Ernie Grunwald

Ernie Grunwald Claremont, CA 91711 I C:- I-I https://www.linkedin.com/in/erniegrunwald Acting Instructor & Professional Development Coach Professional Actor I Drama/Theatrical Arts Instruction I Individuals & Group An award-winning professional actor with 20+ years of experience in television & movie productions. Inspiring coach and acting instructor in the entertainment industry providing education in academic institutions and private studios. Strategic client focused professional mentoring actors with hands-on and creative skills. AREAS OF EXPERTISE Foundational Audition Techniques Character Development Improvisation Scene Study/Script Analysis Voice and Movement Acting Approaches Classical Acting Chekhov Technique Method Acting Meisner Technique Strasberg Method Education & Facilitation Client Management Coaching & Mentoring Teaching Personal Development Individual & Group Sessions KEY ACHIEVEMENTS ▪ 20+ Years of award-winning acting experience in professional television & film productions including roles in comedy series, drama series, and major motion picture releases. ▪ Provided career development coaching and mentoring to acting industry clients on a one-on-one basis. ▪ Conducted professional acting instruction and coaching in group and individual formats at Claremont McKenna College, University of La Verne, & The Film Set: An Actors Training Studio. AWARD WINNING ACTING EXPERIENCE Featured Lead & Supporting Actor - Professional Television & Film Productions Full Filmography - IMDB Page - Ernie Grunwald 2000 - Present Major Motion Pictures - Cellular, Men in Black 2, Dudley Do Right, The Lodger, & It Takes Two Television ABC: Grey’s Anatomy, NYPD Blue CBS: 2 Broke Girls, The Mentalist, Two and a Half Men CW: Supernatural Disney: Raven’s Home Fox: Bones HBO: Call Me Fitz, The High Life FX: Sons of Anarchy NBC: Friends, My Name is Earl Showtime: Weeds ACTING INDUSTRY AWARDS & NOMINATIONS “Call Me Fitz” Comedy Series 2010 - 2013 The Academy of Canadian Cinema & Television (Canadian Emmy) Monte-Carlo TV Festival Gemini Award - Best Performance Featured Actor Gemini Nomination - Best Ensemble Performance - Golden Nymph Nomination - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series Golden Nymph Nomination - Outstanding Actor in a Comedy Series - COACHING & TEACHING EXPERIENCE EG Coaching Acting Coach & Mentor • • • Claremont, CA January 2016 - Present Provided career development coaching and mentoring to clients seeking expertise in navigating the entertainment industry. Conducted impactful one-on-one sessions to motivate and inspire actors in film and television productions. Partnered with local academic theater arts programs to facilitate multi-week intensive programs. 1 Claremont McKenna College University of La Verne Head Acting Instructor • • • • Claremont, CA La Verne, CA Provided acting instruction and support to groups of 12-30 international actors of various experience levels. Motivated actors to explore various aspects of the actor's craft and techniques, inspiring them to confidently pursue their passion and develop confidence in self-expression. Offered students mock experiences of real-life comedy and film set situations for an authentic immersion into the working actor's daily routine. Focused on improvisation, scene study, character study, acting techniques, visualization, and harnessing the passion required to flourish as an actor. The Film Set: An Actors Training Studio Claremont, CA Head Acting Instructor - Private & Class Instruction for Actors • • • • • January 2017 - December 2017 January 2016 - December 2016 January 2015 - December 2017 Established and managed core curriculum for actors in a studio environment. Developed an acting program assisting beginning actors to discover and hone their skills in preparation for thriving as professionals in the entertainment industry. Planned and organized acting classes focused on improvisation, scene/character study, visualization and preparation for real world on-set etiquette, and familiarity with production equipment. Instructed intensive sessions focused on how to prepare for various kinds of hypothetical auditions and building resiliency. Provided filmed scenes for actors to increase familiarity with their on-camera presence and offered instruction on how to improve techniques, boost confidence, and achieve consistently positive results. ADDITIONAL CORPORATE EXPERIENCE UserTesting Userlytics User Experience (UX) Tester • • • • • March 2020 - Present January 2024 - Present Actively engaged in website usability and mobile app testing for global platforms with 100+ brands in (39) countries. Provide qualitative and quantitative insights on content/functional/transactional flow and design aesthetics to enable Product Managers, UX Designers, and Marketers to optimize user experience for some of the largest brands, latest technologies, and innovative companies. Pet Service Solutions Pet Hotel Front Desk Operations/Pet Specialist • Los Gatos, CA Miami, FL Pomona, CA March 2019 - March 2022 Managed high-value clients providing customer service onsite, via chat, and email to maintain repeat business at an upscale pet boarding facility with (3) locations, (15+) staff, and (3+) managers. Ensured 100% satisfaction by exceeding expectations while interacting with 20-40 clients daily. Represented the company with a positive and outgoing image to maintain brand integrity. Oversaw client intake process, created all client & pet records, and managed hotel reservations. TECHNICAL SKILLS Systems: Mac & PC Proficient Google Suite: Gmail, Google Docs, & Google Sheets Microsoft Office: Word, Excel, PowerPoint, & Outlook Video Conference: GoTo Meeting & Zoom EDUCATION University of Toronto - Ontario, Canada B.A. - Bachelor of Arts, Theater 2