I am Mark Silvast-Walks, a versatile voice and performance professional with 20 years of experience in vocal advertising, promotion, and live events. I specialize in copywriting, ghostwriting, MC/host duties, translation and editing, voice-over, presenting, and stage performance across TV, radio, the internet, and gala occasions. Colleagues and producers value my collaborative spirit, calm under pressure, and knack for creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. I bring a hands-on, no-job-is-too-big-or-small ethos, anticipate needs, and help keep audiences entertained and at ease. I love turning complexity into clarity and memorable moments.…

Mark Silvast-Walks

I am Mark Silvast-Walks, a versatile voice and performance professional with 20 years of experience in vocal advertising, promotion, and live events. I specialize in copywriting, ghostwriting, MC/host duties, translation and editing, voice-over, presenting, and stage performance across TV, radio, the internet, and gala occasions. Colleagues and producers value my collaborative spirit, calm under pressure, and knack for creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. I bring a hands-on, no-job-is-too-big-or-small ethos, anticipate needs, and help keep audiences entertained and at ease. I love turning complexity into clarity and memorable moments.…

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I am Mark Silvast-Walks, a versatile voice and performance professional with 20 years of experience in vocal advertising, promotion, and live events. I specialize in copywriting, ghostwriting, MC/host duties, translation and editing, voice-over, presenting, and stage performance across TV, radio, the internet, and gala occasions.

Colleagues and producers value my collaborative spirit, calm under pressure, and knack for creating a warm, engaging atmosphere. I bring a hands-on, no-job-is-too-big-or-small ethos, anticipate needs, and help keep audiences entertained and at ease. I love turning complexity into clarity and memorable moments.

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Skills

Experience Level

Acapella
Expert
Backing Vocal
Expert
Freelance Gig
Expert
Lead Vocal
Expert
Mix
Expert
Vocal
Expert
Voiceover
Expert
Jingle
Expert
Copywriting
Expert
Audacity
Expert
Script
Expert
Presentation Design
Expert
Microsoft Word
Intermediate
Music Video
Intermediate
Logo
Intermediate
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Language

English
Fluent
Finnish
Fluent
Swedish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Co-host / Presenter / Emcee / Announcer at Denniz Pop Awards
June 1, 2014 - June 1, 2024
On-site co-hosting and presenting alongside renowned producers and Swedish celebrities; crafting individual presentations for notable guests and award-winners.
Interactive Stage Performer at Let's Give Back Gala (Hand-in-Hand/Bubbles & Brunch AB)
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2023
Jazz and soul stage performances at high-end charity galas featuring keynote speakers; performed alongside top artists in Stockholm.
Presenter / Announcer at Nordic Face Awards / United AB
June 1, 2019 - November 1, 2021
Official presenter/announcer and afterparty MC for three consecutive Nordic Face Awards.
Award Ceremony Announcer / Presenter at Capgemini Awards
January 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Remote award ceremony announcer/presenter.
Karaoke Host / Sound Engineer at Golden Hits Karaoke
December 1, 2023 - December 31, 2023
Karaoke host and sound engineer for Stockholm venue events.
Party-Karaoke Concept Planner / Host at Tuborg Party-Karaoke
January 1, 2014 - December 31, 2018
Concept planner and host across Finland (Oulu, Pori, Turku, Tampere, Joensuu, Jyväskylä, Helsinki).
Script Editor / Narrator at Coca-Cola Company & United Media Group
October 1, 2016 - December 31, 2016
Script-editor and narrator for Coca-Cola case film – "The Gothia Cup".
Marketing Voice at Famous Grouse & Opacity.sthlm AB
December 1, 2015 - December 31, 2015
Voice for new bottle design TVC; marketing voice.
Video Script Proofreader / Editor / Translator / Ghostwriter / Narrator at City of Rauma – Rauma Tourist Board
May 1, 2023 - May 31, 2023
Video-script proofreading/editing; bilingual VO-narration (ENG/FIN) and ghostwriting.
Marketing-Voice / Script & Audio Editor at Fluid Agency AB / Capgemini
December 1, 2021 - December 31, 2021
Initial processor for Capgemini YouTube video; audio-editing and voiceover work.
Script Editor / Ghostwriter / On-screen Instructor at Questback Sweden AB
March 15, 2015 - March 31, 2015
E-learning video instructions for H&M corporate admin dept.
Multilingual Consultant at Raisio OYj / Beans Done Right (Start-up)
October 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Stockholm-based fava bean consultant; formed key accounts in Swedish catering & restaurant wholesale; product outreach and pitches.
Finnish AI Audiobook Narrator at Voice123 / Finnish AI Audiobook Project
June 1, 2025 - Present
Finnish-language audiobook narrator; remote Stockholm-based project.
Q-Basic Project Script Editor / Tutorial Narrator at VoiceMachine
June 1, 2024 - June 30, 2024
Script editor; tutorial-narrator and sales video voice for mobile app.
Finnish Amazon Text-to-Speech VO at Amazon (Finnish)
March 1, 2023 - March 31, 2023
AI VO test-trials for Finnish language digital services.
Winnova Educational Institute – English at Winnova Educational Institute
January 1, 2022 - January 31, 2022
Website-video script proofreader/editor/translator/ghostwriter/narrator.
Promotional Video Editor / English Proofreader at Posiva / Studiopäällikkö
September 1, 2021 - September 30, 2021
Promotional video script proofreading/editing; bilingual VO-narration; post-production engineering.

Education

Undergraduate at Linnéuniversitet (Växjö)
September 10, 2012 - June 9, 2014
International Law and & International Human Rights Law
Undergraduate at Stockholms University
December 7, 2025 - December 7, 2025
Undergraduate at Stockholms University
January 10, 2011 - February 18, 2012
Political Science

Qualifications

Basic Training in Dangerous Goods (Air Travel)
January 11, 2030 - December 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Wholesale & Distribution, Education, Retail, Professional Services, Transportation & Logistics, Agriculture & Mining, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Other
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2018
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements. Here I functioned as Co-Host to stand-up comedian, Marcus Björkengren.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2019
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2018
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2017
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2015
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2014
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…
    uniE621 Denniz Pop Awards 2016
    The annual Denniz Pop (-music) Awards ceremony honors and promotes upcoming and seasoned pop-music talent for their present, and future, achievements.…