Michael S. Krcil

ghostofthefuture@netzero.com

Summary of Qualifications

Over six years of experience in positions demanding excellent time management, organizational and interpersonal skills. Adept at handling issues requiring prompt, tactful decisions. Highly motivated, dependable, and detail-oriented.

Education

December 1998 Susquehanna University - Selinsgrove, PA

GPA 3.63 Bachelor of Arts degree in Mass Communications with Film Minor

Work History

November 2005 – present: WMBS-AM (Uniontown, PA)

· Evening news producer/anchor 2-4 times per week

· Sound board operator for professional, collegiate, and high school sports teams, as well as religious and informational programming.

· Produce recorded overnight weather and commercial spots for local sponsors

August 2005 – Present: WIS International (Murrysville, PA)

Inventory clerk

August 2005 – Present, & March 1999 – June 1999: WJPA AM & FM (Washington, PA)

· Operated sound board for Pittsburgh Pirates radio network

· Operated sound board for early Sunday morning broadcasts, including pre-recorded music and religious programs, live broadcasts from a local church, and live weather forecast reads on-air

March 2005 - present: Writer/Contributor - BurghSportsGuys.com (as “Steeltown Mike”

Ÿ Write articles regarding Pittsburgh sports teams. Most prolifically for the Pittsburgh Pirates

Ÿ Create and publish “Steeltown Sports,” an internet podcast centered on Pittsburgh sports teams

Ÿ Contribute ideas to message boards and promote website to other interested parties

June 1999 – August 2005: Hyundai America Shipping Agency (Itasca, IL)

January 2005 – August 2005: Export customer service Supervisor

· Supervise seven customer service representatives. Initiated biweekly department meetings to keep all employees up to date on ever-changing directives and policies, and to promote sense of teamwork

· Stay apprised of all issues being handled by department employees and ensuring quick and effective turnaround times on e-mails and phone calls.

· Continuance of duties below

September 2001 – December 2004: Export customer service representative

Ÿ Client Account Management – build rapport with several international export accounts through booking cargo, follow-up with accounts, giving proactive and specialized attention in regards to problems due to late delivery, railroad problems, or events such as wildfires, snowstorms, or labor difficulties at ports

Ÿ Coordinate expertise from multiple internal departments to prevent service failures, often in a tight time frame.

Ÿ Communicate with foreign offices through internal e-mails to effect changes to a customer’s cargo already on the water, including changes of destination. Often requires e-mails to more than one foreign country

June 1999 – September 2001: Export logistics and Port of Houston Operations

Ÿ Cargo Coordinator - Prepared thorough cargo load sheet to Port of Houston stevedores on a weekly basis. Chief contact for company’s day-to-day export from Port of Houston to Europe.

Ÿ Closely monitored export rail cargo nationwide from domestic origin to domestic port, working closely with intermodal department in case of problems, proactively when possible.

Ÿ Worked closely with customer service to ensure customer's awareness of any situations that might jeopardize their cargo's original schedule.

Summer 1998 - Internship - WTAE-TV promotions department

Ÿ Assist with coordinating station events with full-time staff, including annual Project Bundle-Up Auction

Ÿ Assist with live feed with “Good Morning America” from Pittsburgh Zoo.

Fall 1996 – Winter 1998: WQSU-FM (Selinsgrove, PA)

Fall 1997 – Winter 1998: Production director

Ÿ Produced promotional spots, seasonal liners, and PSAs relevant to the college community

Ÿ On-air talent with regular shifts per semester

Ÿ Sound board operator for live broadcasts of Susquehanna Crusader Football and other events

Ÿ Worked closely with program and music director to execute complete format change in Fall 1997

Fall 1996 - Spring 1998: The Crusader (Selinsgrove, PA) - Opinions editor

Ÿ Create layout for weekly student newspaper, incorporating many weekly features, masthead, and letters to the editor for most efficient fit.

Ÿ Assigned stories to staff members, edited and advised them on their content, AP style, and overall performance

Ÿ Contributed articles relating to relevant issues on campus, in the region, country , or world.

Technical & Interpersonal Skills

· Proficient with computers, Internet, esp. PC/Windows software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access

· Attention to detail and accustomed to working efficiently under tight deadlines

· Able to work individually or in a team environment