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Dene Theron

@denetheron

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Multimodal AI Evaluation & Research

Netherlands

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What I'm looking for

Seeking a part-time remote role in AI evaluation, research, or data analysis. Design-trained, with strengths in qualitative analysis, multimodal reasoning, and structured thinking, and experience working with complex guidelines and ambiguity. Interested in AI training, content evaluation, and research workflows in async environments.

Design-trained systems thinker working across language, visual communication, and AI evaluation. I combine multidisciplinary creative expertise with language sensitivity, qualitative analysis, and cross-domain pattern recognition.

Holding an MA in Illustration (Distinction), my background spans audio engineering, visual communication, information design, and AI evaluation. My evaluation work includes model-output comparison, rubric interpretation, and quality assessment across text and multimodal content.

I bring strong written English, careful qualitative judgment, and structured reasoning to AI evaluation and data quality tasks, translating complex information into clear assessments and written briefs. Comfortable working remotely and asynchronously.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

AI Evaluation Contributor

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Invisible Technologies

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Passed multiple project assessments across image evaluation and model-stumping prompting, using structured guideline-based review to meet quality standards. Selected for image-based AI evaluation and captioning tasks.

Quality Assurance Image Evaluation Model prompting Guideline based review Structured evaluation workflows Multimodal evaluation (Omni)RLHF rubrics Captioning

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AI & Research Contributor

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Outlier AI

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Contributed to generalist AI evaluation tasks across multimodal content by comparing model outputs. Assessed output quality, clarity, and accuracy to support evaluation and ranking decisions.

Quality Assessment Rubric Based Review Multimodal AI evaluation Model output comparison Clarity scoring Accuracy evaluation Evaluation guidelines Reasoning under uncertainty

Current

AI Evaluator (Project Sonic)

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TELUS International

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year 9 months)

Passed Level 2 certification for AI evaluation tasks and qualified for future project deployment. Supported project-based evaluation work under detailed guidelines.

AI Evaluation Rubric Based Scoring Guideline Compliance Certification (Level 2)Project based assessment Quality Standards Structured Reviews

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Independent Research Projects

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Independent Data & Research

Jan 2024 - Present (2 years 9 months)

Built and validated structured datasets and tracking frameworks to support analysis and visualization. Digitized multi-year handwritten rainfall records into a consistent dataset and designed longitudinal logs to identify shifts over time using qualitative pattern analysis.

Dataset cleaning Data accuracy validation Longitudinal tracking Structured logging Qualitative pattern analysis Data consistency checks Uncertainty aware summarization Framework synthesis Data Digitization

AI/UX Contributor

Emobay

Jul 2025 - Nov 2025 (4 months)

Contributed to branding redesign and web interface development for an AI mental health startup. Supported product ideation and early-stage concept development.

Web Interface Design UX UI Improvements AI mental health UX Branding redesign Product ideation Early stage concepts Visual design support User facing communication

Information Designer

Lucy & Claire

Jan 2025 - Mar 2025 (2 months)

Translated complex ideas into modular systems, infographics, and illustrated frameworks. Applied rigorous analysis and systems thinking to visual communication.

Systems Thinking Information Design visual communication Modular Frameworks Infographics Illustration Complex concept translation

Creative Founder

Radish & Lime

Jan 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 11 months)

Built a purpose-led visual identity rooted in health, permaculture, and conscious living. Led content creation, strategy, and SEO-optimized Squarespace site development.

Content Creation SEO Optimization Visual Identity Design Squarespace website development Purpose led messaging Health and permaculture theming Brand Strategy

Designer & Animator

Big Shots

Nov 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year)

Produced animation, illustration, and storyboard assets for branded campaigns. Delivered campaign-ready creative materials aligned with brand needs.

Motion Design Animation Production Visual Asset Creation Illustration Storyboarding Campaign creative Creative direction support

Digital Designer

WeDigital

Jul 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 3 months)

Delivered motion and visual content across digital marketing platforms. Produced assets to support online campaign needs.

Visual Design Visual Storytelling Creative asset production Multi platform delivery Digital Marketing Creative

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Generalist Expert AI Evaluator

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mercor

Aug 2026 - Present (2 months)

Applied structured reasoning and task-specific rubrics and classification taxonomies to evaluate AI outputs.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Falmouth University

Master of Illustration, Illustration

2021 - 2024

Grade: Distinction

Completed an MA in Illustration (Distinction), with a research-led practice focused on visual storytelling and embodied methodologies. The program strengthened my analytical thinking and expanded my design process to integrate research, reflection, and structured communication.