Mike Nadolski - Spokesperson, Guy Next Door, Character Specialist

Spokesperson, Guy Next Door, Character Specialist

• Mike Nadolski is registered with Voice123 since Apr 12, 2011.
• Mike Nadolski started his/her voice over career in 1977.
• Currently Mike Nadolski is a Standard subscriber.
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Voice Description

Warm and emotive, smooth and professional, crisp, newsman - announcer, flirty - fun, lots of range and variation.

Voice Genders and "Ages" I Can Perform

• Child
• Teenage Boy
• Young Adult Male
• Middle Age Male
• Senior Male

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
• Videogames
• Documentaries
• TV shows and movies
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Others (on-camera, infomercials, 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 upload the audio files via FTP
• 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 radio ad production services
• I have a music library and can add music to any project
• I can add special effects to any project

My Home Base

Saint Joseph, Michigan, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

indian, american indian, german, asian, irish, british, midwestern, Chicago, southern, surfer dude, announcer man, newsman, used car salesman, hyper, laid back, gangster, cop, angry old man, nerd, little boy, teenage punk, loving husband, devoted family man, cowboy, crusty veteran, business man, talking bug, talking dollar bill, radio DJ, super hero, frail old man...

My Voice Experience

A few highlights:

DJ and newsman for WLTL radio in La Grange, Illinois way back in high school.

Continuity announcer for WSIU - National Public Radio in Southern Illinois and voiced medical tapes for a program affiliated with Southern Illinois University.

News Director/Announcer and alternate DJ for KCLU radio in Rolla, MO. Voiced multiple local radio commercials.

Live improvisational radio sketches on WTAO radio in Murphysboro, Illinois.

Voiced newscaster Bob Bland for "PTC Pirate Radio" in Chicago.

Store Manager for McDonald's training video.

Narrator and talking dollar bill for "Special Report: Improving Your Financial Future" a training video for the Southwest Michigan Community Action Agency.

Webcast host for a series of 10 programs for Whirlpool Corporation - five of them live.

1950s radio host for Whirlpool video narration.

Played the character of "Bob", a flirty and somewhat obnoxious business man for a year long radio campaign for Metro Business Archives in Benton Harbor, Michigan. Also announcer for some ads in the series.

Master of Ceremonies for multiple community events.

My Training

Bachelor of Science, Speech Communication, Southern Illinois University 1983.
Minor in Journalism. Graduated with University Honors.

I have been an improvisational theatre student, performer and teacher for over 30 years. I have produced, directed and performed with The Practical Theatre Co. in Chicago, Bridges Theatre and Workshop and Smarty Pants Theater Co. in Benton Harbor, Michigan and various other improv troupes througout the Midwest. I've taught improv workshops with Southern Streets Theatre in Atlanta and The Dream Academy in Benton Harbor Michigan. I've studied improvisational theatre extensively with The Players Workshop of Second City Theatre in Chicago. I've directed musical theatre productions for Children’s Music Workshop (CMW) and served as Drama Director and Program Manager for CMW's Summer Theatre Workshop Series from 2004 - 2008. I've also taught theatre and improvisational theatre workshops for a wide array of schools and drama groups throughout Southwest Michigan.

I've acted in TV commercials, community theatre and as an extra in made for tv and feature films.

My Studio Equipment

I have easy access to three local studios - two within a 10 minute drive and one within a 45 minute drive. I can provide final audio masters in any required format.

I can provide a basic preview read through my home computer webcam/audio system and provide as an mp3 or aif via FTP or email.

Additional Skills

I'm President and CEO of Creative eLMNts Inc. I offer my clients the many benefits of my unique blend of experience in business, education and the performing arts.

My business experience includes more than 15 years as an employee and consultant with businesses large and small, including two global enterprises: Whirlpool Corporation and Kohler Co. I've led or implemented programs and initiatives in change management, diversity and inclusiveness, team building, personal development planning, talent management, national product launches, sales training, employee orientation, performance management, organizational competencies and individual & organizational assessments.

I've designed and implemented a variety of learning and development activities for classroom and web-based delivery. My entreprenurial spirit has led me into real estate where I've been a licensed REALTOR and investor in Michigan since 2004 (www.CoreRei.com). I also owned and operated several small businesses through the years with varying degrees of success--and always lots of learning.

My experience in education includes serving on the faculty and staff of Northwestern University in Evanston, Illinois (1986-1990) and Emory University in Atlanta, Georgia (1991-1995). I spent nine years collaborating, teaching and learning with faculty, staff and students in the fields of television broadcasting, journalism and multimedia technology. I currently create and deliver a variety of learning and development sessions for the Workforce Training Institute of Lake Michigan College and custom create learning sessions for various companies and organizations and the general public.