Michael R. Kuchera
Middletown, NY
Career Objective
To join an exciting organization where I can grow and utilize my experiences, education, interests, and skills to initiate and promote online marketing initiatives, optimize web presence and/or strategize and increase online sales potential.
Summary
Professional individual offering an impressive background in online website development, online marketing, and website traffic optimization. Natural ability to contribute positive benefits as a team member or as an independent. Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, multi-tasker, critical thinker, and creative developer, and absolute 100% commitment. Adept at planning, organizing, and coordinating services and events along with experience in a start-up environment.
Education
Master’s in Elementary Education – August 2006
New York State Teacher Certified
Mercy College, Yorktown, NY
Bachelor’s Degree in Sport Management – April 2003
Flagler College, St. Augustine, Florida
Real Estate Salesperson License – October 2003
New York Real Estate Institute
New York, NY
Professional Experience
SportsBrandedMedia, Inc., New York, NY April 2008 - Present
Marketing Manager – Part-time
• Assist President/CEO in the acquisition of sponsorships for major sports events/tours.
• Interact and close deals with top sport marketing executives.
• Assist in the acquisition of sponsorships for the Horse Power Tee Shot Tour www.hpteeshottour.com .
• Assist in the acquisition of sponsorships for 1320x www.1320x.com
• Assist in the acquisition of sponsorships for The Contender.
Fantasy Sports Express, Inc., Middletown, NY 2006 - Present
Founder & Editor
• Creator & Editor of www.FantasyPlayersExpress.com, www.TheFantasyMan.com.
• Offering free fantasy sports advice through web site content, email, and podcasts to generate over 150,000 page views in 2007, its second year and expecting over 800,000+ page views in 2008.
• The Fantasy Man Show Podcast has been heard in over 20+ countries on over 60+ podcasting web sites.
• Currently integrate online advertising campaigns to support web site operations with sales over $7,000 in 2007 while spending virtually no money.
New York Knicks (NBA), New York, NY 2003 - 2004
Game Night Staff
• Assist communications department during games by running stats to different media outlets during the game.
• Interact with most of New York’s top media companies, radio stations, television, newspapers.
• Access to locker rooms to assist in taking quotes and statements for the media from player and coaches.
World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. (WWE), Stamford, CT 2003
Live Events
• Assist Live Event Marketing representatives in promoting WWE live events. Create on-sale letters, assist with ticket requests, prepare and send out merchandise for promotional purposes, and interact with box offices to confirm cash requirements before each show. By completing these responsibilities, marketing representatives could maintain schedules and effectively promote their events.
• Create and update media alerts, as well as assisting in building media lists in specific markets.
• Accurately update and revise mileage list, a critical tool used to efficiently coordinate and book future events.
• Assist Marketing Representatives at live events, assist with radio promotions with superstars, handle ticket requests, assist autograph signings and interact with box office staff.
Information & Display Systems, Inc. (IDS), Jacksonville, FL 2002
Technology solutions for sports marketing.
Event Staff
• Part of a six-man team that operated the scoring and stats for the LPGA Jamie Farr-Kroger Classic and the Wendy’s Championship.
• Assisted in the event, setup, and breakdown of the two LPGA tournaments. Setup and breakdown of scoreboards, video wall, computer systems and networks. I coordinated the ability to complete our tasks ahead of schedule, improving efficiency by 50%.
• Assisted in the setup and operation of the 2002 Tennis US Open in August. My efforts saved time, maintained our schedule, improved quality and service.
Frozen Ropes, White Plains, NY 2000 – 2001
The cutting edge in baseball and softball training.
Baseball Instructor/Trainer/Manager
• Instructed children and adults on all aspects of baseball and softball. I produced effective instruction techniques, which resulted in an increase of sales and a promotion.
• Managed and organized all daily activities including sales, marketing, lessons, clinics, scheduling and bookkeeping. Recognized for efficiency in the planning, organizing, and controlling of the daily operations.
• Organized and coached the Frozen Ropes National Team. Traveled to Florida annually for tournaments.
Jacksonville Lizard Kings Minor League Hockey, Jacksonville, FL 1998 – 1999
Volunteer Internship
• Assisted in the corporate sales department, which included contracts, delivering tickets, promotion work with sponsors, assisting players with autograph signings, and the sale of souvenirs and concessions, as well as assisting in advertising and marketing. Facilitated back-of -the house work, which resulted in the efficient operation of the games and events.
• Video taped games for the Public Relations Department.
Other Experience
Sept. ’07 – June ‘08 Teacher Assistant, Clarkstown High School North, New City, NY
*Assist students with class work and homework in the Achievement Center.
*Manage the after-school homework session.
Sept. ’06 – June ‘07 Permanent Substitute Teacher, Rombout Middle School, Beacon, NY
*Carry out daily lesson plans provided by teachers for grades 6, 7, 8.
*Manage a variety of classroom atmospheres, encouraging a positive environment.
Nov. ’04 – Feb. ’07 Basketball Coach, Garrison Union Free School, Garrison, NY
*Developed fundamental basketball skills in 7th and 8th grade boys.
*Fostered a sense of team unity both on and off the court.
Jan. ’06 – June ’06 Substitute Teacher, Putnam Valley Central School District, Putnam Valley, NY
*Continued implementing instruction in grades K – 8.
*Promoted a positive sense of community to encourage learning.
Oct. ’05 – Dec. ’05 Student Teacher, Putnam Valley Elementary School, Putnam Valley, NY
*Assisted in teaching daily lessons in a 1st grade classroom.
*Integrated New York State standards into daily lessons.
Sept. ’05 – Oct. ’05 Student Teacher, Putnam Valley Middle School, Putnam Valley, NY
*Aided in the development of mathematical skills in 6th grade classrooms using a multi-disciplinary approach.
*Differentiated instruction to meet various academic levels.
Sept. ’05 – Nov. ’05 Cross Country Coach, Putnam Valley Middle School, Putnam Valley, NY
*Initiated safe and proper long distance running skills in 7th and 8th grade girls and boys.
*Collaborated with the Varsity coach and Athletic Director to schedule events.
Sept. ’04 – June ’05 Teacher Aide, Todd Elementary School, Briarcliff Manor, NY
*Supported the participation and organization of two learning disabled students.
*Enhanced further emotional, social, and academic skills of students.
2001 – 2002 Sales Associate, Lazars Auto Sales, Peekskill, NY
*Completed an intense training program and sold eight to fifteen cars per month for this very local small dealership.
Computer Skills
MS Word, Excel, Internet, Web Design, Adobe Illustrator/Photoshop, Microsoft FrontPage
References Available Upon Request
