CerTified DBE

DBE Capability Statement

Amanda Terman, LLC is a federally certified DBE* specializing in:

  • Voiceover performance

  • Content writing

  • Media production

*The DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) program is a US Department of Transportation initiative. It encourages state and local transportation agencies to partner with businesses owned by women and other disadvantaged social groups.

 

Voiceover Demos

Here are a few samples of my voiceover work. If you need to hear something specific for your project, please contact me for a complimentary custom audition.

 
 
 

Overview of the DBE Program

Here is a quick overview of the US Department of Transportation’s DBE program.

Businesses owned by women

The DBE (Disadvantaged Business Enterprise) program is a US Department of Transportation initiative for state and local transportation agencies. It encourages businesses owned by women and other disadvantaged social groups to participate in projects funded by the:

-Federal Aviation Administration Agency (FAA)
-Federal Highway Administration (FHA)
-Federal Transit Administration (FTA)

Reach your DBE goals

State and local transportation agencies participating in the DBE program set goals for collaborating with DBE businesses. You can reach your DBE goals by expending a certain percentage of your funds with DBE-certified businesses.

 

A Media-Production DBE

Amanda Terman, LLC is a media production DBE specializing in voiceover, writing, and other content creation.

Voiceover for all media

I offer DBE-certified young adult female voiceover for all media including:

-Commercials
-Education and training
-Entertainment and events
-Public relations
-Telephony

Complete production

At my studio in Cleveland, Ohio, I provide complete production services, which include:

-Writing clear, engaging content
-Proofreading and perfecting scripts
-Performing material for TV, radio, social media, and live events
-Recording broadcast-quality audio recordings
-Handling post-production tasks

 

Fully Equipped Recording Studio

If your business needs voiceover for any application, I can provide crystal-clear, broadcast-ready audio to capture your audience’s attention.

Acoustically treated recording booth

My acoustically treated recording booth includes the following equipment:

  • Microphones: Sennheiser MKH416 and Sennheiser MK4 (professional quality condenser mics for capturing the nuance of speech)

  • Audio interface: Focusrite Scarlett Solo (a compact pre-amp for capturing and monitoring studio-quality sound)

  • Software: Adobe Audition, Audacity, iZotope RX7 (powerful programs offering a variety of essential recording options and post-production tools)

Connection options for directed sessions

If you’d like to direct our recording session in real-time, you can do that without even leaving your office (or home!) We can schedule a session at your convenience to connect via any of these options:

  • Phone: When we schedule our session, I’ll send you a special phone number to call. You can direct the session, and then I’ll send you the high-quality audio files afterward (by email, Dropbox, or Google Drive, etc.)

  • Video chat: We can use whatever platform you’d like (e.g., Zoom, Skype, FaceTime, or Google Hangouts) to collaborate during the recording process.

  • Source-Connect: If you use this software, then you can record the audio from my studio directly onto your own system. Add me to your Source-Connect contacts so we’re ready to begin at your convenience.

At our session, I’ll pipe the studio-quality audio from my mic directly to you, and you can provide live feedback to get the exact performance you need.

 

Voiceover for Transportation Agencies

As a certified DBE, I’m ready to partner with state and local transportation agencies and prime vendors anywhere in the United States to provide voiceover for promos, employee training, announcements, phone systems, audio descriptions to improve accessibility, and more.

Announcements for airports

If you need commercials or announcements for airports in your community, I can provide clear, helpful, welcoming messages.

Voice over for highway and transit agencies

If you’re looking for e-learning or promotional voice over for highway and transit agencies, I can provide a relatable, engaging, grounded voice for our content.

 

DBE-Certified Content Writer

I am a DBE-certified content writer for all media. If your project needs a new script, or proofreading for an existing script, I can provide engaging, clear content.

Proofreading services

Before I became a full-time voice artist, I taught psychology and writing to students at University of California Santa Barbara. (Interested in my psychology publications? You can read about my academic research.) Also, I was a writing tutor at Santa Barbara City College’s Learning Resources Center.

Original content writing

In addition to my academic publications, I’m a writer for a range of other styles. Learn more about my writing credits, which range from award-winning one-act plays to legal advice articles and vocabulary edu-tainment.

 

Request a Quote

If you’re a prime vendor looking for a DBE to provide voiceover or media prodution, contact me for a free quote and custom audition. I look forward to collaborating with you!