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Dany (Zhao Danyang) Grünewald-Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller

Dany Grünewald
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Berlin, Germany

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Experience

Jan 2022 - Present

Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller

Self-employed / Freelance

Position Summary
Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller at Self-employed / Freelance
Industries
Media and Entertainment
Business Areas
Research and Development
  • Conduct in-depth research and reflection on complex topics (intercultural dynamics, human rights, psychology, health, administration) and translate findings into clear written or visual narratives.
  • Use large language models daily for analysis, idea development, and long-form creative projects; evaluate AI responses for consistency, safety, bias, and emotional adequacy.
  • Design prompts and workflows to improve AI output quality, especially in emotionally and politically sensitive contexts and in multilingual use (Chinese, German, English).
  • Develop illustrations, video poems, and conceptual media works that connect personal experience with broader political and social structures.
Jan 2015 - Dec 2023

Founder & Managing Director

Zala Intercultural Development GmbH

Position Summary
Founder & Managing Director at Zala Intercultural Development GmbH
Industries
Education
Professional Services
Business Areas
Finance
Legal
Project Management
  • Co-founded and managed an intercultural development company focused on cross-cultural communication and exchange projects between China and Europe.
  • Designed and implemented workshops, study trips, and dialogue formats; integrated real cases into intercultural training and leadership reflection.
  • Coordinated partners, clients, and participants; handled complex administrative, legal, and financial tasks, including company liquidation during the Covid period.
  • Produced concept papers, project proposals, and official correspondence that translated complicated procedures into accessible language for clients and partners.
Jan 2010 - Present

Art Projects Curator & Intercultural Project Manager

Position Summary
Art Projects Curator & Intercultural Project Manager
Industries
Arts and Crafts
Business Areas
Marketing
Project Management
  • Curated and coordinated exhibitions and art events on themes such as democracy, freedom, memory, and human rights, including shows at Haus der Demokratie und Menschenrechte (Berlin) and at a college in Harbin, China.
  • Designed project structures, timelines, budgets, and communication strategies; facilitated collaboration between artists, institutions, and audiences.
  • Documented processes and outcomes through catalogues, video works, and written texts; focused on how political and social forces shape individual lives and perceptions.

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Arts and Crafts, Education, Professional Services, and Media and Entertainment.

Arts and Crafts
Education
Professional Services
Media and Entertainment
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Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Project Management, Marketing, Finance, Legal, and Research and Development.

Project Management
Marketing
Finance
Legal
Research and Development
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Summary

I am a conceptual writer, cultural analyst, and visual artist with an educational background in intercultural management, executive leadership, and fashion design. Over the past fifteen years I have worked as a project leader, curator, managing director, and independent artist on complex intercultural and human-rights-related projects in China and Europe.

Since the Covid period I have also worked in intensive daily dialogue with large language models, using them as a serious partner for analysis, reflection, and long-form narrative and video projects. I routinely evaluate AI outputs for coherence, safety, tone, and usefulness, and experiment with different framings and prompts to understand how model behaviour changes. My experience in qualitative research, documentary work, and conceptual media art has trained me to identify contradictions, uncover hidden assumptions, and think through edge cases in politically and emotionally sensitive contexts. I am comfortable working independently in remote, asynchronous settings and documenting my reasoning in clear written English.

Skills

  • Analytical And Structural Thinking Trained Through Ma-Level Intercultural Studies, Practice-Based Doctoral Research, And Years Of Project Leadership; Experienced In Analysing Complex Systems (Political, Social, Organisational) And Structuring Large, Ambiguous Material.

  • Ai Interaction & Evaluation Several Years Of Intensive, Daily Work With Large Language Models. Habit Of Testing Different Prompts, Comparing Outputs, And Observing How Framing, Vocabulary, And Perspective Changes Model Behaviour. Regularly Evaluate Responses For Internal Consistency, Missing Assumptions, Hallucinations, And Task Fit.

  • Sensitivity To Semantic Mismatches Between Humans And Llms Practical Awareness That Models Often Follow Strict Semantic Patterns For Terms (E.G. “Safety”, “Support”, “Security”), While Humans Attach Different Lived Meanings To The Same Words. Used To Reformulating Input With Alternative Terms And Descriptions Until The Model Aligns With The Underlying Intention. Interested In When Agents Should Ask For Clarification Or Offer Alternative Framings.

  • Solution-Focused Conversation In Emotional And Psychological Topics Strong Experience Communicating About Deep Emotions, Complex Personal Histories, And Psychologically Sensitive Situations. Able To Recognise When An Ai Answer Is Emotionally Off, Potentially Harmful, Or Missing Key Human Context, And To Formulate Safer, More Supportive Alternatives.

