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.

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. 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.

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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.

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Experience Level

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Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Lead Game Writer | Creative Director at Anzi Presents
June 1, 2024 - Present
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.
AV Operator at Church AV Operations
August 1, 2008 - December 1, 2025
Created a distraction-free zone for worship participants through projection setup and slide operation, ensuring a seamless experience. Met monthly with team leaders to assess and implement improvements, demonstrating a growth mindset toward operational enhancement. Led a team of two to three operators to mix live sound, record discs in real-time, and present professional on-demand changes, enhancing the quality of live and recorded media. Sold over ten discs per month of recorded sermons and songs produced by the church, contributing to sales goals, and managed inventory of over one hundred discs.
Lab Manager at Leander Independent School District
September 1, 2024 - December 1, 2025
Took on responsibilities of over twenty unique absent teachers, maintaining the desired educational trajectory and ensuring continuity of learning.
Event Coordinator - Game Master at Independent / Community Organization
January 1, 2012 - Present
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.

Education

BA in English at Northern Arizona University
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2019

Qualifications

Certificate in Creative Writing
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Education, Gaming, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet