STEVE KRATOCHVIL

2533 East Crescent Drive

Racine, WI 53403
Home phone: (262) 637-2336; Cell (262) 515-2365
E-mail: skd1733a@westpost.net
JOB OBJECTIVE
Seeking an opportunity to put advanced writing and interpersonal skills to work
in a communications or public relations position.
QUALIFICATIONS SUMMARY
Managed UWP athletic department website using technology to blend text, graphic
s, photos and video as well as produce quality print pages. Incorporated paid ad
vertizing.
Directed efforts of multiple staff members and volunteers to generate positive
visibility.
Strong writing skills which have showcased the university, enhancing recruitmen
t.
Demonstrated excellent judgment and decision making ability, affecting the bott
om line.
Computer software: MS Office, Stat Crew and Pagemaker, Quark, Photoshop, etc.
Developed solid relations with the media.
Highly organized handling multiple tasks with shifting priorities while meeting
deadlines.
Personal traits: energetic, can-do attitude, enthusiastic with friendly, outgoi
ng personality. Encourage and motivate others to do and be their best.
PROFESSIONAL COMMUNICATIONS EXPERIENCE
Sports Information Director (1998 - current) University of Wisconsin-Parkside
Somers, Wis.
Webmaster for athletic department at NCAA Division II institution. Supervise wri
ting, proofreading, and editing of all press releases. Coordinate between school
and media while providing statistical services. Report directly to the Great La
kes Valley Conference (GLVC) and the NCAA. Serve as elected member on Title Revi
ew Committee and Web Strategies Team. Manage game-day operations, produce progra
ms and guides generating revenue and oversee student and adult workers. Midwest
Regional Coordinator for Daktronics post-season awards.
Burlington Standard Press - Burlington, Wis. Held the following positions from 1
986 1998:
Sports Editor - Managed page layouts by editing text and selecting visuals to ac
company stories. Wrote headlines and summaries for sports stories (and hard news
/feature stories when called upon). Ensured deadlines were met. Hired, supervise
d/mentored and assigned duties for staff. Compiled special sections. Worked with
reporters to generate story ideas. Assisted reporters with writing and improvin
g work. Integrated projects with advertizing department.
Sports Writer - developed local sports stories by gathering information through
interviews and research. Promoted to Sports Editor in 1988.
TV/ RADIO BROADCASTING
Hosted weekly 10-minute television segment on the Wisconsin Information Network.
On-air solo radio talent for UWP mens basketball road games for past 10 years,
providing play-by-play as well as analysis. Perform voice-overs for radio and te
levision commercials for area businesses.
AWARDS
Mid-American Wrestling Association Sports Writer of the Year.
Second in the nation for collegiate mens soccer media guide.
Fourth in the nation for collegiate wrestling media guide.
EDUCATION
B.A. English University of Wisconsin-Parkside Somers, Wis.