Mark Holmes - Character Specialist, offbeat, guy next door

Character Specialist, offbeat, guy next door

• Mark Holmes is registered with Voice123 since Nov 12, 2007.
• Mark Holmes started his/her voice over career in .
• Currently Mark Holmes is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I can do a variety of things with my voice. I have a deep and very rich voice which would be perfect for narrations, I can also make it fun and exciting for commercials and smooth and elegant for professional presentations. If need by I can also pull of a great british accent

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age 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
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Adult content
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Holmes

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Holmes

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Markham, Ontario, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Holmes

My Voice Experience

MARK HOLMES
27 Pettigrew Court, Markham Ontario L3S 1L9 Phone: 416-917-9367 Email : m.holmes@hotmail.com

PROFILE SUMMARY
A creative individual with extensive experience in the broadcasting industry who demonstrates exceptional written and oral communications skills. A highly motivated team player who thrives on meeting deadlines while working in a fast paced environment. A “go getter” who brings years of broadcasting experience to the table.

CAREER HISTORY
JSD Productions (2006- present)
Co-founder and Senior Producer
•Responsible for building and maintaining existing client base
•Overseeing all aspects of production
•Responsible for creating a unique vision and path for the company

Rogers Television (2005-2006)
Reporter
Mississauga, Ontario
•Generated compelling story ideas
•Wrote engaging and entertaining scripts
•Conducted well researched and thorough interviews

Outdoor Life Network (2004-2004)
Host
Toronto, Ontario
•Responsible for thorough research on various events
•Interjected lively atmosphere and personality to the show
•Wrote segments
•Interviewed participants and organizers

iChannel (2000-2001)
Host and Story Producer,
Toronto, Ontario
•Generated timely story ideas at daily editorial meetings
•Wrote engaging scripts and produced on-air continuity segments
•Accountable for editing of stories
•Responsible for conducting extensive background research on each guest. Facilitated thorough pre-interviews to ensure that all interviews met the highest of broadcast standards

TVOntario
Production Co-ordinator and Researcher (1999-2000)
Toronto, Ontario
•Supported producers and host with booking guests for Membership Matters Campaign
•Provided thorough background information portfolios for hosts
•Responsible for editing and producing final draft of scripts

Researcher (Studio2) (1995-1996)
•Accountable for the research of daily current event show
•Conducted extensive pre-interviews with guests
•Contributed fresh ideas to daily story meetings

Blackholetv.com (2000-2000)
On-air Personality
Toronto, Ontario
•Responsible for portraying a high degree of professionalism and enthusiasm while on camera
•Developed creative ways to promote BHTV
•Conducted pre-interviews and interviews

Rogers Cable Television (1996-2000)
Producer/Host for life style program “Plugged In”
Mississauga, Ontario
•Implemented a unique vision of the show through creative programming
•Wrote and researched for weekly show
•Developed and maintained strong relationships with different community organizations and businesses
•Hosted live events and conducted master of ceremony duties at various functions such as Canada Day and OHL Hockey.
•Trained all new reporters for “Plugged In”
•Developed and produced new entertainment segments

CTV Television Network (1997-1998)
Editorial Assistant
Toronto, Ontario
•Responsible for the shot listing of Reuters, SKY TV News and DNS
•Prepared detailed wire copy packages for foreign and domestic departments
•Maintained record line-ups and reporter’s scripts
•Supported assignment editor with daily duties

EDUCATION
Humber College School of Journalism (1994-1996)
Two year post-graduate program
York University (1989-1993)
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
Professional Affiliations

•Member of the Canadian Association of Black Journalists
Additional Skills
•Excellent on-air professionalism
•Exceptional interviewing skills
•Superior script-writing skills
•Sharp eye for layout and organization of video edits

My Training

Did many voice overs for various programs on Rogers Television. Mostly features and specials.

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Mark Holmes

Additional Skills

Very keen on doing promotional type of voice overs and/or anything broadcast related this of course includes documentaries or even movie or game trailers.