view, was a GREAT success.”
-- Mrs. Pamela Hatter, Fifth grade teacher, Pennycook Elementary School, Vallejo, CA
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