I started my voice over experience as an on air announcer at WBEE Jazz and Blues (which is now gospel). My first experience learning production, copy, recording and editing of commercials and promos.
I was part of a radio drama at Columbia College, "The Long Road" by Richard Durham.
I was narrator and lead voice of Mary Church Terrell.
While interning at Clear Channel Radio I was literally walking down the hall and one of the DJs asked me if I wanted to record a commercial for him. So that year I did 3
radio commercials:
"Global Computers"
"Physician's Sculpturing Center"
"Rush on Call"
Dvd Narration of a Business presentation, "Redemption".
Narration/AudioBook of a family history,"From Taproots to Tendrils".
Narration/Documentary,"Black Genocide:21st Century Chicago".
Host/VoiceOver, "Eye On Independent Films".
WBEE Jazz and Blues, Harvey IL. On Air Announcer, producer, interviewed guests.
Columbia College Chicago, BA, Radio Communications.
Voice-Over classes: Commercial Announcing, Voice and Articulation 1 & 2.
College Radio Station WCRX. On air announcer.
Interned at Clear Channel radio stations, Chicago. Production and Voice Over commercials.
Encore Talent Agency, Chicago. Interned with casting agents and specifically worked with voice talent. Listened to demos, recording and editing spots.
WBBM News Radio Project Internship, Chicago. Interned with reporters, wrote, produced, edited and conducted interviews.
Chicago Public Radio. Interned on Eight Forty Eight Newsmagazine Show.
Production, editing skills and field reporting.
Susan Berkely's Voice Over Bootcamp, New York City.
Topics: Voiceover for corporate audio and documentaries,Voice acting clinic,
Self-direction, Audio Books, Marketing, Copy Analysis.
WUPC-TV4 Public Access Cable. Certified videographer, editor and producer. Freelance projects.
SuchAVoice Voice-Over Seminar, Chicago.
Topics: Voice Techniques, Types of Voice-Overs, Unions, Launching Your Voice-Over Career, Equipment, Demos.
Bill DeeWees - AudioBook Success, Chicago.
Kayquarii Productions - AudioBook Demo, Chicago.
I record in my professional home studio with industry standard equipment and I work with an awesome producer to provide the highest quality finished product.
Words are powerful. As I studied broadcast media, I became passionate about perfecting my skills in voice artistry. I have learned that being a voice talent involves so much more than just having a 'nice' voice. For me, It's about learning, studying, practicing, being precise and disciplined to offer the best quality product to my client.
I have an extensive background in the medical field and I am able to understand and interpret medical terminology easily. Doing work in medical narration is at the top of my list.
I love storytelling and reading out loud especially to children. It's thrilling to see their reactions.
I also love motivational and inspirational stories and quotes.
I have great attention to details and I always look for a polished, finished product.
With all of my experience working in radio, editing and working with audio, I have the confidence and capabilities to work on a wide range of genres.