Hanne-Marie Pöysä

Bilingual native speaker of Finnish and Swedish, offering a highly versatile and adaptable voice profile. Specializes in a warm, trustworthy, and soothing tone ("the therapist voice") ideal for e-learning, public sector narration, and audiobooks. Also capable of delivering high-energy, upbeat commercial reads and authoritative, calm breaking-news delivery. Fluent in English and Spanish, allowing for cross-cultural direction and regional nuance adaptation. E-Learning & Corporate Narration, Audiobook Narration, News & Documentaries

8+ Years in Media Localization: Extensive experience in subtitling, time-coding, and QC for global LSPs like TVT Media, Zoo Digital, Iyuno, Pixelogic, and TransPerfect. Deep understanding of vocal pacing, script structure, and synchronization. Public Sector Expertise: Professional customer service background at Kansaneläkelaitos (Kela/FPA) and international call centers, mastering official terminology and clear, authoritative communication in FI, SE, and EN. Multilingual Vocal Work: Fluent delivery across 4 languages (Finnish, Swedish, English, Spanish), adapting seamlessly to different regional variants and emotional tones. Home Studio: Professional recording setup with acoustic treatment, pop-filters, and high-fidelity output. Audio Software (DAW): Audacity (proficient in vocal editing, breath removal, and noise reduction).