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1. Joel Porter
Multi-talented Multi-tasking Media Man Voice Talent/Writer/Sound Designer
joelporter999@hotmail.com
Summary
Over 20 years experience in advertising, marketing, broadcast media, commercial traffic, sound
design, production and writing for video and radio. I'm a dedicated, highly motivated, creative worker
looking to adapt and migrate my many talents - the energetic and knowledgeable person you seek.
Currently, enjoying my work as an instructor in sound (www.mpifilm.com and SpecsHoward ) for film
students.
I also bring my personality and voice talents to a wide variety of projects ranging from broadcast
commercials, to training films, to web design. My skill set contains strong attention to detail and the
ability to analyze and process a large amount of information, and to meet daily deadlines.
I can offer you performance excellence and quick understanding of new software as needed. I work
well on my own and I love to partner and team build as well. I enjoy working "the phones" for results.
And, through my long experience in the business environment I bring a strong network of contacts to
all I do.
contact me today at 313.318.6434
Specialties
ProTools, Sound Forge, digital recording, Word, Excel, Viero, Marketron, Windows, OS. Excellent
analytical skills, oral and written communication. Adapts Easily, Takes and Gives Direction Well,
Multiple Voices and Accents, Vocal Sound Effects, Teaching and Coaching, Performance Excellence.
Experience in recording many languages.
Experience
Instructor at Specs Howard School of Broadcast Arts
July 2009 - Present (3 months)
part time - teaching film students in the art of sound for film; use of microphones and portable
recording equipment, film set protocol and sound design for film; ADR, and audio post for film
Instructor at Motion Picture Institute of Michigan
November 1999 - Present (9 years 11 months)
current - teaching film students in the art of sound for film; use of microphones and portable
recording equipment, film set protocol and sound design for film; ADR, Protools and audio post for
film
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Voice Talent at The I Group Model and Talent Agency
August 1998 - Present (11 years 2 months)
you can hear my voice now !
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tmGcy-WTA0
Voice Talent at The Talent Shop
August 1996 - Present (13 years 2 months)
Writer at Freelance Writer, Advertising, Training, Comedy
September 1980 - Present (29 years 1 month)
everything from comedy to commercials, poetry to training films...
posting more here soon!
Commercial Traffic Manager at Clear Channel Radio
September 2002 - April 2009 (6 years 8 months)
managing inventory and creating commercial logs
entering sales contracts, scheduling commercials
entering affidavits, interfacing with production, copywriting for broadcast, daily log verification, voice
talent
6 recommendations available upon request
Pro Tools Audio Engineer at Harmonie Park Creative Group
January 2002 - January 2005 (3 years 1 month)
Vocal Recording and Audio Post Production; Expertise in music and voice editing, as well as
extensive knowledge of music and sound effects libraries
ProTools Audio Engineer at RMS Productions
January 1999 - January 2002 (3 years 1 month)
Recording and Post Production for radio and television
Voice talent
Extensive Work with many major advertising agencies
Expertise in music and voice editing, as well as extensive knowledge of music and sound effects
libraries
Continuity Director at Disney ABC Television Group
April 1996 - January 1999 (2 years 10 months)
WPLT-FM
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3. managing commericals and logs
entering sales contracts
copywriting for broadcast
audio production and voice work
1 recommendation available upon request
Continuity Director at Infinity Broadcasting
January 1996 - February 1996 (2 months)
Managing and creating commercial logs
entering sales contracts
writing commercials for broadcast
audio production and voice work
Audio Engineer at Media Staff
January 1992 - January 1995 (3 years 1 month)
Freelance Audio/Sound Engineer - sound production and design, audio engineering - including
recording, editing and posting narration
Audio Engineer and Voice Talent at Zacuto Audio
August 1984 - December 1992 (8 years 5 months)
sound production and design, audio engineering - including recording, editing and posting narration.
*a wide range of corporate video presentations
*Mattel, ABC, PBS
*music videos, training films, radio and television sound
*extensive knowledge of music and sound effects libraries
Education
Michigan State University
BA, Communication, 1976 - 1980
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4. Joel Porter
Multi-talented Multi-tasking Media Man Voice Talent/Writer/Sound Designer
joelporter999@hotmail.com
7 people have recommended Joel
"As an employee, Joel was always bright and creative. He was willing to take on any project, and
always brought his thinking cap to work."
— Gary Zacuto, President, Shoreline Studios, managed Joel at Clear Channel Radio
"I have worked with Joel for over seven years and he has been very efficient with his work and
always follows through. He helped his department out tremendously; he even helped out other
departments with problems that popped up. I would recommend and endorse Joel to any business
that is looking for a reliable and dependant professional!"
— Al Zara, IT Director, Clear Channel Radio, worked directly with Joel at Clear Channel Radio
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— Paul Blanchard, was Joel's client
"Joel is awesome. Smart, hard working and doesn't sleep until the job is done, and finished
correctly. Joel cares!"
— Elliot Lerner, General Sales Manager, WDFN - Clear Channel Radio, managed Joel indirectly
at Clear Channel Radio
"In my 24 years in radio sales/management I can tell anyone that Joel Porter is one of the most
conscious traffic managers that I've ever worked with. Joel was always willing to go out of his way
to make the station run with out errors or omissions. If it took extra work to make changes or to get
things correct; Joel was the first in line to make it happen. Besides that, Joel was very easy and
understanding to work with."
— Michael Gersin, Senior Account Manager, Clear Channel, worked with Joel at Clear Channel
Radio
"I have had the privilege of knowing Joel for over 10 years and can say Joel is honest and
dependable and gives 100% on everything he does. If I had a position for him I would not hesitate
to hire him. Call me 734 326 6666 if you have any questions."
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5. — EDDIE HARMON, GM, NC SERVO TECHNOLOGY, was with another company when working
with Joel at Clear Channel Radio
"Joel has a unique way of approaching the creative process -- and the result is ALWAYS something
that's a win-win for everyone involved. Despite the fact we compete in the same arena, I can
whole-heartedly recommend Joel for his creativity, hard-work ethic, myriad abilities and integrity."
— Christopher Conn, Creative Director, 96.3 WDVD Detroit, worked directly with Joel at Disney
ABC Television Group
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