Mara Junot
Houma, LA, United States
Highlights
Bringing your words to life.
A seasoned SaVoa accredited pro voice-over specialist, providing the 3-dimensional sound that promotes companies, services, and entrepreneurs around the globe. I offer a unique, naturally versatile, intuitive delivery infused with friendly personality and direct relatability.
My voice resonates with a warm, smooth, sensual or corporate tone for sophisticated projects, or a bright, vibrant and upbeat delivery for standard narration.
Some of my work has been featured for wonderful popular global and regional clients including:
• AT&T™
• ORECK
• NINTENDO®
• MICROSOFT
• RUDER FINN
• PUBLIC STORAGE
• ASSOCIATED GROCERS
• TRIBUNE BROADCASTING
• SYGIC GPS
• T180 STUDIOS ( WALT DISNEY CO.® )
• WAGERWORKS / INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT)
• QUINTILES
• COMCAST SPOTLIGHT
• SUNWING VACATIONS
• TREASURE CHEST CASINO
• BRUNO'S BARBERS
• THE PICTURE PEOPLE
• SAMS TOWN CASINO
• FURSTPERSON
• APPSNMINDED
• CHARTER MEDIA
• VIRTUAL AIR GUITAR COMPANY
• SLIM KIWI™
Click on the "Demos" link toward the top of the page to hear an even wider variety of voice-over styles I can provide for you.
♥ If you like what you hear (and would like to hear more), add me to your "Favorites" on Voices.com!
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"You're a SUPERSTAR VoiceOver Artist! It was great working with ya on the new TV spot for ORECK!" —Dylan Dawson, Producer, Script-to-Screen, Inc.
"I have had the pleasure to work with Mara Junot on several projects for The World Bank. Each time we have been delighted with the timeliness of her work, and most importantly, her commitment to getting the appropriate intonation for the content. My prior experience with voice talent was always in-person at a local Philadelphia studio. I was concerned about working with talent procured through the internet and by not being present to check the recording in real-time. However, Mara's absolute professionalism on all levels, and has proven my fears to be unwarranted. I recommend Mara Junot without reservation."
—Candace Roberts, President, Quantum Think Corporation
“Wow. I've directed a lot of VO in my time. One time Scott Rummell nailed it. One time Hal Douglas did. Pretty much you are the only other one that gave me exactly what I wanted in your first read. Thanks Mara!" —Jeff Keels
“Mara’s voice truly is unique, superbly professional, and her skill and range is ridiculously awesome!” —Mick Lauer, Co-founder of ArtistUpgrade
“…I fell in love with her voice from the first time I heard it. …She has that 'it' that not just anyone can bring to the microphone… I expect [the] best work and I have never had to try very hard to get it from Mara. Mara is a solid professional who has batted 1,000 for me at Charter Media and Comcast Spotlight.” —Delton Perrodin, Producer, Comcast Spotlight
“I needed a voice over that was very distinctive, Mara fit the bill. She is extremely gifted and talented. Her professionalism is superb.” —Kenneth Cooper, President of Rumae Natural Skin Care
“Mara paints feelings with her voice, facilitating the conjuring of scenarios in the mind's eye of the listener.” —Randy Orgeron, Art Reproductionist at Color Simulation Service
“Mara is a perfectionist with incredible talent... Her turnaround time was astonishing. We plan on using her again without hesitation!” —Alastair Halliday, Principal Creative, Slim Kiwi™
"Mara Junot is going to make somebody A LOT of money. Mara is an excellent on-air talent.
