Marlyn Gutierrez

The Spanish is quite middle of the road - natural. I can also do a slight Mexican accent to the Spanish.

My first voice gig was being a spokesperson for an auto store in Chicago back in 1991 and through a long term client have kept you comfortably ON HOLD at possibly your place of employment, a medical facility or waiting for flight or billing information. I have been the voice of training videos for McDonald's Corporation, have told you stories in a few documentaries in the past few years, such as Hecho En Paracho and Flying with Emilio. I have given you your bank account balances, have been the "VOG" at a live award ceremony, have presented guest speakers at worlwide conventions for a Fortune 500 company, and have presented the making of a chicken sandwich in a powerpoint presentation for the same company. My voice has been used in an animated cartoon for a parent training video and have also sold products and promoted events on radio and television commercials, as well as went live as a dj in both English and Spanish language radio stations in Chicago over the past 15 years. B.A. in radio/television M.A. in journalism Acting classes with the Chicago Steven Ivich Actors Studio, Victory Gardens, as well at the Black Theatre Ensemble. Have joined several online v.o. networks, have had one on one workshops with other talent, have worked with agencies and media departments who gave feedback. I have worked extensively on both sides of the microphone in voiceing and directing voice and on camera talent in both English and Spanish. Have worked in radio as a reporter then later as a dj since 1989. Have performed live remotes /on location behind a microphone on stage for events, concerns, amd awards ceremonies. I have coordinated and produced meetings, events and have worked on only independently, but as a team in media production and corporate production. Equipped with SourceConnect and ISDN bridging available. A Shure SM7B Microphone, audio interface, soundboard, phone, computers (one is a gaming/soundcard quality one and other is backup), various recording programs including Adobe Audition and headphones, extra storage hardrive and high speed internet. Clients have commented on how well I take direction, I welcome challanges and open to constructive criticism. I provide alternates when there is room for improvement or need for a check on translation. I am professional and responsible and meet deadlines. I have worked closely in the talent side of things, as well as the coordinator or producer of video/audio/multimedia projects. I have not only worked in a corporate setting for a fortune 500 company, but also for nonprofits and start up business in various fields. I have project managed for the most recent years for my own company with partners and for others. I speak, write and read Spanish. I speak like a native, but can flow between English and Spanish quite well, without an accent in either. A slight undetermined slant can be heard by some, but most consider it to be all very neautral and clearly clean. In radio and in my voice work I have maintained it fluid between both languages and have captured attention.