My life has been a real adventure so far! I will write a book someday..when I have time! With my voice, I have helped catch criminals, solve mysteries, even helped save lives. I pulled a woman from a burning car once...and she looked up at me after the ordeal and said "You're the anchorwoman! " We laughed...I knew she was going to be OK. As a TV Journalist, I have interviewed 6 living US Presidents, countless Heads of State, hundreds of celebrities...I couldn't have done it all or achieved the level of success that I did without my voice. It is an instrument, not just the sound it makes, but in how it is used, and what it is used for. It is a great responsibility and a gift I thank God for.
I left broadcast news after 20 years to start my own TV production company/ad agency. www.TVDreamTeam.com produces TV/radio ads, promo/web videos, infomercials and TV shows! I'm enjoying expanding my voice options beyond news --I have voiced most projects we have done and was featured in one TV campaign as the voice of a female robot!
I have a Bachelor of Science degree from Liberty University --Double major Broadcast Journalism &
Political Science. My first radio job was at age 14 working part-time evenings for a small radio station in New Jersey taking song requests!
I interned at CNN Washington in college and studied under the great Bernard Shaw and the late John Holliman.
They were my mentors, the guys who made history covering the Gulf War live. Wow, did they train me well, showed me what the business really was, what to expect, and how to develop a "thick skin" early on. CNN offered me a full-time writing position, but I had other plans.
I started my first "on-air" gig, an anchor job the day after I graduated college. Moved to Myrtle Beach, Grand Rapids and then Tampa, FL to work in a top 12 TV market.
My family also lived there, a major bonus!! I had the opportunity to free-lance for CBS News (National) along the way, and ESPN sports, and produce/write for an Emmy-winning PBS show with Jack Perkins. Then, I started my company. Having a blast helping people build and promote their businesses!!
I have my own top-of-the line studio equipment but would prefer not to disclose this information
Award-winning writer and TV producer --
AWARD-WINNING WRITER/TV PRODUCER
I can write your TV/radio ad and/or web/promo video or any project you may need help with. I am a professional storyteller, after all, and writing well is my passion.
I have won dozens of awards over my journalism career.
I currently am writing/producing a Telly award-winning TV show on the FOX Sports Network called Reel Dream Makers.
We are in our second season and having a great time with this excellent show!
I also have several TV shows being pitched to major networks right now that we have developed and have received wonderful industry feedback on!
VOICE /TALENT COACH
I also am a voice coach and train young (and older) up-and- coming journalists and voice actors how to use and enhance their gifts!
These sessions include how to care for your voice daily, how to prepare your voice for voice overs the day before/of...Voice/facial exercise, breathing, pacing, using your body to speak, and how to think as you voice. There is so much more involved in voice acting --Much more than just being a "human microphone!"