Amy Gruss

Southern, Texas, Fargo, Midwestern, California, Valley Girl, British, Scottish, Irish, Scots, American, New York, Brooklyn

My main work has been as voice talent for Countrywide Financial Corporation, providing the voice over for training courses and informative presentations. I have been featured in more than 30 courses and 5 company-wide presentations since 2004. I have also provided character voices for a local independent company in North Texas (Tempest Productions) on short films and documentaries since 1993. In 2013, I was hired by Essilor USA to provide narration for 9 different Web-based courses. I took acting classes at Brookhaven College from 1987 - 1989, worked with/directed street theatre groups (Scarborough Renaissance Festival), and several a cappella vocal ensembles (Omni Consort, Omni Carolers, Rapid Transit) since 1989. Also briefly sang with North Texas neo-Celtic group Ravens. Currently a vocalist with Queen Anne's Lace (www.QALace.com). In addition, I worked with executives & employees from Primedia Productions and CBS11 for on-the-job voice over training at Countrywide's on-site studios. I did play-by-play announcing and color commentary for the Dallas Derby Devils roller derby league from 2004 - 2006. I have a BA in English with a specialization in fiction writing from SMU. I have a strong background in written communications. I also have an extensive background in writing/designing training. This, combined with my musical background, helps me interpret and pace my readings. In addition, I am strong in improvisational theater, which means I'm not afraid to try new sounds, accents, or voices.