Thomas Marc Zinzarella

(860) 422-0501
tzinzare@friars.providence.edu

EDUCATION_____________________________________________________________________________________
Providence College, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts, Sports Media May 2021

SKILLS & AWARDS_______________________________________________________________________________

 Chinese, Latin, Spanish  JR Achievement Entrepreneur Academy
 Eagle Scout, Order of the Arrow  First Aid/CPR

CORE PROFICIENCIES____________________________________________________________________________
 Adobe Premier  Statistics  Play-by-Play
 Adobe Audition  Social Media  Microsoft Office
 Adobe Photoshop  Problem Solving  Interview Skills
 Leadership  Research  Public Speaking

TELEVISION & RADIO EXPERIENCE_________________________________________________________________

Sports Intern, ABC 6-WLNE, Providence, RI September 2019-Present

 Film and edit play action, write scripts for sports newscasts to be aired.
 Cover New England Patriot home games; film videos pre and post-game.
 Video post-game press conferences in the Patriot locker room.

Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster, Orleans Firebirds, Cape Cod Baseball League May 2019-Present
 Announce play-by-play and serve as color commentator for both regular season (44) and playoff games.
 Interview players, coaches, and fans on the Birds Broadcast Network.

Sideline Reporter/Correspondent, Big East Digital Network, Providence, RI September 2018-Present

 Serve as the sideline reporter for Men’s Soccer as well as Women’s Soccer and Basketball at Providence College (PC).
 Conduct on-camera interviews of major players in the conference and coaches throughout the game.
 Video and tape highlights for the Big East Conference Instagram story.

Reporter, Department of Athletics, Providence College, Providence, RI September 2018-Present

 Generate script, film and edit weekly video for Providence College Athletic Instagram page updating fans of sporting events in
Friartown for the upcoming week.

Play-by-Play Radio Broadcaster, Harwich Mariners, Cape Cod Baseball League May 2018-August 2018
 Serve as the play-by-play radio announcer as well as the color commentator for 44 regular-season games.
 Compose scripts to host pre-game and post-game interviews; prepare written, post-game recaps; post on the Mariners website.
 Profile the coaches, players, and team as a whole; understand every rule and regulation as per Major League Baseball.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster, Fox College Sports, Harwich Mariners, Cape Cod Baseball League July 2018
 Selected to broadcast a Harwich Mariners game, one inning on the nationally televised Fox Sports Network.

Sports Radio Host, Providence College 91.3 WDOM September 2017-Present

 Review Weekly Athletic Schedule with listeners; invite former athletes on the show.
 Provide commentary on upcoming major sporting events; predict game strategies; share knowledge of player personnel.

Play-by-Play Broadcaster/Color Commentator, Providence College 91.3 WDOM September 2017-Present

 Report on all major sports, post-game press conferences; brainstorm with broadcasters creating increased audience appeal.
 Provide play-by-play and color commentary at Providence Men’s Hockey, Men’s and Women’s Basketball.

Job Shadowed, New Orleans Saints Public Relations Dept., New Orleans, LA December 20- December 22, 2017
 Satisfied the requirements to be selected to job shadow the Public Relations team for the New Orleans Saints.
 Exposed to media, issuing passes, coordinated logistics with other NFL teams, for both home and away games, etc.
SPORTS MANAGEMENT & GAME DAY OPERATIONS
Game Day Operations Intern, Orleans Firebirds, Cape Cod Baseball League, Orleans, MA June-August 2016
 Collaborated with fellow interns to manage game day events; promoted and sold team apparel to the fans to help support
the league.
 Accompanied players during the game to solicit financial support from fans to assist in funding the league.

Caddie, Cape Cod National Golf Club, Brewster, MA June 2017-Present

 Demonstrated ability to work with high net worth club members; managed time of play; ensured course etiquette.
 Developed important relationships and exclusive caddying opportunities; recommended golf club selection, path of play.

Ticket Sales, Game Day Operations Intern, Department of Athletics, Providence College September 2017-May 2018
 Facilitate welcoming atmosphere at hockey and basketball games; set up a private suite accommodating guests, recruits.
 Support the newspaper, radio, and TV media, i.e. broadcast equipment, team rosters, player profiles, and game statistics.

Sports Writer, The Cowl, Providence College, Providence, RI March 2018-Present

 Write weekly articles for The Cowl’s sports section.
 Conduct interviews with students, coaches, and players following the games.

Fall Orientation Leader, Providence College, Providence, RI May 2018-Present

 Assist incoming college freshman in the transition to Providence College