Merle West - Robust, earthy, character, sultry, classic,

Robust, earthy, character, sultry, classic,

• Merle West is registered with Voice123 since Aug 13, 2007.
• Merle West started his/her voice over career in 1984.
• Currently Merle West is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 25
• Merle West was last active on Voice123 20 days ago

Voice Description

I am your classic, ballsy radio and TV voiceover type. I am also an empathetic listener and counsellor, offering comfort and solace. I am an angry parent, a jazz singer, a preacher, a teacher, a lawyer, a spokesmodel, a pitchman, a salesman, a lover, a customer, mother earth and a tempestuous child. Think "Mae West".

Vocal quality and range -
. professional and fluid for promotions
. lively, fun and upbeat for commercials
. warm, friendly and welcoming for IVR
. motivational for promos
. serious and convincing for news spots
. colourful character voices
. wry sense of humour

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• 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
• Training, business presentations, sales, and web sites
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

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
• I can record and then deliver the audio files via Email
• I can record and then deliver the files by regular mail

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

• I offer copywriting services
• I can deliver edited and finished voice tracks
• I offer voice direction services

My Home Base

Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Scottish, GB English, Irish, German, Italian, French, Eastern European, neutral, comic

My Voice Experience

IVR voicing for five financial institutions
Narrated promotional video, The Little Professor, for use in dental offices internationally
On-hold messaging - all industries
Wrote script and voiced Provincial Travel Industry documentary
Emcee - fashion shows, talent shows, variety and music shows
Trainer/Facilitator - Customer service, negotiation, presentation and communication skills
International speaker
TV host/producer - Live current affairs - Vancouver BC
Series of self-help audio cassettes for students of Mutual Funds course
Eight weather related radio spots in Scottish Brogue for major market
10 x 3 minute TV documentary/promotional pieces (series)
TV play by play announcer for Canada Summer Games swimming
Anchor for live TV broadcast, BC Summer Games

My Training

Broadcast Journalism BCIT '86 - 90
Writing for Radio and Television
Vocal training - Prairie Theatre Exchange
Musical theatre actor
Jazz performer
Professional speaker training and association

My Studio Equipment

M-Audio Soundcard
Adobe Audition software
Apex microphone
access to professional studios should my clients require finished products, the use of which will increase my turnaround time and quote.

Additional Skills

Jazz singer/entertainer
International Speaker,
Trainer and instructional designer
Business coach
Crisis line volunteer
Chair and member of multiple volunteer boards
Award winning customer service specialist
Script writer for call centre
Script writer & narrator for provincial tourism video
gourmet cook, gym rat, marathon walker, voracious reader, swimmer, dancer, decorator, financial services expert, telephony specialist, HR specialist, shopper, home entertainer, transportation specialist, driver, car sales person,