David Lee Michaels

American West, American South, American North-East Canadian East (Maritime), Canadian West, Canadian North (First Nations Native - English with accent) United Kingdom Cockney, Yorkshire, London, (Queens English) Eastern & Western European (English) accents/dialects Characterizations are varied to suite need of project, ability to create a range of voice characters from comical & cartoon to serious & suspenseful (improvisation)

My Voice over experience is very diverse, voicing spots for National Ad Agencies, with over 35 years of industry related projects successfully completed. Advertising Clients include Motion Picture/Commercial Studio's, Radio & TV Broadcasting Companies, National & Local Advertising Agencies. Agencies who have utilized my talents describe my voice work as "Poetry in Motion". That's a very strong statement to have to live up to (lol) I like to think I'm confident, but not "Big Headed" as some in this industry can be (not all)! The compliments are appreciated none the less. However, my biggest pleasure/Joy is to work hard on a project, and have it exceed the clients expectations & requirements/standards. When campaigns, commercials, promos, projects I voiced work out very well for my Clients, then I'm satisfied ! This has been my life's work for over 35 years now, my Bread & Butter, fueled by my passion for the kind of Audio Art I do. I'm open to new challenges, and continue to learn, and develop my sound, and vocal abilities ! Just cuz I got tons of experience does not mean that I don't have a few limitations, but if an open mind and willingness to try new things is all it takes, who knows where it takes you! I remain humble, and "Thankful" to the industry and my peers for all the years of continued projects I have had the pleasure to be involved with, and look forward to partnering with you to create the perfect project (or damn close to it!) Radio & TV Arts Degree / Communication Arts 35 Years of on-going education, with adaption to changing technologies and Radio-TV Production/ Marketing Demands. Vocal Coach & Literacy Education Instructor Certification. Numerous Industry Awards, including Canadian Association of Broadcasters, Central Canada (Ontario) Broadcasters Association, and other documented agencies. Radio Experience includes : Major/Med/Small Markets. Most recent position was Assistant Manager/Program Director for Inspire 105.9 FM London Ontario. Over the years I have held a number of positions within the Radio & TV, Music industry on a number of levels, working my way up from the bottom back in 1977 my first year "Announcing & Producing" at 15 years old (Young eh) to being a Station Manager 35 years later at age 50 in a Major Canadian Radio Market! I have been a Manager, Asst Manager, Program-Brand Director, Music Director, Commercial Producer, Writer, News Director, Promotions Director, Community Events, Public/Live appearances/Remote's, Voice-Tracking, Did I mention Floors, Garbage Cans, Restrooms, It was called paying dues back then ! Here's the Skinny on my experience (and No, I can't stop joking around and be serious for 5 seconds)...Ok Ok, but only 5 seconds, and only for you, because your still reading this, you deserve at least that from me! Now here's the Radio Portfolio: Morning Show Host, Mid Day Host, PM Drive Host, Swing Shift Host, Evening Host, Over-Night Host. Worked a multitude of formats as an Announcer, then later in my Career as a Program/Brand Director, I had the opportunity to developed and implement at least A Dozen different Music formats over the years, in some cases, at Brand New Radio Stations ! Outside of Radio, I have been involved in Television in a number of capacities over the years, from Staff Announcer to The Weather Man, from A Studio Camera Operator to an Interview Show Host for CTV Network Canada back in the late 80's. My Passions include performing, I have been a front Man & Backup Vocalist for a number of groups over the years (semi professional), even a light and sound Man as well, Roadie (lol) and owned my own Mobile Music Companies, performing at Nightclubs, Bars, Halls, Out-Door Venue's (Relax, I'm not cutting into Adam Sandler's "Wedding Singer" revenue.........all though, I'll play your Kids Bar Mitzvah cheap like you wouldn't believe, as long as the foods good, and the wine's vintage and free !