Daniel "Anzi" DeShazer
Hi there, I am Daniel DeShazer, an energetic and adaptable writer and creative director with over a decade of combined education and work experience.
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Hi there, I am Daniel DeShazer, an energetic and adaptable writer and creative director with over a decade of combined education and work experience. I excel at building engaging narratives, collaborating with teams, and turning client vision into narrative-rich experiences. I value clear communication, quick learning, and a professional attitude, and I am passionate about contributing to a positive, productive work environment.
As Lead Game Writer and Creative Director at Anzi Presents, I have designed hundreds of character, story, and lore documents, created art references and character sheets, and guided projects from concept to completion. I have also led AV production for live events, coordinated educational programs for a school district, and organized community storytelling sessions, always aiming to inspire teams and deliver high-quality outcomes.
- 18 years' experience
- Joined February 2026
Languages
- EnglishFluent
Industry experience
- Education
- Gaming
- Media & Entertainment
- Professional Services
- Software & Internet
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Work experience· 4 roles
Took on responsibilities of over twenty unique absent teachers, maintaining the desired educational trajectory and ensuring continuity of learning.
Maintained constant communication with clients throughout the writing process, fostering relationships to align with client vision. Designed and developed over sixty character, story, and lore documents, art references and character sheets through game development based on client criteria, demonstrating creative problem-solving, storytelling skills, and attention to detail.
Organized weekly small groups to experience interactive storytelling through proper communication in writing and speaking, fostering engagement and teamwork. Designed theoretical situations and conflicts with team-building and problem-solving techniques to achieve group goals, demonstrating strategic planning and conflict resolution. Created over five fully-developed and ever-evolving fictional worlds from history, language, culture, and geography, showcasing extensive world-building and creative development.
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