Simon Velez - Versatile Voice - multilingual & energetic

Versatile Voice - multilingual & energetic

• Simon Velez is registered with Voice123 since Apr 20, 2007.
• Simon Velez started his/her voice over career in .
• Currently Simon Velez is a Standard subscriber.
• Auditions and proposals submitted through Voice123 during the past six months: 0

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Voice Description

A highly versatile voice, rich, clear, firm, authoritative, professional, dynamic, energetic, very confident yet can be playful being able to pitch modulate for extended periods of time.

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
• Audiobooks
• Documentaries
• Movie and game trailers
• Podcasts
• Songs
• Others (on-camera, informercials, live announcers, spokespersons)

Jobs I Am Willing to Take (Union-wise)

Unknown - Click here to ask Simon Velez

My Union Affiliations and Memberships

None

My Recording and Delivery Capabilities

• I can record and then upload the audio files via FTP

Pre-, Post- and Production Services I Offer

None

My Home Base

NYC, United States

Accents, Impersonations, Characters and Dialects

Unknown - Click here to ask Simon Velez

My Voice Experience

Mars – A Musicians Planet Miami, FL
Pro Audio Associate – Audition components and perform live demonstrations of playback or recording equipment. Edited on digital formats. Teaching Voice-over and Disc Jockey classes. Provide quotations and show customers how to use equipment and its basic principles.

Amerijet International Airlines Miami, FL
Reservation Agent – Worked with International callers in their Native Languages, Spanish or French. Provided Reservation Support to worldwide customers and coordinated outgoing communication using Email, SITA messages and phone calls. Developed accurate tone and goodwill verbiage using voice over techniques to lead customer conversation.

Mitsubishi M.S.A., d.b.a. VRAC Miami, FL
Sales Agent - Based at Miami International Airport. Heavy use of oral communication in three languages. Problem solved & closed contracts in a fast paced, high-pressure industry. Developed high degree of Salesmanship and increased revenue for company.

Leo Enterprises, Inc. Miami, FL
Independent Sales Agent - Developed research and marketing plan. Analyzed cost-revenue structure, set prices, and programmed spreadsheets. Designed ads, press releases, sales letters, invoices, shipping materials in English and Spanish. Dealt with Cuban owned businesses through out Miami. Quickly learned & adopted local Latin sub-cultural traits.

Geneva B. Scruggs/ N.B.A. Buffalo, NY
Project Manager - Monitored firms under contract. Written and verbal reporting to N.Y.S. Conducted Auditing, Training and Spanish translations. Spanish Community Organizer. Used Talk Radio for interview and to sway public opinion.

DBA Templar Productions Buffalo, NY
Sole Proprietor - Resourcefully ran disc jockey business rendering services in the studio, nightclubs and events. Live airing of Hosted Radio-show at WRUB 640 AM. Assisted Salsa Beat at 88.7 FM. Wrote and Recorded PSA's. Edited tape and sound tracks for radio stations.

NBS Radio New York, NY
PSA Announcer - Scored and recorded PSA for broadcasts in the tri-state area. Worked with technical staff, multi channel mixing consoles, industry standards and nomenclature.

My Training

SER/ IBM Business Institute Miami, FL
Certificate - Extensive technical preparation in Computer Software and Communication.
University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
Baccalaureate of Arts in Geography
University at Buffalo Buffalo, NY
Baccalaureate of Arts in Spanish Language and History
Other Training: Voice/Over Coaching, Video & Digital audio multi-track recording and editing.

My Studio Equipment

Unknown - Click here to ask Simon Velez

Additional Skills

 Experience in Audio/ Studio Production using VST and other digital media.
 Extremely knowledgeable of Pro Audio, Recording, Digital Equipment, and Installation.
 Proficient use of Computer Software including the internet, graphic and audio programs.
 Strong Background in Writing, Latin Culture, History, Research and Geography.
 Articulate Speaker at one-on-one or Group Scenarios. Multilingual and Culturally diverse.