I’m James Burke, a voice actor specializing in English AI voice generation, voice-over and audiobook narration. Demonstrated expertise through projects like audiobook narration for religious topics [1] and professional recordings for commercial use [2]. Experienced in delivering engaging and authentic audio performances, catering to various market needs, including AI voice generation [3]. Core skills include voice acting, audio recording, and narration techniques applied to create expressive and high-quality voiceovers. I am also a strategist and educator focused on using technology to elevate customer engagement and experience. I’ve guided senior executives in digital transformation, new business models, and operational excellence across some of the world’s largest organizations, providing thought leadership and practical enablement for teams spanning business and IT in multinational settings. I mentor, train, and coach sales teams to engage buyers with speed and clarity, helping them win higher-value deals more efficiently. In addition to CX and enablement, I deliver workshops, executive briefings, and hands-on programs that shorten sales cycles, improve retention, and maximize end-user impact.…

James Burke

I’m James Burke, a voice actor specializing in English AI voice generation, voice-over and audiobook narration. Demonstrated expertise through projects like audiobook narration for religious topics [1] and professional recordings for commercial use [2]. Experienced in delivering engaging and authentic audio performances, catering to various market needs, including AI voice generation [3]. Core skills include voice acting, audio recording, and narration techniques applied to create expressive and high-quality voiceovers. I am also a strategist and educator focused on using technology to elevate customer engagement and experience. I’ve guided senior executives in digital transformation, new business models, and operational excellence across some of the world’s largest organizations, providing thought leadership and practical enablement for teams spanning business and IT in multinational settings. I mentor, train, and coach sales teams to engage buyers with speed and clarity, helping them win higher-value deals more efficiently. In addition to CX and enablement, I deliver workshops, executive briefings, and hands-on programs that shorten sales cycles, improve retention, and maximize end-user impact.…

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I’m James Burke, a voice actor specializing in English AI voice generation, voice-over and audiobook narration. Demonstrated expertise through projects like audiobook narration for religious topics [1] and professional recordings for commercial use [2]. Experienced in delivering engaging and authentic audio performances, catering to various market needs, including AI voice generation [3]. Core skills include voice acting, audio recording, and narration techniques applied to create expressive and high-quality voiceovers.

I am also a strategist and educator focused on using technology to elevate customer engagement and experience. I’ve guided senior executives in digital transformation, new business models, and operational excellence across some of the world’s largest organizations, providing thought leadership and practical enablement for teams spanning business and IT in multinational settings.

I mentor, train, and coach sales teams to engage buyers with speed and clarity, helping them win higher-value deals more efficiently.

In addition to CX and enablement, I deliver workshops, executive briefings, and hands-on programs that shorten sales cycles, improve retention, and maximize end-user impact.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Voice Over at Self
January 1, 2020 - Present
Narrated training voice-overs, IVR/phone greetings, audio books and 'How-to' scripts. Professional voice actor specializing in bringing a trustworthy, middle-age to senior voice to life for AI, radio, podcasts, ACX book narration, coaching, commercials, and related projects.
Sales Coach at Self
January 1, 2022 - Present
As a Sales Enablement Coach, develop and improve the performance of individual salespeople or entire sales forces through 1:1 coaching and ongoing training. Oversee components of sales enablement including best practices, content, tools and technology to support selling.
Account Executive / Product Specialist at BambooHR
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Mentored a team of new and experienced representatives; prospected new accounts; guided prospects through the sales process; activated new accounts as a global resource for BambooHR.
Licensed REALTOR® at Keller Williams Classic Realty
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2021
Acted as a trusted real estate advisor to residential buyers and sellers as well as commercial entities; earned the GRI designation during first year of practice.
Strategy and CX Consultant at Self-Employed
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Advised companies on customer retention post-acquisition by reducing friction and analyzing and fixing broken processes/systems causing attrition; performed top-down organizational reviews to improve customer experience.
Cognitive Executive Solutions Strategist, Watson Customer Engagement at IBM
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Provided senior-level executive conversations and vision/strategy for tier-one customers as an overlay for account teams and brand sales reps. Offered thought leadership and best practices for leveraging IBM software to improve end-user engagement and drive revenue. Conducted workshops and executive briefings that shortened sales cycles and generated multi-million-dollar deals. Delivered sales enablement training to internal and partner sales teams globally. Certifications include IBM Design Thinking Practitioner and IBM Selling Profession - Level II Expert. Notable win includes a green-field contract valued around $1.4M.

Education

GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute) at Graduate Realtor Institute
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
IBM Sales Academy at IBM
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2017
Global Strategic Conversations at Harvard & Toronto Business School (course)
May 1, 2015 - May 1, 2015
Financial Selling: Executive Conversations at IBM
April 1, 2017 - April 1, 2017
Financial Selling: Executive Conversations at IBM Selling Profession - Level II Expert
April 1, 2017 - April 20, 2026
THINK40 at THINK40 IBM Think40 program
January 1, 2014 - April 20, 2026
Certified IBM Selling Profession - Level II Expert at IBM
January 11, 2030 - April 23, 2026

Qualifications

GRI (Graduate Realtor Institute)
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2018
IBM Selling Profession - Level II Expert
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026
Real Estate License
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2021
Certified IBM Selling Profession - Level II Expert
January 11, 2030 - April 20, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Real Estate & Construction, Education, Media & Entertainment, Other
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