Hi, I’m Derek Ousley, a versatile voice actor and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I bring a broad range of experience across voiceover, live directing sessions, audio engineering, and AI-assisted training to clients, delivering performances that sound natural and expressive while meeting tight timelines. I enjoy collaborating with directors, writers, and developers to craft character voices, refine dubbing, and improve training data for AI systems. My curiosity, reliability, and hands-on studio approach help teams move projects forward smoothly and creatively.

DEREK OUSLEY

Hi, I’m Derek Ousley, a versatile voice actor and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I bring a broad range of experience across voiceover, live directing sessions, audio engineering, and AI-assisted training to clients, delivering performances that sound natural and expressive while meeting tight timelines. I enjoy collaborating with directors, writers, and developers to craft character voices, refine dubbing, and improve training data for AI systems. My curiosity, reliability, and hands-on studio approach help teams move projects forward smoothly and creatively.

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Hi, I’m Derek Ousley, a versatile voice actor and audio professional based in Los Angeles. I bring a broad range of experience across voiceover, live directing sessions, audio engineering, and AI-assisted training to clients, delivering performances that sound natural and expressive while meeting tight timelines.

I enjoy collaborating with directors, writers, and developers to craft character voices, refine dubbing, and improve training data for AI systems. My curiosity, reliability, and hands-on studio approach help teams move projects forward smoothly and creatively.

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Experience Level

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Camera and Audio Rental and Operations Manager at Division Camera/The Camera Division
September 18, 2010 - January 30, 2020
• Managed extensive connections with producers, cinematographers • Oversaw accounts for both major studios as well as independent films • Established a virtual platform connecting major camera houses • Managed/performed 24/7 live technical support • Directed internship-to-work program
Voice Actor at Self-Employed
March 1, 2020 - Present
Performed and created myriad voice acting products for client delivery; Recorded, mixed and edited thousands of voice acting sessions; Reviewed/evaluated work of other voice actors and annotators; Enhanced AI training with voice acting performances and associated annotations
Lead Dub Performance Director at Incantor.AI
September 1, 2025 - Present
Performed and directed performances for English dubs of international films; Developed and fine-tuned AI voice selection for English dubs of international films; Recruited and trained new performance directors for dubs in all languages; Excelled in modulating the proprietary ElevenLabs agent to sound human
Camera Rental Manager at The Camera Division
September 1, 2010 - January 20, 2020
Managed extensive connections with producers, cinematographers, and camera assistants; Oversaw accounts for major studios as well as independent films; Established a virtual platform connecting major camera houses for sub-rentals and scam prevention; Managed/performed 24/7 live technical support; Directed internship-to-work program

Education

Cinema And Creative Writing at San Francisco State University
January 11, 1997 - June 4, 1999
at San Francisco State University
January 11, 2030 - May 3, 2026

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Software & Internet