Rozz Switzer B.Ed (Drama/Film&TV) Hons; Grad Cert (TV Journ) TV Presenter / Host / Voice Over Artist / Teacher / Consultant Rozz is proud to be an Ambassador for the National Breast Cancer Foundation Hair: Blonde Date Of Birth: 17 / 01 / 1972 Eyes: Hazel Height: 168cm Mail: PO Box 994 Strawberry Hills, 2012 Email: rozz@rozzswitzer.com.au Website: www.rozzswitzer.com.au Rozz Switzer is renowned for an informed, stylish and engaging presence that makes her one of Australia's leading television presenters. A consummate professional, Rozz's modern sophistication and warmth as a presenter is in high demand both on cable and free-to-air television, and as a corporate speaker, trainer and presenter. Currently, Rozz is a regular on 'Mornings with Kerri-Anne' on The Nine Network, hosting Advertorial segments. Since the inception of the show in 2003, Rozz has also had the pleasure of presenting lifestyle segments, interacting with Kerri-Anne in live-crosses and covering celebrity red-carpet interviews. So far, Rozz has managed to interview both local and international A-listers, including Hugo Weaving, Keanu Reeves, Nicole Kidman and the late Mr Kerry Packer - a coup to say the least! Rozz is no stranger to the 'who's who', having visited NBC and CBS studios to interview most of the stars of Daytime Soap, when she hosted the Channel 9 specials  'Days of our Lives- A new day' and 'The young and the restless - the next chapter' in 2004. Her vivacious and alluring style shined throughout her presenting and interviewing in 2002 as the star of the hit reality series 'Chains of Love' which was repeated again in 2004 due to audience demand. Rozz's professional experience is amply matched by her academic qualifications. As well as holding a post-graduate certificate in Television Journalism from UTS, Rozz is an Honours Graduate of QUT with a Bachelor of Education majoring in Drama and Film and Media. With this wealth of experience and expertise, it is no wonder, that Rozz has become the trusted and recognisable face of many programs as a guest, host and presenter. It is also not surprising that she is in constant high demand in the corporate sector. She is now the face of an advertising branding segment 'What's New' and has hosted campaigns for companies such as San Remo, Stay Free, Allens Lollies and Dairy Farmers across all the Free-to-air networks www.whatsnewtv.com.au At 34 years old Rozz has now achieved her most outstanding accomplishment - she has become a Mother. Rozz and husband Tim welcomed Remington Switzer-Hewson into the world in February 2006. A healthy and happy boy, Remington is definitely Rozz and Tim's bundle of joy. Rozz say's "I never thought having kids could be this much fun and I certainly never knew of this kind of love. Tim and I lose hours just sitting and watching Remington be Remington. Children certainly change your life!" Fortunately dog Rebel, and cat Chastity have also welcomed Remington with open arms into the Switzer-Hewson household and the family hope to continue to expand in the future. Having nearly 20 years in television with more than 7 years gaining rare live-to-air experience, Rozz is always looking for new challenges. She successfully utilizes her knowledge of the industry by writing, producing and developing new projects; works as a consultant in Media Relations and running Appearing On-Camera workshops; and also owns her own talent agency specializing in Advertorial TV Presenters www.drtvtalent.com.au . All of this has combined to expand her capabilities both on-camera and behind the scenes and now, as a Mum, has an added wealth of knowledge and contentment that shines through her demeanour. If you'd like to contact Rozz, email her at rozz@rozzswitzer.com.au Education And Training 1994 - Bachelor of Education (Honors) - Queensland University of Technology (Drama, Film & Media Teacher) 1999 - Post-graduate Certificate in Journalism - University of Technology Sydney (Television Journalism) 1992 - NIDA Summer School - Acting 3 (Screen work) Television 2002 - Present Mornings With Kerri-Anne Advertorial Host and Segment Presenter (Nine Network) A morning show with info-tainment content. Hosting advertorials for the show involves working with Producers and Clients on the scripts and production of the four minute segment which is pre-recorded and on auto-cue. Segment presenting involves live crosses from outside locations back to Kerri-Anne in the studio and 'as-live' pre-recodered segments. Red carpet invterviews at movie premieres and launch events as edited segments. 2005 Matchplay (Pilot) Celebrity Guest (Nine Network / DSP Television) A similar format to Blankety Blanks as a game show pilot with celebrity experts to help the contestants. 2004 Days Of Our Lives - A New Day and Young And The Restless - The Next Chapter A two-part special as Host (Nine Network) Interviews and links in Hollywood at CBS and NBC with the stars of DOOLS and Y&R to bring Australian viewers up-to-date with current episodes having fallen four years behind the US. 2001 Chains Of Love Host of 14 episode series (Nine Network / Southern Star) A reality based dating show where four girls and one man or four men and one girl are chained together living in a house for one week to see if romance blossom's. As host, presenting both information to the contestants and viewers as well as interviewing and pieces to camera. 