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Danilo Gruban

Short Story Judge

Danilo Gruban
Turnhout, Belgium

Experience

Jan 2024 - Dec 2025
2 years
New York, United States

Short Story Judge

NYC Midnight

  • Closely reading batches of texts (ca. 30 at a time) to identify strengths and weaknesses
  • Emphasis on constructive feedback
  • Detail-oriented work
Jan 2019 - Dec 2025
7 years

English Tutor

Freelance

  • Volunteer editorship: tutoring Dutch- and Serbian-speaking students across various age groups
  • Cross-cultural communication
  • Measurable language skill improvement
Jan 2018 - Dec 2020
3 years
Surabaya, Indonesia
Remote

Game Writer

Trimatra Interactive

  • Remote work in a team of four, reporting to the creative director
  • Creative and technical collaboration required
  • Used Trello, Aegisub and writing software
  • Demonstrated problem-solving and flexibility
  • Contributed to published game (Ravensword: Undaunted)

Industries Experience

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Experienced in Education (7 years), Media and Entertainment (5 years), and Information Technology (3 years).

Education
Media and Entertainment
Information Technology

Business Areas Experience

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Experienced in Customer Service (7 years), Product Development (3 years), and Quality Assurance (2 years).

Customer Service
Product Development
Quality Assurance

Summary

My days are largely spent looking for things to learn.

I exchanged the prospect of academia for a sheep farm, because it seemed more all-encompassing.

Now there is time for work as well as for music, studying Japanese, and making the complex simpler.

Languages

Bosnian
Advanced
Spanish
Advanced
French
Advanced
Japanese
Advanced
Serbian
Advanced
...and 2 more

Education

Oct 2012 - Jun 2016

Ghent University

Master of Arts · English and Spanish literature and linguistics · Ghent, Belgium · Summa cum laude

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Where is Danilo based?

Danilo is based in Turnhout, Belgium.

What languages does Danilo speak?

Danilo speaks the following languages: Bosnian (Advanced), Spanish (Advanced), French (Advanced), Japanese (Advanced), Serbian (Advanced), Dutch (Intermediate), English (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Danilo have?

Danilo has at least 8 years of experience. During this time, Danilo has worked in at least 3 different roles and for 3 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 3 years and 8 months. Note that Danilo may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Danilo be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Danilo would be well-suited for roles such as: Short Story Judge, English Tutor, Game Writer.

What is Danilo's latest experience?

Danilo's most recent position is Short Story Judge at NYC Midnight.

What companies has Danilo worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Danilo has worked for NYC Midnight and Freelance.

Which industries is Danilo most experienced in?

Danilo is most experienced in industries like Education, Media, Entertainment and Publishing, and Information Technology (IT).

Which business areas is Danilo most experienced in?

Danilo is most experienced in business areas like Customer Service, Product Development, and Quality Assurance (QA).

Which industries has Danilo worked in recently?

Danilo has recently worked in industries like Education, Media and Entertainment and Publishing.

Which business areas has Danilo worked in recently?

Danilo has recently worked in business areas like Customer Service and Quality Assurance (QA).

What is Danilo's education?

Danilo holds a Master in English and Spanish literature and linguistics from Ghent University.

What is the availability of Danilo?

Danilo is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Danilo?

Danilo'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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