Voice Description

I have a very clear and enthusiastic sounding voice.

I lived in Finland, Europe for several years doing a variety of English jobs. I have been told from people that my voice is very well understood. I have been complimented on it’s 'global' sounding English.

I have spoken for numerous corporate productions, such videos, CDs, and DVDs, which have been used in several countries. This includes China, Korea, Finland, the United States and likely numerous other countries that I am unaware of. I have also done several voice projects for Internet pages.

I have also been the speaker for audio Medical Dictionary. Also, I have been the voice for a company that produces English teaching CDs. I spoke numerous phrases for the project that lasted about one week, in which was in their studio, speaking for about five hours per day.

I am an excellent editor for voiceover texts. Also, I have the talent to write texts for radio ads, Internet ads, and other English text needs for voice productions.

I have provided hours of vocal 'sounds' (not voice, but actually sounds) for Nokia's Research Center in Tampere, Finland. I also provided them with a few (about ten) spoken words.

I am sure that the description that I have given in this section for additional information, will give you a good picture of my capabilities, skills, and talents.

I refer to my English voiceover talent as 'Seattle English.'

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male

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
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Others (on-camera, informercials, 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

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

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

My Home Base

Snohomish, Washington, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

1. 'Global' English

2. 'Seattle - Northwest' English

2. Business sounding English

3. Crisp and clear English

4. English with a Texan accent

5. Very 'official' sounding English - Click into my 'News' link for a sample.

6. From my main homepage, see the audio samples link which will demonstrate my talent. Then, from the
samples section click 'Salmon Festival 3' to hear
me speak with a Texan accent.

My Voice Experience

1. I have previously lived in Finland for seventeen years, and developed an excellent global style voice to my English. I have been told by people in Finland that my English sounds very clear, and can be easily understood.

2. I have done numerous voice jobs which include DVDs, Corporate Videos, Radio, Software, and Internet productions. My voice talent samples can be located at my homepage.
3. Career Highlights:

- Voice Artist for videos, software, radio, and Internet

- Consultant/Voice Artist for Nokia Research Center, Tampere, Finland

- Voice Artist for the University of Oulu Language Center's English-Finnish audio medical dictionary

- English Teacher for medical doctors

- English Teacher for numerous corporations

- English News Text Editor for the Helsinki Media Company

- Safety Coordinator for a major retail chain

- Loss Control Representative serving numerous organizations


Experience:

Independent Contractor (current) and Entrepreneur; English language voice artist, consultant, and teacher; Oulu, Finland 1998 to 2007.

- Voice Artist for DVDs, videos, software, radio, and Internet

- Consultant/Voice Artist for Nokia Research Center, Tampere, Finland

My Training

Dean E. Stewart
110 Maple Ave.
Snohomish, Washington 98290
Phone: 360-568-0218
E-mail: dean_ds1@yahoo.com


Objective:

Currently I am available for voice talent jobs in the Seattle region on a part-time basis. I will consider other locations, too. My attitude is flexible as for opportunities (I will take contract jobs).

I have a good background of doing voice jobs for DVDs, Videos, Radio, Software, and Internet productions. Numerous voice talent samples can be heard at my homepage.

Education:

Bachelor of Arts degree in Health Education, University of Washington; Seattle, Washington USA, 1977

Associate in Arts and Sciences degree, Shoreline Community College; Seattle, Washington USA 1975

High school diploma, Shoreline High School; Seattle, Washington USA 1972

Career Highlights:

- Voice Artist for DVDs, videos, software, radio, and Internet

- Consultant/Voice Artist for Nokia Research Center, Tampere, Finland

- Safety Coordinator for a major retail chain

- Loss Control Representative serving numerous organizations

- English Teacher for medical doctors

- English Teacher for numerous corporations

- English News Text Editor for the Helsinki Media Company

- Facility Management for communication services firm

Experience:

Present full-time occupation; Since December 2007
Facility Manager;
ATCO Communication Services, LLC,
708 First Street
Snohomish, Washington 98290 USA

Independent Contractor and Entrepreneur; English language voice artist, consultant, and teacher; 1998 to present

Home father; Took care of my family on a full-time basis from 1990 - 1997.

Seattle Division Safety Coordinator, Customer Service,
and Store Maintenance; Safeway Stores, Inc., Bellevue,
Washington USA 1988 - 1990

Property Inspector; Cramer Property Service Company,
Seattle, Washington USA 1987

Property Inspector; Ticor Title Insurance Company,
Everett, Washington USA 1983 - 1986

Property Maintenance; D. Wehmeyer, Seattle, Washington USA 1982

Freight Handler; Consolidated Freightways Company, Seattle, Washington USA 1981

Construction Worker; North Sound Construction Company; Grays Harbor, Washington USA 1980

Loss Control Inspector; Chubb and Son Insurance
Company, Inc., Seattle, Washington USA 1979

Loss Control Inspector; Scott Wetzel Services, Inc.
Bremerton,Washington USA 1977 - 1979

Numerous short term and summer positions for the duration of my academic years. Some of the positions have been Physician's assistant, Teacher's assistant,
and Restaurant helper. 1972 - 1976

Personal reference in the USA:
Duane Johnson; Employment Counselor, Washington State
Phone: 425-337-6185

Personal reference in Finland:
Risto Honkanen; Senior VP, Sampo Life; Helsinki
Phone: 358-50-424-7280

My Studio Equipment

MP3 Recorder

Additional Skills

Please refer to my details listed in the previous section on 'training and education.'

I will go to any designated studio in my area, or other locations, upon agreement, with paid travel costs.

Letter of recommendation

From: Duane Johnson E-Mail: duaneajohnson@hotmail.com

To Whom it may concern:

I have known Dean Stewart for approximately 20 years and can heartily recommend him for any position in your company for which he technically qualifies. I first knew Dean while he was enrolled in a Washington State work search program. He was extremely motivated, and found a job.

Prior to moving to Finland Dean was an excellent employee with a large national grocery chain. Since he moved to Finland he has worked in radio and voice over production and has also had his own business to teach English to the Finnish people.

Every business would benefit by having a man of Dean's stature on it's team. He is energetic and enthusiastic. His enthusiasm is contagious and would inspire others on his team to excel. He is a man of great integrity and honesty and works hard to get to his final product.
Quality is always his goal no matter what the endeavor.

Should he be technically qualified for a position on your staff I would say to you: look no further, you have found the right man to be on your team.

Thank you for considering Dean Stewart.

Sincerely Yours
Duane Johnson
Employment Counselor
425-337-6185

Payment Methods Accepted

• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in any currency
• Wire transfers

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