With over 30 years experience in the industry, I have worn many hats including producer, writer, composer, arranger, filmmaker, and music executive. I've been at the forefront of exciting and challenging projects, most notably as a member of Disney Cruise Line's inaugural creative team where I helped create their very first Disney Shows at Sea. My work has garnered a National Emmy nomination and an ITVA Gold award, highlighting my ingenuity, professionalism and experience in the creative entertainment industry. As one of the founding partners and Chief Executive Officer of TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc., I have led strategic development and client engagement while overseeing budgeting, marketing, and human resources. My career also includes serving on the board of fortéDIGITAL Inc., acquiring major music libraries, executive producing historic concert series, and designing interactive media environments, demonstrating a broad and versatile expertise in media production and creative leadership.

Jim Dellas

With over 30 years experience in the industry, I have worn many hats including producer, writer, composer, arranger, filmmaker, and music executive. I've been at the forefront of exciting and challenging projects, most notably as a member of Disney Cruise Line's inaugural creative team where I helped create their very first Disney Shows at Sea. My work has garnered a National Emmy nomination and an ITVA Gold award, highlighting my ingenuity, professionalism and experience in the creative entertainment industry. As one of the founding partners and Chief Executive Officer of TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc., I have led strategic development and client engagement while overseeing budgeting, marketing, and human resources. My career also includes serving on the board of fortéDIGITAL Inc., acquiring major music libraries, executive producing historic concert series, and designing interactive media environments, demonstrating a broad and versatile expertise in media production and creative leadership.

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With over 30 years experience in the industry, I have worn many hats including producer, writer, composer, arranger, filmmaker, and music executive. I’ve been at the forefront of exciting and challenging projects, most notably as a member of Disney Cruise Line’s inaugural creative team where I helped create their very first Disney Shows at Sea. My work has garnered a National Emmy nomination and an ITVA Gold award, highlighting my ingenuity, professionalism and experience in the creative entertainment industry.

As one of the founding partners and Chief Executive Officer of TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc., I have led strategic development and client engagement while overseeing budgeting, marketing, and human resources. My career also includes serving on the board of fortéDIGITAL Inc., acquiring major music libraries, executive producing historic concert series, and designing interactive media environments, demonstrating a broad and versatile expertise in media production and creative leadership.

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Language

English
Fluent
Chinese
Intermediate

Work Experience

Founder and President at TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc.
January 1, 1983 - Present
Founded and led an event and media production company, responsible for strategic development, client relations, budgeting, marketing, and human resources. Drove capitalization, marketing, sales, startup procedures, and staffing.
Board Member, Founding Partner and Chief Executive Officer at fortéDIGITAL Inc.
January 1, 1999 - Present
Negotiated contracts with large broadcast media suppliers for music and sound effect libraries, secured music libraries from The Discovery Networks, Warner Bros., and Walt Disney Company for licensing, and partnered with Danish Broadcasting Company to produce digital broadcast series based on historic concerts.
Staff Composer and Copy Writer at Intervate Productions Los Angeles
December 31, 1980 - July 26, 2025
Created music and copy for clients including Disneyland, Six Flags Theme Parks, and McDonald's Corporation.
Music Composer / Arranger / Producer and Media Designer / Producer at Walt Disney Company
December 31, 1998 - July 26, 2025
Served as a core member of Disney Cruise Lines' inaugural creative team for their first shows at sea. Composed and arranged music for various Disney projects including Mickey’s Starland, Dolphin Hotel Grand Opening, Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles, and media productions for Disney Orlando Resorts and Parks.
Senior Creative Director / Senior Producer / Media Consultant / Composer / Arranger / Producer at Various Clients including AT&T GBCS, Lexmark International, IBM, WETA Washington, GPTV Atlanta
December 31, 1997 - July 26, 2025
Led creative and production efforts for corporate and media projects including national launch meetings, composer and producer for broadcast theme packages, and media consultant roles.
Chief Executive Officer at TheCreativeResourceGroup, Inc.
January 1, 1983 - Present
Founder and President of an event and media production company responsible for creation and development including strategic implementation of capitalization, marketing, sales concepts, startup procedures, client development, and staffing. Oversaw budgeting, marketing, and human resources functions while directly engaging with senior client management.
Chief Executive Officer and Founding Partner at fortéDIGITAL Inc.
January 1, 1999 - Present
Board member and founding partner with responsibilities including negotiations with broadcast media suppliers for music and sound effect library contracts. Key achievements include acquiring music libraries from The Discovery Networks, Warner Bros., and Walt Disney Company for licensing and executive producing a historic concert broadcast series in Europe and Asia distributed on DVD and audio media.
Staff Composer and Copy Writer at Intervate Productions, Los Angeles
December 31, 1980 - August 5, 2025
Composed and created music and copy for key clients such as Disneyland, Six Flags Theme Parks, and the McDonald's Corporation.
Media and Music Producer, Main Stage Creative Concept Team at Disney Cruise Lines
December 31, 1998 - August 5, 2025
Member of the inaugural creative team responsible for creating the first Disney Shows at Sea, including music composition, arrangement, and media production for various projects and events such as Magic Kingdom, Dolphin Hotel Grand Opening, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles.
Media and Music Director at Disney Orlando Resorts and Parks
December 31, 1997 - August 5, 2025
Directed media design and production for Disney Business Productions and corporate clients including Lexmark, AT&T, Bose, and others. Produced compositions for NBC celebrations and corporate events while serving as senior media designer and producer.
Executive Producer and Senior Creative Director at Various Corporate Clients including AT&T, Lexmark, IBM
December 31, 1996 - August 5, 2025
Led and produced national and international corporate launch events and executive meetings, managing creative direction for projects such as National Achievers Club and IBM's national launch meeting. Composed broadcast theme packages for WETA Washington and GPTV Atlanta.

Education

BA at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1977
BA Music Theory and Composition at University of Central Florida
January 1, 1977 - December 31, 1977

Qualifications

Published Composer with Warner Bros. and Warner Chappell Music
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
ITVA Gold IBM PS1 Award
January 1, 1990 - December 31, 1990
Emmy Nomination for Best Song and Score NBC Christmas Special with Amy Grant
January 11, 2030 - July 26, 2025
InfoComm Best of Show Media Award
January 1, 2010 - December 31, 2010

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Healthcare, Education