Experience

teambuilding.com

• United States
• Events Services
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Event Host

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  -Hosts highly entertaining, interactive, online/in-person events to promote connection for teams of all sizes -Engages guests with thoughtful interviews and conversation to encourage fun, collaborative experiences -Conceives customized creative events and leads trivia contests, social deduction games & holiday parties -Hosts highly entertaining, interactive, online/in-person events to promote connection for teams of all sizes -Engages guests with thoughtful interviews and conversation to encourage fun, collaborative experiences -Conceives customized creative events and leads trivia contests, social deduction games & holiday parties



New Summits

• Remote

• Education Consultant

  • Oct 2020 - Present

  -Coaches hundreds of clients to unlock their creative voices and compelling stories for college application essays -Creates and presents engaging educational seminars for 170+ Summer Sessions students at Stanford University -Partners with student clients to craft bespoke, strategic college prep plans and promote emotional intelligence -Coaches hundreds of clients to unlock their creative voices and compelling stories for college application essays -Creates and presents engaging educational seminars for 170+ Summer Sessions students at Stanford University -Partners with student clients to craft bespoke, strategic college prep plans and promote emotional intelligence



Screen14 Pictures

• Los Angeles, California, United States

• Producer

  • Jan 2015 - Present

  Screen14 Pictures is an LA-based creative team that produces innovative fictional stories for modern audiences. They have created two ground-breaking interactive mystery romance series including "Jack Marshall Can't Do This" and "The Moonstone," based on the seminal detective novel by Wilkie Collins. Most recently, they launched an experiment in collaborative storytelling, incorporating suggestions from their fan community to remotely-produce a short film based on "The Three Little Pigs." Screen14 Pictures is an LA-based creative team that produces innovative fictional stories for modern audiences. They have created two ground-breaking interactive mystery romance series including "Jack Marshall Can't Do This" and "The Moonstone," based on the seminal detective novel by Wilkie Collins. Most recently, they launched an experiment in collaborative storytelling, incorporating suggestions from their fan community to remotely-produce a short film based on "The Three Little Pigs."



Actor/Host

• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Actor

  • May 2009 - Present

  Grant is a seasoned performer with two decades of experience acting for the stage, screen, and studio. He is a go-to on-camera and live-event host and is known for high energy roles in musical theatre and beyond. From serious dramatic work for television to improvising live longform comedy shows to laying down tracks as a studio vocalist/Voicever artist, Grant is a multi-faceted performer, presenter and producer. Grant is a seasoned performer with two decades of experience acting for the stage, screen, and studio. He is a go-to on-camera and live-event host and is known for high energy roles in musical theatre and beyond. From serious dramatic work for television to improvising live longform comedy shows to laying down tracks as a studio vocalist/Voicever artist, Grant is a multi-faceted performer, presenter and producer.



Secret Cinema

• United Kingdom
• Entertainment Providers
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Emcee & Performer

  • Sep 2020 - Jun 2021

  -Led cast “Stranger Things: The Drive into Experience” which redefined live entertainment during the pandemic -Welcomed 100,000+ Angelenos to a safe, vibrant, “reunion party” which transformed Row DTLA to “1985 Indiana” -Directed dozens of live camera feeds, DJ-ed hits of the 80s, coordinated interactive games, broadcast live radio show -Led cast “Stranger Things: The Drive into Experience” which redefined live entertainment during the pandemic -Welcomed 100,000+ Angelenos to a safe, vibrant, “reunion party” which transformed Row DTLA to “1985 Indiana” -Directed dozens of live camera feeds, DJ-ed hits of the 80s, coordinated interactive games, broadcast live radio show



