Tom Tortorich

I offer a rare blend of specialized AI training expertise, advanced professional writing and editing, and comprehensive desktop publishing/design skills, making me a highly versatile and high-value freelancer ready to elevate your digital content and machine learning projects.

My core strength is a nuanced, professional-level grasp of language—understanding not just grammar and clarity, but how tone, framing, and linguistic precision drive user behavior and communication effectiveness. This insight, honed over years as a published author, journalist, and communication instructor, is directly applicable to cutting-edge AI and content strategy work.

AI Training & Human Feedback (RLHF) I am an experienced AI Trainer with hands-on experience in Reinforcement Learning with Human Feedback (RLHF). My work involves meticulous evaluation and ranking of large language model (LLM) outputs based on clarity, accuracy, safety, and adherence to complex guidelines. I excel at A/B testing responses and providing targeted, high-quality human feedback necessary to refine model behavior. Furthermore, I have experience in multimedia AI, specifically producing and evaluating audio datasets for naturalness and tone, and scripting realistic user-AI interactions for training. My background in cross-cultural communication (Peace Corps) ensures a deep context awareness vital for sensitive data labeling and global model evaluation.

Professional Writing, Editing, and Content Strategy Need clear, engaging, and rigorously edited content? I deliver. I have a proven track record across multiple genres, including technical documentation, marketing copy, feature articles, and creative non-fiction. As a former Sports Editor and Journalist, I am expert at meeting tight deadlines, adhering to style guides, and ensuring 100% accuracy. My commitment to language precision ensures that all your internal and external communications are impactful, compliant, and flawlessly executed.

Desktop Publishing & Digital Layout I provide full-service desktop publishing and graphic design for digital and print assets. Leveraging a decade of experience leading a design firm, I manage projects from concept to final delivery, specializing in:

• Cover & Layout Design: Applying principles of typography, color theory, and visual hierarchy.
• eBook and Print Formatting: Ensuring clean, professional layouts that translate perfectly across devices.
• Web Development & Marketing Content: Designing custom HTML sites and writing marketing copy aligned with brand standards.

Whether you need a dedicated expert to refine your LLM, a writer to create crystal-clear documentation, or a professional to handle your digital publishing pipeline, I bring a unique, quality-first perspective to every assignment.