Andy Rhodes

Unique ability to learn most voices and create new characters. Over forty characters, voices, impersonations and foreign dialects/accents are already mastered. Exceptionally strong improvisation aptitude and experience. Speaking and singing capacity in a variety of pitch variations and skill in reproducing many types of sounds. Several years of theater acting experience/training in drama, sketch comedy, stand-up comedy and some film work. Voice accents/dialects mastered: 1) French (intellectual, snobby artist or commoner) 2) Irish 3) British (cockney, Oxford don, Welsh, mainstream) 4) New York (Italian, mobster, street thug, Puerto Rican slang, commoner) 5) Australian 6) Mexican 7) Southern Californian (surfer/skater/stoner) 8) Northern U.S. (Wisconsin, Midwest) 9) Russian 10) Scottish 11) Indian 12) Southern U.S. (redneck, aristocrat) 13) German Voice Characters Mastered: 1) Fat Albert (1970s cartoon character) 2) Louis Armstrong (1930-40s singer and trumpet player) 3) Mr. Thurston Howell III (“Gilligan’s Island”-rich, snooty man) 4) Pepe Lepu (“Looney Tunes”-romantic skunk) 5) Chewbacca (“Star Wars”-Han Solo’s wooly sidekick) 6) George H. W. Bush (president, 1988-1992) 7) Speedy Gonzales (“Looney Tunes”-fast moving mouse) 8) Animal (“Muppet Show”-gibberish speaking drummer in rock band) 9) Falsetto (Bee Gees and Frankie Valli songs “Big Girls Don’t Cry” and “Sherry”) 10) Jesse Jackson (civil rights leader and minister) 11) Jimmy Stewart (1930-50s actor) 12) Marvin the Marsian (space alien from “Looney Tunes” cartoons) 13) Bill Clinton (U.S. president, 1992-2000) 14) Yoda (“Star Wars”-jedi master who trains Luke Skywalker) 15) Tom Jones (Pop singer-1960-80s) 16) Ms. Piggy (“Muppet Show”-crazy and star-struck singing pig) 17) Barney (“The Simpsons”-drunk guy at Moe’s Bar) 18) Kermit (“Muppet Show”-charismatic frog) 16) Bob Dylan (singer/songwriter, 1960-80s) 17) Jimmy Carter (U.S. president, 1976-1980) 18) Borat (absurd TV reporter from Kazakhstan from “Borat” movie) 18) Catherine Hepburn (actress, 1930-50s) 20) Forrest Gump (movie character) 21) Count von Count (“Sesame Street”-Transylvanian math teacher) 22) George W. Bush (U.S. president, 2000-2008) 23) Inspector Clousseau (“Pink Panther” movies-absent minded detective) 24) Bruno (absurd effeminate/homosexual German TV reporter from “Bruno” film) 24) Lounge Singer (cheesy, piano-cigar smoke bar singer) 25) Woody Allen (film director/actor, 1960s-present) 26) Apu (Indian man, convenience store owner, from “The Simpsons” TV show) 27) Elvis Presley (singer, 1950-70s) 28) Bobcat Goldwait (actor/comedian, 1980s) 29) The Swedish Chef (eccentric Swedish cook from “Muppet Show” TV show) 30) Ross Perot (U.S. presidential candidate from Texas, 1992) 31) Ali G (absurd Caucasian hip-hop British TV reporter from “Ali G” film)

Multiple voice characters performed in theater and stand-up comedy productions (Atlanta - Punchline Comedy Club, Sketchworks Comedy, ACT Theater, Parkview Theater; Alabama - Wallace College Theater) Ten years of experience in recording and performing vocals for my music compositions (www.soundcloud.com/rhodesianpoet). Acting training: yourAct Acting Studio (Atlanta, GA) 2007-2012: Voice Over (Intro, Intermediate, Master's), Stand-Up Comedy, Sketch Comedy) "Devil May Care" (Atlanta, GA) 2002: small part in independent film Spruill Center For The Arts (Atlanta, GA) 2001: Intro To Acting ACT Theater (Atlanta, GA) 2002: Lead roles in two plays Parkview Theater (Atlanta, GA) 2002: Lead role in one play Wallace College Theater Program (Dothan, AL) 1995-1996: Two plays ---------------------------------------------- Formal Education: Georgia State University (Atlanta, GA) January 2005-June 2005, January 2010-December 2010 Studied History, Philosophy and Religion Auburn University (Auburn, AL) September 1996-June 1999 B.S. Business Administration, concentration in Marketing Self-funded college through part-time jobs, loans, and five years of active U.S. Army Reserve service Independent study coursework: MT 490 – Special Project in Marketing – Church Seeking Baby Boomer MT 582 – Electronic/Internet Merchandising – designed professional web site (HTML) Wallace College (Dothan, AL) June 1994-August 1996 Academic Scholarship ---------------------------------------------- Other professional experience: Randstad/Progress Energy, Atlanta, GA (www.randstadstaffing.com) February 2009-June 2010 Customer Service/Sales *Answered billing questions for electric power company customers *Offered tips and general education on how customers might lower their monthly usage costs *Sold complimentary service plans to protect customers from incidental repair expenses regarding malfunctions with their water heater or electrical wiring throughout their home (I was one of the top performing salespersons in my division.) Emory Catering, Atlanta, GA (www.emory-catering.com) August 2006-November 2008 Sales/Marketing Development *Assisted clients from within a major university to purchase and arrange menu orders in ways that helped them reach their organization's goals for those events *Provided sales support and market research for Emory Dining as they sought to improve sales, inventory counts and customer relations at all fifteen campus locations *Interacted with diverse sections of the company including chefs, cashiers, line supervisors and managers to ensure effective work flow and production Defoor Centre, Atlanta, GA (www.defoorcentre.com) March 2003-March 2004 Sales/Marketing Development *Helped to design, market and sell online inventory management software to art galleries and artists. *Worked with a team in art gallery management that included maintaining and creating relationships with artists and art organizations in Atlanta and internationally *Strategized ways to market the Defoor Centre as a prominent arts/cultural center that attracted the best visual, literary and performing artists *Acted as a salesperson in renting the large gallery space and cafe/lounge for corporate parties, weddings/receptions, art shows, concerts, conferences, etc. Gwinnett County Public Schools, Lilburn, GA August 2001-August 2002 Teacher-Grade 4, Knight Elementary School *Instructed children in Social Studies, Language Arts, Math and Science *Enabled personal growth for all students by demonstrating great character skills and hard work ethic *Designed complex and engaging lesson plans for classroom that incorporated the students’ learning styles and personalities *Maintained strong and welcoming learning environment; the principal stated repeatedly that my class was the most loving and well behaved in the school Probe/Ravi Zacharias International Ministries Dallas, TX (www.probe.org) Atlanta, GA (www.rzim.org) June 2000–March 2001 Research Associate/Marketing Director *Organized fund raising campaign *Promoted company across five states *Provided research data on various cultural issues (including “learning styles”) to staff *Traveled with teaching staff and taught high school students CoachComm, Opelika, AL (www.coachcomm.com) July 1999–May 2000 *Marketing Director/Sales *Developed company strategy for business in sports communication industry, presenting very technical products to layman audience *Conducted in-depth market research and presented new marketing plan *Led revamping of yearly catalog including: rethinking layout, negotiating with advertising agencies, networking with Div-I colleges to get quotes and photographs of football head coaches U.S. Army Reserve, Montgomery, AL March 1994–March 2002, Specialist *Completed PLDC (Primary Leadership Development Course-Sergeant School) in 1997 *Coordinated fuel points for trucks and helicopters as a supply specialist in a Quartermaster unit *Acquired tough work ethic and decision making skills through many difficult projects Mixcraft 5.0 Digital Audio Workstation Software, Tascam US-122MKII Audio/MIDI Interface, AKG D590S Microphone, LightSnake USB Microphone Cable, Steadman Proscreen XL WHY HIRE ANDY RHODES? *Strong communicator with interpersonal flexibility due to successful experience in many diverse industries. *Rapidly adjusts to new technology and unforeseen challenges to produce significant results. *Uses marketing/sales expertise in helping firm respond to target market. *Great writer for advertising, marketing publications and corporate in-house materials. *Able to articulate very complex and technical ideas in any format needed. *Proven leader under stress and extremely competent in generating enthusiasm for corporate goals. *Strength in systems analysis and strategic marketing that has aided companies in internal efficiency, increased market share and improved corporate image. *Versatile, creative mind that combines excellent abstract ability with practical application. *Consistently hard working and dependable for key responsibilities within the company.