Heather Dressel - Smooth,clear,chameleon,character specialist

Smooth,clear,chameleon,character specialist

• Heather Dressel is registered with Voice123 since Jun 29, 2006.
• Heather Dressel started his/her voice over career in 1999.
• Currently Heather Dressel is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I have a voice that offers a tremendous amount of variety. I am always up for trying new voices and working with you to get exactly what you need in a timely fashion.

COMMERCIALS:

sexy & smooth, warm & compassionate, fun & energetic, professional & savvy

NARRATION: (character specialist)

Children's Books-fun & upbeat, warm & silly
Adult Fiction- rich & warm, upbeat & familiar
Science Fiction- melodic & clear
Medical Journal-professional & articulate (beginner)

MARKETING & INFORMATIONAL:

Presentation- clear & savvy, smooth & professional

On-Hold Messages- professional, smooth & clear

Public Service Announcement- warm & rich, commanding & concerned

JINGLES & SONGS: (Alto)

smooth, rich & deep,

sweet, warm tones & great range for children's songs, characters and jingles

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Baby
• Child
• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female
• Senior Female

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

• 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
• Adult content
• Songs
• 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 can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Baltimore & DC, Maryland, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Southern/country (non specific),British proper,cockney,New Jersey,New York,French,wicked witch, jewish/yiddish mother or grandmother, princess, fortune teller, valley girl/teen, little boy with nasal problems

*Many voices come to me organically. Show me a picture or give me a description of the character voice you're looking for. I can create a voice and work with you to get exactly what you're looking for.

My Voice Experience

I am a vocal chameleon. I have studied voice since I was a young girl. Through my acting training and career I found a special connection & love for using my voice. Easy going and fun to work with, I'm a one-take kind of girl. A full length demo can be sent at your request via email or CD. Listed below you will find my professional experience.

AUDIO BOOKS:
1999: Morevia (science fiction);Lubria (half cat half woman)
1994: Goodnight Moon;narrator

HOLD/PHONE MESSAGES:
2003: The Cruise Web; Washington DC

PODCAST:
2007: T. Rowe Price; clean cuts studio in Baltimore; 2 characters for new champaign

My Training

EDUCATION:
American University: BA in Theatre arts with concentration on performance

VOCAL SEMINARS:
Lessac "The Voice"

CLASSES:
Shakespeare and the voice (American University)
private singing lessons from age 6-17
private piano lessons from age 6-15

My Studio Equipment

MacBook with garageband
Shure Mic
edirol digi box

Additional Skills

I am a self-starting motivated individual with creative initiative and a sunny disposition. I value every job I've ever had and treat it with the respect it deserves.

I am a quick study. Directors truly enjoying working with me. I take direction well and understand my job within the industry.

I'm a silly lovable gal that just enjoys the challange of creating voices for the public to enjoy. As a former business owner I have a better understanding of the business end of the industry, therefore I'm truly pleasant to work with.

I'm finally following my life-long dream of becoming a professional voice over artist and I look forward to working with each and every one of you!