Sean B.

Key Skills

Software

Other

Top Subject Matter

AI speech dataset contribution (speech synthesis/recognition/localization)

voice performance capture

Acting coaching for AI-ready speech datasets

Top Data Types

Audio

Video

Top Task Types

Audio Recording

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

Voice Actor / Dubbing & On-camera performances contributing to AI speech datasets (DPN Talent, Inc.; Self-employed). Brings 16+ years of professional experience across complex professional workflows, research, and quality-focused execution. Core strengths include Other. Education includes Bachelor of Fine Arts, Chapman University College of Performing Arts (2011) and High School Diploma, Trabuco Hills High School (2007). AI-training focus includes data types such as Audio and labeling workflows including Audio Recording and Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

Gary Spatz's The Playground Youth Acting Conservatory (acting teacher/coaching for AI speech training readiness)

OtherAudioAudio Recording

Instructed youth actors on vocal expression techniques to create clearer, more emotionally authentic voice data suitable for AI natural language understanding and speech modeling. Developed customized lesson plans and feedback mechanisms that targeted clarity, timing, cadence, and vocal performance integrity. Coordinated with acting faculty and administrators to align teaching strategies with emerging AI voice technology needs. • Taught vocal dynamics and expression to support high-quality speech synthesis and AI training datasets. • Implemented feedback loops to improve students’ performance outcomes relevant to speech recognition accuracy. • Built curriculum components focused on the intersection of human performance and AI voice modeling. • Collaborated on training strategy refinement with faculty and administrators.

2016 - Present

DPN Talent, Inc. (bilingual dubbing/voice performance contributing to AI speech training datasets)

OtherAudioAudio Recording

Provided natural, humanized bilingual speech recordings to support machine learning training for speech synthesis, speech recognition, and conversational speech models. Performed performance-capture and studio-session work under directing cues to generate varied tone, pacing, and delivery suitable for AI recognition training. Produced diverse, authentic speech samples intended to improve dataset realism and multilingual accessibility. • Delivered English-Spanish voice dubbing for animation, video games, and live-action content used for AI speech dataset contributions. • Voiced multiple AAA and streaming-platform characters to capture nuanced emotional intonation and dialogue complexity. • Collaborated with directors and sound engineers to optimize recordings for AI compatibility and linguistic diversity. • Trained aspiring actors in vocal control and performance integrity to indirectly improve the quality of resulting speech data.

2012 - Present

Actors Circle Ensemble (co-founder/secretary; theatre direction producing AI-relevant voice/dialogue data)

OtherAudioAudio RecordingData Collection

Co-founded and led a 501(c)(3) theatre company to produce nuanced voice and dialogue performances intended to expand high-diversity human voice data for AI applications. Directed voice and stage performances emphasizing authentic dialogue, expressive emotion, and varied vocal expression for speech-synthesis-relevant datasets. Coordinated community outreach and actor collaborations to broaden the range of human speech patterns available for AI use cases. • Produced multiple theatre shows with innovative vocal expressions for speech synthesis dataset value. • Directed performances focused on nuanced emotion and authentic dialogue for language-model training. • Led outreach and collaborations to increase diversity in human voice samples for AI applications. • Managed governance and organizational activities supporting ongoing creative production.

2011 - Present

Education

Work History