I was hired in 1982 to be a Horserace Wire Announcer in Fabulous LAS VEGAS! Announced horse races to the race books all over Nevada. I Then worked in Radio Publicity for thoroughbred race tracks, Santa Anita, Hollywood Park and the Los Angeles County Fair. I Began taking Voice Over Classes in 1991 and have been working at it ever since with a client list including Honda, Toshiba, Toyota, Marriott, The Phonics Game and many others. Being more than "half a hundred" I have many life experiences to draw from inluding a successful 20 year marriage and all that goes with having a family. I currently work for HRTV (horse racing television) doing Voice Over and Computer Graphics work.
College was 3 DECADES ago but included Telecommunications, Radio & Television Production and Computer Science (when computers were room sized).
Voice Over Workshops/Classes included:
Commercial Voice Over: for Actors I. II. Working Pro I/ Kalmenson& Kalmenson.
Commercial Voice Over: Martha Mayakis / The Voicecaster.
Narration: Greg Heimer, Scott Shurian.
Animation: Louise Chamis.
An ability to make a crisp clean recording and send via Email.
I am a professional horse player. I am very knowledgeable about all things Las Vegas/Gambling/Poker/Sportsbetting/Blackjack. I ski, compete in Triathlons, (Run,bike,swim). I play Table Tennis at the 1600 point level. I know most sports, and have announced an NCAA championship Mens Volleyball Match on National TV. I have 23 national commercial spots and hundreds of regional or local spots to my credit. I have announced Horse Races to a National Audience. I work well under pressure, and have sales experience. I was the best waiter/foodserver in the history of mankind, in my prime.
Restaurant work builds character and perseverance, while honing your selling and lying skills.