When I was 11, I wrote to the BBC asking for an audition to be in Grange Hill. They wrote back saying no, but I loved that letter and still have it. I’ve always loved performing and creating from storytelling, songwriting, writing plays and children's stories, creating puppet shows in the garden shed and even putting a crafty spin on some sparkly yarns through crochet and knitting.
London hasn’t always been my home. My early years were spent in Bristol, Leigh and Oldham before moving to London aged 9 with a strong north west accent which I can still do along with British RP, a general London accent, Cockney and Liverpudlian.
My VO journey began later on in life in 2014. I’m a great communicator and have the ability to work with people from all walks of life as my past career demonstrates which has been varied and interesting. I’ve waitressed, made hotel breakfasts, been a library assistant, a sales assistant at Percy Ingle, nannied which nurtured my storytelling skills, worked in publishing for magazines specialising in mining and most recently as a business researcher for a large investment bank. Through twenty years in the corporate world, I bring research, communication, interviewing, problem-solving and customer relationship skills working with people from all different backgrounds and I understand the importance and value of friendly, open communication. All these experiences have brought me to voiceover today. I’m easy to work with, passionate about voiceover, have a naturally curious nature and am warm and friendly.
Ausbildung
I'm a member of Gravy for the Brain, The Voiceover Network and Voiceover Kickstart. I've also had training with The Showreel in London.
I have a Masters in Acting that I gained whilst working full time and in 2021 I took a year long course in Meisner training with the Salon Collective online which was 5 hours per week with homework and practice in between. I'm also a member of StageMilk which is an acting membership platform which give the opportunity to submit a self monthly.
I have had 121 coaching with Nic Redman, Tanya Rich, JP Orr and Nick Clinch. I have also taken Nic Redman's Vocal Empowerment programme. I've also had training in the tech side through Rob Bee, Tim Tippett's online course and through the above platforms that I'm a member of. Through the Voiceover Network I took the Accelerator Programme for 6 months at the beginning of 2022.
I started a Masters in Vocal Pedagogy with The Voice Study Centre earlier this year which I have postponed until next year. I'm continuously learning about the voice through their videos and tutorials.
Also I've taken marketing courses with Marc Scott and Jonathan Tilley.
I am continuously learning and marketing myself.
Erfahrung
I have voiced for the following clients:
Private GP Services
Qatar Airways
NHS
HSBC
EMIS
Intelligene
Hidden Hearing
Michelin
Good Paye
Virtuoso
Cemex
Cab Glazing Services
MiYOSMART for HoyaUk
I've also voiced a few children's audiobooks through AudiobookUK - Oddsocks and Lost Girl by Heather Stuart are on Audible
Besonderheiten
I am able to edit recordings if required
I can self-direct or if the client would prefer they I can be directed through Zoom, Skype, Source Connect Now, Cleanfeed, phone