Resume

ANGEL JACOBS

CONTENT EDITOR | AI MODEL TRAINER | DIGITAL PUBLISHER | SEO

CONTACT

Phone: 082 529 2885
Email: jay@secunda24.co.za
Website: www.secunda24.co.za

PROFILE

Detail‑oriented Content Editor, Digital Publisher, and AI Model Trainer with strong technical literacy and structured content experience. Skilled in CMS‑driven environments, enterprise brand alignment, and SEO‑optimized editorial workflows. Experienced in evaluating, refining, and generating data to improve large language models, multimodal AI systems, and automated content pipelines. Known for precision, quality control, and systematic problem‑solving across both human and machine‑driven content processes.

KEY SKILLS

Content Editing & Digital Publishing
AI Model Training & Evaluation
Prompt Engineering & Annotation
Structured Data Labeling
Quality Assurance & Red Teaming
SEO Optimization & Editorial Strategy
Video Production & Editing (short-form, reels, YouTube, subtitles)
Static Design & Visual Composition (thumbnails, social creatives, layouts)
Motion Graphics & Basic Animation
Adobe CMS & AEM Workflows
Stakeholder Collaboration
Remote & Asynchronous Work
High-attention to detail
Content Editing & Digital Publishing
AI Model Training & Evaluation
Prompt Engineering & Annotation
Structured Data Labeling
Quality Assurance & Red Teaming
SEO Optimization & Editorial Strategy
Adobe CMS & AEM Workflows
Stakeholder Collaboration
Remote & Asynchronous Work
High‑attention to detail

EXPERIENCE

2020 – Present | DataAnnotation (Project & Contract Work)

AI Model Trainer & Content Specialist

Worked on multiple short‑term and ongoing projects focused on improving the performance, safety, and reliability of generative AI systems.

Typical responsibilities included:

Evaluating AI outputs for accuracy, relevance, tone, and factual consistency.
Writing high‑quality prompts and ideal responses to train large language models.
Annotating, categorizing, and labeling structured and unstructured datasets.
Identifying hallucinations, logical flaws, bias, and misleading outputs.
Performing comparative model ranking across different response versions.
Conducting red‑teaming exercises to test edge cases and failure modes.
Editing and rewriting AI‑generated text to meet professional editorial standards.
Reviewing technical, creative, and instructional content for clarity and usability.
Providing detailed feedback to improve model reasoning and consistency.
Working asynchronously within secure annotation platforms and versioned workflows.

Project types worked on:

Conversational AI quality evaluation
Technical writing & explanation grading
Creative writing refinement
Instruction-following benchmarks
Content safety & policy alignment checks
Structured data tagging for NLP systems

2024 – Present | Secunda 24 (Own Company — Freelance Creator Projects)
Freelance Digital & AI Creator (primarily hobby-driven)

Experiment with AI video, audio, and generative media tools for creative production.
Produce short-form digital content, AI-assisted visuals, and experimental media projects.
Test and prototype emerging creator workflows using tools such as Runway, Pika, Descript, and Suno AI.
Manage lightweight publishing, asset organization, and distribution across digital platforms.
Use projects as a learning sandbox for rapid iteration, tool evaluation, and creative-technical integration.

2008 – 2017 | Daintree Estates

IT Manager & Digital Systems Lead

Managed in‑house IT systems supporting property sales and rentals.
Maintained listing databases and internal workflows with high data accuracy.
Optimized processes to improve reliability and efficiency.
Bridged business operations with technical systems.
Provided hands‑on technical support and troubleshooting.

2005 – 2008 | Unison Communications

IT Support Technician

Provided onsite and remote IT support to multiple FNB branches.
Maintained networks, workstations, and core infrastructure.
Ensured minimal downtime for mission‑critical banking systems.
Documented issues, fixes, and system changes for compliance.

EDUCATION & CERTIFICATIONS

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Agentic AI
CompTIA Security+ & Linux+
Adobe Certified Associate
Adobe Premier Professional
Meta Social Media Advertising
Microsoft Certified Professional
Google Cloud Professional Machine Learning Engineer
Google Digital Garage
Microsoft Office Specialist
NQF Level 5 & Level 4 Real Estate Qualifications
Computer Science & Engineering – University of the Witwatersrand (Wits)
Currently completing AI Engineering – Robert Kennedy College

TOOLS & PLATFORMS

Design & Video: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, XD, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Lightroom, Canva, Figma, Sketch, InVision, CapCut

CMS & Web: Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, Elementor

Workflow & Collaboration: Asana, Monday.com, Slack, Notion, Google Workspace, ClickUp

SEO & Editing: Yoast SEO, Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, Surfer SEO, Google Search Console

AI & Creator Tools: ChatGPT (GPT-4/5), Adobe Firefly, Jasper AI, Copy.ai, MidJourney, Runway ML, Pika Labs, Suno AI, Descript, ElevenLabs, Synthesia

Design & CMS: Adobe Photoshop, Illustrator, XD, InDesign, Premiere Pro, After Effects, Adobe Experience Manager (AEM), WordPress, Webflow, Wix, Squarespace, Figma, Canva, Sketch, InVision

Workflow & Productivity: Asana, Monday.com, Slack, Notion, Google Docs

SEO & Editing: Yoast SEO, Grammarly, Hemingway Editor, Surfer SEO

AI Tools: ChatGPT (GPT‑4/5), Adobe Firefly, Jasper AI, Copy.ai, MidJourney, Runway ML, Pika Labs, Suno AI, Descript