Https://www.jimoconnorvoice.com
My focus is film and documentary narration, commercials, corporate narration, medical narration, E-learning, and children's audio books. I do audio tours.
"Among the many compelling qualities Jim O’Connor brings to his voice acting, is his striking presence on the mic. His voice is nostalgic, familiar, generous and credible. He can portray a caring grandfather, sincere CEO, a well-worn friend, and rugged sage. Over the past two years that I’ve had the pleasure of working with him, he has been steadfast, dedicated, and passionate. A collaboration with Jim will take your project from good to exceptional, and I recommend that you experience what an amazing asset he will bring to your company." Sally Clawson, Owner, Voice One, San Francisco.
Jim is highly motivated, reliable, and easy to work with. Someone who eagerly takes directions, but who is also a self-starter who isn't afraid to make strong choices. His experience in medicine and education as a professor and educational leader, brings a unique background to the Voice Over profession that will serve you well.
Dr. Jim O'Connor's remarkable history as both a medical professional, educator, and educational administrator. His wide range of life activities include stage acting and television and radio commercials. His textured, mature voice will serve clients well, whether it be commercials, including political commercials, narration, especially medical narration, or memorable characters. Jim also does audio books, and E-learning. He received Voice Over coaching from numerous famous voice over actors like Thom Pinto, Jordan Reynolds, Gavin Hammond, Jim Edgar, Sally Clawson, David Rosenthal and Julia Norton.
Formazione
Dozens of Voice Over Courses and Instructors at Voice One, San Francisco, CA
focusing on narration, commercials, characters, recording and editing.
Bachelor of Science: Bowling Green State University: major biology, minor chemistry
Master of Science: University of Akron: major College and Community Counseling
PhD: University of Northern Colorado: major Cognitive Psychology, specializing in Learning, Instruction and Cognition
Coaches:
Thom Pinto: https://www.thompinto.com/
Sally Clawson: Voice One: https://sallyclawson.com/
Jim Edgar: Jim Edgar Voices: http://www.jimedgarvoices.com/
Jordan Reynolds: https://www.jordanreynolds.com/
Julia Norton: https://julianorton.com/voiceover/
David Rosenthal: https://www.davidrosenthalonline.com/
Musical Coach:
Valerie Sainte-Agathe: Nationally renowned music director:
https://www.sfgirlschorus.org/valerie-sainte-agathe
Esperienza
Narration Video for Keller/Williams Luxury Homes
Outpost Studios, San Francisco, CA
Steiff Toys, Germany
TonieBox
AudioBook on Amazon: Before & After: A Life Interrupted by Spinal Cord Injury
by James Skouge, Sterling Krysler, et al.
Narration for several projects at Touro University Nevada and Touro University California
Political Commercial: Michael Wilson for County Supervisor
Television Commercial: Zeller's Fireplace Store
Radio Commercials: Touro University California
Stage Performance: "Taylor Mac's Holiday Sauce", Curran Theatre San Francisco
Medical Narration Demo produced by Jim Edgar and Julia Norton
Political Commercial Demo produced by David Rosenthal
Commercial Demo produced by Sally Clawson, Slate Run studio, Oakland, CA
Peculiarità
Documentary, film and TV narration
Political Commercials
Medical Narration
Corporate Narration
E-Learning
Children's audio books with characters
I can do post-production editing.
I can sing jingles.
I can do impersonations of Sam Elliot and Howard Cossell.
Very strong in Medical Narration ( I have a medical background).
Memorable characters
Script design, and editing.
Live directed recording via Source Connect.
On-Camera