BIOGRAPHY
I'm a female voice-over artist from the north east of England, based in Newcastle upon Tyne. Formerly a lawyer, I changed careers into full time voice-over work some years ago and use that experience to voice commercials, corporate projects, web guides, training, e-learning, short awards films, animations, interactive games and telephone/IVR projects. Outside the booth, I love tennis, golf and our stunning Northumberland beaches with my 2 boys and husband!
PROFILE GALLERY
DEMO REELS
General commercial demos
Explainers/on-line/corporate reel
TV and radio commercials reel
Telephone and IVR reel
Corporate awards ceremony
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Email: jo@jowhitfield.com Business number: 00 44 (0)7908018903 Mobile number: Website: http://www.jowhitfield.com |
Gender: Female Location: Newcastle upon Tyne, England Description of voice: My voice has been described as "intelligent, educated but down to earth- Jo will bring any voice-over project to life... a warm, husky, relaxing voice with a hint of England's north east." I'm comfortable delivering an assured, clear, friendly and sophisticated voice as well as a softer, soothing, maternal one, frazzled mother or sultry, smooth delivery as required! Sounding Age(s): 31 - 40, 41 - 50 Languages: English (UK) Accents: Authentic "cultured" north east England Expertise: Commercial, Corporate, Explainer |
CREDITS
| Year | Project | Project Contact | Role | Company | Details |
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| 2016 | Newcastle City Council adoption and fostering awareness campaign | Alex Wrightson | Voice-over | re:production |
| Year | Project | Project Contact | Role | Company | Details |
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| 2012 | Sudocrem TV commercial | Voice-over | Living Room |
| Year | Project | Voiceover Category | Company | Details |
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| 2017 | Northern Powerhouse award and Scottish Export Awards | Voice of God | Get Film | |
| 2014 | Sintons Law on hold message | IVR & Telephony | Get Carter | |
| 2013 | Hedgehog Lab on-line video | Corporate | Your Film |
SKILLS
| Own studio with ISDN | WhisperRoom, ISDN, Presonus Audiobox 22VSL, Rode mic. Happy to travel to any local studio -or further by arrangement |
| A great first read! | My days as a lawyer mean I give a great first read and can interpret copy/happily take direction |
| Organised and excellent with deadlines! | Again, the years spent in the corporate world have meant I'm fully aware of the need to be professional, efficient, reliable and great with deadlines! |
| Team player | I've loved working in a team all my life in various roles, so am very much about playing my part and working together to create the very best product! |
Home recording studio with WhisperRoom booth
| Software: | Audacity |
| Video Sync Available: | No |
| Remote connectivity: | ISDN, Skype, Source Connect |
| Microphones: | Rode NT1-A and Presonus Audiobox 22VSL |
| Studio demo sample |
TRAINING
| Grade 8 Acting- Guildhall- with distinction 1989 | Proving that the creative desire was always within, I received a distinction in the Guildhall Acting exams before embarking on my first career in the legal profession, eventually returning with life experience to embrace my more creative roots and combine my 2 skill-sets! |
| Gravy for the Brain Gaming course | In 2016, I attended this fantastic, hands-on and inspiring course, receiving training and first-hand experience in all-things gaming, animation and the future, including VR opportunities. It was an opportunity to experiment with characters and accents and to perform in front of peers and experts, receiving invaluable feedback and performance experience! |
| Gary Terzza Voice-over Masterclass | At the outset of my career changeover in 2012, I completed this course with the wonderful Gary Terzza, who introduced me to the delights and potential of a voice-over career, recorded my first demos and set me on my exciting new path! |
| LL.B Law with French and Diplome d'etudes jurisdiques francaises | In 1992, I acquired the Diplome from Universite Robert Schuman, in Strasbourg, where I studied French law. In 1993, I graduated with a 2:1 LL.B degree in Law with French from Leicester University In 1994, I graduated from College of Law, York, with merit in my professional solicitors' exams, before then qualifying as a Solicitor in 1996. |