Wayne Edwards

non-regional / Southern / mid-west

Wayne has over 30 years of combined experience in voice over, acting, broadcasting and audio technologies. His experience includes co-hosting The Real Oldies Morning Drive Improv, with veteran broadcaster and Voiceover Artist, Denny Pompa, at Altoona, PA. FM radio station, WHPA. Also, he performed in lead and supporting roles in church and community theatrical performances. Wayne holds an Electronics Engineering degree (BSEE) & has worked extensively in audio & sound technologies during his previous career. He is privileged to have worked on sound systems, and client training in mixing and setup, for NIH, Bethesda Naval Hospital, University of Maryland, Loyola College, numerous schools and other facilities. Wayne's vocal qualities and his ability to succinctly articulate in a clear and understandable manner, garnered frequent comments from his peers, referencing his professional sounding voice. Although Wayne's professional career for many years was in Telecommunications and Information Technology, he was often asked to record telephone messaging, greetings and voice other commercial applications for businesses upon installation of phone systems. While in the employ of Computer Sciences Corp., Capital One, Advanced Technology Integration, & others, he was often called upon to narrate and create corporate and technical presentations. Wayne began his career as a full time Voice Over Artist and Long Form Narrator In 2005, upon leaving the IT business behind. He attended the Columbia School of Broadcasting, receiving high marks in his studies and kudos from other Voiceover and Broadcasting professionals impressed by his vocal style. Subsequently, He took his Voiceover career to a higher level by hiring a voiceover coach, enlisting the services of 20+ year Voiceover veteran and Voice Over Coach, Terry Daniel. With over 17 years as a professional Voice Artist & Audiobook Narrator, Wayne has brought his professional vocal style, and knowledge of the Voice Over business, to a whole new level, earning the respect and recognition of his peers, as a true Voice Over professional. Wayne's clients have given 100% positive feedback on the work he has performed and provided. His voice is new and unique, and he is always willing to go the extra mile to ensure complete client satisfaction. Professional Audio Systems Engineer Electronics Engineering Degree (BSEE) Acting Coach - Ralph Tabakin The Columbia School of Broadcasting Terry Daniel - Professional Voice Coach Voice Over seminars, webinars, workshops, Pat Fraley - Voiceover Workshop Radio Broadcasting, On-The-Job training Audio Production Engineer Audio Technica AT2035 Mic Rode NTG-2 Shotgun Mic sE Electronics X1 Mic Dell Precision T3600 DAW Adobe Audition 3 Roland UA-25EX USB interface Mackie 802-VLZ3 8 Channel mixer Backup production DAW - Dell Studio 1550 Laptop Former News Anchor for weekly newscast recordings for an organization called, "This Week In Amateur Radio." (TWIAR). 46 years behind the mic as an Amateur (Ham) Radio Operator. I hold the highest class license, (Extra Class.) Ham Radio has helped me to hone my speaking ability, to articulate succinctly, which has earned me numerous compliments from my peers."