The Cheesecake Factory

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Head Server

  • Sep 2012 - Aug 2020

  - Assembled a weekly schedule of over 500 shifts across multiple workgroups, maximizing company productivity - Inspired new hires as Lead Trainer by presenting example-driven emphasis on company policies & culture - Advocated for guests by providing unparalleled empathetic service in a fast-paced, high-stress environment - Collected and communicated detailed information for thousands of guests, solved complex problems in real time with tangible solutions, and led a team of 100 coworkers, demonstrating a consistently positive attitude - Honors: 20+ “Exceptional Teamwork” commendations, 100+ guest compliments, 2-Time Employee of the Month Show less



Renmin University of China

• China
• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Instructor

  • Aug 2011 - Jul 2012

  - Oversaw meetings, solved classroom problems and served as expat liaison for Chinese instructors and staff - Prepared interactive language and culture lessons in English Listening & Speaking, Public Speaking and Drama for 130 undergraduate students including creating and implementing an Advanced Public Speaking course -Designed and executed a Performance Techniques and Play Production class; produced two student theatrical productions - Chaired Event Planning Committee, revitalized weekly office hours and spearheaded events for students to facilitate English language and American culture education Show less



English Corner Magazine

• Beijing, China

• Voiceover Artist

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2012

  - Recorded conversations, vocabulary lists and inspirational passages demonstrating natural English and American culture - Edited recording passages to demonstrate more natural spoken English - Recorded conversations, vocabulary lists and inspirational passages demonstrating natural English and American culture - Edited recording passages to demonstrate more natural spoken English



Foreign Language Teaching and Research Press

• China
• Book and Periodical Publishing
• 1 - 100 Employee

• Voiceover Artist

  • Oct 2009 - Jul 2012

  - Recorded various materials including Disney English Bilingual Storybooks, medical school listening passages, national business school exams and classroom resources. - Edited recording materials as a final layer of quality control - Recorded various materials including Disney English Bilingual Storybooks, medical school listening passages, national business school exams and classroom resources. - Edited recording materials as a final layer of quality control



The High School Affiliated to Renmin University

• Teaching Team Leader / Instructor

  • Aug 2010 - Jul 2011

  - Supervised a team of 4 expatriate instructors at Ren Da Fu Zhong, the number one high school in China-Oversaw meetings, solved classroom problems and served as expat liaison for Chinese instructors and American staff

• Instructor

  • Aug 2009 - Jul 2011

  - Created lessons & taught weekly Oral English, Speech and Drama classes to 300+ students - Organized daily English-focused office hours and other learning-events for students- Enriching curriculum by enhancing lesson plans and teaching methods- Collaborated with teammates to execute holiday events for more than 1000 students



Cedarville University

• Higher Education
• 700 & Above Employee

• Team Leader and Performer for the Lifeline Players

  • Aug 2006 - Jul 2009

  - Directed teams of 6 on national tours w/ admissions presentations, interactive drama seminars & performances - Pursued clients, coordinated schedules, arranged accommodations and delivered customized programs - Unified a creative think-tank of dynamic artists; Wrote, directed and staged programs for audiences of 3000+ - Directed teams of 6 on national tours w/ admissions presentations, interactive drama seminars & performances - Pursued clients, coordinated schedules, arranged accommodations and delivered customized programs - Unified a creative think-tank of dynamic artists; Wrote, directed and staged programs for audiences of 3000+



Culver's Restaurants

• United States
• Restaurants
• 700 & Above Employee

• Crew Member

  • Jun 2001 - Mar 2005

  - Recorded, prepared, and delivered food and beverage orders in a traditional sit-down format as well as serving customers with a smile in the high-traffic drive thru area - Demonstrated personal care and attention to detail in food and drink preparation as well as customer service by striving for consistency, a clean workspace, and a positive attitude, treating each customer and colleague with respect, kindness and professionalism - Thoroughly and regularly cleaned and manicured all areas of the restaurant including refuse removal and landscaping - Opened and closed the store; worked with managers to inventory product - Represented Culver’s as a restaurant ambassador at community events including carnivals, Chamber of Commerce golf tournaments and an annual 24-hour relay Show less