Thomas Barrett
@tommybarrett24
tommybarrettsportsbroadcasting.weebly.com
[email protected]
Purdue University, West Lafayette, Indiana
May 2017
Bachelor of Arts in Brian Lamb School of Communication
GPA: 3.34/4.0
Awards & Recognitions
• Ranked the 9th best collegiate broadcaster by Sportscasters Talent Agency of America in 2016 for
the Jim Nantz Award.
• Produce a bi-weekly television and weekly radio show called Purdue Package that airs on the
student radio station and television station that was nominated as a Top 5 finalist in the category for
Outstanding Program Series in the 2016 SVG/NACDA College Sports Media Awards
Experience
National Basketball Association
Original Production Intern, May 2016—Present
New York, New York
• Assist by logging and gathering clips for editors for the production of original content during the
NBA Finals and Championship DVD
• Assist producers on various field shoots prior to and during the NBA draft in Brooklyn, New York
• Edit and create original productions and features using for distribution
Purdue Athletic Communications Office
Student Intern, August 2013—Present
West Lafayette, Indiana
• Collaborate with Sports Information Directors for all Purdue University sports to improve
research and writing of game notes, operate team’s Twitter accounts, updates to
PurdueSports.com, writing of player bios, and labeling photo albums
• Compose press releases that are posted on PurdueSports.com
• Exclusive experience serving ESPN, FOX, and Big Ten Network television crews working as official stats,
talent spotter, PVI Sports vision spotter, and runner for the production truck and broadcast booth during
Purdue sporting events
• Broadcasted radio Play-by-Play of Purdue women’s basketball during the 2015 Gulf Coast Showcase in
Estero, Florida
Indianapolis Colts
Public Relations Intern, July 2014—Present
Indianapolis, Indiana
• Transcribe interviews from Colts Owner Jim Irsay, GM Ryan Grigson, Head Coach Chuck
Pagano, and players during the 2014 and 2015 training camps and regular seasons to publish on
colts.com
• Compose press releases, proofread flip cards, rosters, weekly releases and provided timely research for the
PR department to improve game notes and season statistics
• Attend press conferences and ensure players are on time to interviews with local/national media
• Communicate as the Play-by-Play spotter for the visiting radio networks on game day
Big Ten Network - StudentU
TV Play-by-Play, August 2013—Present
West Lafayette, Indiana
 Play-by-Play and color analysis of Purdue men’s and women's basketball, baseball, softball,
volleyball, tennis, and women's soccer for BTN Plus
 Gain hands-on experience using professional equipment in the highly-competitive career field
television production
Thomas Barrett
@tommybarrett24
tommybarrettsportsbroadcasting.weebly.com
[email protected]
ESPNU Campus Connection
Contributor, January 2015—Present
West Lafayette, Indiana
• Create and submit video features, write articles and take an active role in select studio-based
shows as a Student Ambassador of Purdue University for ESPNU Campus Connection
• Provide the “voice for Purdue students and fans” while telling the student side of a story or video
Palm Springs Power
Social Media/Video Intern, May 2015—August 2015
Palm Springs, California
• Created and produced daily recap graphics, videos, and pictures for the Palm Springs Power
website and social media outlets
• Increased social media following and usage by 2,000% in the first month and 5000% overall during my time
there
• Broadcasted live play-by-play for multiple games over the internet and radio for Coachella Valley listeners
Midwest Uplink
Summer Intern, May 2013—August 2014
Indianapolis, Indiana
• Communicated with camera operators and producers for ESPN & SportsCenter live shots
during the 2013 Indianapolis Colts training camp and 2013 NBA Eastern Conference Finals
• Navigated television talent (Stephen A. Smith) for ESPN and NFL Network resulting in
interpersonal communication and relationship building
References
Avis Roper
Senior Director of Communications
Indianapolis Colts
(O) 317-808-5110
[email protected]
Eddie White
Director of Corporate Communications
Indiana Pacers
(C) 317-289-3217
[email protected]
Matt Conti
Assistant Director of Communications
Indianapolis Colts
(O) 317-808-5115
[email protected]
Paul Mpistolarides
Co-Owner
Midwest Uplink
(C) 317-714-1095
[email protected]
Marcia Illes
Secretary
Purdue Sports Athletic Communications
(O) 765-494-3189
[email protected]
Mallory Barber
Senior Coordinator - Early Career Development
National Basketball Association
(O) (212) 407-8704
[email protected]