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Hi, I’m Derek Botten. I’m a full-time voice artist based in Port Stanley, Ontario. I’ve spent decades in broadcasting, starting on the radio and evolving into a dedicated voiceover professional. I work from my own studio (Derek Botten Media) and offer friendly, casual reads as well as higher-energy and urgent reads when needed. My client list includes Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania and Schwartzkopf, and I’ve recorded more than 70 audiobooks along with radio/TV spots, instructional videos, e-learning and presentations. I’m Source Connect-equipped and pride myself on speedy turnaround times. In 2021 I won the One Voice Award for Best Male International Performance.…Hi, I’m Derek Botten. I’m a full-time voice artist based in Port Stanley, Ontario. I’ve spent decades in broadcasting, starting on the radio and evolving into a dedicated voiceover professional. I work from my own studio (Derek Botten Media) and offer friendly, casual reads as well as higher-energy and urgent reads when needed. My client list includes Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania and Schwartzkopf, and I’ve recorded more than 70 audiobooks along with radio/TV spots, instructional videos, e-learning and presentations. I’m Source Connect-equipped and pride myself on speedy turnaround times. In 2021 I won the One Voice Award for Best Male International Performance.

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Hi, I’m Derek Botten. I’m a full-time voice artist based in Port Stanley, Ontario. I’ve spent decades in broadcasting, starting on the radio and evolving into a dedicated voiceover professional. I work from my own studio (Derek Botten Media) and offer friendly, casual reads as well as higher-energy and urgent reads when needed. My client list includes Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania and Schwartzkopf, and I’ve recorded more than 70 audiobooks along with radio/TV spots, instructional videos, e-learning and presentations. I’m Source Connect-equipped and pride myself on speedy turnaround times. In 2021 I won the One Voice Award for Best Male International Performance.…Hi, I’m Derek Botten. I’m a full-time voice artist based in Port Stanley, Ontario. I’ve spent decades in broadcasting, starting on the radio and evolving into a dedicated voiceover professional. I work from my own studio (Derek Botten Media) and offer friendly, casual reads as well as higher-energy and urgent reads when needed. My client list includes Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania and Schwartzkopf, and I’ve recorded more than 70 audiobooks along with radio/TV spots, instructional videos, e-learning and presentations. I’m Source Connect-equipped and pride myself on speedy turnaround times. In 2021 I won the One Voice Award for Best Male International Performance.

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Hi, I’m Derek Botten. I’m a full-time voice artist based in Port Stanley, Ontario. I’ve spent decades in broadcasting, starting on the radio and evolving into a dedicated voiceover professional. I work from my own studio (Derek Botten Media) and offer friendly, casual reads as well as higher-energy and urgent reads when needed.

My client list includes Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania and Schwartzkopf, and I’ve recorded more than 70 audiobooks along with radio/TV spots, instructional videos, e-learning and presentations. I’m Source Connect-equipped and pride myself on speedy turnaround times. In 2021 I won the One Voice Award for Best Male International Performance.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

Expert

Intermediate

Intermediate

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Voice Over Artist at Derek Botten Media

November 1, 2014 - Present

Full-time voice over artist operating under Derek Botten Media; specializes in radio/TV commercials, instructional videos, audio books, e-learning and presentations; friendly, casual reads with ability to deliver high-energy or urgent reads; custom characterizations with regional dialects; Source Connect equipped; speed turnaround; notable clients include Purina, Allstate, Budweiser, Sylvania, Schwartzkopf; 70+ audio books produced.

Morning Show Host at CKLO-FM (Free 98.1)

November 1, 2011 - November 1, 2014

Hosted the morning show 'The Big Show' in London, ON; delivered on-air banter, music programming, interviews and audience engagement; built and maintained a loyal local following.

Show Director/Owner at World of Motorcycles Expo

January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2012

Directed and owned an annual motorcycle expo (~15,000 attendees). Responsible for concept, design, sales, exhibitor relations, promotion, advertising and operations.

Evening/Saturday Morning Announcer, Senior Swing/Remote Announcer at CHST-FM 102.3 / BOB-FM London, Ontario

December 1, 2003 - June 1, 2011

Evening and Saturday morning announcing, remote and swing shifts; recognized with 2006 London Music Awards for Most Popular Media Personality.

Midday then Morning Show Host at CKDK-FM 103.9 The Hawk

March 1, 1998 - December 1, 2002

Midday and morning show hosting in London, Ontario.

Owner/Operator at Maverick Concepts International Inc.

September 1, 1995 - September 1, 1999

Owner/Operator; marketing strategy and implementation consultancy; radio specialists; clients included Rogers Cantel, Stone Road Mall (Guelph), CFPL AM/FM (London), Schoolhouse Country Inn (Belwood).