With more than thirty years in broadcasing, I've seen such great changes in the industry. Early in my career, I was a live show narrator at the Miami Seaquarium (what fun!). I've provided voiceovers for cartoon characters, industrial narrations, and radio & television spots at studios from Chicago to Miami. In 2003, I was the voice talent for the "100 Years of Flight Celebration" at Kitty Hawk, NC and recorded the narration for the 2 DVD package. For the last ten years, I have hosted "Carolinas Aviation Museum" television program in Charlotte, NC. Truly, however, my first love is creating voices and characters. My greatest strength may be from the way I really put myself into the copy...to promote understanding. Perhaps my greatest thrill came when I covered the first launch of America's Space Shuttle in 1981...or when I flew in the front seat of a Pitts Special Biplane - and we zoomed between TWO complete rainbows (which created an arch). Life was perfect that day.
My Bachelor or Arts in Broadcast Journalism is a bonus, however; I feel my greatest education came from live performances. I had a wonderful mentor at the Miami Seaquarium, a gentlemen who had come up through vaudeville...he taught me so much about using my voice as an instrument - a staircase to be climbed and descended to provide the greatest understanding. With more than 35 years in Radio and Television, I've absorbed countless hours of "On The Job Training" and I continue to learn each day.
Basic in-home studio equipment. Can manufacture CD's or mail finished audio copy via MP3 or WAV format.
I also work as an Airshow Narrator, providing live commentary and description of aerobatic performances. This calls for excellent ad-libbing abilities (a skill I acquired as a State Champion Debator). Additionally, my writing has been published worldwide. My short stories, articles, essays and celebrity interviews have earned regional and national writing awards.