Deb@debdevriesvo.com | www.debdevriesvo.com | Pacific Time Zone ABOUT ME – I LOVE MAKING PEOPLE SMILE I love making people smile. That truth has followed me my entire life, long before I ever stepped into a professional recording booth. As an only child, I was prone to bouts of loneliness and the occasional imaginary friend, and I quickly learned how powerful connection could be. A simple smile, a shared laugh, or a moment of quiet understanding felt like validation, belonging, and joy all wrapped into one. To this day, creating that emotional connection is at the heart of everything I do as a voice actor. THEATRE ROOTS AND THE POWER OF STORY I found my life’s calling when I found theatre. On stage, I learned how a voice could whisper an audience into anticipatory silence, lift them into uproarious laughter, or unite them in a shared emotional experience with just a few carefully chosen words. I performed in productions including Kiss Me Kate, Taming of the Shrew, Hamlet, Three Sisters, and Jesus Christ Superstar, developing a deep respect for language, rhythm, and emotional truth. Those years trained my ear, sharpened my instincts, and cemented my love for storytelling in all its forms. EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING My passion for performance led me to study at the Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts in London, followed by earning a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Theatre, Magna Cum Laude, from Loyola Marymount University in Los Angeles. I have continued to refine my craft through extensive voice over and acting training with industry leaders including Joan Baker, J. Michael Collins, Elaine Clark, Sally Clawson, Mary Lynn Wissner, David Rosenthal, Vicki Lewis, Claire Yarrington, Steven Reisberg, Marvin Greene, and many others. Training is not something I ever “finish”—it is a constant, evolving commitment. FROM THE STAGE TO THE CORPORATE WORLD And then came the bills. While my love of theatre never left me, I stepped into the corporate world after college and discovered a new arena where my communication skills could thrive. Over the course of more than a decade, I held senior leadership and training roles with AT&T, DHL Express, AMPEX, DJD & Associates, and other organizations. I worked as an Executive Presentation Manager, Global Sales Training Manager, Senior Sales Manager, and independent training consultant—learning firsthand how large organizations communicate, educate, persuade, and build trust with diverse audiences. ENTREPRENEURSHIP AND BUSINESS LEADERSHIP I later became the owner and principal of my own agency, which was consistently ranked in the top 10 percent nationally for revenue growth and recognized for excellence in customer service. This entrepreneurial background gives me a deep understanding of branding, deadlines, decision-makers, and client expectations. As a voice actor, I don’t just deliver audio—I deliver solutions, reliability, and professionalism. MOTHERHOOD, PATIENCE, AND RETURNING TO MY VOICE Then came love, marriage, and three children spread across nine years and several very different baby carriages. Motherhood taught me patience, empathy, timing, and adaptability—skills that inform my work in profound ways. Watching my children grow reignited my desire to return fully to acting and voice over, using my voice to inform, inspire, and connect with people in meaningful ways. VOICE OVER CAREER AND EARLY MOMENTUM After putting in the hours and returning to fighting shape with focused voice over coaching at Voice One and beyond, I landed my first major corporate eLearning narration for the Jules, At Your Service app. Soon followed corporate, financial, and medical narration projects for Zuraw Financial Advisors, Respivant, and The Neonatal Institute at Sharp Mary Birch Hospital. That momentum never stopped—it accelerated. AWARD-WINNING WORK AND INDUSTRY RECOGNITION Today, I am proud to be an award-winning American female voice actor. My work has earned multiple Telly Awards, Communicator Awards, and a W3 Award, along with five Voice Arts Award nominations and two One Voice Award nominations. In 2025, I received Communicator Awards for Excellence in Voiceover & Narration for projects including Sincerely, Miriam for Advent Health and San Bernardino County Trust Authority. I also received a W3 award for Best Social Collaboration (Museum Tours Voiceover) along with the two actors I collaborated with. Awards and details: https://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/winners-gallery/?event=1088&search=Sincerely,%20Miriam&id=572042 