Leo Vela

Voice Description

I am exactly who you are looking for! One voice, two languages using the specific accents and dialects that will deliver your message precisely the way your target audience communicates.

I have been recording and broadcasting my voice since 1978. I have worked in various markets in the United States and abroad. I have also been a spokesperson for several National and International clients, as well as the Imaging and promotional voice for radio stations and clients in both Central and South America.

Therefore I have a unique understanding of the regional accents, dialects, customs, and idiosyncrasies necessary to effectively and fluently reach a wide variety of people from diverse cultures in both English and Spanish.

My vast experience broadcasting live has helped me develop a naturally warm and unique voice that I can adjust to every project assuring we can match the tone, tempo, accent, dialect, and passion necessary to communicate directly to your intended audience.

I am also a skilled writer with a rich vocabulary who will find the exact words to best communicate your thoughts, concepts, and ideas. Together we will create actionable messages that will motivate and inspire your target audience.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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

• English - North American
• English - Other
• Spanish - Latin American Neutral
• Spanish - Mexican
• Spanish - Puerto Rican
• Spanish - Other

I Offer my Services for these Recording Purposes

• Commercials
• Promos
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Videogames
• 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 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 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

Pembroke Pines, Florida, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

I am broadcast fluent in both English and Spanish, as well as a natural fluency with regional accents and dialects.

English accents and Dialects - Midwest neutral, Western, Southern country, East coast, and South Florida beach, Britsh formal, Britsh Cockney.

Spanish accents and Dialects - Neutral, Cuban, Mexican, Tex Mex, Puerto Rican, Central American, and South American

My Voice Experience

Over the last Thirty years I have been the on air endorsement/Commercial, and promotional voice for a large variety of advertizers and radio stations. Each one has required a distinctive style, energy, and passion, from soft and sensual, to hard sell in your face, young and hip, to business professional, and every style in between. These are a few of the clients I have had the pleasure of serving; Verizon wireless, Wachovia Banks, Checkers Fast food resturant, McDonalds, Comcast Digital cable, as well as local South Florida spots for Head Quarter Toyota, Gus Machado Ford, Maroone Chevrolet, and the Florida Marlins.

My Training

I have a radio personality and Radio program director for thirty years. I present my credentials and resume.

Aug 2006 to December 2007 - Clear Channel Broadcasting - WMGE Mega 94.9
Miami, FL
Lead personality who directed and produced a music intensive morning show for South Florida's bilingual adults 18 to 40 yrs.

August 1, 2003 to September 31, 2005 - Univision Radio Group Miami, Fl.
Afternoon Drive Radio Personality WRTO FM “Salsa 98.3” 3:00pm – 7:00pm ( Spanish )

February 12, 2001 to July 31, 2003 - HBC/Univision Radio Group
Program Director / Operations manager/ Radio Personality WRTO- Salsa 98.3 FM ( Spanish )
• Updated our hybrid Tropical/Pop Bi-lingual and Bi-cultural Music format for WRTO FM
• Maintained the highest Ratings and Revenue numbers in the nine year history of the frequency.
• We were the first and only team to beat the Tropical market leader WXDJ El Sol 95 in their 12 year history.
• Worked closely with National and Local Sales managers to develop and execute promotional strategies to increase revenue while maintaining format integrity.
• Trained and developed Radio Personalities and Promotional personnel.

January 1998 to January 2001 - Hispanic Broadcasting Miami, Fl.
Assist Program Dir/Afternoon Drive Radio Personality WRTO“Pura Salsa 98.3 3:00pm – 7:00pm ( Spanish )
• Maintained the highest ratings of all WRTO on air shifts.

1995 to 1996 - Heftel Broadcasting Company Miami, Fl.
Program Director / Radio Personality The new “Super Q” WQBA FM 3:00pm – 7:00pm ( Spanish )
• Created and Developed Tropical/Pop hybrid format combing the best Latin Pop, Rock and Tropical music with the hottest Hispanic appeal mainstream hits.
• Trained and developed Radio Personalities

1993 to 1995 - Beasley Broadcasting Miami, Fl.
Assistant Program Dir/Radio Personality WPOW Power 96 FM 10: am – 2: pm (Mainstream)
• Developed Day part specific programming elements which helped us achieve Ratings and Revenue records that stand today, such as the Lunch time “Classic dance mix”.
• Trained and developed Radio Personalities and Promotional personnel.


1990 to 1993 Atlantic East/West Records - Time/Warner Chicago, IL.
Midwest Regional Director of Promotions (Mainstream)
• Created and executed cross promotional events with Influential Radio stations in Illinois, Indiana, Wisconsin, Missouri, Michigan, Georgia, Florida, and Tennessee.
• Worked closely with over 250 Radio Programmers in Contemporary Hit Radio, Adult Contemporary, and Album orientated Rock music formats.

1984 to 1990 KSJL AM & KSAQ FM INNERCITY San Antonio TX.
Vice President Programming / Radio Personality 6:00am – 10:00am (Mainstream)
• First Hispanic V.P. in Urban Radio with properties in New York WBLS, Oakland California. KBLS, and San Antonio Texas KSJL AM and KSAQ FM.
• Created and Maintained Music logs, Personality content, Sales and Marketing promotions.
• Worked closely to train and develop Radio personalities.
• Worked closely with Sales managers to maximize revenue opportunities.

1982 to 1984 KTSA AM/KTFM FM Waterman Broadcasting San Antonio TX. (Mainstream)
Radio Personality and Production Director 10:00 am – 2:00pm
• First Radio Personality to Broadcast on the Nations first licensed AM Stereo KTSA.
• Helped Sales managers increase Ad revenues by developing and creating custom commercials for clients.
• Helped pioneer Non Traditional Revenue streams expanding Sales opportunities, as we maximized our large Latino listener base by converting Hispanic-targeted commercials into bi-lingual ad’s that we could air.

1980 to 1982 WQBA FM SUPER Q 108 Susquehanna Co. Miami, FL.
English Music Director/Radio Personality (Spanish)
• Helped develop Nations first Spanish/English bilingual format.
• Created and maintained Music play lists and charts.
• South Florida’s #1 afternoon show in Hispanic Radio
• Created “La Discoteca En El Aire” the first live dance mix music element in Hispanic Radio.

1978 to 1980 WMJX DISCO 96 FM Charter Broadcasting Miami,FL ( Mainstream )
Assistant Music Director/Radio Personality 6:00pm to 10:00pm
• First South Florida Radio personality to regularly use bi-lingual catch phrases in mainstream Radio.
• First Radio announcer to mix music live (night club style) on mainstream Radio.
• Consistently produced the stations highest Ratings and Revenues surpassing both Mornings as well as Afternoon drive shifts

My Studio Equipment

Everything necessary to deliver high quality recordings to your business.

Additional Skills

I am a skilled and creative writer with a rich vocabulary to find the precise words that will effectively communicate your thoughts, concepts, and Ideas. Together we will create actionable messages that will cut through the clutter and be a direct call to action that will motivate and inspire as we deliver your message in the specific accent or dialect that best suites the lifestyle of your targeted audience.

Payment Methods Accepted

• PayPal

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