Louise Stanford
Nationality: British, Greek Phone number: (- Phone number: (-
Email address:-
Skype: steppingstoneanglia
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/louise-s-/
Work: (United Kingdom)
ABOUT ME
I am actively seeking a role where I can use my expertise in AI data annotation, LLM evaluation, content
moderation and NLP optimisation while expanding my skills in AI model training and quality assurance. I
enjoy solving complex problems, working with forward-thinking, diverse teams and contributing to a
company’s success by pushing boundaries through bold, innovative thinking.
SKILLS SUMMARY
Key Attributes and Competencies
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LLM Training, Fine-Tuning and AI Model Optimisation
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AI Data Annotation, Text Classification and Sentiment Analysis
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Natural Language Processing (NLP) Enhancement
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Fact-checking, Proofreading and Linguistic Analysis for AI
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Bias Detection, Ethical AI & Responsible AI Evaluation
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Analytical Thinking, Pattern Recognition and Data Validation
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Content Moderation and Safety Compliance
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Native speaker of British English
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Proficient Speaker of Modern Greek
WORK EXPERIENCE
Gemini AI Training Data Specialist | LLM Data Annotation & Evaluation
DataAnnotation [ Current ]
City: Remote | Country: United Kingdom
Experience & Expertise
• LLM Training & Data Annotation: Contributed to diverse AI model training projects, including LLM finetuning, chatbot interaction, text annotation, sentiment analysis and content evaluation.
• Data Validation & Quality Assurance: Conducted fact-checking, research and critical analysis to ensure highquality datasets for training and optimising Large Language Models.
• Linguistic & Content Analysis: Provided detailed linguistic evaluation, proofreading, and content
refinement to enhance fluency, accuracy and coherence in AI-generated text.
• Content Moderation & Ethical AI Compliance: Evaluated AI outputs for bias, misinformation, coherence and
safety, ensuring alignment with industry and ethical AI standards.
• AI Optimisation & Prompt Engineering: Delivered structured, data-driven feedback on AI-generated content,
contributing to prompt engineering and iterative LLM improvements.
• Task Management & Workflow Optimisation: Worked flexibly on self-paced projects, meeting efficiency,
accuracy and quality benchmarks.
University Recruitment Agent: Head of Recruitment
Founder and Director of Stepping Stone Recruitment [ 2014 – Current ]
Country: Greece
Experience & Expertise
• Global University Recruitment & Admissions: Led student recruitment efforts and drove engagement and
enrollments through targeted outreach.
• Higher Education Marketing & Promotion: Developed and executed multi-channel marketing campaigns,
includingsocial media, email outreach, printed materials and live events to attract prospective students.
• Event Management & Student Engagement: Organised and hosted virtual and in-person university
presentations, webinars, live admissions seminars and 1:1 meetings with university representatives.
• Admissions Liaison & Application Support: Built and maintained strong partnerships with admissions
teams, ensuring compliance with university policies, processes and entry requirements.
• Stakeholder Communication & Relationship Management: Facilitated seamless collaboration
between students, parents, university admissions teams and academic advisors to optimise the recruitment
process.
• Data-Driven Recruitment & CRM Management: Utilised CRM systems and analytics tools to track student
inquiries, optimise marketing strategies and improve conversion rates.
EFL/ESL Teacher
[ Current ]
City: Remote
Experience & Expertise
• Virtual EFL Teaching & Exam Preparation: Delivered one-on-one and small-group instruction in an online
EdTech classroom, specialising in CEFR levels B1–C2 and IELTS (intensive and staggered courses).
• Student-Centered Learning & Confidence Building: Fostered strong rapport with students, focusing
on confidence, motivation and self-belief to enhance language acquisition.
• Targeted Skill Development & Personalised Teaching: Identified individual learning gaps, provided tailored
lessons and adapted teaching methods to maximise student progress.
• Lesson Planning & Assessment: Designed engaging, adaptive lesson plans, assigned and graded homework
and assessments and provided real-time feedback to support functional language acquisition.
• Progress Tracking & Goal Setting: Conducted regular evaluations of student performance, discussing
progress and setting achievable language goals with students and parents/guardians.
Qualified Youth Counsellor
[ Current ]
Experience & Expertise
• Student Mentorship & Holistic Guidance: Provided personalised academic and personal development
support, fostering growth, resilience and self-confidence.
• Effective Communication & Active Listening: Engaged students through empathetic communication, goalsetting strategies and strengths-based mentoring.
• Inclusive & Supportive Learning Environment: Created a safe, non-judgmental space to help
students identify and achieve personal and academic goals.
• Adaptability & Holistic Approach: Handled diverse student needs with patience, cultural awareness, and
individualised strategies to maximise student success.
• Record-Keeping & Progress Evaluation: Maintained detailed records, prepared comprehensive reports, and
provided data-driven evaluations to track student progress.
Accredited Life Coach: Specialising in Education
[ Current ]
Experience & Expertise
• Strength-Based Coaching & Confidence Building: Designed and implemented personalised activities and
exercises to help students identify strengths, enhance self-image and build self-confidence.
• Individual & Group Coaching: Led one-on-one and group coaching sessions focused on goal-setting,
motivation strategies and personal development.
• Resilience & Stress Management Training: Developed and delivered structured training programmes to
equip students with effective coping mechanisms for stress, setbacks and academic challenges.
• Goal-Setting & Achievement Reinforcement: Guided students in self-defined, realistic, attainable goals,
tracking progress and celebrating each milestone to reinforce motivation and success.
• Holistic Student Development: Provided comprehensive mentoring that integrates emotional intelligence,
growth mindset strategies and proactive problem-solving skills.
EDUCATION AND TRAINING
Bachelor of Secondary Education with Youth and Community Studies
University of Lancaster
Country: United Kingdom
Bachelor of Secondary Education with Youth and Community Studies (with honours and qualified teacher status).
UK Agent and Counsellor Training
The British Council
Enhanced DBS Certificate
Disclosure and Barring Service
Country: United Kingdom
Certificate No-
Professional Life Coach Certification (Accredited)
• Awareness, mindfulness, self-talk, emotions, beliefs
• Decision making, taking action, overcoming fear
• Creating change, finding passion and purpose
Positive Psychiatry and Mental Health
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Positive Mental Health and Psychiatry
Body and Mind, Love and Work
Mental Illness (all ages with an emphasis on the formative years)
Developing Resilience, Paths to Recovery
Resilience in Children Exposed to Trauma, Disaster and War
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The science of resilience in children. Methods and research in resilience.
Effects on children of natural and technological disasters
Resilience in children exposed to war and political violence
Roles of families, schools, culture and community in promoting resilience in children
Accredited Certificate in Counselling Children and Adolescents
• Rapport building
• Reflection
• Paraphrasing
• Assessment and record keeping
• Appropriate questioning
• Behavioural problems in children
• Bullying and child abuse
• Stress
• Separation
• Depression and referring to a psychiatrist/psychologist
LANGUAGE SKILLS
Mother tongue(s): English
Other language(s): Greek
DIGITAL SKILLS
Microsoft Office / Microsoft Word / Google Drive / Microsoft Powerpoint / Zoom / Microsoft Teams
REFERENCES
Employer Reference (Upon Request)
University Partner Reference (Upon Request)
Student Testimonials (Upon Request)
