RICK DAVIS – VOICEOVER/ACTOR
773-615-4028/rickdavisvo@gmail.com
Experience
• Narrator – 1:30 promo video for Wilson Dow Group – 2011
• On-camera – Self-produced “Big Ears” (youtube & funnyordie) – 2011
• On-camera – Self-produced (2-part series) “The Lord Came To Me” and “Terrorists” (youtube & funnyordie) - 2011
• Announcer – :60 video celebrating Forteo (pharma) – 2011
• On-hold Voice - Streamline Audio/Video – 2010
• Character – :60 radio (2 spots) for Causley Pontiac GMC – 2009
• Announcer - :30 and :60 radio for 1st Guard Insurance (pitch) – 2009
• Announcer – :60 animatic introducing Voluven (pharma) – 2009
• Vocal/Song – Performed a Blues Brothers-style recording for Pfizer Animal Health international new product launch seminar – (& wrote lyrics) – 2008
• Vocal/Song- :30 radio jingle for Glenn Oaks Hospital – (& wrote music and lyrics) – 2003
Background
• Worked as advertising copywriter for 20+ years, writing scripts and directing voice and acting talent for radio, television, video, web, etc.
• Own home studio where I’ve been writing and recording songs (drummer, bass player, guitarist, singer, two-finger keyboardist, engineer) for 30+ years.
• Rock performer at Beat Kitchen, Elbo Room, Morseland Cafe, Dome Room, Chicago Street Festivals, etc., on bass and/or as lead singer/guitarist.
Education
-BA Communications – Northern Illinois University – 1988
-Glenn F. Haines – Collaborative Coaching class (for Voice Over) – Sept. 2009
-Pat Fraley – 56 Slick Tricks for Voice Over – Educational – Ongoing
References
• John Manella – Engineer/Owner – ID Music (Chicago) – 312.587.0133
• Bob Benson – Head Engineer – Cerny American (Chicago) – 312.222.1886
• Ritch Wedeking – Producer/Owner – Twitch Films (Chicago) – 773.929.3629
• Edward Tinley – Producer/Engineer – Independent – 773.531.7383
