Brian Michaelz | Voice over actor

Brian Michaelz has been a voice over talent for 21 years. His experience ranges from radio and television commercials, to message-on-hold and phone prompts for your business, industrial and corporate DVD/CD-ROM narration, infomercials, website narration, and many other audio and video projects. He has diversity in delivery from sincere, friendly and conversational, to energetic, upbeat and hard sell, and takes direction well to help you achieve the results you're looking for. He has the talent and ability to get your message across effectively, professionally, and with quick turnaround time. With his own recording studio, Brian has immediate access to state-of-the art professional digital equipment, and can deliver your voice overs via mp3, wav, or CD. He can negotiate fair rates to work within your budget for your audio or video production projects. As an added plus, he also has immediate access to other talented and experienced voices you may need; male or female (youthful or mature), Spanish speaking talent, and even convincing celebrity impersonations through his audio production company, Thornz and Nailz Productionz. RESUME.... Brian Michaelz Phone: 760-363-2104 Cell: 760.641.2614 Email: brian@thornzandnailz.com OBJECTIVE: Interested in furthering my career with a media based company that will utilize my production and on air talents as well as experience in marketing and sales. QUALIFICATIONS I have 21 years of professional radio broadcasting experience as well as 7 years in television voice over and production. Over the past 7 years I have expanded my radio broadcasting experience to include radio marketing and sales and have managed a successful sales team at two different radio stations. I have excellent communication skills as well as an outstanding persona. I have experience in digital editing and digital studio work including computer software and broadcast standard equipment. Experience with software programs such as Sound Forge, Cool Edit Pro, Adobe Audition, Saw 32, SAW, Cake Walk, Scott’s Systems, Pro-Tools, and Microsoft Office 2007 Suite. Knowledge of computer scheduling such as Selector, Power Gold, and Music 1. I also have experience with automation systems such as Voice Tracker, DGS, DCS, Pro Cart, Audio Vault, Simian and ENCO. I would also like to mention my knowledge of web design, graphics, and HTML. EDUCATION 1992 Graduated Big Spring High School 2006 Associates Degree in Christian Studies 2006 Completed Training from Radio Advertising Bureau / “Program for Advanced Radio Sales and Marketing.” 2007 Completed Training from Radio Advertising Bureau/ “Selling NTR” 2007 Completed Training from Texas Association of Broadcasting/ “TAB Bootcamp with Paul Weyland” 2008 Chris Stonick Recruitment Seminar: Recruitment Advertising 2011 Music Production Bachelor of Science Degree EMPLOYMENT 2005-2012 Thornz and Nailz Productionz Owner/ Operator/ Producer/ Sound Engineer I am owner/ operator of our audio/ video company, which does audio and video production, concert promotions, music production. We also offer sound systems and disc jockey services. We have worked with a wide genre of musicians, artists and people in the industry. We are a Christian based company with high regard to living a Christian life with Christian morals. 2008-2010 City of Roswell Assistant Marketing Director/ Assistant Coordinator of Keep Roswell Beautiful I am responsible for assisting the Marketing Director with marketing duties for the city of Roswell. Press releases, press conferences, content management of city websites, as well as public relations and media liaison. I coordinate with the Marketing Director in regards to the production of media commercials. As Assistant Coordinator I am responsible for assisting in grant writing, monthly agendas, annual cleanups, and coordinating of community events and education regarding Keep Roswell Beautiful. 2008 Noalmark Broadcasting –KBIM AM & FM Sales Manager / On Air Personality I am responsible for sales accounts and the direction of our account executives. I lead the direction of the overall sales, goals, and objections of the two stations in our market. I am also responsible for ad production for my clients including script writing and audio production. Responsible for Afternoon Shift on KBIM FM Cool 94.9 from 3-6PM as well as live remotes, promotions, etc 2003-2008 Rhattigan Broadcasting -KBST 1490, KBEST 95.7, KBTS 94.3 Sales Manager / On Air Personality/ News Reporter I am responsible for sales accounts and the direction of four account executives. I lead the direction of the overall sales, goals, and objections of the three stations in our market. I am also responsible for ad production for my clients including script writing and audio production. I am responsible for producing Questions and Answers from the Bible a daily program which runs on KBEST 95. During football season I am engineer and producer of Steer High School Football on Friday nights. In addition I am responsible for weekend news every other Saturday, and weather watching shifts during increment or severe weather. 2006-2008 Howard County Emergency Services Chaplain – Chaplain On call chaplain for citizens of Howard County, Big Spring, and emergency services, (i.e. police department, sheriff’s department, fire/ ems, emergency room, victim services.) We assist in death notifications, counseling, also able to perform weddings, funerals, etc. 2004-2009 Odessa Roughnecks - Voice of Odessa Roughnecks Indoor Arena Football Announcer at home games for the Odessa Roughnecks during the indoor arena football season at the Ector County Coliseum in Odessa, Texas. 2004-2008 Howard College - Voice of Howard College Hawks Announcer at home games for the Howard College Hawks, during basketball season at Dorothy Garrett Coliseum in Big Spring, Texas. 2001-2003 KBYG Radio - Operations Manager/ Production/ News Responsible for the Operations of KBYG Radio, Host of the BYG Mix Morning Show, responsible for commercial production, live remotes, promotions and news. Also weekend Host of the Ask Your Neighbor Program. (Buy, Sell, Trade). I write all my own news and commercial copy. 1999-2001 Kaleidoscope Radio Magazine Responsible for own radio program. Spent time studying the Los Angeles radio market. Responsible for voice over work on commercial production and various stations across Los Angeles and Southern California. Voiced several national commercial spots for national clients such as Listerine, Toyota, Ford, Television and Movie sets. 1999-2000 Regent Broadcasting - Assistant Operations Mgr. Responsible for assisting the Operations Manager and learning the Operations of the 5 station cluster. Responsible for Air Shift on Y102, and voice tracking for the other 4 stations within the cluster. Responsible for commercial production, and staff scheduling. 1990-1999 Various radio stations across West Texas. On Air Personality/ DJ KBYG, KEJS, KSNY, KBST, Responsible for an Air Shift over the span of 9 years. Commercial production, live remotes, news, sports, etc..

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