About
Danni is a writer who found herself on the outskirts of big city LA. She enjoys creating lively characters, horrific short stories, and fantastical worlds inspired by personal experiences, interests, folktales, and nature. She combats mundane, present-day reality through writing, music, art, and motion graphics. Her main style of writing falls within the realm of first person dark fiction and fantasy, while her poetry and short form work rely heavily on emotion-driven, personal experiences and fears.
She loves reading, listening to tons of music in a vast variety of genres, plays video games like Elden Ring, Red Dead Redemption, and Stardew Valley, and loves to crochet.
Contact Me: dannipetrilak@gmail.com
Time Zone: PST, SoCal
Favorite Book Series: ACOTAR by Sarah J. Maas
Favorite Movie: Coraline (2009)
Favorite Game Series: Red Dead Redemption
Favorite Song: Ashes by The Longest Johns
Software Proficiencies:
Adobe Photoshop, Audition, Illustrator, After Effects, Premiere Pro, and Lightroom; Procreate, Twine, Audacity, Notion.io, Canva and Inkscape.
She’s a quick learner of new programs, and is learning to model and create 3D prints to slice and produce.
Education & Awards
Danni received a BFA in Creative Media from Champlain College with Summa Cum Laude. She specialized in Writing & Editing, Motion Graphic Design, and Game Media.
William J. Everts Jr. Wild and Outside Award
Awarded for exceptional writing by a student outside of the professional writing major presented by Tanya Lee Stone, Jim Ellefson, Sheila Liming, and Laura McCaffrey.
Excell Award
Awarded to one graduating student within each major of the Division of Communication and Creative Media
Work Experience
July 2024 – PRESENT
Assistant Content Producer
Champlain College — Hired directly from freelance position
- Create, edit, and update webpages for Champlain College’s WordPress EDU website
- Write, edit, and update copy for web, print, and email communications
- Manage 301 and 302 redirects for 2,000+ existing URLs
- Compile, design, and update student club images, content, and information for 50+ student-ran activities on campus
- Update Staff / Faculty / Student bios, external links, and images
- Deligate and complete submitted webmaster requests through Adobe Workfront
- Work closely with Sherry White on the upkeep, creation, and design of the new Champlain College WordPress site
- Process PDFs into ADA-compliant documents through PAC and Adobe Acrobat
- Edit and resize images, logos, and various media content
- Skills: Organization, Project Planning, Time Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Image Editing, Proofreading, Communication, SEO Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Website Administration, Web Design, Content Development
May 2024 – January 2025
Marketing Graphic Designer
Freelance — TAC Business Solutions
- Provided Graphic Design serivces for:
- Email Marketing Products and Campaigns
- Newsletters
- LinkedIn Banners
- Twitter Banners
- Google Slide Presentations
- Video Thumbnails
May 2023 – July 2024
Web Design Support Freelancer / Assistant Webmaster
Freelance — Champlain College
- Supported the creation of Champlain College’s new EDU website;
- Created, edited, and updated content across webpages for both of Champlain’ College’s website(s)
- Ingenix (old site) and WordPress (new site)
- Wrote, edited, and updated copy for web communications
- Managed 301 and 302 redirects for 2,000+ existing URLs during site migration
- Compiled, designed, and updated student clubs content, images, and information for 50+ student-ran activities on campus
- Updated Staff / Faculty / Student Profiles bio, external links, and images as needed on old and new site through Ingenix and WordPress
- Deligated and completed submitted Workfront webmaster requests
- Worked closely with Web Manager on the upkeep, creation, and design of the new Champlain College WordPress site
- Edited and resized images, logos, and various media content for size optimization
- Created, edited, and updated content across webpages for both of Champlain’ College’s website(s)
- Skills: Organization, Project Planning, Time Management, Content Management Systems (CMS), Image Editing, Proofreading, Communication, SEO Copywriting, Digital Marketing, Marketing Campaigns, Website Administration, Web Design, Content Development
February 2020 – PRESENT
Content, Poetry, and Novel Editor
Freelance
I provide professional editorial services to authors, meticulously reviewing and refining their written works. From in-depth copy and line editing to overall story clarity, plot, and character continuity, I assist in being the second pair of eyes in search of any potential errors. From a creative perspective, I ensure clients’ manuscripts adhere to industry and personal standards while preserving the author’s unique voice and intent.
December 2021 – May 2022
Content Editor
The Crossover
Through rigorous editing and collaboration, I played a pivotal role in shaping and elevating the quality of articles and contributed to the success of the publication in delivering meaningful content to its audience.
February 2020 – May 2022
Media Team Writer
Champlain College Marketing Department
As a versatile member of Champlain College’s Media Team, I held a multifaceted role that encompassed responsibilities such as Editorial Curation, Visual Design, and Event Page Coordination. Throughout my time as a Media Team Writer, I transitioned between these diverse roles and demonstrated adaptability, creativity, and a strong commitment to excellence. My contributions played an integral part in effective content marketing and management for various clubs and activities, visually engaging promotion, and the weekly content updated information to Champlain College’s community.
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