Maya Hanafi

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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.

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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.

šŸŽ™ 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

šŸ›  Tools: Audacity • Riverside • Adobe Audition • Professional studio microphone • Pop filter • Sound-treated recording space

šŸŽ¬ 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

šŸŽØ 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

šŸ›  Tools: Adobe Premiere Pro • Illustrator • Photoshop • Lightroom • After Effects • Canva • CapCut • Adobe Express

  • 4 years' experience
  • Joined October 2024

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Education
  • Professional Services
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Software & Internet

Work experience

Voiceover Artist & TTS Expert Ā· UpworkJan 2022 – Present Ā· 4 yrs 11 mos

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

Bachelor of Business Administration & Media Management Ā· University of Hull2019 – 2023
High School Diploma Ā· Alexandria House of English (American Curriculum)2016 – 2019
Coursework & Training in Audio & Visual Production Ā· University of Central Lancashire – Preston2022

Certifications and awards

Brand Management Certificate: Aligning Business, Brand and Behavior2024

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