I'm a detail-oriented professional with a passion for understanding new tasks and industries. I bring intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a self-directed learning approach to delivering work of a high standard. With a BA (Hons) in Digital Humanities & Information Technology from University College Cork and hands-on experience in data annotation, education, and collaborative projects, I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities.

Darren Twomey

I'm a detail-oriented professional with a passion for understanding new tasks and industries. I bring intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a self-directed learning approach to delivering work of a high standard. With a BA (Hons) in Digital Humanities & Information Technology from University College Cork and hands-on experience in data annotation, education, and collaborative projects, I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities.

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I’m a detail-oriented professional with a passion for understanding new tasks and industries. I bring intellectual curiosity, enthusiasm, and a self-directed learning approach to delivering work of a high standard.

With a BA (Hons) in Digital Humanities & Information Technology from University College Cork and hands-on experience in data annotation, education, and collaborative projects, I enjoy working with cross-functional teams and adapting to evolving priorities.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Language Data Annotator at TransPerfect
September 1, 2024 - November 30, 2025
Annotate large volumes of data with high accuracy to help train an AI model, consistently meeting daily KPI targets. Identify and flag issues with utterances to ensure only high-quality data is used. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and management to clarify project guidelines and address areas of confusion and ambiguity. Adapt quickly to evolving project priorities and deadlines.
Retail Sales Consultant at Eir
December 1, 2020 - September 1, 2024
Worked as part of a team in one of the country’s highest achieving flagship stores, consistently achieving payouts by hitting and exceeding KPIs. Carried out daily stock takes and cash handling duties as part of opening and closing of the store. Ordered new stock from our suppliers, stocking new SIM cards, phones, modems, and accessories upon delivery, and arranging for fault stock to be collected. Carefully handled documentation with customers’ personal data while keeping on top of related administrative duties including porting phone numbers, rescheduling broadband installations and uploading contracts to our server.
Peer Support Leader at UCC Link
May 1, 2018 - May 1, 2019
Obtained team work skills working with fellow leaders in groups of 6, ensuring smooth orientation days for incoming students. Ran a weekly coffee stand engaging with students, answering questions and providing relevant information and advice. Learned leadership and organisational skills, working with students, and communicating with them frequently both in person and via email, providing links to online resources in a timely manner.
Final Year Project at University College Cork
September 1, 2019 - December 1, 2019
Performed a text analysis using Sketch Engine on thousands of movie reviews to determine the similarity of Disney movies to others; compared language use and explored themes across studios.

Education

BA (Hons) Digital Humanities & Information Technology at University College Cork
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2020

Qualifications

AI for Everyone - DeepLearning.AI
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026
University College Cork Work Award: Professional Skills Development Programme
January 11, 2030 - January 13, 2026

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services