Maya Hanafi
Voiceover & TTS Artist Arabic-English | Creative Multimedia Specialist With over 5 years of experience voicing brands, ads, and AI projects worldwide, I bring words to life with a clear, expressive, and authentic sound.
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Voiceover & TTS Artist Arabic-English | Creative Multimedia Specialist
With over 5 years of experience voicing brands, ads, and AI projects worldwide, I bring words to life with a clear, expressive, and authentic sound.
As a bilingual Voiceover and TTS Artist fluent in English (British & American) and Arabic (Emirati, Egyptian, Modern Standard, and Classical/Fusha), I specialize in producing high-quality, emotionally resonant recordings for commercials, narration, audiobooks, and AI Text-to-Speech (TTS) datasets, combining technical precision with creative expression.
My vocal versatility allows me to move seamlessly between neutral international tones and distinct regional accents, delivering performances that sound natural, authentic, and audience-focused.
š Voiceover & TTS Expertise
- Languages & Accents: British English, American English, Emirati, Egyptian, Modern Standard Arabic (Fusha), Classical Arabic, and other Gulf dialects
- Applications: Commercials, explainers, e-learning, corporate narration, audiobooks, storytelling, and international conference narration
- AI & TTS: Dataset recordings for AI and machine-learning projects through Upwork Enterprise and Voices.com
- Delivered professional narration for international forums, including the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Development
- Expert in tone consistency, pronunciation accuracy, and dataset labeling for AI training
- Wide vocal range for character voices, impersonations, and narrative depth
š Tools: Audacity ⢠Riverside ⢠Adobe Audition ⢠Professional studio microphone ⢠Pop filter ⢠Sound-treated recording space
š¬ Video Editing & Production
Beyond voice, I bring stories to life visually through cinematic video editing and direction.
- Short films, brand promos, YouTube videos, and social-media content
- Script-to-screen execution: writing, directing, editing, and syncing voiceovers
- Story pacing, color grading, and composition for strong visual impact
šØ Creative Multimedia Specialist
I design and build complete creative identities that merge branding, marketing, and storytelling to help businesses stand out with purpose and consistency.
- Logo and brand-identity creation for startups and small businesses
- Market research and competitor analysis to define brand voice and strategy
- Social-media content design, strategy, and campaign planning
- Creative direction and visual-identity development
- Color, layout, and aesthetic optimization for cohesive branding
š Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro ⢠Illustrator ⢠Photoshop ⢠Lightroom ⢠After Effects ⢠Canva ⢠CapCut ⢠Adobe Express
- 4 years' experience
- Joined October 2024
SkillsĀ· 33
- Email Marketing
WordPress- Voiceover
- Social Media Design
- Script
- Presentation Design
- Music Video
- Microsoft Word
- Microsoft Powerpoint
- Logo
- Leadership
- Illustration
GarageBand- Copywriting
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe Lightroom
Canva- Branding
Adobe Photoshop- Artwork
- AI Chatbot
Adobe Premiere Pro- Lead Vocal
Procreate- Motion Graphic
- Explainer Video
DaVinci Resolve Studio- AVS Video Editor
- Adobe After Effects
- Adobe Premiere Elements
Audacity- ChatGPT
- Adobe Firefly
Languages
- EnglishFluent
- ArabicFluent
- ArmenianAdvanced
- FrenchBeginner
Industry experience
- Media & Entertainment
- Education
- Professional Services
- Non-Profit Organization
- Software & Internet
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Work experience
Delivering professional bilingual voiceovers in English (British & American) and Arabic (Emirati, Egyptian, Modern Standard, and Classical/Fusha) for diverse international clients across commercial, narration, and AI TTS projects. - Recorded and produced over 100 hours of high-quality voiceover content for Upwork Enterprise, Voices.com, and private clients. - Worked on Text-to-Speech (TTS) and AI dataset projects, ensuring precision, clarity, and consistency across scripts. - Provided formal narration for international events, including the Aswan Forum for Sustainable Development. - Specialized in commercials, e-learning, audiobooks, and character performances with full editing and mastering. - Operate a professional home studio using Audacity, Riverside, and Adobe software for broadcast-quality sound.
Education
Certifications and awards
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