Curriculum Vitæ United States

Ariel Ruth Marin

Linguist | Trainer | Quality Assurance Specialist - AI/LLM

Training Quality Manager with 9 years of experience spanning multilingual data annotation and LLM workflows. Built and maintained living documentation to drive consistency across multimodal projects involving links, imagery, and video. Seeking a role that applies quality systems to AI training pipelines.

15
Years since first role

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Trajectory

Working span
15 yearsFrom 2011, the earliest dated role, to now.
Direction
practitioner → managerRead from the titles themselves: "English Teacher / Language Assistant" to "Training Quality Manager - Multilingual Human Data Annotation".
Worked in
United States, Kuwait, China, EcuadorTaken from the locations attached to the roles, not inferred.
Studied while working
M.A. in Applied Linguistics; Applied Data Science, cert; B.A. in LinguisticsCompleted in 2020, 2023, 2013, inside a period already covered by a dated role.
In this field since
2018"Specialty Linguist" at ICON PLC is the earliest role describing work in linguistic.

Every figure here is arithmetic over the dates and titles in this profile. None of it is an assessment of the person — no traits are inferred, and nothing is claimed that the entries above do not already say.

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experience

  1. Nov 2024 → present

    Training Quality Manager - Multilingual Human Data Annotation

    Innodata Services

    • Receives and interprets client project-initiation documentation to create training and certification for crowd-sourced human annotators.
    • Interprets shifting client guidelines and updates living documentation and training materials to ensure consistency in output across all target languages and markets.
    • Conducts initial trainings, shadow sessions, audits, and audits of audits to identify trends and remove blockers for entire team.
    • Interprets daily, weekly, and monthly reports around quality and other metrics to ensure consistent team performance. Uses client taxonomy to report ongoing issues with recommendations for improvement.

  2. Dec 2023 → Nov 2024

    Training and Quality Manager – Expansion from EN into Multilingual Workflows

    Innodata Services

    • Stood up 5 multilingual workflows from existing EN client documentation. Established processes to monitor performance and resolve misunderstandings from initial training to production data via living documentation, shadowing, and audits.
    • Used collected data to drive tangible improvements to achieve client-defined goals across languages and distributed teams despite shifting prioritization.
    • Replicated and adapted processes to expand operations into six additional languages, and coached underperforming team members using linguistic and educational expertise.

  3. Jul 2023 → Dec 2023

    Language Specialist & Quality SME – LLM Workflows

    Innodata Services

    • Supported initial project creation based on client goals. Updated all living documentation to keep it current as goals evolve.
    • Conducted daily audits to identify trends and guide the team to best meet client expectations, including providing clear updates to team based on client feedback.
    • Created training data sets for AI models to improve quality.
    • Collaborated with a distributed team to refine and iterate LLM specifications.
    • Conducted research and made recommendations to client.

  4. Jul 2023 → Dec 2023

    Advanced AI Data Trainer

    Invisible Technologies Inc.

    • Evaluated and trained AI model output to optimize quality; leveraged specialized linguistic knowledge to interpret guidelines for wider team.
    • Conducted daily research to verify and enrich output.
    • Documented and communicated data-driven insights across distributed team.
    • Evaluated and trained AI model output to improve performance; Facilitated metacognitive awareness; Conducted research and learned something new every day.

  5. Jun 2022 → Aug 2022

    Leadership Trainer

    Life Labs Learning · San Francisco [part of mass layoff]

    • Facilitated research-based sessions to enhance leadership skills and improve communication practices for managers, executives, and contributors at all levels
    • Implemented proven workplace best practices to foster effective communication and optimize team productivity
    • Equipped participants with essential tools and knowledge to navigate workplace challenges successfully, driving organizational success
    • [laid off due to market factors] Trained managers, executives, and contributors of all levels on researched-based workplace best practices with particular focus on communication skills; Worked collaboratively with distributed team to achieve shared goals.

  6. Jul 2021 → Mar 2022

    Foundational Training Association

    Athena Health · 80-100% travel

    • Provided training to healthcare professionals through online and on-site platforms
    • Exercised influence over critical stakeholders during periods of organizational change, managing their buy-in and engagement
    • Managed complex travel arrangements and client-specific logistics.
    • Rewrote training materials, implementing structured, performance-driven content.
    • [80-100% travel throughout US] Trained healthcare professionals online and on site; Influenced key stakeholders during periods of change; Managed project and travel logistics; creation of scaffolded training content.

  7. Nov 2018 → Jan 2022

    Specialty Linguist

    ICON PLC · Virtual

    • Managed project document delivery, performed linguistic quality control checks, conducted Back Translation Reviews, and transcribed patient interviews as a Specialty Linguist.
    • Followed data protection laws such as GPDR and HIPPA while managing and delivering high-visibility medical documentation.
    • Receives and delivers project documents within medical data privacy legislation; Performs scope-defined linguistic quality control checks on sensitive medical documentation; Performs back translation review on clinical trial documentation; Transcribes patient interviews.

  8. 2028 → 2023

    Appen Limited

    • Supported NLP/NLG projects by annotating multimodal content types with an adaptable semantic labeling system, focusing on user/bot interactions, and collaborating with a distributed team to ensure high internal consistency rates.