https://www.communicatorawards.com/winners/winners-gallery/?event=1088&search=San%20Bernadino&id=572052 I have also been honored with inclusion in Marquis Who’s Who, recognizing professional achievement and impact within the voice over industry. https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/472387/deborah-deb-devries-celebrated-for-dedication-to-the-field-of-voice-over-acting TRUSTED BY GLOBAL BRANDS AND INSTITUTIONS I am trusted by Fortune 500 brands, global creative teams, healthcare leaders, and cultural institutions. My client list includes Cisco, Microsoft, JP Morgan, ENOVIX, Abbott, Eli Lilly, Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, Medtronic, and George Washington’s Mount Vernon. I bring the same care and attention to every project, whether it’s a global brand film, a medical training module, a museum exhibit, or a historical documentary. VOICE STYLE, GENRES, AND SPECIALTIES Clients describe my voice as warm, conversational, trustworthy, professional, and authentic, with the polish and nuance to handle complex technical material as well as emotionally resonant storytelling. I specialize in corporate narration, eLearning, medical and healthcare narration, financial services, documentaries, museum exhibits, historical and cultural narration, and brand storytelling. My voice balances clarity, credibility, and connection—so your message resonates long after it’s heard. TECHNICAL SETUP AND REMOTE WORKFLOW I am based in the San Francisco Bay Area and work on Pacific Time, serving clients across the U.S. and worldwide. I record from a professional, broadcast-quality home studio and offer seamless remote sessions via Source-Connect Standard, Zoom, and Microsoft Teams. Producers value my clean audio, efficient workflow, and ability to take direction quickly and intuitively. PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS AND CONTINUED GROWTH I remain actively involved with GVAA (Global Voice Actors Academy), SOVAS (Society of Voice Arts and Sciences), WoVO (World-Voices Organization), and Gravy for the Brain. Staying connected to the industry ensures that my work reflects current standards, evolving trends, and best practices in performance and technology. A TRUE COLLABORATIVE PARTNER Whether you’re looking for a mature, authoritative voice to guide listeners through jargon-heavy medical narration, a warm and engaging tone to introduce a new product, or a collaborative partner who understands corporate communication from the inside out, I’m here to help. I’m known not only for my sound, but for delivering a seamless client experience—responsive communication, reliable turnaround, and storytelling that supports your goals. LET’S BEGIN I’m smiling more now than ever before, because I get to do work that matters with people who care about doing it right. I would love to bring my voice, experience, and storytelling instincts to your next project. Website and contact: www.debdevriesvo.com So now it’s up to you. Are you ready to begin? KEYWORDS AND SEARCH CATEGORIES Genres: voice over, corporate narration, eLearning, medical narration, healthcare voice over, pharmaceutical narration, financial narration, documentary, museum exhibits, historical narration, cultural institutions, brand storytelling, commercial voice over Vocal Qualities: warm, conversational, trustworthy, professional, authoritative, authentic, confident, polished, engaging, intelligent Industries: healthcare, pharmaceutical, finance, technology, corporate training, education, nonprofit, cultural institutions Clients: Fortune 500, global brands, healthcare leaders, museums, historical organizations Placement: internal training, corporate video, OTT, streaming, digital, web, broadcast Studio: professional home studio, broadcast-quality audio, Source-Connect Standard, Zoom, Microsoft Teams Location: San Francisco Bay Area, Pacific Time Zone, nationwide, worldwide

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Deb DeVries3 years ago
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Nator
3 years ago
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Would give 6 stars and 2 thumps up if that were possible.
Deb DeVries3 years ago
Thanks so much - awesome working with you! Thanks again all the best with the project!
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Leighe
3 years ago
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Deb was easy to work with and provided exactly what we needed.
Deb DeVries3 years ago
Thanks Leighe greatly appreciated you were great to work with as well. Reach out anytime.

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