Kenn Tomasch

Current

Marketing & Communications Manager at Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce
Play-by-Play Announcer at Big Ten Network

Past

Play-by-Play Announcer at Chicago Fire Soccer
Manager, Creative Communications at Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce
Creative Services Coordinator at Rutter Communications

Director of Communications at Indiana Blast Professional Soccer
Director of Media Relations/Play-by-Play Announcer at Indiana Twisters Professional Indoor Soccer Team

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Education

University of Florida
Thomas Jefferson High School

Connections

150 connections

Industry

Marketing and Advertising

Websites

My Blog

Kenn Tomasch’s Summary

Creative and versatile media and communications professional with 20+ years of experience. Keen ability to produce and present creative packages to elicit desired audience responses. Recognized for ability to act as communication conduit through strong knowledge of and enthusiasm for subject matter. Outstanding oral, written and interpersonal communications skills. Proven ability to utilize a variety of communications media to achieve goals/objectives, including advertising copywriting, media and public relations managing, on-air broadcasting, web designing and teaching.

Kenn Tomasch’s Experience

Marketing & Communications Manager

Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

Currently holds this position
Play-by-Play Announcer

Big Ten Network

(Privately Held; Broadcast Media industry)

October 2007 — Present (2 years 2 months)
Play-by-Play Announcer

Chicago Fire Soccer

(Sports industry)

April 2003 — October 2007 (4 years 7 months)

Former television, radio and web broadcaster for the Chicago Fire of Major League Soccer.
Manager, Creative Communications

Naperville Area Chamber of Commerce

(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; Marketing and Advertising industry)

December 2002 — September 2007 (4 years 10 months)
Creative Services Coordinator

Rutter Communications

(Marketing and Advertising industry)

2001 — 2002 (1 year )
Director of Communications

Indiana Blast Professional Soccer

(Sports industry)

April 1997 — July 2000 (3 years 4 months)

Responsible for media and public relations and operations for professional outdoor soccer team.

Headed club’s public and media relations efforts, increasing team’s profile and exposure.

Promoted and given added responsibilities in team operations and marketing, including managing budgets for staff and team travel, game day promotions, trade negotiations for players and goods and services from vendors and sponsors, and recruiting and managing interns and other staff.

Devised and implemented ticket sales strategies resulting in franchise records for season-ticket and group-ticket revenue, and an attendance increase of 25 percent over three years.

Increased organization’s efficiency and profile within league, resulting in “Organization of the Year” award in 1998 and club’s promotion from Division 3 to Division 2 level.

Designed and maintained team website, facilitating communication with fans and media, and generating revenue through e-commerce. Designed and created team publications including magazines, brochures, etc.

Announced play-by-play for team’s cable television broadcasts.
Director of Media Relations/Play-by-Play Announcer

Indiana Twisters Professional Indoor Soccer Team

(Sports industry)

June 1996 — October 1997 (1 year 5 months)

Handled media relations and radio play-by-play announcing for Continental Indoor Soccer League franchise.