IAAPA Attractions Expo 2018

Audrey Padgett
General Manager
SEA LIFE Charlotte - Concord Aquarium


Audrey Padgett recently transitioned from Head of Marketing at LEGOLAND Florida Resort to a new role where her marketing background drives business strategy and visitor volume. She currently serves as the General Manager of SEA LIFE Charlotte- Concord with responsibilities including the oversight of daily operations, animal welfare, marketing and strategic planning for the 26,000 square foot Merlin Entertainments Group property located in Concord, North Carolina. Audrey was an instrumental member of LEGOLAND Florida’s opening team in 2011, one of Merlin Entertainments Group’s most successful park openings to date, that lead to record breaking sales. Since that time she has also taken a lead role in the opening of numerous expansions at LEGOLAND Florida Resort, including the LEGOLAND Hotel, LEGOLAND Beach Retreat and LEGO NINJAGO World grand openings. Prior to her role at LEGOLAND Florida, Audrey served in various roles at Arabian Nights Dinner Attraction over a five year period, most recently as the Executive Vice President and Vice President of Public Relations and Marketing. In that time, her creative approach to PR and marketing strategies resulted in an increase in direct online sales by 300%, and a 20% increase in domestic leisure bookings in 2011. Audrey holds a bachelor’s degree in Equine Science and Technical Journalism from Colorado State University.

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