  • Experience With Sensitive Political And Social Environments Long-Term Work On Projects Involving Human Rights, Democracy, Authoritarian Systems, And Social Change In China And Europe. Skilled At Seeing How Policies, Power, And Language Interact, And At Detecting When Ai Summaries Of Such Topics Are Biased, Incomplete, Or Naive.

  • Understanding Of Economic And Business Contexts Practical Experience Working With Chinese, German, And American Businesspeople In Intercultural Projects And Documentaries. Comfortable Reasoning About Incentives, Risks, And Different Stakeholder Perspectives In Commercial And Political Settings.

  • Awareness Of Llm Limits In Legal / Medical Domains Not A Legal Or Medical Expert, But Very Experienced In Double-Checking Llm Answers About Law, Administration, And Health. By Knowing Where Models Tend To Hallucinate Or Oversimplify, I Can Extend How Useful They Are In These Sensitive Areas While Still Keeping Answers Within Safe And Realistic Limits.

  • Intercultural Management & Facilitation Designed And Led Cross-Cultural Projects And Exchanges Between China And Europe; Experienced In Communication Across Languages, Cultures, And Asymmetric Power Relations.

  • Creative Communication & Visual Thinking Professional Work As Illustrator, Performer, Filmmaker, And Curator; Skilled At Translating Abstract Or Emotional Material Into Clear Visual And Verbal Narratives.

  • Project And Process Design Planning, Structuring, And Documenting Art Projects, Workshops, Study Trips, Games, And Animations From Concept To Completion; Used To Managing Complexity And Uncertainty.

  • Tool Adaptability Fast Learner With Extensive Experience Picking Up New Software (Graphic Design, Video Editing, Animation, Office And Collaboration Tools) When Needed. Not Tied To Any Single Tool.

  • Daily User Of Large Language Models For Research, Analysis, And Creative Work.

  • Previous Hands-On Experience With Creative And Production Software (E.G. Graphic Design, Video Editing, Animation Tools); Able To Relearn And Adapt Tools Quickly When Needed.

  • Comfortable With Standard Office And Collaboration Tools (Text Editors, Spreadsheets, Cloud Storage, Online Communication Platforms).

  • Able To Read Structured Data Formats Such As Json / Yaml.

Languages

Chinese
Native
German
Advanced
English
Advanced

Education

Oct 2014 - Jun 2016

Danube University Krems, Faculty of Business and Globalization

Master of Arts, Intercultural Competencies · Intercultural Competencies · Krems an der Donau, Austria

Sep 1997 - Jul 2001

Harbin Normal University

Bachelor's Degree in Fashion Design · Fashion Design · Harbin, China

Selinus University of Sciences and Literature – Faculty of Business & Media

Doctor of Philosophy, Executive Leadership · Executive Leadership

Certifications & licenses

APS Certificate D7758/11

Academic Evaluation Centre of the German Embassy in Beijing

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 3
Experience in Arts and Crafts 16.5 y
Avg length 9 y 10 m
Longest experience 16 y 4 m

Expertise

Recent roles Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller, Founder & Managing Director, Art Projects Curator & Intercultural Project Manager
Main industries Arts and Crafts, Education, Professional Services
Main business areas Project Management, Marketing, Finance

Qualifications

Highest degree Doctorate
Certifications earned 1

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Dany is based in Berlin, Germany.
Dany speaks the following languages: Chinese (Native), German (Advanced), English (Advanced).
Dany has at least 16 years of experience. During this time, Dany has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 2 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 5 years and 5 months. Note that Dany may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.
Based on recent experience, Dany would be well-suited for roles such as: Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller, Founder & Managing Director, Art Projects Curator & Intercultural Project Manager.
Dany's most recent position is Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller at Self-employed / Freelance.
In recent years, Dany has worked for Self-employed / Freelance and Zala Intercultural Development GmbH.
Dany is most experienced in industries like Arts and Crafts, Education, and Professional Services. Dany also has some experience in Media and Entertainment.
Dany is most experienced in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Finance. Dany also has some experience in Legal and Research and Development.
Dany has recently worked in industries like Arts and Crafts, Education, and Professional Services.
Dany has recently worked in business areas like Project Management, Marketing, and Finance.
Dany holds a Doctorate in Executive Leadership from Selinus University of Sciences and Literature – Faculty of Business & Media, a Master in Intercultural Competencies from Danube University Krems, Faculty of Business and Globalization and a Bachelor in Fashion Design from Harbin Normal University.
Dany has 1 certificate: APS Certificate D7758/11.
Dany is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.
Dany's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.
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