A motivated, well-spoken, personable and easy-going business professional with a talent for quickly mastering technology. Diplomatic and tactful with professionals and non-professionals at all levels. Accustomed to demanding clients with a demonstrated history of client satisfaction. Flexible and versatile – able to maintain a sense of humor under pressure. Offering superb marketing skills to drive brand awareness. Effective at promoting discussion with guests to create engaging dialogue. Committed to maintaining professional relationships to increase profitability and drive business results.
Hi, I’m
Stewart Horsley
Guelph
Summary
Overview
26
years of professional experience
Work History
Skills
Production/Scheduling
Job overview
- Lead multiple simultaneous productions with diverse budgets on parallel schedules
- Fluency with current production requirements, technical specs, and audio technologies
- Solid understanding of studio and location production
- Maintain high levels of continuity and quality of material for broadcast.
Skills
Customer Service/Marketing/Problem Solving
Job overview
- Oversee client services and provide impeccable customer service
- Developed strong relationships with customers, resulting in repeat business and loyalty to the brand.
- Proactively addressed any client concerns or complaints, ensuring swift resolution to maintain high levels of satisfaction.
- Maintain day to day communication with all levels of client service and production
- Weekly production meetings and daily briefings of work flow
- Maintain a clientele supported by referral business.
Skills
Detail Mastery & Organization
Job overview
- Negotiated favorable contract terms with vendors and suppliers, leading to cost savings without compromising quality or service levels.
- Oversaw the successful completion of multiple projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget constraints.
- Digital audio recording and editing
- Maintain client and supplier contact database
- Understanding and interpretation of creative copy, budgeting and scheduling
- Work with advertising agencies, both local and international
- Work with clients, both local and international
Tada Voiceworks
Commercial Voice Actor
01.2012 - Current
Job overview
- Professional voice-over work for over 100 commercials, increasing brand recognition for a wide range of products and services.
- Enhanced clients' projects by providing high-quality voice acting for various characters and roles.
- Enhanced clients'' projects by providing high-quality voice acting for various characters and roles.
- Lent vocal talents to promotional videos, creating impactful trailers that generated buzz and anticipation for upcoming releases.
- Maintained a well-organized home studio setup for efficient remote work capabilities when needed by clients or collaborators.
Fountainhead Talent
Commercial Voice Actor
01.2009 - 01.2012
Job overview
- Received positive feedback from clients, leading to increased job opportunities and referrals within the industry.
- Performed voice-over work for 50-plus commercials, increasing brand recognition for a wide range of products and services.
- Maintain a well-organized remote home studio setup for efficient remote work capabilities when needed by clients or collaborators.
Rogue Editorial
Post Production Producer, Offline
01.2006 - 01.2009
Job overview
- Successfully met tight deadlines by effectively prioritizing tasks and delegating responsibilities among team members.
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously for timely completion and delivery to clients.
- Coordinated with pre-production teams to establish seamless handoff of materials for editing, color grading, sound design, and other post-production tasks.
- Served as primary liaison between post-production team and external stakeholders, including clients, talent, vendors, and outside contractors.
Jordan & Associates
Voice Talent Agent
01.2005 - 01.2006
Job overview
- Enhanced clients'' brand identity by delivering high-quality voice overs for commercials, podcasts, and e-learning modules.
- Contributed to the success of numerous advertising campaigns by providing persuasive voice overs that resonated with target audiences.
- Assisted in casting decisions by providing voice acting coaching and direction to other talents during auditions.
Strictly Voice: Stewart Horsley Casting Ltd
Commercial Voice Casting Director
01.1999 - 01.2005
Job overview
- Created, built, owned and operated a commercial voice casting studioserving Advertising and Production agencies throughout Toronto and the world
- Sent out audition materials such as scripts and sheet music about casting requirements.
- Circulated breakdown notices among talent agencies and independent agents to search for perfect cast.
- Secured top talent for productions by building strong relationships with agents, managers, and acting coaches.
- Facilitated cross-functional collaboration for improved decision-making processes within the organization.
- Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
- Negotiated favorable contracts with vendors for reduced costs and improved service quality.
- Evaluated performance reels thoroughly to assess potential fit within specific project contexts before extending audition invitations.
Education
Toronto Metropolitan UniversityToronto, ON
Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree, Radio and Television Program from Radio And Television Production
05.1990
University Overview
Public Relations Council of Canada - Certificate
Skills
- Articulate
- Client Service
- Written Correspondence
- Excellent Phone Manner
- Creative Writing
- Mac and PC fluent
- Scheduling
- Takes Direction Well
- Negotiation
- Front-Office Operations
- Professional Presentations
- General Office Skills
- Scheduling/Planning
Languages
English
Full Professional
Timeline
Commercial Voice Actor
Tada Voiceworks
01.2012 - Current
Commercial Voice Actor
Fountainhead Talent
01.2009 - 01.2012
Post Production Producer, Offline
Rogue Editorial
01.2006 - 01.2009
Voice Talent Agent
Jordan & Associates
01.2005 - 01.2006
Commercial Voice Casting Director
Strictly Voice: Stewart Horsley Casting Ltd
01.1999 - 01.2005
Production/Scheduling
Skills
Customer Service/Marketing/Problem Solving
Skills
Detail Mastery & Organization
Skills
Toronto Metropolitan University
Bachelor of Applied Arts Degree, Radio and Television Program from Radio And Television Production
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