a'Ali- Salaam

Voice Description

Smooth distinctive resonance for professional commercials & presentations & eLearning; Warm mellow and genteel, soothing, for narrations & documentary; Friendly and sincere for product endorsement and commercials; Myriad of character voices for animation, commercials and film.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Female
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• Caribbean
• English - British
• English - North American
• English - Other
• Other

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• IVR, voicemail, phone systems, and on-hold messages
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

• Jobs for ACTRA (Canada) signatories

• Jobs for AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for British Equity signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

• Jobs for Union des Artistes (Canada) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services

My Home Base

Los Angelos, Sacramento, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

British, Character Accents, New York - New Jersey Wiseguy, Boston Yankee, Cambridge - Kennedy broad New England, Southern Hillbilly, Southern US, Caribbean, West African, West Indies, Urban

My Voice Experience

My work in independent media is extensive. I have worked in radio, film and theater since 1971. I have completed training videos and seminars. Provided narration for non-profit multi-media presentations and commercials.I am currently executive producing and hosting a full feature length documentary for the Sole of Africa. In addition I have provided voice over for videos, movies and learning tools. Efficient budget friendly and expedited turn around to meet client needs.

My Training

Training

Description
Training
Description | Trainer
2009 Private Coaching | Studio 24 | Cody Dorkin
2009 Improv Workshop | Studio 24
2009 Film Actors Workshops | Film Actors Club
2008 Private Coaching | Studio 24 | Cody Dorkin
2008 Film Actors Club Improv | S. Leahy
2008 Actors Intensive Workshop | Mary McCusker
2007 Actors Camera Workshop | Jodi Rothfield, CSA
Directors Workshop | Edward Bullins Workshop
Improv Workshop | South Shore Players
Improv | University of Massachusetts
Acting I & II | University of Massachusetts
Directing I & II | University of Massachusetts

Film
Title | Role | Film | Director
The Difference | Dr. Robert Grady | lead | Robert Parham | Feature - Short
Red Phospherous | Terry | principle | Carlos Hernadez Feature - Trailer
Checkmate | Judge Erik Andrews | supporting | lead | Arvin N. Berner | Feature
In 7 Days | Detective Ed Grimes | lead | Robert Parham | Feature
2008 “From Concentrate” | Eyeman | Supporting Lead | Independent Feature | Neil Skowronek
2007 “Letter To Bill Gates” | Security Guard | Featured | Independent Feature (German)| Jens Broecker.
2007 “The Immaculate Conception of Little Dizzle” | Featured | Independent (Sundance)| David Russo
2007 “Courier B” | MIB | Featured | Independent Short | Michael Van Luvan
2007 “Picture This” | Mayor Davidson | Independent Short | Jennifer Forbes
Commercials
Year | Title | Role | Client | Director
2008 “Happy Ending” | Fathers Resource Center | National | Candice Johnson



Voice Over

'Redneck Pa'

"Reel Wheels" / Reality TV Pilot

'Urban Jack'

'Wicked Witch'

other projects and presentations

Radio

Young Ideas / WOKW Host

Speak Easy / WBET Host

Paradigm Shift / WLKW Host / Producer


Theater / Company Play Character

South Shore Community Players, 12 Angry Men, Juror #3 (lead)

South Shore Community Players, Balcony Scene, Robert (male lead)

MA. State Drama Festival, JB, Mr. Nicolas ( lead )

South Shore Community Players, The Bald Soprano, Mr. Martin (lead) / Director

South Shore Community Players, The Lesson, Director

South Shore Community Players, The Madwoman of Chailot, The Ragpicker (lead)

South Shore Community Players, The Chairs, Director

South Shore Community Players, Bye Bye Birdie, Chorus

South Shore Community Players, Hello Dolly, Chorus

South Shore Community Players How to Succeed in Business, Mr. Brat

South Shore Community Players, Romeo & Juliet, Mercutio

South Shore Community Players, Guys & Dolls, Harry the Horse

South Shore Community Players, South Pacific, Chorus

South Shore Community Players, Little Me, 8 cameo characters / Chorus

South Shore Community Players, On A Clear Day, Chorus

South Shore Community Players, Oklahoma, Chorus

South Shore Community Players, Godspell, John the Baptist

University of Massachusetts, Zoo Story, Director

University of Massachusetts, Odd Couple, Felix Ungar

Abilities/Skills/Awards

The Rising star Literary Award

The Miracle League Literay Guild Award

National Thespian Society

National Forensics Society

Toastmasters International Multiple Best Speaker Awards

My Studio Equipment

M-Audio, Editing Software, Microphone, Computers

Additional Skills

I am also an award winning author and public speaker as well as multiple credits in independent films. Presently I am pursuing enhancing my career as a voice over and actor.

I have extensive experience in Fortune 500 project management consulting from aeronautics,information technology and government program and projects.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal

Contact Information

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