She understands how to adapt to different formats very well. STAR MATERIAL!!" —John DeLise, Operations Manager/PD/AM Show Host, Sunburst Media
"You have been really great to work with. You've made it easy to do business over the internet!" —Isaac Burrows, XO Consulting Corp. and CFO Financial Group
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3-Dimensional | All-American | Alto | Animated | Announcer | Approachable | Articulate | Authoritative | Believable | Bright | Classy | Clear | Comforting | Confident | Contralto | Conversational | Cool | Corporate | Dependable | Direct | Down-to-Earth | Dramatic | Dynamic | Educated | Elegant | Energetic | Engaging | Enthusiastic | Experienced | Friendly | Fun | Funny | Gentle | Genuine | Girl-Next-Door | Happy | Honest | Informative | Intelligent | Inviting | Knowledgeable | Mature | Midwest | Midwestern | Modern | Mom | Motherly | Natural | Original | Perky | Personable | Persuasive | Playful | Polished | Powerful | Professional | Pure | Real | Refined | Refreshing | Relaxed | Reliable | Resonant | Rich | Romantic | Sarcastic | Sassy | Seasoned | Sensual | Sexy | Sincere | Smart | Smooth | Soft | Soothing | Sophisticated | Strong | Stylish | Sultry | Sweet | Talented | Trendy | Trustworthy | Unique | Upbeat | Versatile | Vibrant | Warm | Young | Youthful
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Languages
English, English (North American), English (British), French (Parisienne)
Accents
British English (including Received Pronounciation & Cockney) • Southern (U.S.) • Australian • Brooklyn (NY) • French
Ages
Child, Teen, Young Adult, Middle Aged
Special Skills
Cartoons, Movie Trailers, Documentaries, Business, Educational, Radio, Telephone, Videogames, Television, Internet
Experience
Member #10002 of the Society of Accredited Voice-Over Artists (SaVoa)
• Professional Voice-Over Actor & Radio Personality
Credentials
Education
• Alpha Voices - Marc Guss, Alpha Entertainment (NYC, Present)
• Phase 4: Established Professionals Program - Edge Studio (NYC, 2011 - Present)
• Advanced Voice-Over Training - Erik Sheppard, Voice Talent Productions (NYC, 2011 - Present)
• “The Science of Switching On” Performance - Steven Memel (Los Angeles, 2011)
• Accent & Dialect Training - Amy Walker (Seattle, 2010)
• Actor's Casting Workshop - Mandy Sherman (New Orleans, 2010)
• Voice Acting Studio Workshop - Jeffrey Talbot, AudioWorks (2011, New Orleans)
• Vocal Performance Workshop - Steven Memel, TAXI Road Rally (Los Angeles, 2009)
• Voice Actors Meetup - Jeff Ford (New Orleans, 2009)
• "Going to Extremes" Performance Workshop - Steven Memel (Los Angeles, 2009)
• "Enhancing Your Creativity Workshop" - Noel Gould / TAXI Road Rally (Los Angeles, 2009)
• Dale Carnegie Training: Effective Communications & Human Relations (2005)
• "Connecting With Your Audience" Workshop - Steven Memel, TAXI Road Rally (Los Angeles, 2004)
• Liberal Arts | Vocal Training & Honors English - University of Southwestern Louisiana (1993-1995)
Associations
AFTRA
Studio
Microphone
Neumann TLM 103 • Sennheiser MKH 416 • RØDE NT1-A • MXL .009
Computer & Software
Pro Tools • Adobe Audition & SoundBooth • Sony Sound Forge & Vegas • Cubase | MacBook Pro • ASUS notebooks • DELL Studio PC
Special Equipment
ISDN (Telos Zephyr) • Source-Connect • Sound isolation vocal booth with Auralex acoustic Studiofoam • Mackie 802-VLZ3 mixer • MBox 2 preamp • Mogami cables
Delivery Methods
ISDN • Phone Patch • Source-Connect • Skype • eMail • FTP • CD Overnight Air
Turnaround Time
24-48 hours
Service Description
• On-site live audio engineer.
• Record or direct your session LIVE via ISDN, Source-Connect, Phone Patch or Skype
• Audio delivered in the format of your choice
• If you need professional audio editing or the addition of music or sound effects, I can produce the finished audio for you.
Additional VO Services:
• GPS
• Promos
• Training Videos & Presentations
• Radio Station Imaging
• Website Narration
• Tour guide
• Audio Editing / Production
• News Reporting
• Station Voice Tracking
I do (occasionally) sing. My natural voice is contralto [alto] and I have a sharp ear for harmony, but I draw the line at line dancing! ;)
Testimonials
Oreck
“You're a SUPERSTAR VoiceOver Artist! It was great working with ya on the new TV spot for ORECK!” —Dylan Dawson, Producer, Script-to-Screen, Inc.
Sygic
“Mara Junot is a very professional and flexible person to work with; she is very friendly and optimistic. It was a pleasure to cooperate with her. We strongly recommend Mara for any kind of voice recording!” —Andrea Petrovska, Sygic, a.s.
