KELLY GRANDMAISON
Los Angeles,CA
Summary
Dynamic Producer, Nonprofit Executive, and Performer with a unique dual-career track in entertainment and social impact. Recognized as a 2025 Woman of Influence by the Los Angeles Business Journal, with a proven history of leveraging media and business strategy to drive philanthropic growth. Co-Founder of Impact Ventures International, specializing in building sustainable systems for nonprofits and businesses. Accomplished actress and singer-songwriter with diverse credits in film, television, and theater.
Highly organized and detail-oriented Lead Producer successfully manages projects, plans productions and leads teams. Experienced in budget management and client engagement.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
Work History
Producer
Love Birds The Musical LTD
06.2025 - Current
- Developed a functional business plan to support a 2027 West End Launch.
- Presented production ideas and determined creative scenarios for production and delivery.
- Liaised with directors, actors and other creative staff to successfully complete projects.
- Coordinated with other producers from around the world to connect and collaborate on additional projects.
Co-Founder & Executive Leader
Impact Ventures International (IVI)
09.2024 - Current
- Strategic Leadership: Co-founded a consulting firm dedicated to "Giving, Building, and Impacting," helping organizations align financial success with social responsibility.
- Nonprofit Development: Spearheaded initiatives to support over 60 nonprofits, providing fiscal sponsorship, donor management tools, and strategic education to sustainable charitable organizations.
- Production & Media: Oversees the production of educational content and strategic media for the firm’s philanthropic arm, utilizing entertainment background to craft compelling narratives for donor engagement.
Producer
Independent Nonprofit Production
06.2011 - Current
- Benefit Productions: Produced several nonprofit shows and events designed to raise awareness and funds for charitable causes. (Note: You can list specific show titles here, e.g., "Producer, [Name of Benefit Concert], supporting [Charity Name]").
- Event Management: Managed all aspects of production including talent booking, stage management, script development, and technical logistics for fundraising events.
- Community Advocacy: Leveraged extensive network in the Los Angeles entertainment community to secure talent and partnerships for mission-driven projects.
Education
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) -
Exit Planning Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Pomona, CABachelor of Arts - Fine And Performing Arts
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)
Acting Training - Scene Study, Cold Reading
Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop
Skills
- Production: Event Production, Nonprofit Strategy, Project Management, Fundraising, Public Speaking
- Languages: Bilingual (English/Spanish)
- Production leadership
- Competitive analysis
- Project planning
- Content development
- Cost control
- Compliance monitoring
- Corporate communications
- Fact-checking expertise
- Creative oversight
- Investor relations
- Legal compliance
- Production team leadership
- Performance: Singing (Alto/Belt), Songwriting, Improvisation, Stage Combat, Stunts
Affiliations
Exit Planning Institute
Business Network International
Vital Voices
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
2025 Women of Influence: Finance – Los Angeles Business Journal, Forbes, International Business Times, CEO Weekly, Ritz Herald
ENTERTAINMENT EXPERIENCE
- FILM & TELEVISION
- Prologue (Pilot) | Lead | Dir. Alex Rydners
- Hollywood And Crime | Supporting | Dir. Skyler Barrett
- Untitled Horror Short | Lead | Dir. Alan Wood & Mo McHarlin
- The Breakup | Lead | Dir. Geovanny Lopez
- Casual Coffee Day | Lead | Dir. Jacob Rushing
- Risen | Lead | Dir. Eric Alirez
- The Visitor | Supporting | Dir. Mike Tapia
- Clown Car (A Love Story) | Supporting | Dir. Alan Wood & Mo McHarlin
- THEATER & LIVE PERFORMANCE
- On The Spot (Off-Broadway) | Self | Dir. Nathan Armstrong
- The Last Five Years | Cathy Hyatt | Dir. Jacqueline Friedl
- The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee | Marcy Park | Dir. Garrett Smith
- Godspell | Pharisee/Celisse | Dir. Doug Austin
- Dog Sees God | Van's Sister | Dir. Cherie Brown
- Swimming In Circles | Angelina | Dir. Ryan Perez
- MUSIC
- "Little Bird" (EP) | Singer/Songwriter | Prod. John Boylan
- Live Performance: Experienced vocalist with a focus on Pop, Folk, Rock, and Musical Theater styles.
Languages
Spanish
Full Professional
Timeline
Producer
Love Birds The Musical LTD
06.2025 - Current
Co-Founder & Executive Leader
Impact Ventures International (IVI)
09.2024 - Current
Producer
Independent Nonprofit Production
06.2011 - Current
Acting Training - Scene Study, Cold Reading
Anthony Meindl's Actors Workshop
Certified Exit Planning Advisor (CEPA) -
Exit Planning Institute
Bachelor of Science - Psychology
California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo
Bachelor of Arts - Fine And Performing Arts
California State University, Fullerton (CSUF)