Richard Iorio

Produced timestamped, structured annotations for first-person POV video footage, logging subject actions, environmental details, and real-time changes at precise intervals for AI video/spatial understanding models. Annotated complex multi-subject scenarios (up to four simultaneous first-person perspectives) by tracking independent actions and interactions across shared environments. Wrote detailed image-to-prompt descriptions capturing lighting, composition, spatial relationships, color, and mood. Evaluated generated outputs against source prompts, assessed fidelity, and refined prompts to close gaps between intended and produced results. Maintained consistent high-quality output across large annotation batches while adapting to evolving style guides over a year-long engagement.

Led a team of market researchers overseeing multiple concurrent projects across trade publishing verticals. Scaled the team from 1 to 9 researchers through hiring, training, and performance leadership. Conducted quantitative and qualitative market analysis, producing white papers and presentations for sectors including furniture, interior design, beauty, woodworking, livestock, and agriculture. Built and managed online reader panels and incorporated survey data into actionable insights. Designed and implemented standardized data collection tools to reduce turnaround time for reports and client presentations.

Founded and grew an independent tabletop RPG publisher producing award-winning titles in continuous print since 2007. Designed and launched ten original game lines and contributed as writer/designer to 25+ titles and 20+ books and e-books. Created Colonial Gothic, an evergreen historical-horror RPG line with international licensing and multiple editions. Secured international licensing agreements and navigated regional publishing regulations across multiple markets. Earned industry awards including 2 ENnies, the 2019 Graal d'Or Création Francophone, and the 2016 d-Infinity Independent Game Award for writing.