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Hi, I am Obed Uche Ezeana—a results-driven Data & Project Manager and certified French linguist with 6+ years of cross-industry experience spanning AI data annotation, business intelligence, project management, and bilingual communication.
I am independently motivated and analytically sharp, with a proven record of delivering complex projects on time and within budget. Fluent in five languages, I excel at stakeholder management and am passionate about leveraging AI and data to drive organizational growth.
Experience Level
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
French
Fluent
Hausa
Advanced
Igbo
Advanced
Yoruba
Intermediate
Work Experience
Data Annotator / AI Training Contributor at Mercor
December 1, 2023 - August 1, 2025Remote role focused on annotating and structuring text data for NLP model training and evaluation. Identified patterns and inconsistencies to improve labeling quality, categorized data for AI systems, ensured guideline adherence, and produced high-quality outputs suitable for training data pipelines.
Data Annotation Specialist at Appen
May 1, 2021 - August 1, 2023Labeled and categorized text and web content for machine learning datasets; performed text classification, keyword tagging, and content moderation; normalized and cleaned data to meet guidelines; reviewed annotations for QA and accuracy; managed high-volume tasks with deadlines.
Managing Director / Senior Project Manager at LearnCoast Enterprise
January 1, 2019 - PresentDetermined annual unit and gross-profit plans; built and managed project schedules to ensure goals were met on time and within budget; monitored market trends to adjust product mix and pricing; identified ethical issues and increased project participation; oversaw product design, development, promotion, and brand leadership.
Project Manager at Business France – French Embassy
May 1, 2018 - October 1, 2018Spearheaded organization of a high-powered EVOLEN mission; coordinated franco-Nigerian B2B meetings during Macron's visit; tracked project phases and reported progress; scheduled meetings with CEOs, Chairs, HRs; maintained relationships and assisted delegations with data trend analysis.
Sales Manager at Akeme Nigeria Publishers Limited
September 1, 2015 - January 1, 2018Determined annual gross-profit plans via strategic marketing and trend analysis; created visual concepts for educational materials; developed layouts for reports and advertisements; devised sales techniques to meet targets; maintained cordial team relations.
French Language Teacher at Good Tidings Standard Collegiate
May 1, 2013 - August 1, 2015Taught French reading, writing, and comprehension; established positive learning environment; developed instructional resources; collaborated with coordinators to ensure academic goals and program alignment.
Education
Primary School Leaving Certificate at Bennie International School
September 1, 1992 - July 1, 2000Senior Secondary School Certificate at St. Thomas' Secondary School
September 1, 2000 - July 1, 2005Bachelor of Arts in French (Second Class Upper Division) at University of Maiduguri
February 1, 2006 - March 1, 2011Qualifications
IBM Watson Studio
August 1, 2020 - April 24, 2026Project Management Professional
November 1, 2020 - April 24, 2026DELF/DALF – B1, B2 & C1 (French Proficiency)
January 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015French For Beginners
January 1, 2006 - December 1, 2007Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other
The project is designed on turning popular bedtime children stories into short animations
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