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Savanna Joosten

@savannajoosten

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AI Training Specialist focused on improving multimodal models through rigorous evaluation.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can evaluate and improve multimodal AI and LLM outputs, contribute to high-quality data annotation, and work with teams that value accuracy, privacy, and clear feedback loops.

I’m an AI Training Specialist where I train and evaluate multimodal AI systems, providing structured feedback to improve text, image, and audio model performance. I work with large language models (LLMs) to assess output quality, coherence, and alignment, and I contribute to data annotation and quality assurance workflows through classification, ranking, and transcription.

I also enjoy building—my projects include an autonomous pico car using embedded systems and microcontroller-based control logic, plus multiple game development builds (Snake, Pong, Space Invaders, and a growth-based game). I keep quality high by identifying inconsistencies and edge cases, debugging iteratively, and maintaining strict data privacy and confidentiality under NDA.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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AI Training Specialist

Current

Handshake AI

Jan 2026 - Present (5 months)

Trained and evaluated multimodal AI systems (text, image, audio), providing structured feedback to improve model performance. Assessed LLM output quality and supported data annotation, quality assurance, and content editing while maintaining strict NDA-level privacy.

LLM Evaluation Data Annotation Content QA Content Editing Transcription Data Privacy

Restaurant Server

IHOP

Apr 2023 - Aug 2025 (2 years 4 months)

Managed high-volume table service in a fast-paced dining environment, delivering attentive customer service by taking orders, processing payments, and resolving issues. Collaborated with kitchen staff to streamline operations and maintained accuracy under peak-hour pressure.

Customer Service Order Taking Payment Processing Peak Hour Prioritization Kitchen Coordination Order Accuracy Time Management

Administrative Assistant

B&S Memorials

Apr 2022 - Aug 2025 (3 years 4 months)

Managed front-office operations for a high-volume, single-staff branch, including high-frequency client calls, appointment scheduling, and in-person client intake. Coordinated communication across funeral homes, cemeteries, and production partners, and maintained client records, contracts, and design documentation while supporting bookkeeping and invoicing.

Front Office Administration Client intake Appointment Scheduling Bookkeeping Invoicing Data Entry Document Processing

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Southern Arkansas University

Bachelor of Science, Computer Science (Cyber Security)

2025 -

Grade: Cumulative GPA: 4.0/4.0

Activities and societies: President’s List (2025). Relevant coursework: Software Development Fundamentals, Object-Oriented Programming, Data-Structures & Problem Solving, Discrete Mathematics, Calculus, Linear Algebra, Probabilities & Statistics.

Pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science with a concentration in Cyber Security at Southern Arkansas University. Maintains a cumulative GPA of 4.0/4.0 and was named to the President’s List.