Nikki (Martisha) P.

AI Data Trainer (Contract)

Catherine, United States

Experience

Jan 2023 - Present
2 years 11 months
Austin, United States

AI Data Trainer (Contract)

Lexicon Data Solutions

  • Develops, edits, and evaluates written prompts and responses for AI model language improvement.
  • Assesses model-generated content for tone, structure, and factual relevance.
  • Identifies potential linguistic biases and refines datasets to enhance clarity and inclusivity.
  • Collaborates with cross-functional project teams to maintain high-quality language standards and data consistency.
May 2021 - Dec 2022
1 year 8 months
Boston, United States

Content & Data Analyst

Insight Linguistics Group

  • Conducted research and linguistic evaluations for AI-adjacent communication projects.
  • Designed structured datasets and reviewed multilingual materials for clarity and accuracy.
  • Provided editorial feedback and assisted in developing internal content evaluation protocols.
  • Supported digital projects integrating linguistic data with emerging communication technologies.
Jun 2019 - Apr 2021
1 year 11 months
New York, United States

Communications & Research Associate

The New York Times

  • Supported editorial research and content analysis initiatives.
  • Researched trends in digital communication, language, and automation in journalism.
  • Edited and proofread digital materials for grammar, coherence, and tone consistency.
Jan 2018 - May 2019
1 year 5 months
Washington, United States

Editorial Intern

National Public Radio (NPR)

  • Assisted in drafting and editing multimedia content for online and radio publications.
  • Conducted background research and ensured linguistic and factual accuracy.
  • Participated in pilot testing for AI-based transcription and content tagging tools.

Summary

Detail-oriented and creative AI Data Trainer with a background in linguistics, communications, and digital content analysis. Experienced in creating structured language datasets, evaluating textual outputs, and optimizing content for accuracy and fluency. Skilled in balancing analytical precision with creative writing, ensuring AI systems reflect natural, diverse, and contextually relevant communication. Passionate about advancing ethical and high-quality language models for global use.

Languages

English
Native

Education

Oct 2017 - Jun 2019

Stanford University

Master of Arts, Computational Linguistics & Language Technology · Linguistics · Stanford, United States

Oct 2013 - Jun 2017

University of California, Los Angeles

Bachelor of Arts · Communication & English · Los Angeles, United States · Magna Cum Laude

Certifications & licenses

Prompt Engineering and Applied AI Communication

Coursera

Data Annotation & Language Model Evaluation

DataCamp

Creative Writing and Digital Communication

University of Pennsylvania (edX)

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