You can currently hear Eric as the in store advertising voice in Whole Foods Markets across the US and in Canada.In today’s modern and fast paced world, giant companies like Amazon, Whole Foods and Subaru all strive to find that perfect branding voice that will communicate their story in a conversationally cool, hip and relatable manner, that will keep their audience wanting more. This is exactly what you get when you work with Eric Smies. Friendly and easy to work with, I’ll give you the voiceover read you need, to help it stand out, whether it’s a TV/Radio commercial, promo, imaging, video game, animation, explainer video, narration, e-learning/training, documentary, on-hold, IVR, or anything else. Remote sessions are a snap with Source Connect, Skype or phone patch. Drop me a line and let’s discuss your project!• Been in the industry for 20+ years.• Friendly, conversational, guy next door type of voice.• Professional broadcast quality home studio including - Sennheiser MK416 and Neuman TLM103 Microphones - Apollo Twin Audio Interface - Avalon VT-737 Preamp - Pro Tools & Adobe Audition DAW - Source Connect, Skype and Phone Patch Capabilities

• Developed CrossFit, Rowing, Bootcamp and CrossFit Striking programming and implemented that programming into daily classes. • Was a key player in opening the gym and implementing programs that drove membership from 0 to over 200 within 4 years.• Updated websites and CRM system to maintain daily operations.• Managed a coaching staff of 15• Maintained all gym equipment and facility to ensure safety and efficiency.• Was the lead instructor, training members on movements including gymnastics, Olympic Lifting, Power lifting, Endurance, Rowing and body-weight exercises. • Provided an atmosphere of community where everyone felt welcomed and encouraged.

• Gathered information on company rate and rule changes to present to specific states for approval• Confirmed that all state requirements and statutes were followed and presented that information in the format required by each state• Provided detailed competitive analysis in order to insure our desired spot in the marketplace for both auto and home insurance • Worked with Product Managers on internal ad hoc reports for auto and home insurance

• Researched and devised pricing strategy. • Developed relational databases to implement pricing strategy, track our place in the market and give a full historic view of the company’s progress. • Warehoused millions of lines of data and price points for easy access. • Researched competition as well as state statutes to make sure we were performing competitively in the market as well as within the guidelines of each respective state. • Identified opportunity areas in specific states. • Presented analytics and reporting to the President and Vice Presidents on a regular basis. • The company saw an increase in written premium from 45 million a year to 85 million a year over my 3+ year period due, in large part, to the pricing strategies implemented by myself and the others on the pricing team. • Trained fellow employees.

• Constructed databases to track and maintain vital client information including receivables activity, job pricing results, proposal tracking, and various others. • Oversaw all aspects of company communications including, cell phones, computer network and land line phone system and kept all in working condition. • Ensured proper communication between all satellite offices. • Worked with vendors to insure the best quality and up to date technology.• Developed and maintained communications budget.