Voice Talent, Radio Host, and Commercial Actor

Various voice and film work for television, radio, commercials, video promotion, relaxation CD's, phone systems, arenas, narrations, and computer-based training.

• Radio Host: WWNO-FM, New Orleans, LA (13 yrs); KLRS AM/FM, Mountain Grove, MO (4 yrs)
• Stage plays: "An Evening with Betsy, Voices from the Storm"; "Ladies of the Camellia"
• Independent film: "At Last"; other roles were as extras, non-speaking
• Cable TV: "St. Bernard Today" interview show

Author/Journalist

Feature writer for the New Orleans Times-Picayune newspaper, non-profit newsletters and website copy, special projects, fiction & non-fiction, and a radio documentary feature of Louisiana newscaster Nash Roberts. Authored, published, and has performed a children’s book, Smiles From the Deep; recently completed writing Sleeping Between the Rails, a soon to be published memoir of my six-year round-the-world odyssey.

Speaker/Presenter

Motivational/inspirational speaker for meetings and conferences; event mistress of ceremonies. Workshops presented on varied topics such as volunteer management, voice improvement, stress management, harmony in the multi-generational work place, yoga and natural health.

Teacher/Trainer

Has taught voice improvement and public speaking, Yoga and relaxation, and English as a second language to adults in Spain, Thailand, Japan and the U.S.

Affiliations

• American Society for Training, Development (ASTD); past VP of Programs for New Orleans Chapter
• Directors of Volunteers in Agencies (DOVIA); past President
• Business and Professional Women's Club, Inc.; former board member Arabi, LA

Other

World traveled - six years residence in various European and Asian countries. Conversant in Spanish and French. Active in community volunteer work; avid interest in natural health and wellness, gardening, music and dance. Founder - Community Wellness Network.

Education

B.A. in Speech Education, Southeastern Louisiana University;Graduate level courses in education, Southwest Missouri State and state teacher license in Louisiana and Missouri; graduate courses and certification in teaching English as a Second Language (ESL); certification in yoga instruction and hypnotherapy.