- Filmmaking and video production
- Creating digital artwork using Adobe Suite
- Martial arts
- Writing and storytelling in various formats
- Photography and photo editing
- Creative writing
- Graphic design
Casey Grant
Chandler,AZ
Summary
Hello! No ChatGPT buzzwords in this one... just my story.
I started my journey in Los Angeles as an actor and occasional stuntman doing martial arts and fight choreography. My passion for art and other creative outlets led me to attend the Art Institute where I studied cinematography, animation, and motion graphics. Fast forward ahead a few years, and I discovered a passion for documentary filmmaking that inspired my personal drive to learn everything I could about storytelling and delivering it in the best way possible.
While serving as a full-time mentor to at-risk youth, I discovered that I had a talent for teaching. I created a highly successful multimedia program (from scratch) for my students and won CTE Teacher of the Year twice.
I decided to go back to school and earned a Bachelor's Degree in English-Creative Writing to develop my storytelling skills, and then branched off into my own filmmaking endeavors.
My documentary won "Best AZ Feature Film" in the 2021 Phoenix Film Festival, and i produced, filmed, and edited an award-winning web series during the same time.
Throughout all of this, I continued to build and grow my skills in illustration, graphic design, and knowledge of Marketing and client demands. It has been quite the journey so far, and I look forward to continuing on.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Head of Film Production
Self - Thunder Punch Media
09.2018 - Current
- Produce documentary films, series, and videos.
- Received over 20 awards and accolades for web-series production and Documentary filmmaking.
- Responsible for all aspects of video production from directing, filming, editing, and preparation for distribution.
- Manage clients' expectations for projects from inception to delivery.
Multimedia Specialist
VirTra
11.2021 - 04.2025
- Produced, scripted, filmed, and edited all video content (scripted and documentary-style) for Marketing and internal function.
- Worked with multiple departments in-house to produce promotional materials world-wide.
- Used InDesign, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop to create design ideas and deliver over 20 videos and 100 ads per year.
- Provided print and online advertising solutions for brand awareness, promotional product sales and special events.
- Prepared and designed flyers, illustrations, brochures and photographic work using the full Adobe Suite.
Multimedia Teacher
Rite of Passage at Canyon State Academy
06.2015 - 11.2021
- Created Multimedia department and entire education curricula for the company.
- Built in-house production studio for students with green-screen and audio studio.
- Managed over 150 at-risk students per year with difficult personalities and conflict management issues.
- Developed and implemented lesson plans to fulfill requirements of district curriculum program and reflect accommodations and modifications for individual student needs.
- Optimized day-to-day instruction to align educational strategies with industry best practices.
- Tracked student progress, frequently checking in with struggling students and identifying root causes of problems.
- Tested students to assess progress and adapted learning plans in alignment with performance.
- Applied various teaching aids to minimize learning gaps and instruct and motivate students.
Coach Counselor
Rite of Passage at Canyon State Academy
06.2007 - 06.2015
- Responsible for the development and livelihood of at-risk youth.
- Managed groups of 10 - 24 student/athletes at a time aged 12 - 18 toward life-changing goals.
- Engaged in conflict resolution training and implementation on a daily basis.
- Acted as mentor, mediator, and counselor to students on a daily basis.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Tempe, AZ05-2018
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Mesa, AZ05-2015
Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of California
Los AngelesSkills
- Video editing expertise
- Proficient in Adobe Suite
- Audience-focused storytelling
- Collaborative relationship cultivation
- Client relationship development
- Proficient in problem resolution
- Comprehensive project management
- Effective team collaboration
- Team leadership
- Effective listening
Accomplishments
- Won Arizona Best Feature Film 2021
- Multiple award-winning web-series from 2019 - 2022
- Graduate Summa Cum Laude from Arizona State University
- 2x Career and Technical Education Teacher of the Year
- Earned Black Belts in three styles of Martial Arts
Interests
Timeline
Multimedia Specialist
VirTra
11.2021 - 04.2025
Head of Film Production
Self - Thunder Punch Media
09.2018 - Current
Multimedia Teacher
Rite of Passage at Canyon State Academy
06.2015 - 11.2021
Coach Counselor
Rite of Passage at Canyon State Academy
06.2007 - 06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - English
Arizona State University
Associate of Arts -
Maricopa Community Colleges, Mesa Community College
Media Arts And Animation
Art Institute of California
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