Steve Kratochvil
Email: abpefe@r.postjobfree.com
Address: **** * ********
City: Racine
State: WI
Zip: 53403
Country: USA
Phone: 262-***-****
Skill Level: Experienced
Salary Range: $43,000
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STEVE KRATOCHVIL
2533 East Crescent Drive, Racine, WI 53403
262-***-**** abpefe@r.postjobfree.com
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Writing Editing/Proofreading Project Coordination
Spokesperson Supervision Website Management
Interviewing TV & Radio Host Strategic Planning
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
United Communications, Kenosha, WI 3/2011 - Present
Associate Editor/Coordinator
* Edit, standardize, or make changes to material prepared by others
* Write and proofread articles spotlighting various schools and organizations
* Write advertising copy for use by digital magazine publications and internet media
* Conduct research and interviews
University of Wisconsin - Parkside, Somers, WI 1998 -2011
Director of Athletic Communications/Public Relations
* Managed department website (i.e., using Page Maker, Quark, Photoshop, MS Office, etc.)
* Wrote, proofread, and edited all press releases and internal and external publications
* Served as liaison between school and media
* Midwest Regional Coordinator for Daktronics post-season awards
* Supervised student and adult workers and directed volunteers
* Handled heavy content management
* Strong writing/editing skills which have showcased the university, enhancing recruitment
* Developed and executed marketing strategies to enhance the University`s visibility and engagement in the community by organizing and managing various events
Burlington Standard Press, Burlington, WI 1986 - 1998
Editor 1988-1998
* Oversee publication production, including artwork, layout, computer typesetting, and printing, ensuring adherence to deadlines and budget requirements
* Performed personnel duties (i.e., hiring staff and evaluating work performance)
* Supervised and coordinated work of reporters helping to generate story ideas
* Integrated projects with advertising department
Sports Writer 1986-1988
* Develop local sports stories by gathering information through interviews and research (i.e., Stat Crew)
* Maintained records and files of all work and revisions
TV/RADIO BROADCASTING
* Host weekly 10-minute television segment on the Wisconsin Information Network
* On-air radio talent for college basketball games for 15 years; play-by-play and analysis
* Perform voice-overs for radio and television commercials for area businesses
EDUCATION AND AWARDS
Mid-American Wrestling Association Sports Writer of the Year 1998
Distinguished UW-Parkside Career Achievement Award 2011
Men`s soccer media guide selected second in the nation by CoSIDA 2008
Wrestling media guide selected sixth in the nation by CoSIDA 2006
B.A. Major: English University of Wisconsin-Parkside, Somers, WI