  9. Nov 2017 → Nov 2018

    Project Manager

    ICON PLC · Raleigh-Durham, North Carolina Area

    • Managed complex translation projects within tight time and budget constraints, ensuring timely delivery and cost-effectiveness while maintaining quality goals as defined with the medical context.
    • Conducted meticulous evaluations of technical documents and CAT tools, optimizing efficiency and accuracy
    • Trained new hires on effective communication practices with international vendors, fostering positive working relationships
    • Managed complex clinical trial translation projects within given scope.
    • Performed technical document and CAT tool quality control checks.
    • Trained new hires on processes and best communication practices with geographically dispersed vendors.

  10. Sep 2016 → Jun 2017

    Fourth Grade Teacher

    Kuwait American School · Al Salmiyah, Ḩawallī, Kuwait

    • Developed and implemented blended learning curricula and testing materials for core subjects (Math, Social Studies, Language Arts, Science) for a fourth-grade class in an International School.
    • Cultivated a positive and inclusive learning environment that catered to diverse learning styles.
    • Provided comprehensive feedback to students, parents, and administration to foster continuous student improvement. Additionally, taught extracurricular speech and debate activities.
    • Created and executed classroom curricula and testing materials for core subjects.
    • Nurtured a positive learning environment for all learning types.
    • Taught extra-curricular speech and debate.

  11. Aug 2013 → Jun 2016

    Futian Associate Coordinator

    The Center for Teaching and Learning in China · Shenzhen, Guangdong, China

    • Provided comprehensive support to foreign teachers in adapting to life in China, offering personal and professional assistance
    • Assisted multinational groups of new teachers in TEFL training.
    • Led instructional design workshops aimed at optimizing communication opportunities in large classrooms.
    • Developed inclusive curricula for communicative English language teaching in large classrooms and designed tailored test preparation materials for Gaokao English examinations.
    • Supported new TEFL teachers in the personal and professional transition of teaching in China.
    • Supported initial TEFL training and certification program.
    • Observed classroom teaching and provided feedback to foster continued improvement.
    • Created and implemented English language curricula aimed at increasing communicative opportunities in large classrooms [50+], overcoming proficiency level differences to support learning and engagement.

  12. May 2011 → May 2013

    English Teacher / Language Assistant

    The English Language Institute, the University of Florida - Gainesville, FL

  13. Jun 2012 → Jul 2012

    English Teacher

    Sigmund Freud Elementary School - Quito, Ecuador · Ecuador

    • Created and implemented spoken and written activities for primary school students based on specific learning objectives.

  14. Jun 2024 → present

    Training and Quality Lead

    Innodata Inc.

    • Supports client-driven short and long-term data annotation needs from project initiation to completion.
    • Interprets nuanced guidance and communicates it to global, dispersed teams.
    • Manages quality process to ensure output meets client needs, even in subjective spaces.

  15. Nov 2023 → present

    Quality Assurance Specialist

    Innodata Inc.

    • Interprets project guidelines and updates.
    • Analyzes produced data and identifies trends to recommend improvements.
    • Facilitates project cycle including training development and audits.
    • Collaborates with global team to uphold client-specified standards.

  16. May 2024 → present

    AI/LLM Trainer - Multilingual Workflows

    Innodata Inc.

    • Drove initial multilingual scaling from base EN, prioritizing alignment across languages to maintain and improve overall output quality.
    • Interpreted client guidelines and shared localized insights with dispersed linguistic team to drive multilingual consistency across languages and cultures.
    • Leveraged existing education expertise to facilitate initial training alignment and continuous improvement.

  17. Jan 2020 → Jan 2022

    Linguist

    Appen · Virtual

    • Annotated utterances using an ever-adapting semantic labelling system.
    • Worked on Natural Language Generation and Natural Language Production teams across multiple project types.

  18. Oct 2019 → Jan 2021

    Content Author and Teacher

    Lingoda GmbH · Virtual

    • Created interactive content to foster asynchronous learning.
    • Created and implemented engaging virtual classroom activities.
    • Analyzed teacher and student feedback data and modified content to improve existing materials.

  19. May 2011 → Apr 2013

    Language Assistant

    University of Florida · Gainesville, Florida Area

    • Created and implemented lesson plans for multinational adult language learners that promoted communicative use of the given English learning objective.
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skills

  • Effective Communication
  • Training Expertise
  • Leadership in Uncertainty
  • Basic Python
  • Statistical Analysis
  • Microsoft Excel
  • Natural Language Processing (NLP)
  • Data Analysis
  • Python (Programming Language)
  • Machine Learning
  • TESOL
  • Writing
  • Tutoring
  • Translation
  • Spanish
  • Editing
  • Public Speaking
  • Teaching
  • English
  • Training
  • ESL
  • English as a Second Language (ESL)
  • Research

Levels are self-assessed.

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education

  • M.A. in Applied LinguisticsUniversity of Birmingham, UK · 2020
  • Applied Data Science, certMIT Professional Education Program · 2023
  • B.A. in LinguisticsUniversity of Florida · 2013
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credentials

  • Intro to HTML and CSS+ · Summ
  • TEFL, Teaching English as a Foreign Language in ChinaPeking University, Beijing · 2013
  • TESL, Teaching English as a Second LanguageUniversity of Florida, Gainesville · 2013
  • Teaching English as a Second LanguageUniversity of Florida · 2013
  • Teaching English as a Foreign Language in ChinaPeking University · 2014
  • LifeLabs Learning Founding Community MemberLifeLabs Learning · 2022
  • Applied Data Science ProgramMIT Professional Education · 2023