Kent Jones - Warm, friendly, energetic, mature, trusted, real

Warm, friendly, energetic, mature, trusted, real

• Kent Jones is registered with Voice123 since May 18, 2004.
• Kent Jones started his/her voice over career in 1975.
• Currently Kent Jones is a Premium subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0
• Kent Jones was last active on Voice123 189 days ago

Voice Description

Warm and friendly voice presented with a smile and sincerity. Bright, upbeat, and energetic for commercials. Clear, trusted, and professional for narrations. Sincere, compassionate, real person.

I can be an 'announcer' when called for, but as a voice *actor* I perform scripts in a natural, real-life way. Doctor, dentist, dad, businessman, guy next door, cowboy, hillbilly, general American or southern dialect. I am flexible, having performed characters for weekly radio comedy programs as well as narrations for business presentations of all kinds.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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

• 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
• 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 AFTRA (US) signatories

• Jobs for SAG (US) signatories

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area
• I have Phone Patch in my studio
• 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 can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services
• I offer radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Edmond, Oklahoma, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

General American, Real Guy, Dad, Doctor, Businessman, Fast Talker, Southern, Cowboy, Hillbilly, Radio DJ, Announcer, High Energy, Old Prospector, Game Show Host.

My Voice Experience

For 35 years I have performed commercials, narrations, hosting, radio plays, on-hold messaging, public address announcements, television booth announcing, and radio shows. I am also an actor in film and television.

I am an audio producer and recording engineer for recording artists and other voice talents. I work out of my own studio. I can help your project from conception to final production. I am accessible by phone or email.

My clients have included:
Tru-Value Hardware
Moore-Norman Vo-Tech School
The Department of Human Services
Jiffy Lube
Edmonds Community College
Boost Mobile
Ultra90
Donatos Pizza
WNDE, WFYI, WTVN, WOMI, WEHT, WOSU, KOMA
Dodge Trucks
Little Caesars Pizza

I have been in radio and television since 1975 recording countless commercials and hosting on-camera promos and industrial videos. I currently host "Totally Awesome 80s" syndicated worldwide on the TKO Radio Network. I also hosted the award-winning "Hit Magazine" show for five years. On and off camera, I have been cast as a doctor, dentist, businessman, father, and scoutmaster.

My Training

Bachelors of Science degree in Broadcast Production from Ohio University.
Since 1975 I have been a full-time voiceover artist, audio and video producer, radio and television performer.
Film acting since 2003 (SAG Eligible).
Bettye Zoller voiceover workshops 2010-2011.
Continued consultations with Bettye Zoller.

My Studio Equipment

My studio is equipped with MacPro dual quad core computer and Logic Studio software, M-Audio ProFire 610 interface, Peavey reference mixer, AT-3035 large diaphragm condenser mics, Event-8 reference monitors, Sennheiser headphones, Auralex sound treatment, Symetrix 628 digital voice processor, isolation booth. MacBook Pro and M-box for remote recording and editing.

ISDN or Source-Connect sessions are available as well.

I rent my studio for audio and video projects including vocalist recordings, corporate video, audio books and narrations. My clients love the sound and comfortable atmosphere of this professional studio.

Additional Skills

I am an audio engineer and video producer/director. I produce CDs and music videos for music recording artists. I record and produce other voice talents for their projects including audio books, commercials, and industrial narrations.

As a video producer, I have produced television commercials, web video, business DVDs, music videos, and independent films. I have directed productions across the country including New York, Nashville, Oklahoma City, Indianapolis, Kitty Hawk, and Laughlin.

I am a film and television actor (SAG Eligible) and have hosted live television and stage presentations.

I am the Program Director at a local radio station group, directing the on-air presentation styles of many legendary radio personalities.