Michael Himmes

I also love getting "out of the box" and doing character voices. I have been known to try my hand at a number of impressions, which unfortunately I only get to use around Halloween! These include Pee-Wee Herman, Beetlejuice, Dr. Evil, Barney, and even a few rappers including Humpty Hump & DMX. I can do a few dialects/accents if needed, including Urban, Chicago, Southern, California Surfer and British.

RADIO: -On-air DJ for WRSE 88.7 FM in the Chicago burbs (2000-Present). -Station Music Director (2001-2004) -Create a wide range of Station ID's & commercials using a variety of voiceovers and background music -Develop exciting radio show intro's and plugs -Broadcast the news, weather and advertisements for various local events. -Announce Public Service Messages. I've also done voiceover spots for local television productions, including a live, vintage baseball game put on by a Park District. RECORDING ARTIST -Experience includes making music & writing lyrics since 1997. -Have dabbled in punk and rock bands, but ultimately focused on hip hop. -Currently self-produce my own music and perform live in concert -Working on 15-song album to be completed in 2009. My background mainly includes sales, believe it or not! I am currently a commercial banker working closely with business owners on a daily basis. Therefore, I feel I am in a unique position to work with companies and how they want to market themselves. My goal is to use my voice to help communicate your idea or sell your product. COLLEGE: -Elmhurst College, Elmhurst, IL -Bachelor of Science Degree focusing on Finance & Economics -Enrolled in Radio Practicuum Class all four years -Completed various Communications classes, including Sales and Interpersonal Communication. My home studio consists of the following: Computer – PC running Windows XP. AMD Athlon Processor, 1.14 GHz, 3.00 GB of RAM. Interface - Digi MBOX 2 Recording/Editing Software - Pro Tools LE 7.3, Adobe Audition 1.0, Acid Pro 4.0 Mic – Sterling Audio ST55, Large Diaphragm Fet Condenser Microphone Mastering Software - IK Multimedia T-Racks My studio is available to turnaround projects quickly. I can offer delivery in .wav, .mp3, and .aif/.aiff formats. I am very easy to work with and an overall fun loving guy. At the same time, I am a dedicated professional. As mentioned above, my experience in the corporate world has helped give me a unique perspective that I bring into the voiceover business to help market a product or service. I genuinely enjoy using my voice to help sell a product or communicate an idea.