E-mail: nigelwillis@yahoo.com Career in journalism, writing, acting / theatrical support, broadcast / voice talent. Background in arts and sciences. BA, Biological Sciences (2000) and Associate of Science (1995). Available immediately. Cosmopolitan background / outlook, energy, creativity, and ambition. Literate and articulate. Open to serious career offers worldwide. Details follow. |
PERSONAL | Born in Britain, 1974. British Citizen, formerly resident U.S.A. Single. |
WORK EXPERIENCE | Seasonal work for Jackson High School as National Forensics League coach and judge. Waiter / Catering Assistant, various catering companies. Host / Co-host / Lighting / VTR on The Dormitory, Kent State University campus-cable music-video show, 1997. Absolute Post-Productions, Television ad for Food TV playing Bill Clinton. Computer lab assistant, Kent State University Projectionist, Cinemark Tinseltown 15, North Canton. Operator (device construction), NorTel Networks Co-Host / Interviewer, Inaugural Clay’s Park Rock Fest, Random Acts of Music, July 2004 (Henry J. Productions) Croupier / Cashier, Genting Stanleys Torquay Mint Casino (current employment) Voiceovers for several online animated shorts (as “Beedo Sookcool”), listed below. |
EDUCATION AND ACADEMIC QUALIFICATIONS | Award of Distinction Diploma, Jackson High School, 1992. Associate of Science degree (Biological Sciences) Kent State University, May 1995. French and Japanese language skills (University level). Tied for highest score (90%) in testing group for Kent State University’s Journalism Grammatical Skills Evaluation Exam. |
MEMBERSHIPS AND HONORS | National Forensics League (NFL), Sapphire Key Holder. Ohio High School Speech League State Qualifier, 1991. Jackson High School NFL Parliamentarian, 1991-1992. National Dean’s List, 1992. Alpha Lambda Delta, National Academic Fraternity, 1993. Kent State University Fencing Club, 1997-1999. |
HOBBIES | Graphic design / cartooning. Fencing Acting / stage handing / set construction. Humorous writing. Webmaster, Beedo Sookcool’s Cool Sci-Fi Page. |
TRAVEL EXPERIENCE | 1-month camping / rafting expeditions to Colorado, 1986 and 1988. 1-month educational trip to Guatemala, 1992. 2-week biological study field trips to Florida (Gulf Coast, Scrubland, Atlantic Seaboard, 1996; Florida Keys and Everglades, 1997). Multiple trips to Europe. |
VOLUNTEER WORK AND STAGE EXPERIENCE | Actor, Kent State University Stark Campus (KSUSC) production of Michael Frayn’s Noises Off, Frederick / Phillip / Sheikh, 1992. Actor, KSUSC production of Spewack, Spewack, & Porter’s Kiss Me Kate, Harrison Howell, 1992. The Grim Reaper, Students Against Drunk Driving, Jackson Local Schools, 1992-1993 Actor, KSUSC production of Larry Shue’s The Nerd, Warnock Waldgrave, 1993. Director’s Assistant, KSUSC production of Edward Albee’s Who’s Afraid Virginia Woolf? 1993. Actor, KSUSC production of Peter Shaffer’s Amadeus, Count Johann Killian von Strack, 1993. Assistant Stage Manager, KSUSC production of Jones & Schmidt’s The Fantasticks, 1994. Actor, KSUSC production of Jean Anouilh’s Becket, Bishop Gilbert Folliot, 1995. Sound Technician, KSUSC production of Jane Martin’s Talking With... 1996. Stagehand / ship mechanics, KSUSC production of Gilbert & Sullivan’s The Pirates of Penzance, 1996. Set construction / breakdown / of the aforementioned plays. Three-hour TV appearance for pledge taking, Public TV Channels 45 / 49, 1997. HTML encoder, Webpage for Portage County (Ohio) Branch of Salvation Army. (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Pointe/6557/index.html) Devised, planned, and executed successful membership recruiting campaigns for Quail Hollow State Park, 1997 & 1999. |
ONLINE ANIMATION VOICEOVER WORK* |
Order 95 Promotional Video 1: “Intro” Order 95 Promotional Video 2: “Movie Trailer” + “Outtakes” Creature Cantina’s Sixth Anniversary Boba Fett’s Video Blog, Part 1 Boba Fett’s Video Blog, Part 2 Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Response to “Ewok Gospel” Optimus Prime’s Evolution of Dance - Response 1: “Apology” Optimus Prime’s Evolution of Dance - Response 2: “Smear Campaign” Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Response to “Star Wars (Sweded): A Cardboard Hope” Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Boba’s “Thank you” to bobafett.com Boba Fett’s Video Blog: The Sniffles Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Response to JStormTrooper’s “Stormtroopers in Love” Beedo’s Outtakes #1 Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Response to “Star Wars Dance” Beedo’s Outtakes #2 Boba Fett’s Video Blog: Response to Hydraness’ Tutorial on Armour Maintenance * All voiceover work on these projects is credited as “Beedo Sookcool,” my online handle. |
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