I'm Richard Dix Stewart, a voice performance professional and AI data specialist blending live theater experience with editorial precision to train natural, expressive English for AI systems. My stage background has sharpened my instincts for pacing, tone, and character, which I apply to structured data creation, annotation, and quality assurance in language model training. I actively contribute to multiple voice AI and language model development platforms, focusing on clear, expressive, and instruction-adherent speech data. Today I work across several programs to help AI systems understand human speech with nuance and reliability, including unscripted and scripted voice data, multimodal annotations, and brand voice direction. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and rigor, bringing a deep performer’s sensibility and a meticulous editorial mindset to every data contribution and training project.

Richard Dix Stewart

I'm Richard Dix Stewart, a voice performance professional and AI data specialist blending live theater experience with editorial precision to train natural, expressive English for AI systems. My stage background has sharpened my instincts for pacing, tone, and character, which I apply to structured data creation, annotation, and quality assurance in language model training. I actively contribute to multiple voice AI and language model development platforms, focusing on clear, expressive, and instruction-adherent speech data. Today I work across several programs to help AI systems understand human speech with nuance and reliability, including unscripted and scripted voice data, multimodal annotations, and brand voice direction. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and rigor, bringing a deep performer’s sensibility and a meticulous editorial mindset to every data contribution and training project.

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I’m Richard Dix Stewart, a voice performance professional and AI data specialist blending live theater experience with editorial precision to train natural, expressive English for AI systems. My stage background has sharpened my instincts for pacing, tone, and character, which I apply to structured data creation, annotation, and quality assurance in language model training. I actively contribute to multiple voice AI and language model development platforms, focusing on clear, expressive, and instruction-adherent speech data.

Today I work across several programs to help AI systems understand human speech with nuance and reliability, including unscripted and scripted voice data, multimodal annotations, and brand voice direction. I thrive at the intersection of creativity and rigor, bringing a deep performer’s sensibility and a meticulous editorial mindset to every data contribution and training project.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

English Voice Generalist at Babel Audio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conduct structured conversational recordings for AI voice model training, maintaining pacing, clarity, and adherence to defined quality benchmarks while consistently meeting internal standards for conversational depth and expressiveness.
AI Language & Multimodal Data Specialist (Contract) at Outlier – Aether Multimango Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Evaluated and annotated AI-generated text and multimodal outputs for clarity, tone, and instruction adherence. Applied quality standards across text and image annotation workflows in production environments.
Proofreader / Editor (Corporate Contract) at The Home Depot
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Verified product descriptions, pricing, and layout accuracy for weekly retail circulars and coordinated with merchandising teams to meet publication deadlines.
Proofreader / Editor at The SMART Group
January 1, 2000 - January 1, 2002
Verified directory advertising codes, formatting, and placement accuracy, maintaining quality standards during the company acquisition transition.
Freelance Legal & Financial Proofreader at Brown & Wood | RR Donnelley
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 2000
Reviewed legal briefs, corporate reports, and financial documents for formatting and citation accuracy across various projects in the 1990s to 2000s.
Co-Founder at Verdier Jewelry
January 1, 2002 - Present
Directed brand voice, digital content, and long-form customer communication for the jewelry business since its establishment.
English Voice Generalist & Video Conversation Trainer at Babel Audio
January 1, 2025 - Present
Conducted structured conversational recordings for AI voice model training; maintained pacing, clarity, and adherence to defined quality benchmarks; contributed to internal standards for conversational depth and expressiveness.
English Voice Contributor at Luel AI
April 1, 2026 - Present
Unscripted conversational sessions with native English speakers for training data.
Voice & Conversation Trainer at Pila8
April 1, 2026 - Present
Scripted and unscripted English conversation recordings for AI model development.
Early Alpha Data Trainer at Spirelight
May 1, 2026 - Present
Selected for early alpha program; provides natural English conversation data for model training.
Unscripted Conversation Contributor at OTO AI
January 1, 2026 - Present
Delivers spontaneous, natural English dialogue sessions to support voice model training.
AI Language & Multimodal Data Specialist at Outlier – Aether Multimango Project
January 1, 2025 - Present
Evaluated and annotated AI-generated text and multimodal outputs for clarity, tone, and instruction adherence; applied quality standards across text and image annotation workflows in production environments.
Co-Founder & Brand Voice Director at Verdier Jewelry
January 1, 2002 - Present
Directs all brand voice, digital content, and long-form customer communication; manages web presence and editorial storytelling.
Proofreader / Editor at The Home Depot
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2015
Verified product descriptions, pricing, and layout accuracy for weekly retail circulars; coordinated with merchandising teams to meet publication deadlines.
Directory Advertising Proofreader at The SMART Group
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2002
Verified advertising codes, formatting, and placement accuracy through company acquisition.
Proofreader / Editor at The Home Depot (Corporate Contract)
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2015
Verified product descriptions, pricing, and layout accuracy for weekly retail circulars; coordinated with merchandising teams to meet publication deadlines.

Education

Associate of Arts at Florida School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 8, 2026
Associate of Arts at Florida School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 27, 2026
Associate of Arts – Theatre Performance at Florida School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 30, 2026
Associate of Arts – Theatre Performance at Florida School of the Arts
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

Qualifications

Associate of Arts – Theatre Performance
January 11, 2030 - May 31, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Education, Retail