Damon Pennington

Adaptable Audio Specialist, AI Data Annotator, and Post-Production Professional with over 10 years of experience delivering high-quality digital media, voice talent, and technical troubleshooting. Experienced in training AI speech synthesis models, conducting voiceovers, non-linear video editing, and providing technical hardware/software customer support. Seeking remote opportunities in AI voice evaluation, audio processing, media production, or quality assurance.

AI Data & Voice Specialist at Freelance (2024-01 – Present)

• Perform high-volume voiceover recordings, adjusting tone, pacing, and regional dialects to satisfy client parameters and technical specs.
• Train and evaluate AI vocal models by recording phonetically diverse datasets to enhance speech synthesis, natural speech modeling, and clarity.
• Assess model outputs for intonation, cadence, and diction accuracy across various acoustic environments.

Post-Production Specialist & Video Editor at Freelance (2020-01 – Present)

• Edit long and short-form video content using Final Cut Pro and DaVinci Resolve, maintaining tight production timelines and narrative pacing.
• Manage multi-track audio mixing, color grading, visual compositing, and dynamic asset re-framing for multi-platform distribution.
• Implement streamlined workflows incorporating emerging AI tools to optimize post-production turnarounds.

Owner & Operator at Pennington Photography (2014-01 – Present)

• Direct end-to-end media production operations, managing client communications, digital asset delivery, and remote project execution.
• Execute advanced photo editing, retouching, and color corrections using Adobe Photoshop and Lightroom.
• Oversee lighting design, composition, and technical execution across diverse shooting environments.

Technical Support Specialist at Apple Inc. (2017-01 – 2019-12)

• Delivered real-time technical guidance and troubleshooting for hardware, software, and macOS/iOS ecosystem issues.
• Communicated complex technical concepts clearly to non-technical users to improve resolution speeds and customer satisfaction.

General Education – Rock Valley College

Secondary School Diploma – Guilford High School