Longtrain ProductionsOwner/Chief of Creative/Voice Actor/Audio Producer (transitioning)
Mar. 2005 - Apr. 2025Charlotte, North Carolina AreaBuilt and operated a boutique creative audio studio specializing in commercial production and brand voice development for national and regional clients. Generated consistent annual revenues exceeding $200K throughout 20-year operation while serving as primary business developer and rainmaker. Managed creative operations and directed a team of 12+ contract specialists including voice talent, sound engineers, and copywriters. Personally developed and maintained relationships with major brands including Curb Records, BMLG, Bank of America, Bojangles, OrthoCarolina, and IHeart Media, producing thousands of radio imaging elements, commercials, and award-winning television voice-overs. Established exceptional client retention through relationship-driven business development, building a referral-based revenue model that eliminated traditional marketing spend. Combined hands-on creative leadership with strategic client acquisition across radio commercial production, station imaging, and national television voice-over markets. Recognized with Emmy Award for voice-over excellence while successfully balancing artistic integrity with sustainable business growth. Currently transitioning select long-term client relationships while focusing primary efforts on automotive wholesale ventures.