Danielle Grace Email & Phone Number

Detroit, MI, US

• Reviews and scores scholarship applications from women students of color (undergraduate and graduate) preparing to study abroad in the fall, spring, and summer semesters
• Utilizes Pabbly to access applicants’ submitted materials (including personal statements, transcripts, and letters of recommendation); uses spreadsheets to organize scores based on the established scoring rubric and.

• Has independently developed a bi-weekly (now monthly) podcast highlighting people of color’s study abroad/international learning experiences; selects and books guests, records and edits interviews (over 100 guests.
• Produces cohesive and engaging podcast episodes (including interviews, voiceover, and background music); creates audiogram videos with subtitles to promote new episodes on social media
• Created and actively updates the podcast’s website and social media content; writes show notes/blog articles profiling the guest of each episode; researches, fact-checks, and curates resource lists for each episode

• Has written reviews of over 180 books on DeelaSees.com (independent blog)
• Specializes in reviewing fiction and memoir, including books written by authors of color, immigrant stories, international releases, and translated literature
• Also reviews books written in their original French or Japanese
• Has also written reviews of over 100 Japanese television shows (J-dramas)

Edgewater, Maryland, US

• As part of the editorial team, reviewed pieces submitted by women of color podcasters; edited pieces for grammar, clarity of voice, relevance, and style to prepare them for publication
• Conducted, wrote, and edited interview features with diverse creators in the podcasting industry
• Mentored podcasters by refining their blog pitches and providing instrumental feedback that improved the quality of their writing and online content (Fall 2020 Blogging Mentorship Program)

Roppongi, Minato-ku, Tokyo, JP

• Answered hundreds of language-related user questions on the “DMM Eikaiwa Nante uKnow?” website by translating requested Japanese words, phrases, and sentences into English
• Wrote content in Japanese, providing detailed explanations to enhance Japanese users' comprehension of English words

Chalfont St Peter, GB

• Transcribed English song lyrics with accuracy and created precise timestamps for them using Subtitle Edit and iTunes
• Researched musical artists and their discographies on BMI, ASCAP, and other online music databases in order to properly cite songwriters

Troy, Michigan, US

• Successfully sourced talents in frequently difficult locations with strict budget and time constraints, often when other recruiting team members were unable to do so
• Researched academic institutions, community organizations, and other language-related services in the Americas/EMEA/APAC regions to recruit language teachers for corporate expats and their families
• Also successfully sourced translators, interpreters, cultural trainers, relocation consultants, and IT trainers to meet a multitude of other client requests
• Made connections with language professionals primarily through email; also LinkedIn Recruiter, Indeed, Facebook, ProZ, TESOL, ATA, and other online mediums
• Utilized Google Suite, FileMaker Pro, Microsoft Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Outlook and Excel to visualize geographic areas, coordinate email correspondence, update database information, and record recruiting efforts
• Corresponded in French and Japanese when needed, translated Japanese documents into English, proofread translation projects (French/Japanese into English)

Pontiac, MI, US

• Trained middle school students to become linguistically and culturally prepared for an October 2017 exchange trip to Kusatsu, Shiga Prefecture, Japan
• Enhanced Japanese language and culture instruction before and after the trip

New York, US

• Cashiering; rang up customer purchases in an efficient and friendly manner, educated customers about B&N membership benefits and sales promotions
• Managed the customer service desk, answered telephone calls, processed product orders, responded to customer inquiries, fulfilled customers’ in-store and online requests for items
• Shelved, re-shelved, and organized product on the sales floor according to store standards

Lansing, Michigan, US

• Researched, collected, and organized information about public art and galleries in the Lansing area for the Arts Council’s “517artwalk” mobile application
• Distributed flyers about the “517artwalk” app to local businesses and community centers
• Proofread pamphlets and other Arts Council promotional materials

• Answered phone calls, coordinated email correspondence, welcomed artist clients/guests and gave them tours of studios, event spaces, and rehearsal spaces
• Organized documents and appointments using Google Drive and Google Calendar
• Wrote, emailed, and filed invoices and bill statements
• Promoted arts-related events and classes through social media (Facebook, Twitter, Hootsuite)
• All duties conducted in French

• Wrote "Affliction," a monologue about how mental and physical abuse affects children in their adulthood as part of the play’s premise of increasing awareness about injustice
• Wrote "Excuse Us," a monologue about celebrating African-American identity and resilience
• Helped choose themes for scenes, edit scripts, and audition/coach actors
• Facilitated discussions about issues of injustice in debriefing sessions with the audience after performances

East Lansing, Michigan, US

• Summer Intensive Language and Culture Program; completed 400-level coursework in Japanese reading, writing, listening and speaking
• Gained conversational speaking proficiency
• Researched and presented a project in Japanese discussing international marriages and the struggles that multiracial Japanese people often face living in Japanese society

Lansing, Michigan, US

• Tutored adults in basic English as a second language (ESL) classes; taught students how to write letters, numbers, and basic words
• Tutored and facilitated youth groups for middle school students; communicated with some West and Central African students in French to enhance their learning
• Assisted at regular sewing circle/support group meetings for refugee women; took care of their children during meetings
• Entered volunteer attendance information into database; organized learning materials for presentations

• Officiated, kept record of, and set agendas for weekly meetings to maintain organization within the group
• Facilitated communication within group members and with other student groups for meetings, collaborative events and open discussions about social justice

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, French

Bachelor Of Arts - Ba, Comparative Cultures And Politics

Study Abroad, French Language And Culture

Study Abroad, Intensive Japanese Language And Culture

Dual Enrollment, Japanese

Education record