Diane Weist

I have given training seminars for a major jewelry company, been a publicist who has coached clients for media interviews as well as having given on-camera appearances to represent products and services. You can say I have been the hand behind the puppet. Yet with every on-camera or acting course I have taken, the instructor has told me to do voiceovers. Well now I am taking the leap to center stage and hope you too will find that the resonance in my voice can effectively grow your revenue, further brand you image and capture your audience! Companies with whom I have worked with and for: General Mills, Monet Jewelers, Federated Department Stores, Neiman Marcus, Estee Lauder, Lancome Cosmetics, Max Factor, Super Shuttle, Neuhaus Chocolates, Lexus. I have been a show presenter at the L.A. Convention Center, NYC-Javitz Center. Miami Convention Center, Dallas Convention Center. Career Background: Private Yoga Instructor, Personal Shopper, Public Relations Manager(in-house), Public Relations Account Executive(agency),Jewelry Buyer, Sales Trainer,Regional Sales Coordinator, Fashion Merchandising, Cosmetic Sales and Makeup Artistry. Skills/Hobbies/Interests: Yoga, Swimming, Running, Figure Skating, Horseback Riding,Fine Arts, Dance(African Jazz,Ballet), WaterSkiing, Sailing, Wine Tasting, Photography, Reading, Interior Design, Health, Fashion, Medicine Nutrition, Children, Volunteering. Bachelor of Arts Journalism; Cal State Northridge, Los Angeles,CA Minor: Speech/Marketing Pre-Medical Classes; USC, Los Angeles,CA On-Camera Media Courses with Nancy Reardron; New School, New York Acting for Commercials-Gideon Potter; Los Angeles,CA I am available to discuss travel to most major cities for project work. When I speak other people just stop and listen. It matters not their nationality, dialect, ethnicity or age, I speak with universality to all, through my heart directly to them. Sometimes I am not certain if I cornered the market on this skill or President Clinton (as I did replace Dee Dee Myers- his and the USA's first female press secretary at the firm in Los Angeles at which we both worked)- or if it is quite simply a trait common to Leos. One of my favorite books is the dictionary as I so much like to learn how words originate and are pronounced. Language fields in which I am strongly competent: science, medicine, theatre arts, law, media, politics, sports, current events,foreign affairs, history,business marketing,public relations, current events, English literature. Additionally, I am constantly working to improve myself in all areas of my skills and life, as I believe knowledge is powerful.