Garen Nielsen

Voice Description

I am capable of a wide range of vocals. My "normal" voice is somewhat baritone in nature, which is well-suited to warm, deep narrations. It can also be smooth and professional, or lively and fun. I am particularly good at impersonations.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

Language(s) of Which I Am a Native Speaker:

• English - Australian / NZ
• English - British
• 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
• Videogames
• 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

• 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
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks

My Home Base

Burnsville, Minnesota, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

My impersonations include Sean Connery, Ian McKellen (Gandalf), Don LaFontaine, Optimus Prime, Sylvester Stallone (Rocky), Burgess Meredith (Mickey), Yoda, James Earl Jones (Darth Vader), Billy Dee Williams (Lando Calrissian), Jar Jar Binks, Emperor Palpatine, Steve Irwin (The Crocodile Hunter), Apu, Barney Gumble, Comic Book Guy, Ned Flanders, Otto, Mr. Burns, Troy McClure, Barry White, Michael Buffer, Solid Snake (Metal Gear Solid), Michael Jackson, Forrest Gump, the guy from the "Miller High Life" commercials, etc.

I also do Australian, British, and Indian accents. Domestically-speaking, I can do southern and northern accents, as well.

My Voice Experience

I've done liners for podcasting. Other than that, this is my first foray into the voice over industry.

My Training

I have a B.A. in Biblical Studies from Northwestern College in St. Paul, MN (2009). I graduated magna cum laude with a 3.8 GPA.

Admittedly, I have no formal training in voice over work; but I am eager and willing to learn.

My Studio Equipment

Shure SM27 Condenser Microphone, M-Audio Mobile Pre USB Sound Card Device, Adobe Audition 3.0.

Additional Skills

I am hardworking, friendly, detail-oriented, organized, honest, punctual, and dependable. I also possess excellent communication skills, both oral and written.

Payment Methods Accepted

• Credit cards
• Personal checks, cashier's checks, or money orders in my local currency

Contact Information

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