Fiona Hughes

Native Brit, with "mid Atlantic" US English overtones which appeal to global audiences. I am flexible, and have a broad ability to perform different characters, and accents (Australian, Welsh, Irish, South African, Scottish, and regional English dialects. Also enjoy producing strong, dynamic, commanding, authoritative characters, or upbeat, fun, playful, humorous styles, as well as sultry or soothing.

Voice-over experience in corporate videos, hosting podcasts and webinars, high-technology narratives, business promos and presentations, e-learning modules, sales training, instructional how-tos, documentary narratives, video game characters (including Assassin's Creed, and ZooTopia), and corporate voice work for such clients as Cisco, Genentech, Amway, Roche, Xerox, Abbott Labs, Pearson and The European Union (EU) where my clear, authoritative and engaging tone resonates well with their global audience. Performed live in museum exhibits, moderated corporate events (webinars, hosted and produced podcasts, facilitated round-tables, high tech discussions, speaking panels). Voiced commercials for business-to-business (B2) personal-use products, healthcare, bio-med, high technology (I've a computing background), luxury goods, car/auto related industry and more. Studied voice-over from variety of voice-over teachers, and workshops ongoing over the past 8+ years. Additional on the job experience gained during my careers in Public Relations and the diplomatic field: in media workshops and corporate training, technology conference moderation, event planning, public speaking and PR/press events. Home audio studio, and access to local recording studio with following equipment: Pro Tools 8/Mac Pro recording equipment Remote recording capability via a high quality internet audio connection. Shure, AKG, CAD mics UA 6176, UA LA-2A, DBX 166, Behringer Pro 8 digital Mic Pre's CD and DVD burner HD Camera High speed cable Internet I really enjoy what I'm doing for a living! You'll find I'm very easy to work with, flexible, fun and always professional. Having worked for years with global corporate Fortune 500 clients, I understand their business goals, use initiative, take direction well, and am a team-player. With an eye for the client’s perspective and their RoI, I happily edit scripts, localize content, write podcasts and interview talking points, and write script copy where required. Clients say I help deliver a professional, sophisticated image. From my career in the diplomatic service managing VIP and royal events (including HRH Prince & Princess of Wales) to experience in high tech, oil and gas, and healthcare industries, I have a strong knowledge and fluency of industry terminologies, which is an asset in voice over. With a home studio as well as access to a professional local recording studio I can provide prompt turnaround. Using high speed Internet I email MP3 and AIFF files directly to my client, and FTP .wav files. Having owned and run several businesses, I appreciate the dynamics of good business, professionalism and clear 2-way communication -- with speedy turnarounds to ensure clients are given best possible results. Am well-traveled with broad life experiences, having lived in Europe and the Middle East, as well as Texas, Vermont, Hawaii and California.