Charles Burchell

generally non regional, but can do some southern accents. Working on French, German accents, but probably not ready for prime time (willing to audition, though).

In 1996 or so, I did voice over for a recruitment/admissions video for Southern University. I have done radio commercials from 1966-1972, and PSA's from 2005-present on non-commercial radio. My resume is not that long, so one asset is that I am a fresh voice (not overly familiar, which may lend itself to typecasting or overly used, which may lead to consumer tune out) B.A., Southern University 1968; M.A., Lousiana State University, 1971; Ph.D. Louisiana State University, 1980 (Psychology). Radio Show Host, WTUL (Tulane University radio), 1964-66. Announcer, air personality, WXOK-AM,, Baton Rouge, LA, 1966-72. Did annoucing on R&B station, read live copy, recorded spots (including some editing. News reporter, anchor. WRBT (TV) Baton Rouge, 1972-78. Covered news events as a reporter, wrote and edited news copy, shot certian video. Delived news either live as anchor or recorded as reporter. Hosted 30 minutes public affairs show. Radio news reporter and anchor, WXOK-AM,1978-79. Covered news events, wrote and edited news copy, delived live newscasts. Radio news reporter and anchor, WJBO-AM/WFMF-FM, Baton Rouge, 1979-1981. Covered news events, wrote and edited news copy, delived live newscasts for the largest News/talk radio station in Louisiana's capital city. Produced, edited and hosted an hour weekly public affairs show. Radio news reporter and anchor, WGSO-AM, New Orleans, LA, 1983. Covered news events, wrote and edited news copy, delived recorded/live newscasts. Special correspondent, American Urban Radio Network, Pittsburgh, PA, 1996-present. Covered football sports of the Southwestern Athletic Conference, compiled weekly results, wrote copy for a 2.5-3 minute voice report that I delivered via MP3 file. Show host, WWOZ-FM/WWOZ, New Orleans, 2005-present. Weekly live Jazz show with annoucing, control board operations, live spot annoucements, and live interviews. Also do reported underwriting, community notebook, and other station audibles. Can do voice tracked recording of shows. I currently use a Marantz PMD 620 recorder, a professional microphone, an HP Pavillion laptop, and Audacity editiong capability. Although this seems meager (and it is), the Sports Director at American Urban Radio was amazed at the sound quality and thought it was done in a professional studio. I also have an offer to use my radio station studio when available. I am in the process of making a serious upgrade and this section will be updated when my equipment has been installed. Well as indicated in the education section, I am also a psychologist. I have a private practice, as well as consult to law enforcement, and to companies who desire evaluation of employees show risk for threatening behavior.