Imani Brooks-Wheeler

Voice Description

• CRISP like the sound of crimson and amber leaves beneath tender feet
• REFRESHING as a stream surging through the desert – natural and free
• SULTRY like echoes of a saxophone embracing the wind
• WARM like a lavender sunset kissing the clouds
• ALLURING as cherry blossoms tickled with morning dew
• SOULFUL – touching the heart over and over again

Imani Brooks-Wheeler has been dubbed by noted filmmaker and civil rights activist, Dan Moore, as having “The Voice That Travels.” Hearing is believing. At your leisure, select a vibrant montage and let her voice lead the way.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

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

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

• English - North American
• Spanish - Castilian (from Spain)

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 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 offer copywriting services
• I offer translation services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services

My Home Base

Dallas, Texas, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

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My Voice Experience

IMANI G. BROOKS-WHEELER

MEDIA RELATIONS EXECUTIVE

Resourceful professional with a proven record of ten years experience in communications, enthusiastically seeks opportunity to produce voiceover commercials and movie narrations. Eager to contribute to local, national and international media campaigns. Articulate and persuasive in dealing with all levels of management, peers, staff, and a diverse clientele. Consistently meets and exceeds professional goals. Areas of interest also include on-air announcing, promotions and producing.

• Account & Project Management
• New Business Development
• Public Relations Consulting
• Strategic Advertising
• Relationship-based Sales Approach
• Event Planning
• Proficient Translator/Coach (Spanish)
• Training and Teambuilding


EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Mass Media (Broadcasting), 2000 • Hampton University – Virginia, USA


PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

PRINCIPAL, 1999 – Present
MASTERPLAN ENTERPRISES, LLC
Serving regional and national clients

A multimedia company specializing in bilingual public relations strategies, linguistics education, motivational speaking, voiceover artistry and targeted advertising. Experienced in sales and building relationships within the gospel music industry, the community-at-large, local and regional celebrities, authors and speakers. Write external communication (press releases, briefings, media pitches, bios); develop relationships with key media; analyze media coverage and develop effective reporting; create media relations programs; offer recommendations and coordination of advertisement; manage clients’ web site content; provide a signature style approach to training for media interviews; build and maintain joint ventures and alliances with community partners to establish collaborative opportunities for clients.

Selected Contributions:
 Provided English-to-Spanish collateral translations for American Apparel Resources.

 Presented youth media training seminars at the 2006 South-Central Regional Conference of the Association of Christian Schools International (ACSI). Received invitations to be a key presenter for ACSI Latin American Conferences throughout the Caribbean and South America.

 Negotiated and secured VIP client placement for Cee Cee Michaela (formerly of UPN show “Girlfriends”) at the first annual MegaFest 2004 – featuring over half a million religious constituents and notable celebrities.


ONLINE/NEW MEDIA RECRUITMENT ACCOUNT EXECUTIVE,
2005 – 2006
THE DALLAS MORNING NEWS – Dallas, Texas

Developed and made online sales presentations utilizing designated collateral and the Dallas Morning News ADTEAMS sales approach. Sold effective packages (multimedia) that met advertiser needs. Identified large opportunities within the customer base. Maintained current knowledge of market research information for all products used in selling process. Initiated daily, weekly, and monthly contact with clients. Generated monthly statistical market reports through Wanted Technologies. Built and increased advertising sales in Online Classified Recruitment product lines, consistently meeting and exceeding sales objective. Confidently established an effective rapport with several key decision makers including C Level Executives, Vice Presidents of HR, and other key vice presidents.

Selected Contributions:
 Developed strategic communications plan for B2B sales to build a broader networking base (specifically among the colleges within the South-Central Region)

 Infused and implemented marketing strategies for clients when their businesses were low on resources.


ADVERTISING TRAFFIC COORDINATOR, 2003 – 2004
GLOBALHUE – Southfield, Michigan

Guided accounts and extended relationships with the following national companies: Verizon Wireless, DaimlerChrysler, Navy, American Airlines, Federated Department Stores (dba Macy’s), Neutrogena, Gambrinus and Allied Domecq. Prepared and processed confirmation and schedule change forms. Created daily logs and trafficked spots for networks as designated by Zenith Media Group. Debriefed daily logs, made logs adjustments and inserted make goods where appropriate. Assisted account managers with national advertising and house orders along with all other duties as deemed necessary. Created invoice affidavits for the proper billing of advertising customers. Worked with the business manager and CFO’s office in month-end closing. Initiated and managed relationships with senior executives for new business initiatives.

Selected Contributions:
 Demonstrated immediate talents upon hire (i.e. only non-Hispanic certified bilingual employee) and excelled quickly to become recognized by management as key member of the advertising teams.

 Administered successful research methodology which led to new business acquisition (Neutrogena campaign featuring Gabrielle Union).

 Identified profit doubling strategies and discovered potential clientele for the company (i.e. Kellogg’s, Black & Decker and IKEA).

My Training

Imani Brooks-Wheeler brings wide-ranging expertise to the world of voiceover artistry. A mass media arts graduate of Hampton University in Hampton, Virginia, she was one of the top-rated radio announcers in the region from 1997-2000. She received awards and accolades from her fellow colleagues, the president of the University and nationally known celebrities. A naturally charismatic leader, Imani has an aura that makes you WANT to listen to what she’s saying.

Upon relocating from the Midwest to Dallas, Imani sought the expertise of a seasoned voiceover veteran. From the winter of 2005 through spring of 2006, she completed course work and professional training with nationally known voiceover extraordinaire, Mrs. Bettye Zoller Seitz. At the conclusion of their team work, Bettye was reassuring in the fact there is a bright future awaiting this budding professional in the industry! Imani has also received constructive critique from veteran industry pros, Rodney Saulsberry and Gerald McBride.

Moreover, Imani's solid and varied career experiences have given her the inspiration to be an entrepreneur. She is the president & founder of three companies, the primary corporation being MasterPlan Enterprises. At MPE, Imani concentrates on providing a vast array of multimedia services. Areas of specialization include but are not limited to the following: strategic advertising, public relations consulting, extensive writing, copy editing, voiceover artistry, youth mentorship, motivational speaking, educational enrichment coaching and professional linguistic services. Although she is singular in her focus to present top-of-the-line quality, she presents a dual asset by being certified bilingual in Spanish. Therefore, she can efficiently serve as a conduit into the Hispanic culture. Imani is constantly in demand to offer her insight to a variety of clients. This young woman is poised to soar beyond boundaries.

My Studio Equipment

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Additional Skills

Imani Brooks-Wheeler is able to produce voiceover projects on a flexible timetable with the client.

***Disclaimer: This voiceover professional does NOT endorse any companies, products or services indicative of X-rated material. Your thoughtful consideration is appreciated.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal
• Credit cards
• Wire transfers

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Contact Information

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