Darlene Connolly - African American, Urban, Warm and Friendly, Mom

African American, Urban, Warm and Friendly, Mom

• Darlene Connolly is registered with Voice123 since Jul 02, 2005.
• Darlene Connolly started his/her voice over career in 2000.
• Currently Darlene Connolly is a Premium subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 72
• Darlene Connolly has been active on Voice123 during the past 48 hours

Voice Description

I can deliver a variety of reads and variations for different types of recording projects.

My voice is warm and soothing but authoritative which is perfect for narration; smooth and professional for presentations and pod-casts; fun, sexy, and personable for various commercials. I can sound like the young or middle aged mom or neighbor next-door as well as the girlfriend you meet for 1 am coffee. I am very comfortable creating voices for animation & video games, and I can be cheerful and inviting for the perfect IVR/
Voicemail/On-Hold messaging.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female
• Senior Female

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

• English - North American

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
• Adult content
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have ISDN in my studio
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• I have Source Connect in my studio
• 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 can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Los Angeles & Surrounding , Santa Monica, Burbank, California, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I can deliver a variety of accents and character voices to suit your recording needs. Such as:

- "Urban" or "African American
- Mom, Girlfriend, Girl Next Door
- Young Teenage Girl
- New York Accent -- "Yo from the Bronx...Ya hurd me'?"
- Ditzy Chick
- Snobby Socialite
- Various animated voices ie. evil sorceress, characters with Lisps or what an certain animal might sound like if it could talk, etc.

My Voice Experience

-Power Point Presentation(s):
(Pro Tools) Marketing Events 2002 – Present: Digidesign, Inc.
-Pfizer Inc., "Building Healthier Communities": Narration Project: Dudley Productions
-Character voice-over personality “VM Girl 1” (recurring voice): Virgin Mobile
-"Ice Queen": Primary Animation Narrator, Arctic Quest Game: Alawar Games
-"Community Learning Center": Narration Project: Media Group 360
-"Stand Up for Freedom": Narration Project: Affordable Audio
-"Heroes of Freedom": Narration Project: Affordable Audio
-"Amelia Island": Narration Project: Ferdinand High School, Florida
-"Cancer Treatment Relaxation" CD: The Big Idea Company
-"Diversity Training Video": Narration: Batelle Science and Technology Intl'.
-Runathon Radio Spots (:15 & :30): The Crohn's & Colitiz Foundation
-On-Hold / Voicemail Message Services: KSL Financial Services
-Currently working on various business presentations and narration projects.

My Training

Currently attending Commercial and Animation continuing education classes with Buzzy's Studios of Los Angeles, CA; Commercial Voice Over Training with William Willams of the Aliso Creek Production Company of Burbank, CA.

My Studio Equipment

24-Hour access to professional, quality Pro Tools HD studio (Pro Tools HD Accel, Focusrite, Mic Collection, Tracking, Mixing, and Music Creation services available). DigiDelivery (ftp type secure internet delivery), Phone Patch - Source Connect, by Source Elements (Pro Tools to Pro Tools ISDN-type remote recording via the Internet.) Quick turn-around available (as fast as 24 hours including music creation--for an additional fee.)

Additional Skills

I have been interested in a career as a voice-over talent for many years and I am a true enthusiast of the industry.

When awarded a project, I work very diligently towards that project's deadline date to ensure that the client is always happy with not only the finished product, but that it is delivered on time.

I know that if I am selected for your recording project, I can and will deliver the quality sound that you are seeking.

I welcome you to contact me with any questions that you may have regarding my background, training, studio capabilities, and availability.

Cheers!

Darlene Connolly