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Kennedy Wandawanda

Advanced AI Data Trainer
Cape Town

Summary

Experienced Advanced AI Data Trainer at Invisible Technologies with a strong focus on AI training, machine learning, and optimizing AI models through RLHF and SFT. Played a crucial role in improving various AI-driven platforms and applications by evaluating responses, creating AI content, and adhering to specific style guidelines. Conducted thorough assessments of AI model responses to ensure accuracy, reasoning, clarity, and the absence of harmful hallucinations and content. Developed effective training routines and strategies for AI models, consistently achieving positive outcomes. Dynamic and results-driven professional with a proven track record of successfully establishing and growing three businesses in Southern Africa. Over six years of experience in sales and customer relations at Elim General Trading and JWK Investments, contributing to product development, distribution strategies, and building strong customer relationships. Instrumental in the successful launch and introduction of a brand of cooking oil at Elim General Trading. Excelled in managing online marketing initiatives at JWK Investments, resulting in a 20% increase in sales volumes. Oversaw a Regional Portfolio at JWK Investments, responsible for 40% of total sales volumes. Demonstrated efficiency in handling shipping operations with a 95% on-time delivery rate. Produced accurate monthly Profit and Loss Statements as well as Balance Sheets at JWK Investments. Maintained meticulous financial records, recording sales, stock purchases, inventory, and business expenses related to shipping and warehousing. Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset that fosters strong synergy among key team members, leading to successful management of business operations and steady sales growth.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience
15
15
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages

Work History

Advanced AI Data Trainer

Invisible Technologies
San
09.2023 - Current
  • Training and developing Al through RLHF and SFT.
  • Researched new use cases for AI models, developed training routines, and evaluated model performance post and pre-training.
  • Developing scoring metrics for evaluating AI Model performance
  • Adhering to stylistic guidelines to ensure consistency of the AI-produced content.
  • Consistently met a quality standard of over 90% on produced content and was recognized as a top trainer.
  • AI Model prompt creation.

Sales Manager

JWK Investments
Johannesburg
01.2020 - 09.2023
  • Managed a Regional Portfolio which contributed to 40% of Total Sales Volume
  • Managed the financial recording and reporting of sales, stock purchases, logistics, salaries and warehousing costs through Microsoft Excel
  • Reconciled business expenses using bank statements and credit card statements
  • Developed customer base through Facebook Marketing, cold calling and internet based research
  • Oversaw shipping logistics for regional client accounts
  • Handled dispatching and returns of customer orders and provided customer support via phone and email correspondence

Sales Manager

Elim Trust General Trading
Port Elizabeth
01.2016 - 12.2019
  • Was involved in the product development and branding decisions of the first brand of cooking oil
  • Managed distribution of cooking oil via road and sea freight
  • Developed customer base by conducting market visitations and engaging in direct face-to-face selling of product
  • Oversaw and audited our product shelf placement in larger retailers

Co-Founder

Genesis Next Generation Entertainment
Port Elizabeth
01.2014 - 12.2016
  • Developed an entertainment business that served university campus students
  • Managed the business administration, accounting and promotional initiatives of the business
  • Trained staff on the operating procedures of the business
  • Conducted client surveys to gauge customer satisfaction and create better service offering for our clients

Marketing Intern

Allan Gray Proprietary Limited
Cape Town
06.2014 - 07.2014
  • Applied choice architecture for redesigning the company website to improve its ease of use and aiding the customer to make better investment decisions
  • Submitted a 5000 word research document on the impact of choice architecture on customer decision making and application on web design

Intern

M D Initiative LTD
Lilongwe
06.2009 - 07.2009
  • Assistant in Technical Drawing & Plotting Department
  • Attended meetings with clients to understand projects requirements and vision

Education

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Economics

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
Port Elizabeth, South Africa
01.2013 - 12.2015

Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Phsyics, Mathematics

Kamuzu Academy
Kasungu, Malawi
01.2001 - 12.2009

Clifton Preparatory School -

Clifton Preparatory School
Durban, South Africa
01.1999 - 12.2001

Skills

  • AI Model Training

  • AI Model Testing and Evaluation

  • Business Expense Management

  • Sales Management and Strategy

  • MS Office Suite Skills

  • Effective Time Management

  • Ability to Work in a Team

  • Customer Service Support

  • Event planning

  • Business correspondence

Awards

  • Diana Award, Diana Award, 01/01/09
  • Silver Duke Of Edinburgh Award, Duke of Edinburgh, 05/01/08

Timeline

Advanced AI Data Trainer

Invisible Technologies
09.2023 - Current

Sales Manager

JWK Investments
01.2020 - 09.2023

Sales Manager

Elim Trust General Trading
01.2016 - 12.2019

Marketing Intern

Allan Gray Proprietary Limited
06.2014 - 07.2014

Co-Founder

Genesis Next Generation Entertainment
01.2014 - 12.2016

Bachelor of Commerce (B.Com.) - Economics

Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University
01.2013 - 12.2015

Intern

M D Initiative LTD
06.2009 - 07.2009

Advanced Level - Biology, Chemistry, Phsyics, Mathematics

Kamuzu Academy
01.2001 - 12.2009

Clifton Preparatory School -

Clifton Preparatory School
01.1999 - 12.2001
Kennedy WandawandaAdvanced AI Data Trainer