Elizabeth Sparano
Sagamore Hills, OH USA,OH
Summary
Detail-oriented professional with over 20 years of experience in qualitative research and operational methodologies. Holds a Master's degree in Forensic Psychology, specializing in writing and editing scientific reports. Proven track record in delivering high-quality research outputs and communicating complex findings effectively. Experienced in AI content research and analysis, with a focus on enhancing user interaction through prompt design and strategic content development.
Overview
17
17
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
AI Researcher and Coder
Google
09.2025 - Current
- Research the veracity of segments from internet searches in an effort to identify inaccurate data and code it accordingly across various categories.
- Work with the team to achieve ideal metrics and seek ways for improvement.
- Google via Global Logic/Avance
English/Writing Tutor
Brainfuse
10.2024 - Current
- Conduct thorough reviews of reports and assignments at various levels of education.
- Duties include assessing the papers for grammar, mechanics, organization, development and formatting.
- Provide resume and cover letter review and feedback.
English Linguist
Amazon
06.2025 - 07.2025
- Reviewed, verified/ made corrections to annotated audio clips for an AI project for a global customer.
- Tasks include identifying appropriate vocal characteristics and attributes, editing for grammar and punctuation, as well as checking for correctness.
- Amazon via DataForce/TransPerfect
Writing Tutor
ThinkingStorm
11.2019 - 06.2025
- Over 5 years of experience as a writing tutor at the undergraduate and graduate/doctoral levels.
- Duties include reviewing, editing, and commenting on grammar, punctuation, flow, content, analysis and structure.
- ThinkingStorm via Georgetown Learning Centers
Team Member, Testing and Assessment
Outlier
10.2024 - 05.2025
- Conducted work in the AI realm to achieve the highest quality of written and verbal content and cues in models and simulations.
- Tasks include prompt and response creation and evaluation.
Behavioral Research Psychologist
US Naval Research Laboratory
11.2009 - 06.2015
- Principal Investigator (PI), Technical Point of Contact (POC), Subject Matter Expert (SME) and Training Manager on projects specifically related to hostile intentions, insider threats, suspicious behavior, deception detection and interviewing techniques.
- Created and assisted with large research studies, including writing, editing and reviewing scientific reports, conducting and managing extensive and comprehensive work on experimental methodologies, data coding and analysis.
- Led the team and assisted in the creation of 5 training courses.
- Adversarial Modeling and Exploitation Office (AMX)
Human Factors Analysis Profiler/ All-Source Intelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
08.2008 - 11.2009
- Conducted research for integrated, all-source finished intelligence analysis to develop behavioral profiles of foreign interests.
- Methods utilized were applied advanced knowledge of decision theory, leadership trait analysis, cognitive mapping, social network analysis and small group dynamics.
- IT (Contractor for a Government agency)
Education
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Marymount University
Arlington, VA01.2005
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Baldwin-Wallace University
Berea, OH01.2003
University of Glasgow
Glasgow, Scotland01.2002
Skills
- Data analysis
- Machine learning
- Coding standards
- Linguistic verification
- Experimental design
- Research methodologies
Certification
- Nominee US Navy’s Top Scientist of the Year award, 01/01/13
- Deception Detection Techniques Course (DDTC) Certified Trainer, 01/01/10 - Present
- Contracting Officer Representative (COR) Certified, 01/01/12 - 01/01/15
- Screening Passengers by Observation Techniques (SPOT) trained, 01/01/10
- Human Factors Analyst Profiler Certification, 01/01/09
- Facial Action Coding System (FACS) certified, 01/01/06
Timeline
AI Researcher and Coder
Google
09.2025 - Current
English Linguist
Amazon
06.2025 - 07.2025
English/Writing Tutor
Brainfuse
10.2024 - Current
Team Member, Testing and Assessment
Outlier
10.2024 - 05.2025
Writing Tutor
ThinkingStorm
11.2019 - 06.2025
Behavioral Research Psychologist
US Naval Research Laboratory
11.2009 - 06.2015
Human Factors Analysis Profiler/ All-Source Intelligence Analyst
BAE Systems
08.2008 - 11.2009
Master of Arts - Forensic Psychology
Marymount University
Bachelor of Science - Psychology and Criminal Justice
Baldwin-Wallace University
University of Glasgow