Comcast Spotlight
“…I fell in love with her voice from the first time I heard it. …She has that 'it' that not just anyone can bring to the microphone. …I expect [the] best work and I have never had to try very hard to get it from Mara. Mara is a solid professional who has batted 1,000 for me at Charter Media and Comcast Spotlight.” —Delton Perrodin, Producer, Comcast Spotlight
Sunburst Media, LLC
“Mara Junot is going to make somebody A LOT of money. Mara is an excellent on-air talent. She understands how to adapt to different formats very well… STAR MATERIAL!!” —John DeLise, Operations Manager/PD/Morning Show Host, Sunburst Media
The Cypress Columns
"We here at the Cypress Columns are always looking to show case professionalism and when it comes to our advertising we put our trust in the best. Mara you have always showcased the Cypress Columns in that manner. Thanks!" —Rory A Eschete Sr., President/CEO, The Cypress Columns
CFO Financial Group and XO Consulting Corporation
“You have been really great to work with. You've made it easy to do business over the internet!” —Isaac Burrows, CFO Financial Group and XO Consulting Corporation
ArtistUpgrade
“Mara’s voice truly is unique, superbly professional, and her skill and range is ridiculously awesome!” —Mick Lauer, Co-founder of ArtistUpgrade
Rumae Natural Skin Care
“I needed a voice over that was very distinctive, Mara fit the bill. She is extremely gifted and talented. Her professionalism is superb.” —Kenneth Cooper, President of Rumae Natural Skin Care
Color Simulation Service
“Mara paints feelings with her voice, facilitating the conjuring of scenarios in the mind's eye of the listener.” —Randy Orgeron, Art Reproductionist at Color Simulation Service
Henderson Creative
“Mara was professional and extremely easy to work with. Her spot-on delivery and quick turn-around was exactly what this project required. Excellent voice!” —Evelyn Henderson, Principal, Henderson Creative
Redesign Me
“Fantastic! Very happy with the results. Thanks Mara!” —Maxim Schram, RedesignMe
Empower MediaMarketing
“Thanks for the super fast turnaround. Great Job!” —Chris Beiting, Empower MediaMarketing
Megalomedia
“Wow. I've directed a lot of VO in my time. One time Scott Rummell nailed it. One time Hal Douglas did. Pretty much you are the only other one that gave me exactly what I wanted in your first read. Thanks Mara!“ —Jeff Keels
Quantum Think Corporation
"I have had the pleasure to work with Mara Junot on several projects for The World Bank. Each time we have been delighted with the timeliness of her work, and most importantly, her commitment to getting the appropriate intonation for the content. My prior experience with voice talent was always in-person at a local Philadelphia studio. I was concerned about working with talent procured through the internet and by not being present to check the recording in real-time. However, Mara's absolute professionalism on all levels, and has proven my fears to be unwarranted. I recommend Mara Junot without reservation." —Candace Roberts, President, Quantum Think Corporation
Client List
Over a decade of experience, with clients including:• AT&T™
• ORECK
• AMERIGROUP
• MICROSOFT ®
• USPS
• NINTENDO ®
• BANK OF AMERICA
• RUDER FINN
• PUBLIC STORAGE
• ASSOCIATED GROCERS
• SYGIC GPS
• T180 STUDIOS (WALT DISNEY CO.®)
• WAGERWORKS / INTERNATIONAL GAME TECHNOLOGY (IGT)
• THE WORLD BANK
• FANCOM®
• QUINTILES
• SUNWING VACATIONS
• COMCAST SPOTLIGHT
• BRUNO'S BARBERS
• THE PICTURE PEOPLE
• TRIBUNE BROADCASTING
• TREASURE CHEST CASINO
• SAMS TOWN CASINO
• FURSTPERSON
• CHARTER MEDIA
• APPSNMINDED
• VIRTUAL AIR GUITAR COMPANY
• TROUX TECHNOLOGIES
• MEDADVO
• CHARTLOGIC
Payment Terms
Hire Mara for voice over work. Payment is made through Voices.com SurePay, an escrow service that guarantees your work is done to your satisfaction. Send payment securely by Visa, Mastercard or PayPal through Voices.com then download your files from the website.
