Open To Work
Jayce Garner
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
A highly organized published researcher and project manager with a background in sociolinguistics, computer science, and artificial intelligence. Well acquainted with the processes of both quantitative and qualitative research, from the development of methodologies to the analysis and presentation of results. An observant, motivated team player who prides himself on his verbal and written communication skills.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Communication Sciences & Disorders Research Assistant
NYU
08.2024 - Current
- Developed and conducted an independent research project as a supplement to the parent project, which is developing voice training software that provides the user with customized exercises based on their acoustic feedback.
- Collaborated with other researchers in developing study designs, methods, and tools for data collection.
- Administered consent forms, conducted data elicitation sessions with participants, and adhered to data security best practices.
Trainer & Project Lead
Innodata
06.2024 - Current
- Led and managed multiple teams of over 100 data annotators and quality assurance specialists on projects generating content for training large language models (LLMs).
- Ensured that the data produced was of optimal quality. Stayed up to date on varied workflows and projects, monitoring them all simultaneously to ensure that client deadlines and needs were met. Isolated, analyzed, and solved issues related to data quality.
- Communicated with client teams in weekly meetings to escalate issues, report KPIs, and address guideline changes.
- Ensured that all documentation remained up to date.
- Trained data annotators on the specifics of multiple projects, and fielded questions during presentations to ensure understanding.
- Delivered feedback to data annotators on performance and skill application in projects.
- Monitored training effectiveness and made adjustments based on participant input.
Quality Assurance Specialist
Innodata
05.2024 - 06.2024
- Assisted in the management of a team of over 40 data annotators on a project generating content for training large language models (LLMs).
- Provided real-time assistance to team members over Microsoft Teams.
- Represented the company's quality branch to multiple client teams. Provided insight into the quality assurance and training processes.
- Audited data produced by data annotators to ensure quality.
Generative AI Associate & Language Specialist
Innodata
09.2023 - 05.2024
- Engineered diverse datasets currently utilized in training large language models.
- Maintained strict adherence to quality standards and content guidelines for various data annotation projects.
- Refined data for accuracy, coherence, quality assurance, and relevance.
Sociophonetics Research Assistant
Pomona College
Claremont, USA
01.2021 - 05.2023
- Examined vocal fry usage as a sociolinguistic variable through human subjects research and audio analysis in Praat.
Guided participant interviews to gather comprehensive phonetic and metalinguistic data. - Presented results at multiple academic conferences as posters and oral presentations.
Sociolinguistics Research Assistant
Michigan State University
East Lansing, USA
06.2022 - 07.2022
- Supported upkeep of MI Diaries project through audio transcription, audio editing, community outreach, and brand management.
- Adhered to data security and confidentiality standards set by the Institutional Review Board (IRB) and MI Diaries.
Computer Science Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
06.2021 - 07.2021
- Conducted research on character creation interfaces (CCIs) in interactive media.
- Led collaborative workshop with volunteers to assess gaps in existing CCIs and develop solutions.
Computer Science Research Assistant
Pomona College
Claremont, USA
01.2020 - 07.2020
- Examined and evaluated outputs of AI-driven optical character recognition
- Worked with the Rust implementation Wgpu as a basis for graphics programming.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics (Honors Distinction)
Pomona College
CACA
Skills
- Written & verbal communication
- Project management
- Quality assurance
- Client communication
- Training development
- Problem solving
- Team facilitation
- Time management
- Data analysis
- Research presentation
- Public speaking
- Research-oriented interviewing
- Praat software
- Transcription
- Python
- Quantitative and qualitative analysis
- Adobe Creative Cloud
- Microsoft Office
- Google Workspace
- Data visualization
References
References and Curriculum Vitae available upon request.
Languages
- English, Native speaker
- Spanish, Academic study
- Latin, Academic study
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
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Languages
English
Native language
Spanish
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Latin
Upper Intermediate (B2)
B2
Software
Emacs
Praat
Visual Studio Code
Microsoft Office
Adobe Creative Suite
Google Workspace
Excel
Timeline
Communication Sciences & Disorders Research Assistant
NYU
08.2024 - Current
Trainer & Project Lead
Innodata
06.2024 - Current
Quality Assurance Specialist
Innodata
05.2024 - 06.2024
Generative AI Associate & Language Specialist
Innodata
09.2023 - 05.2024
Sociolinguistics Research Assistant
Michigan State University
06.2022 - 07.2022
Computer Science Research Assistant
North Carolina State University
06.2021 - 07.2021
Sociophonetics Research Assistant
Pomona College
01.2021 - 05.2023
Computer Science Research Assistant
Pomona College
01.2020 - 07.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Linguistics (Honors Distinction)
Pomona College