Karen Commins

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Voice talent for commercials, audiobooks, video narrations, podcasts, e-learning and games at A VOICE Above The Crowd
Management Analyst for Strategic Communications at Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

Education

Private voice-over coaching with Nancy Wolfson
Susan Berkley Silver Inner Circle Coaching Program
Pat Fraley's Audiobook Workshop

Pat Fraley's Women in Animation Workshop
Susan Berkley and Rich Jones Inner Game of Voice-Over
Judith Sullivan Non-Regional Speech
Paul Armbruster Voice-Over Workshop
Georgia State University
Georgia State University

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Karen Commins’s Summary

I'm a voice-over actor who collaborates with my clients so that your communication can be delivered -- and remembered -- in this frenzied world.

As a voice-over artist, I produce audio recordings of:

* commercials
* narrations for corporate, Internet and televised videos
* podcasts
* e-learning modules
* audiobooks

Past projects have included commercials, narrations, audiobooks, games and phone systems. Credits and clients include Pepsi Cola, ADP, Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits, Delta Airlines, Electronic Arts, BlueCielo ECM, Verizon Wireless, Georgia Department of Transportation, Turner South and NorthStar Audio Books.

My custom-built, soundproof studio is outfitted with industry-standard equipment found in top recording facilities:

Neumann TLM 103 microphone
Focusrite Platinum Voicemaster pre-amp/proc.
Macbook Pro
Pro Tools LE
Telos Zephyr ISDN Transceiver
Panasonic 3700 DAT recorder

You can see pictures of my stunning studio at this page on my web site:

http://www.KarenCommins.com/tour.shtml

I can quickly record your script and provide it to you in your choice of file formats, either on-line or on CD or DAT. Many clients receive the final product within hours.

I am available on short notice to record for you in any location throughout the metro Atlanta, GA area. I am a non-union voice talent and can be booked either freelance or through one of my agents. Depending on the length and nature of the project, I also am willing and able to travel to other cities.

I invite you to follow me on Twitter: @KarenCommins

Karen Commins’s Specialties:

You will discover that I'm:

** an energetic voice talent with proven ability to perform to direction

** a credible, creative actress with exceptional skill in delivering sensitive and well-timed copy even during cold reads

** an outstanding writer and editor who assists with script revisions

** a self-directed producer with professional home studio capable of recording and delivering clear, edited digital audio on CD, DAT or on-line in file formats including .MP3, .WAV, and .RA

Karen Commins’s Experience

Voice talent for commercials, audiobooks, video narrations, podcasts, e-learning and games

A VOICE Above The Crowd

(Broadcast Media industry)

September 1999 — Present (10 years 3 months)

Most people can listen faster than they can read. As a voice-over artist, I love taking your words from the printed page and crafting them into a pristine recording that today's busy people can incorporate into their lifestyles, whether you need a commercial, narration, e-learning module, podcast or audiobook.

Past projects have included commercials, narrations, audiobooks, games and phone systems. Credits and clients include Pepsi Cola, ADP, Popeyes Chicken and Biscuits, Delta Airlines, Electronic Arts, BlueCielo ECM, Verizon Wireless, Georgia Department of Transportation, Turner South and NorthStar Audio Books.

I worked well over 2 decades in numerous IT positions. In addition, I earned a MS degree in computer information systems. My intense technical expertise has served me well as a voice actor. My clients love that I have an IT background as I am able to perform scripts aimed at IT audiences with complete credibility and authenticity!

I always supply your perfect recording within your deadline. My BA degree in radio and TV journalism with a minor in marketing enables me to provide expert assistance with script revision if desired.

I'm a voice-over talent who collaborates with my clients so that your communication can be delivered -- and remembered -- in this frenzied world. Contact me today for a customized quote and free audition for your project!
Management Analyst for Strategic Communications

Internal Revenue Service (IRS)

(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)

December 1977 — Present (32 years )

When I started working at everyone's favorite government agency as a part-time job during high school, I never dreamed I would work there for 30+ years!

Starting in 5th grade, my dream was always to become a voice-over artist, so it was even more surprising that I have worked in information technology (IT) positions for more than 25 years. I worked as a programmer, programmer analyst, supervisor to the programming staff and finally a local area network (LAN ) / wide area network (WAN) / e-mail administrator. In my most recent IT position, I served as a technical advisor to a senior IT manager. I also maintained a multimillion dollar budget.

I recently was hired in a business systems planning office where I am in charge of strategic communications. I am excited to marry my significant IT knowledge with my boundless creativity using my voice-over talent, video production skills, and tremendous writing ability.

My intense technical expertise has served me well in my voice-over career. I research, buy, install, maintain and operate the many pieces of equipment in my stunning studio. My clients love that I have an IT background as I am able to perform scripts aimed at IT audiences with complete credibility and authenticity!

Karen Commins’s Education

Private voice-over coaching with Nancy Wolfson

2007 — 2008
Susan Berkley Silver Inner Circle Coaching Program

2004 — 2007
Pat Fraley's Audiobook Workshop

2006

Pat commented at the end of the workshop that I take direction so well that he couldn't imagine any kind of audiobook that I couldn't do.
Pat Fraley's Women in Animation Workshop

2006
Susan Berkley and Rich Jones Inner Game of Voice-Over

2006
Judith Sullivan Non-Regional Speech

2004
Paul Armbruster Voice-Over Workshop

1999
Georgia State University

MS , Computer Information Systems
Georgia State University

BA , Journalism

I have known since 5th grade that I wanted to be a talk show host and cartoon voice. For a while during high school and college, I also wanted to be the first female play-by-play announcer in Majior League Baseball.

Even though my parents told me I wouldn't make any money in journalism, I majored in broadcast journalism because it was the curriculum best suited to getting into my dream field of being a voice-over artist. I minored in marketing because you had to pick something. It turned out that I have a true passion for marketing!

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Karen Commins’s Interests:

Professional recording interests: Audiobooks (fiction and non-fiction such as biography, self-help, travel and music); IT and technical training programs requiring voice talent; commercials, games, travelogues, podcasts, e-learning modules, documentary narrations