I can offer 3 years experience in the voice industry including television (voice for Columbus Travel Insurance for 2 and a half years now), radio, online promotion and independent works for radio plays as well as computer and video games. IVR and all types of telephone answering systems whether friendly and informal or business like and professional. Museum guides, e-learning and podcasts. Film trailers, animation and corporate promotion. I am a qualified broadcast journalist (news, presenting and magazine style programmes) and am used to conveying awkward scripts smoothly and accessibly. I am on the board of narrators for the Royal National Institute for the Blind and have had experience in narrating a wide range of material from children's books to erotic literature with adult content. I have experience in stage acting, volunteer for my local hospital radio and am a board member of the Royal National Institute for the Blind. I can respond accurately to direction and have an understanding of the importance of tone in conveying a brand. I have access to a professional studio and can offer swift turnaround and excellent, straight forward communication throughout all projects.
B.A. Hons English and Philosophy - Southampton
Post Graduate Diploma in Broadcast Journalism - Falmouth college of Arts
Voice Over workshop with 'The Showreel' London
Creative Writing Open Learning - Oxford's Writing School
Fully equipped recording, editing and post production studio courtesy of the hospital radio where I volunteer. I use audacity for editing and all post production work.
I have a strong background in travel and music journalism and have worked and travelled extensively with jobs in the tourism and the leisure industry. I have marketing and e-learning experience. I have worked in the charity sector and understand the tone needed for this kind of promotion and building awareness for campaigns. I enjoy computer games, literature and narration. My personal interests include dance, aromatherapy, ceramics and story telling.
I am personable and professional. Above all I understand the importance of a good, continued working relationships and can offer straight forward and fast communication and turn around of audio.