My first paid VO job was for the Office of Highway Safety Planning. Before that I was beaten and flogged through many VO classes and coaching sessions until I got it just right. Okay, maybe I'm exaggerating, but I do have a lot of experience with many different types of scripts.
Voicetrax Voice Academy (San Francisco Bay Area)
(both classes and private lessons - extensive)
San Jose State Voice Academy
Bachelor of Arts in English from California State University at Long Beach
Masters of Education from California State University at Long Beach
Library Services Credential from California State University at Long Beach
various related workshops and seminars
Microphone: LD1
Computer: PC; Audacity recording software
Pre-Amp: M-Audio Mobile
Public Speaking teacher
Announcer at gymnastics competitions (3 years)
Mock Trial Coach (3 years)
Writing and editing skills
Good listener
Creative problem solver