Freelance Bilingual Advertising Services & Broadcast Talent
**** – present
I have provided a communications bridge for English-language clients needing to do business in Spanish; either with customers or employees. I provide quality translation, copywriting, voiceover and on-camera services. I also have access to a network of quality professionals whom I can count on for turn-key projects where audio or video technical services are needed. (See separate talent resume for details.)
IVR Voice Talent (Telephone Messaging Systems)
1991- Present
I have served as the Spanish voice for in-line messaging systems for Southwestern Bell, AT&T, and various insurance, banking, and medical organizations.
Lacks Furniture Spokesperson
2002- 2018
Since 2002 I represented Lacks Valley Stores on television and radio, in both English and Spanish. Besides serving as spokesperson, I also do the translations for all radio and television spots.
Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza Emcee
1995 - 2015
I had the privilege of serving as emcee for the annual Mariachi Vargas Extravaganza concerts, competitions, and events for over 18 years! This has been a joy and an opportunity to share my passion for mariachi music with the San Antonio, Austin, and Corpus Christi communities.
Sosa Bromley Aguilar & Assoc.
1991-1993
As Chief Copywriter at SBA& Assoc, I was responsible for concept development, copywriting (radio, TV, and print), translation, and proofing of any materials that would appear in print, for such national clients as American Airlines, Anheuser-Busch (corporate and beer brands), Burger King, Coca Cola, Western Union, General Motors, Montgomery Ward, NationsBank, Bank of America, LensCrafters, and Payless ShoeSource.
During my tenure with SBA&A I wrote, cast, and directed a Bud Dry radio campaign. One of the spots from that campaign earned me a gold "Clio."
KZVE - "Qué Suave" Radio Morning Show Co-Host
1988-1991
As production director for KZVE/KXTN I was responsible for creating original copy at breakneck speed for the sales department's incoming orders; sometimes as many as 12-16 ORIGINAL spots per day. I assigned or voiced and produced all spots on a daily basis.
As morning show sidekick, it was my job to be the color/humor. I was responsible for prepping topics for each segment, and had the priceless opportunity to employ the arsenal of voice characters who would otherwise have just sat on the bench, waiting for their turn at bat.
References:
Lionel Sosa
CEO, “Yes, Our Kids Can”
San Antonio TX
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Relationship: Past employer, current client
Known: Over 30 years
Kevin Bryan
Owner, Digital Base Communications
Lubbock TX
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Relationship: Current Client
Known: Over 10 years
Santiago Nieto
LBI Media
Burbank CA
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Relationship: Past Supervisor
Known: Over 30 years
Mark Cohen
Owner, Cohen Group Advertising
Houston TX
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Relationship: Client
Known: Over 22 years