Grant W. Graves

Emergency Manager at Self Employed

Role
Course Director at PADI
Location
Malibu, CA, US
LinkedIn followers
500 followers

About Grant W. Graves

Please support my Patreon background in all areas of production both topside and underwater. Director, Director of Photography, and development of television programming, features, commercials and music videos. Highly experienced in all aspects of scuba and freediving. Able to teach all areas of scuba diving. PADI Course Director, EFR IT, TDI IT, IANTD, ERDI, LASD Marine Company Consultant, Public Safety Diving, Scientific Diving, Commercial and Salvage. Extensive background and training in all areas of freediving including judging. Hold various positions in relation to both activities. Business advisor with experience in executive management.Professional writer with articles in magazine, book, online, and alternative media as well as content review and contribution to publications. Photographer with background in print and commercial photography with emphasis in outdoor, adventure, and underwater photography. Legal services provided for investigation and expert testimony. Cave and technical diving explorer.DAN Examiner, Advanced Diving Medical Technician, Emergency Medical Technician, Wilderness Medical Associates Wilderness First Responder.Disaster Services, MPIO, NEMBA, NEMAA, NEMEA, Preparedness, Response, Recovery, Mitigation. Terrorism Liaison Officer, and COVID-19 Compliance OfficerAlways looking for projects that will make use of my talents and engage my interests. Always open to new possibilities.Specialties: DirectorDPMarine CoordinatorAIDA International Freediving Judge InstructorPADI Course DirectorTechnical Diving Instructor TrainerClosed Circuit Rebreather InstructorMember Explorers ClubMember Los Angeles County Sheriff Department Dive TeamCambrian Foundation Research DiverExpert WitnessDiving InvestigationsExpedition LeaderWriterPhotographerConsultantDisaster Services NIMS

Experience

  1. Course Director

    PADI

    Jun 1996 — Present

    Instructor Trainer for all PADI educational programs including all standard plus many distinctive specialties, technical, public safety,freediving, and other areas.

Education

  • University of the People

    Master of Business Administration (MBA), Business Administration and Management, General

    2017 — 2020

  • California State University, Long Beach

    BS, Marine Biology, minor philosophy

    1988 — 1997

  • California State University, Long Beach

    Master of Science (MS), Emergency Services Administration

    2017 — 2019

Skills

  • Writing
  • Underwater Photography
  • Boat
  • Editing
  • Team Leadership
  • Digital Photography
  • Program Management
  • Team Building
  • Scuba Diving
  • Film
  • Leadership Development
  • Video Production
  • Teaching
  • Diving
  • Photoshop
  • Social Networking
  • English
  • Management Consulting
  • Consultancy
  • Customer Service
  • Negotiation
  • Blogging
  • Research
  • Nonprofits
  • Online Marketing
  • Strategic Planning
  • Public Relations
  • Marketing Strategy
  • Videography
  • Media Relations
  • Business Strategy
  • Mentoring
  • Event Management
  • Emergency Management
  • Underwater
  • First Aid
  • Video
  • Sailing
  • Retail
  • New Business Development

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