1999 Australian Short Films (Pilot) Host (That's-A-Wrap Productions) Introducing as host, Australian Short Films for inserts on International Cable Networks (on auto cue) 1998 - 2006 TVSN Home Shopping Network Regular host (Optus, Foxtel, Austar) Specialising in presentation and sales of fashion, health & beauty and jewellery. Broadcasts live throughout Australia and New Zealand. - "Live to air" with IFB ear piece - Three robotic cameras - Improvising one hour minimum - Research development in categories - Co-producing - Interviewing on-air and T-call guests 1996 - 2004 Three minute to half hour advertorials. Presenting for many Direct Response Television Companies since 1996, Rozz has written and presented advertorials for a variety of products including fitness, kitchen, electronics, beauty, holidays and special services. Programs she has appeared on include Good Morning Australia with Bert Newton, Moria Maclean, Susie Elleman and Ed Phillips; Monday To Friday with Lyndel Jacobs; Infobreak with Ian Turpie; The Morning Shift with Lindy Faye and Susan StJohn; Bright Ideas with Renee Brack; Family Circle Television. - Presenting products and hosting segments with interviewing - Writing scripts (3 minutes to 25 minutes) - Researching products - Training presenters, producing and finding testimonials - Memorising scripts and use of autocue 1987-1997 Presenting and minor acting roles in the following productions: Pacific Drive - 100% minor role as 'Croupier' Paradise Beach - 100% episode role as 'Susie' Surfing Champ Australia's Most Wanted - 100% Lead re-enactment of victim Crazy Crosswords - Co-host for game show on Bris31 Legs, Lace & Lingerie - 100% minor role for documentary re-enactment Television Commercials 2003 - Present What's New? 15 and 30 second TVC's for branding new products or campaigns throughout Australia.  Rozz takes you through the latest features, offers or product choices from some of the biggest supermarket brands in the country. Clients include Dairy Farmers, Stayfree, San Remo, Allens Lollies, Leggo's, Cabury, Brother, Sorbent, RSVP.com, Cold Power, Maggi. 1987 - 1997 Appearing in over 20 TV Commercials including lead, 100% and featured roles for advertisers such as Keno, Pub Tab, Queensland Tourism, Eyewear Now, Franco's, Sunshade, Sunshine Plaza, Choc Wedge, Young Achiever's Award, Lowes, Mobitow, Super Screwdriver, Bumper To Bumper and Brisbane Car Sound. Voice Overs 2001 - Present Rozz can be heard across the Southern Cross radio Network with 'What's New' on Radio - bringing news and information from around the world every month. Rozz has also voiced Telstra's Blogging website infomercial and voiced numerous TVC's for TVSN on Foxtel/Optus/Austar. Corporate Work 1998 - 1999 Live Promotion / Demonstration representing The Fairlight Corporation at NAB Trade Show, Las Vegas (USA), AES & IBC Trade Show, Amsterdam (Netherlands) and AES Trade Show, San Francisco (USA) - Live 20 minute presentation / demonstration hourly to audience of potential clients - Use of Macintosh power-point display - Headset microphone 1987 - 1997 Corporate videos including the following productions: Dogbone Steel Karana Downs TAFE (100% presenter) Queensland Deptartment Of Education (Lead) Feature Films 1994 - 1998 Rozz has worked as an extra and with minor speaking roles as well as the experience of stand-in work: The Blackwater Trail - Stand-in for Dee Smart (Rutherford Films) The Delinquents - Minor 100% role with Kylie Minogue (Warner Roadshow) Streetfighter - Extra with Jean Claude Van Dam (Warner Bros) Modelling 1987 - Present Includes catalogues, print advertising, billboards, parades and manufacturer showings for swimwear and lingerie agents as well as editorial spreads in FHM and RALPH. Photographic editorial / advertisements include: - Queensland Tourist and Travel Corporation - Mecure Resort - Environ Pools - Cravenghast - Footmark - XXXX - Hogies Nightclub - Sunshine Plaza - Bumper T Bumper - Myer Centre, Adelaide Manufacturer showings include: - Sunburn - Just Add Water / Robbie Cranfield - City Beach - Paradise Express / Wet Wet Wet - Voodoo Dolls - Hot Tuna / Finch - Nike - Speedo - Brian Rocheford - Seafolly / Body Paint - Running Bare - Lovable - Yves Saint Laurant - Formfit - Playtex - Trent Nathan Parades Although not of catwalk height, Rozz has appeared in both nightclub and shopping centre parades dancing and modelling including: - Applauzi Swimwear - Speedo - Surreal - Voodoo Dolls - The Chefs Hobbies / Interest Gym, golf, tennis, reading, dress-making, beach, swimming, sport, animals (owns a cat 'Chastity' and a dog 'Rebel') Skills Script writing, tennis, golf, piano, flute, singing, gymnastics, dance, kickboxing (Rozz is capable but not an expert)