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Key Skills

Software

Scale AI

Appen

Other

Top Subject Matter

Large language model training

sentiment analysis

entity recognition

Top Data Types

Text

Image

Document

Top Task Types

Emotion Recognition

Transcription

Data Collection

Freelancer Overview

AI Data Trainer & Quality Analyst at Scale AI (remote). Brings 5+ years of professional experience across legal operations, contract review, compliance, and structured analysis. Core strengths include Scale AI, Appen, and Other. Education includes Doctor of Philosophy, Texas Tech University and Master of Science, Texas Tech University. AI-training focus includes data types such as Text and labeling workflows including Emotion Recognition, Transcription, and Data Collection.

Labeling Experience

AI Data Trainer & Quality Analyst at Scale AI (remote)

Scale AITextEmotion Recognition

Trained and evaluated large language models by labeling over 2,500 text data points daily with 99.2% accuracy. Performed sentiment analysis, entity recognition, and prompt response scoring to improve model behavior. Reduced error rates by 35% through consistent quality assurance and iterative guideline refinement.• Labeled and scored model outputs for sentiment, entities, and response quality• Performed prompt-response evaluation to support model training and benchmarking• Maintained top-tier annotation quality (top 5% and repeated Star Performer awards)• Collaborated with global teams on training guideline updates and onboarding

2023 - Present

Data Entry & Processing Specialist (contract) via Amazon Mechanical Turk / Appen

AppenTextTranscription

Entered and verified over 1,200 records per shift with a 100% quality audit pass rate to ensure accurate data preparation. Completed transcription and categorization projects, improving completion speed by 40% versus team averages. Identified and corrected data discrepancies, saving clients an estimated 120 hours of rework.• Verified and processed records with 100% audit pass compliance• Transcribed and categorized items faster than team baseline by 40%• Detected and resolved data discrepancies to prevent downstream errors• Supported client data quality through careful data entry and reconciliation

2019 - 2021

Virtual Assistant & Administrative Support (Freelance / Boldly Virtual Assistants)

OtherTextData Collection

Provided administrative support that included building and maintaining operational data collections such as databases and content calendars. Managed schedules and email workflows to support organizational research and service operations. Although not an AI-training role, the work involved structured data management and preparation for recurring deliverables.• Created and maintained databases and social media content calendars• Managed travel and scheduling with zero conflicts• Handled 150+ weekly emails for multiple executives• Produced expense reports and client-facing presentations to streamline operations

2018 - 2019

Education

Work History