I graduated with honors from the University of Illinois. Achieving a bachelor's degree in Ornamental Horticulture, I was confident I could do anything I wanted to do. With a burning passion to entertain and the support from friends and family, I ventured to California to pursue an acting career. With the work ethic my father instilled in me and my upbringing from the farm, I quickly got my agents and started auditioning regularly. I've booked a little of everything and enjoyed all aspect of this 'Tinsel-Town' except the shlepping around LA's traffic. In supporting myself I founded two businesses, BAcKBreAKer Handyman and StoneKrackers Landscape. My passions moved into the VoiceOver world when I found my "voice" and the comfort-zone behind a mic. My goal is to completely remove myself from my businesses and retire doing voice work and small entertainment venues. I'm constantly working on my talent and business skills to provide a marketable force. I work tirelessly to bring what is out there to me. With the support of my Loving wife and two children I stand proud of what I have accomplished and look forward to what I will achieve.
VO:
6 T-MOBILE COMMERCIAL VOICE OVERS FOR TV
3 T-MOBILE INFORMATIVE VOICE OVERS FOR VIDEO
SKI CHEVY COMMERCIAL VOICE WORK FOR TV CAMPAIGN
VOICE DUBING FOR A SHOW
ANSWERING SERVICES FOR SEVERAL BUSINESSES
Voice Over Training:
Nancy Wolfson (Braintracksaudio.com)
--Produced spectacular demo
--Coached my voice and helped to perfect my skills
--Unknowingly helped to overcome dyslexic tendencies and reading road-bumps
--Changed my life's ambition and gained solid confidence
Scott Sedita Studios with Patric Munos
Acting:
Loughlin Studios
--Intense Character Study, Drama, Comedy, Improv
The Second City
--Improvisation classes and sketch comedy performances
Scott Sedita Studio
--On camera classes, Comedy, Improv, Acting building blocks
Joan Rue
R's acting Studio
For auditioning I have a top-of-the-line M-AUDIO MICROTRACK 24/96 with MP3 and WAV format capabilities. This instrument is the crem-de-la-crem with punching out auditions when you need them. Seldom do I adjust these MP3's in GarageBand or
I also use GarageBand with my Firewire Solo to edit, cut, and add music to any track I lay out.
I've got a small recording booth in my garage, free from sound and ticks.
If needed, I have a nearby studio to record and send copy. I have a familiar relationship with the owners and engineers at these studios.
I can do just about any trade in the TRADES industry. I know my tools and can use them just the same. When it comes to building stuff I can run with the leaders of the pack.
I dictate all the time when it comes to training or needing something done on the job.
I love big trucks and fast cars and have pimped out my rides myself.
I respect my wife, women, and my elders. Love kids and I am told, I AM ONE.
I love all activities that are heart pumping and adrenalin jumping. My favorates include Motorcycles, Snowsports, Shooting Guns, Mountain Biking, Football, and Video Games.