Don Sylvester - Authoritative, resonant, reassuring, announcer

Authoritative, resonant, reassuring, announcer

• Don Sylvester is registered with Voice123 since Oct 20, 2008.
• Don Sylvester started his/her voice over career in 2008.
• Currently Don Sylvester is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0
• Don Sylvester was last active on Voice123 167 days ago

Voice Description

My voice has an authoritative quality. Tone is baritone/bass. Smooth and professional, non-regional. My voice commands the listener's attention, comes across as sincere and projects depth of knowledge. I am able to perform for a wide variety of voice projects: from commercial and promotional to corporate and educational. Voiceovers are more than just reading copy - I will understand and embrace your message and deliver it to your audience with force and credibility.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male
• Senior 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
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, 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 can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project

My Home Base

Raleigh, North Carolina, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I am able to perform humorous impersonations of a number of political figures, e.g. Obama, McCain, G.W. Bush, Cheney, Kerry, Clinton, Gore, Lieberman, Bush 41, Dole.

I can play the "in-control" announcer who is smooth and reassuring; the hard-edged Harley Davidson voiceover guy; or the "voice of doom" narration that was the hallmark of NFL Films for many years.

My Voice Experience

I have written and recorded news, commercials, sports, announcements and talk format recordings for Radio Connection. I have also worked for a local radio station. I script, record and produce training/coaching audios for 401(k) plans and also produce a political commentary called "The View From Main Street".

My Training

College degree: Franklin & Marshall, B.A. Economics
Chartered Mutual Funds Counselor (CMFC)
Radio Connection Broadcast School

30-plus years of experience in the financial services industry, including presentations and educational seminars.

My Studio Equipment

AT2020 Cadrioid Condenser microphone.

M-Audio Fast Track Audio Interface.

Toshiba Satellite C655 Laptop w/ Windows 7 and Adobe Audition software.

Additional Skills

Excellent writing skills developed through 30-plus years of work experience.

Strong knowledge of politics, finance and economics.

30-plus years of service in 401(k)/retirement plan management.