Richard Williams

In addition to being able to speak understandably with my MOUTH CLOSED, I can repreduce UK regional accents include: Scottish - east and west coast; Newcastle "Canny lad Geordie" and more refined; Teesside; Cumbrian (my birth county!); North, South and West Yorkshire; Lancashire; Manchester; Liverpudlian "Scouse" and more refined; Birmingham "Brummie"; Nottingham; Home Counties; Bristol; Devon; Welsh - North and South; Irish - Northern and Dublin/East coast; London - "Cockney"; South London. Currently working on New York and other US accents. Characters include comedy stars - both living and dead from Kenneth Williams to Russell Brand; from Jonathan Ross to David Coleman; and from Jeremy Clarkson to Tony Blair; most people can be impersonated with a small amount of practice. My characterizations can be tailored based on your requirements.

When I was young my mother used to say "He has the gift of the gab!" And she was right... My voice is my livelihood. As an experienced speaker, I have been using my voice as my major tool of communication and persuasion since 1983. I have made promotional videos used internally within major UK companies; corporate voice overs for internal commercial use; adverts and narration. I also performed impressions for the BBC in Manchester. Part of my experience includes stand up comedy and after dinner speaking - excellent for ad-lib development. For over 30 years, I have been making live presentations to groups of up to 1000 people; creating and delivering structured training programs and coaching presentation skills. It's hard to know what to put here... I could make up a load of stuff about studies and courses... But I won't. I am not classically trained in acting, however as a sales person and leader of people with over 30 years experience, it could be said that I learned the hard way. Along the way I have completed scores of courses in presentation skills; effective communication; leadership skills and training the trainer. I have played guitar in various local bands and supported my children in their careers in music - 2 are professional musicians and 1 is semi-professional. This has helped me to build confidence and flexibility. I have my own studio equipped as follows: MacBook Pro 2014 x 2; MBox Pro x 2; ProTools 10; Sony Acid Studio 8; Logic X; various mikes - AKG; Shure and EV. SuperFast BigPond cable internet and ipDTL account. The environment is adapted for purpose - i.e. it is a recording studio. I also have access to a close network of audio engineers and producers. Above all - I try to be a nice bloke to deal with and model the behaviour I like to receive. I deliver on commitments and communicate honestly and freely. I want to give the very best to my customers and to promote the best practice in the business. I have an extensive sales and leadership career which includes the following industries: FMCG; confectionery; brewing; soft drinks; health food and alternative remedies; legal information; building automation, fire and security; on-line productivity services/tools/applications; electrical asset management; thermography (InfraRed camera usage and science); outsourced labour solutions and swimming pool safety certification.