JAKE ZIMMER

        +1 (203) 767-9627   |   jakezimmer12@gmail.com  |  www.jakezimmmerannouncer.com

SUMMARY

Engaging announcer with over 8 years of experience at the Professional & NCAA Division I level. Energetic, concise & attentive announcer who has driven success in venues & streams of all sizes.

SPORTS EXPERIENCE

Public Address Announcer                                                                                             New England region

National Hockey League, Professional Lacrosse & Soccer, and NCAA Division I                   Jan. 2015 – present

• Lead PA Announcer, Boston Bruins (NHL) - Sept. 2022-present

• In-arena voice of TD Garden for Preseason, Regular Season & Stanley Cup Playoffs
• Voiced pre-game puck drop ceremonies for Bruins legends Tuuka Rask & Zdeno Chara
• Take split-second direction from multiple stakeholders in extensive 150-element run-of-show

• Lead PA Announcer, Premier Lacrosse League (through Van Wagner) - Aug. 2021-present

• In-house voice of league; toured and performed at 40+ games during past two seasons
• Venues include Gillette Stadium (MA), Audi Field (DC), Subaru Park (PA), Shuart Stadium (NY)
• Experience working with full-service production agency

• Other PA Announcing Credits: (From Jan. 2015-present)

• New England Revolution (MLS)
• BIG EAST Men’s Lacrosse and Track & Field Championships (2019)
• Men’s Basketball Championships – Northeast Conference (2022); Patriot League (2019)
• Providence College – Basketball (M&W), Hockey (M&W), Soccer (M&W), Lacrosse (M)
• Boston University – Basketball (M&W), Hockey (W), Soccer (M&W), Lacrosse (M&W)
• Harvard University  – Ice Hockey (W), Lacrosse (M&W)
• Bryant University – Basketball (M&W), Football
• Bentley University – Ice Hockey (M)

Play-by-Play Broadcaster                                                                                                            National

Experience in TV, Radio & Online Broadcasts                                                         Jan. 2015 – present

• MLS NEXT Pro: Contributing broadcaster for league’s inaugural season (2022)
• NESN: Broadcasted Hockey East women’s games on regional cable TV (2021-22)
• Other Credits: ESPN+, FloSports, NEC Front Row, 104.7 FM (Men’s Hockey), Big East Digital

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Global Product Manager, Edge Computing                                                                               Fully Remote

Schneider Electric                                                                                                            July 2019 – Present

• Drive product vision, strategies, and roadmaps in the context of broader organizational goals
• Lead and motivate a team of engineers, marketers, and project managers
• Own global profit & loss for over $15m in revenue

REFERENCES

Lindsay Anson: Producer, Van Wagner - 267-688-7023

Evan O’Brien: Game Presentation Manager, Boston Bruins - 617-306-7581 

Miles McQuiggan: Assistant Commissioner, Colonial Athletic Association - 401-622-2192

John Fanta: Play-by-Play Broadcaster, FOX - 440-454-3830

John Dolan: PA Announcer (credits include Boston Bruins, NY Knicks, New England Patriots) - 617-947-1793

EDUCATION

Bryant University, College of Business                                                        Smithfield, Rhode Island

Bachelor of Science, Business Administration (Leadership & Innovation)                    

SKILLS

Proficient in: Media Relations (in Division I context), Run of Show, Game Experience, Script Writing, On-Camera Work, Adobe Creative Cloud (Photoshop, InDesign, Premier), Basic Broadcasting Tools (Wirecast, Tricaster, WingWarp), Website Building, Sales & Marketing