Danielle Barney
Professional Writing Major
University of Idaho
B.A. English – Professional Emphasis
2013 - 2016
I have held a GPA of 4.0 since I started at the University of Idaho in the Fall of 2013. This school runs on a semester schedule and I graduated in the Fall semester of 2016. For more detailed information, please contact me through the "Contact" page.
Relevant Coursework:
Technical Writing Fall 2015
Adapted scientific and technical information for public audiences. Developed visually appealing infographics and designed web friendly technical descriptions and definitions.
Writing for the Web Spring 2016
Analyzed web communications and managed the social media presence of Vandal Underground.com on Twitter. Developed skills to create readable websites and other materials for web users. Edited articles and social media material daily.
Client Based Writing Spring 2016
As Project Manager, led a team of four to produce materials for the organization Polymorphic Games and for the class. Communicated through email and in client meetings to produce a grant application for the organization. Redeveloped their website for easier customer use. Utilized Word and Excel, and collaborated with other team members using Google Docs.
Business Writing Fall 2016
Developed clear and concise business documents in a variety of formats. Created business presentations as both slidecasts and audio podcasts. Analyzed crisis communications and formed a white paper to report findings from my research. Helped explain materials to my peers and edit their work before deadlines.
Chief Sealth International High School
2009 - 2013
I graduated with a 3.8 GPA and some college credits through the program Running Start. For more detailed information, please contact me through the "Contact" page.
Communications Coordinator - Polymorphic Games
May 2016 - December 2016
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Worked with little supervision and guidance to produce design documents and public materials
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Wrote and edited all press releases, social media posts, and blog posts
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Prepared information and materials from scientists and artists for public release
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Built and managed all aspects of the website and social media including Facebook and Twitter
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Communicated design documents and management plans to the team of scientists and artists to keep us on track for release of our product
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Managed the release of the game “Darwin's Demons” through Steam
Staples Associate
July 2015 - January 2016
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Provided over 100 hours of on the floor customer service
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Solved problems by listening to the needs of customers and creating innovative solutions
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Collaborated with members of a diverse team to complete projects
Science Teacher’s Assistant
November 2012 – April 2013
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Preformed multiple grading and attendance tasks using Excel and Word
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Followed strict guidelines set by the supervisor to complete tasks
Band Teacher’s Assistant
September 2011 – January 2016
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Analyzed, designed, and implemented a filing system to organize both music and instrument storage for easy student use
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This system reduced costs eliminating the need to repurchase existing items.
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Inventoried accountable property daily
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Maintained schedule and attendance records using Excel and Word
Phi Kappa Phi - Member
University of Idaho Marching Band - Color Guard Section Leader
Community for Youth Mentoring Program - Student Participant
Chief Sealth International Green Team - Member
Chief Sealth Manga Club - Treasuer (3 years)