HIGHLIGHTS
I am a veteran radio and television broadcaster who has lent vocals to thousands of projects ranging from commercial, radio station imaging, instructional video, narration, television promos, training videos, telephonic services and more. I’m the voice for ESPN Radio in Charlotte, NC.
I am an actor on screen and stage as well as being a former stand-up comedian. Performing and timing are in my blood. With a background in theatre, I have the vocal range play various characters and manipulate my voice to suit many needs. I am highly coachable yet I also work well with little to no direction. I also took dialect classes and can do a range of ethnic and regional accents.
VOICE STYLE/TYPE
My voice could be described as smooth, rich, conversational, authentic, warm, inviting, inspirational, friendly, sincere, intelligent and motivating. I sound like a guy-next-door…an everyman.
With a wide range of character voices and accents, there are no limits to whom I can be. Whether you’re looking for an average guy-next-door type, intellectual, sophisticated, corporate, professional, testimonial or a rough-and-tumble, manly-man, intense, macho type, my voice can be whatever you like. I also have the ability to do reads at various tempos, rates and speeds. For the fast-talk disclaimers, I’m your voice! High Energy, Hard Sell or Casual, Soft-Sell. Serious, Explainer, Cool, Impact, Sports Announcer, and radio imaging voice to fit all radio formats from CHR, Rock, Alternative, Classic Rock, Country, Sports, News-Talk, Adult Contemporary, etc.
I can play teenagers to seniors and everything in between, but I naturally fall into the 20’s-60’s range. Russian, English, North American, Authentic Italian, Scottish, French and Australian accents as well as character voices both unique and well-known are in my arsenal. I am also a gifted impersonator.
PERFORMANCE CAPABILITIES
Whether high-energy or calm, cool and collected, my voice is relatable with your audience. A warmth and sincerity flows through the speakers, as if you’re being spoken to by your best friend. I paint visual pictures with my voice. Soft-Sell or Hard-Sell, I know how to expertly convey a message and weave your written-word into audio gold! Corporate training videos, radio or television commercials, podcasts, internet videos, telephonic services, or any form of voice-over you need, I offer you flexibility, versatility, and 100% guaranteed client satisfaction.
Audiobook narrations or performances, I have the capability to bring the words to life. As a voice actor, my talents are perfectly suited for animated projects and video games.
CHARACTERS
I have the gift of vocal variety. While my own voice is rich, smooth and easily identifiable, I also offer my clients an added depth of being able to do a variety of character voices, some popular and well-known, others of his own creation. If your project calls for something a little left of center, I can deliver.
STUDIO/AUDIO
Working from a professional home studio offers the flexibility of an accurate read and fast turnaround. I have an insulated and soundproofed professional-grade home studio with a noise-floor of -60 db ensuring you get pristine audio quality. Audio is run through an ASUS Laptop that is built specifically for audio/video with a Rode NT1A mic running through a Scarlett interface. Editing is through Adobe Audition CC. Skype conferencing is available for more personalized direction.
LANGUAGES/ACCENT/DIALECT
I am a gifted mimic, character actor and impersonator. I have taken dialect courses and can offer accents from regional North American, English, Scottish, Russian and more. Age ranges from late teens-late 60’s. English language (North American).
SPECIAL SKILLS
Voice Acting, Character Acting, Animation, Video Games, Digital, Audiobook Narration, Audiobook Performance, Corporate Video, Training/Educational Video, Podcast, Radio, Television, Promos, Telephone, Documentaries, and Film