Michelle R. Harris

AI Training Specialist & Strategic Leader
US.

About

Dynamic and strategic expert with over 20 years of experience in AI technologies, project management, and cross-functional collaboration. Recognized for delivering high-quality AI training solutions and enhancing community engagement, I excel at optimizing workflows and driving project success through clear instructional materials and interactive presentations. Eager to apply expertise in AI training, process optimization, quality assurance, and team leadership to enhance workflow efficiency and drive project success.

Work

Huntington Bank HQ
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Security Supervisor

Summary

Demonstrated leadership and decision-making skills while managing a team in a critical security environment.

Highlights

Managed a security team in a critical environment, ensuring safety and operational continuity.

Applied strong decision-making skills to resolve complex security challenges effectively.

Christian Academy, YMCA, Michael's
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Substitute (K-6), Instructor (CPR & First Aid, Art)

Summary

Taught diverse courses, enhancing communication, creativity, and curriculum development skills for various age groups.

Highlights

Taught K-6 curriculum as a substitute, adapting teaching methods to diverse learning styles.

Instructed CPR & First Aid courses, empowering individuals with life-saving skills.

Developed and delivered art instruction, fostering creativity and artistic expression.

American Red Cross, Williams County EMS, Therapy Inc.
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Medical Lab Tech, EMT, PT Aide

Summary

Delivered patient care and processed medical products across various healthcare organizations.

Highlights

Provided direct patient care, ensuring adherence to medical protocols and patient safety standards.

Processed medical products efficiently, maintaining quality control and inventory accuracy.

Outlier AI and Alignerr
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Advanced AI Training Specialist and Reviewer

Summary

Specialized in quality assurance and model training across text and multimodal AI projects, applying domain expertise in Marketing, Finance, and STEM using proprietary platforms and various training methodologies including RLHF and SFT.

Highlights

Achieved and consistently maintained 'Oracle' status by upholding stringent quality metrics, demonstrating exceptional proficiency in AI model output evaluation.

Featured in multiple 'Oracle Edge' newsletter editions, including 'A Day in the Life' and 'Contributor Spotlight,' for significant community contributions and expertise.

Critiqued contributor inputs to ensure high-quality model outputs, directly enhancing AI model accuracy and reliability across diverse projects.

Green Matter, Limited
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Founder & Executive Director of Conservation

Summary

Conceptualized and delivered educational programs and digital resources focused on insect conservation and citizen science initiatives, facilitating science workshops and conducting environmental analyses.

Highlights

Established the 'Bughugger Club,' a program bridging youth education with a professional network through local and digital events, fostering environmental awareness.

Cultivated strategic partnerships with environmental organizations, expanding conservation and outreach programs to broader audiences.

Appointed to the State Science Fair Judging Panel, leading critical assessments of student research in STEM fields.

Shel-Shok, LLC
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Founder & Director, Marketing Strategy and AI

Summary

Spearheaded data-driven marketing initiatives, leveraging generative AI to drive content creation and campaign performance, while cultivating strategic partnerships to enhance client digital capabilities and market presence.

Highlights

Optimized client content strategies by implementing hybrid AI-human workflows, significantly improving efficiency and creative output.

Boosted 'StartUP Columbus' Meetup group membership by 5% and participation by 200% through targeted outreach and engagement initiatives.

Strengthened the local startup ecosystem by establishing robust networking and resource connections, fostering growth for emerging businesses.

Improved adoption outcomes as Board Director of Marketing for a nonprofit rescue, enhancing visibility and community engagement.

Judged a statewide student competition in advertising design, contributing to the development of future industry talent.

Ohio Department of Education
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Web Design & Marketing Specialist

Summary

Transformed print publications into online formats and redesigned the agency's website, leading staff training on digital tools and managing internet/intranet sites.

Highlights

Managed 15+ volunteers to successfully organize events for over 900 employees, increasing fundraising by 20% for a self-funded employee organization.

Completed a comprehensive website launch months ahead of schedule, significantly improving access to education guidelines and resources for stakeholders.

Led staff training initiatives on digital tools, enhancing organizational efficiency and digital literacy across departments.

Parr Emergency Medical Products
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Senior Graphic Designer

Summary

Promoted from Graphic Designer and Marketing Assistant, supporting catalog production and coordinating the development of sales materials using research, writing, design, and photography skills.

Highlights

Led cross-functional meetings that streamlined catalog production processes, resulting in $10,000 in cost savings.

Developed and distributed impactful campaigns that increased conference attendance by 110%, significantly boosting engagement and lead generation.

Trained and supervised new employees, contributing to team development and operational efficiency.

Education

Walden University

Ph.D. Candidate / MPhil

Management (Finance Specialization)

Franklin University

M.S.

Marketing & Communications

University of Toledo

B.A.

Biology (Pre-Medical)

Miami University

Graduate Coursework

Zoology

University of Florida

Graduate Coursework

Entomology

Certificates

Business Mentor Certification

Issued By

MicroMentor / Verizon Small Business Digital Ready

Python and AI Certification

Issued By

Harvard University (EdX)

Skills

AI & Machine Learning

AI Training, AI Model Evaluation, Multimodal AI, RLHF (Reinforcement Learning from Human Feedback), SFT (Supervised Fine-Tuning), Generative AI, AI-Human Workflows, Quality Assurance.

Project & Program Management

Project Workflows, On-time Delivery, Cross-functional Collaboration, Strategic Planning, Process Optimization, Stakeholder Management, Program Development.

Leadership & Team Development

Team Leadership, Mentorship, Supervision, Training & Development, Empowerment, Board Directorship, Decision-Making.

Marketing & Communications

Content Strategy, Digital Marketing, Campaign Performance, Market Presence, Community Engagement, Public Relations, Brand Development, Advertising Design, Event Management.

Technical Writing & Design

Instructional Materials, Interactive Presentations, Print Publications, Digital Publications, Website Design, UI/UX, Graphic Design, Content Creation.

Domain Expertise

Marketing, Finance, STEM, Conservation, Citizen Science, Environmental Analysis, Wildlife Rehabilitation.

Software & Tools

Proprietary AI Platforms, Google Docs, Discourse, Zoom.

Michelle R. Harris