Mel Meadows - smooth, authoritative - Mel Meadows at Voice123

smooth, authoritative

• Mel Meadows is registered with Voice123 since Jan 26, 2007.
• Mel Meadows started his/her voice over career in 2002.
• Currently Mel Meadows is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

I am a writer and editor with training in voice over and production.
I have previously worked in radio doing voice over work for commercials and hosting a three-hour music program.
I am fluent in English and can alter my voice to fit the copy. I can give a warm, smooth read for narration, an upbeat and fun delivery for commercials and an authoritative tone for corporate copy.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Teenage Girl
• Young Adult Female
• Middle Age Female

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

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

• Non-Union Jobs

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I will go to any designated studio in my area

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Mel Meadows

My Voice Experience

MEL MEADOWS

MEDIA PRODUCER & MANAGER
Writing / Editorial Management/Production
Multi-media professional with over 5 years of experience, solid leadership skills and familiarity with television and audio production, creative writing, and website content development. Experienced in all facets of production including writing, editing, interviewing, marketing, research, production coordination, and publishing. Superior communication skills, fluent in English, proficient in French and basic Wolof with technical skills including Cool Edit Pro, SAW Plus and MS Office.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

MARKETING/EDUCATION COORDINATOR, 2007 - 2008
CHEZ ALPHA BOOKS - Dakar, Senegal

Managed daily operations of the only English language library and bookstore in Dakar, Senegal. Reported directly to the executive director, managed a full-time administrative assistant and defined strategy for the development, execution and management of marketing plan. Coordinated with website administrator for management of all website content. Managed part-time English teachers and coordinated international study abroad program.
Selected Contributions:
* Launched, wrote and edited the first newsletter.

WRITER/EXECUTIVE PRODUCER, 2007 - Present
PRODUCTION ASSISTANT/INTERN, 2003 - 2004
STL - TV - St. Louis, Missouri

Provided production assistance, script writing and on-air reporting for television shows. Operated Teleprompter and computer graphics for both live and pre-taped broadcasts. Liaison for a partnership between STL-TV and the St. Louis American newspaper, wrote and performed weekly news updates.
Selected Contribution:
* Currently write and executive produce Pathways to Healing, a monthly health news program.

COMMUNITY AFFAIRS EDITOR, 2005 - 2007
FREELANCE/CONTRIBUTING WRITER, 6/2005 - 8/2005
EDITORIAL INTERN, 1/2005 - 5/2005
ST. LOUIS AMERICAN NEWSPAPER - St. Louis, Missouri

Demonstrated immediate talents upon hire and excelled quickly to become recognized by management as key member of editorial team. Reported breaking news stories. Researched, wrote and edited news and feature articles for both print and online editions of weekly newspaper with circulation of over 70,000. Assigned stories, set deadlines and managed freelance contributors. Awarded regional award for Excellence in Spot News Journalism award in 2006 for a series of stories reporting a capital murder case.
Selected Contributions:
* Managed story selection and copy editing of Religion, Community Focus and Careers sections.
* Trained and managed 5 freelance writers, 2 freelance photographers and interns.

CONTRIBUTING WRITER, 6/2005 - 11/2005
EDITORIAL INTERN, 2/2005 - 6/2005
ALIVE MAGAZINE - St. Louis, Missouri

Researched, wrote and copy-edited health news briefs and feature stories for monthly health, beauty and fitness magazine with a circulation of 50,000 and an estimated readership of 250,000.

ARTS & ENTERTAINMENT STAFF WRITER, 2004 - 2005
THE CURRENT - St. Louis, Missouri

Researched and wrote feature stories for weekly university newspaper with approx. readership of 19,000.

RADIO ANNOUNCER/BOARD OPERATOR/PRODUCER, 2003 - 2004
KXEN 1010 AM - Granite City, Illinois

During 8-hour weekend shift, worked as a board operator, co-producer and on-air co-host of three-hour pre-recorded Christian music program with live breaks at the top of each hour.

PRODUCTION ASSITANT/INTERN, 2/2002 - 12/2002
EMMIS COMMUNICATIONS - St. Louis, Missouri

Assisted in production and voice talent of commercials for company that operates five radio stations in the #21 U.S. media market. Samples can be heard online at http://melmeadows.voice123.com.

READING COACH, 2000 - 2001
CORPORATION FOR NATIONAL SERVICE - BELLEVILLE AMERICORPS - Belleville, Illinois

Worked within a team environment on full range of tutoring and community service projects at Franklin Neighborhood Association. Created weekly lesson plans for 6 at-risk students at Franklin Elm. School.

EDUCATION & CREDENTIALS

Master of Business Administration, anticipated August 2009
Webster University - St. Louis, MO

MBA Certificate in Global Commerce, anticipated October 2009
Webster University - St. Louis, MO

Bachelor of Arts Degree, Communication, 2004
University of Missouri - St. Louis, MO

Broadcast Performance and Production Certificate, 2002
Broadcast Center - St. Louis, MO

My Training

EDUCATION

1/03 - 12/04 University of Missouri-St. Louis
Degree: Bachelor of Arts - Mass Communication, post-graduate writing certificate G.P.A. 3.38

8/01 - 11/02 Broadcast Center
St. Louis, MO
Degree: Certificate in Broadcast Production & Performance
Electronic Journalism: Practical, in-depth training in radio and television news writing, on-camera anchoring and reporting, story placement, interviewing techniques, news ethics, media legalities, localization of national and international stories.
Digital Audio Production: Advanced production techniques and extensive training in multi-track audio production using SawPlus and Cool Edit Pro digital production systems.

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Mel Meadows

Additional Skills

I am an outgoing, energetic voice over talent that enjoys working with people. Recently, I was a guest co-host for Justice for All on KMOX radio (Dec. 31, 2006). As a print journalist and former radio host/voice over talent, I have developed a wide range of interests including health and human interest stories and matters that directly impact readers/listeners.