Dany (Zhao danyang) G.

Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller

Berlin, Germany

Experience

Jan 2022 - Present
4 years
Berlin, Germany

Analyst, Writer & Visual Storyteller

Self-employed / Freelance

  • 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
9 years
Berlin, Germany

Founder & Managing Director

Zala Intercultural Development GmbH

  • 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
16 years

Art Projects Curator & Intercultural Project Manager

Independent / various collaborations

  • Curated and coordinated exhibitions and art events on themes such as democracy, freedom, memory, and human rights, including shows at House of Democracy and Human Rights (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.

Summary

I am a Germany-based 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.

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 in Executive Leadership · Executive Leadership

Certifications & licenses

Recognition certificate by Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing

Academic Evaluation Centre (APS) of the German Embassy in Beijing

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