My name is Matthew L. Kaskavitch and I’m a 24 year-old undergraduate at the University of Wisconsin – Stout in Menomonie, WI.  I’m studying Information & Communication Technologies with a media technology emphasis.  I grew up in a small metro area of 80,000 people located in central Wisconsin near the city of Wausau. (Yes, the city from the insurance commercials)  I graduated from D.C. Everest Senior High School in 2004.

When I arrived at UW-Stout I knew that I wanted to make an impact before I left.  Three months into my schooling I teamed up with another ICT student and we founded a web 2.0 social media news organization called StoutMedia.  I became the vice president and held that position for a year and a half.  The organization still thrives as of today and works with a $40,000 dollar budget.  It is very rewarding seeing something I started flourish, especially as new and societal shifting as new media is.

StoutMedia really opened many doors for me.  I was hired as a web consultant/programmer for the University, I was invited to participate in a ‘invite only’ visioning session for UW-Stout, and I have given many presentations to our Universities Chancellor, Charles W. Sorensen, on how we can shape technology here at Stout.  I currently sit on numerous committees that revolve around technology.  In addition to this experience, I’ve also founded and currently oversee a student web developer users group.  The group consists of all students who work in any fashion on University web pages in any department on campus.

Profile

Skilled information communication technologies student.  Strong background in communications related fields with experience in leadership roles, managing employees and synthesizing information.

Education

B.S. – Information & Communication Technologies           (Expected: 2011)

University of Wisconsin – Stout  (Malcolm Baldrige Award 2001)

Emphasis:  Media and online interaction          GPA:   3.81

-  08-09 McRae Memorial Scholarship Recipient
-  09-10 Wisconsin License Plate Scholarship Recipient
-  10-11 Steiner/Milnes Memorial Scholarship Recipient

High School Dipolma

D.C. Everest Senior High School –  2004                  Weston, WI

Experience

Web Consultant

University of Wisconsin – Stout,  Student Life Services, Menomonie, WI

Analyze University website for content and quality while identifying opportunities for improvement in design and functionality to increase user engagement.

• Documented research of new technologies to further engage students through the use of the Internet
• Managed the overhaul University web pages to cutting edge content management system

Broadcaster

University of Wisconsin – Stout,  Sports Information Department, Menomonie, WI

Developed engaging and informative streaming video webcasts

• Enhanced webcasts by implementing two-way communication between listener and broadcasters
• Produced webcasts on a weekly basis, including equipment setup and tear down

Vice President of Media (Co-Founder)

University of Wisconsin – Stout,  StoutMedia, Menomonie, WI

• Maintained the mission and goals of the student organization while supervising a staff of more than 5 students
• Arbitrated budgets and managed public relations with local and national media outlets.

Skills

• Extensive management and leadership experience
• Sound ability to research and synthesize information
• Superior communication skills, both verbal and non-verbal

Other Experience

• Student web consultant to faculty and administrators
• Facebook seminars and private consultations
• Founder & Committee Chair – Student Web Developer Committee
• Menomonie Young Professionals

Do you want to hire Matt to speak at your conference or consult with your company?  Matthew regularly speaks/consults on campus at the University of Wisconsin – Stout, a leader in technology & media application.  There he sits on panels and committees that focus on technology where he is counted on for his creative, outside the box thinking & recommendations.

Matt Speaks About…

• “Social Media”
• Personal Branding
• Crisis Management
• Community Building
• Authenticity
• Technology Trends

“Matthew has applied his learning; the results of which were truly innovative. Matt is one of those students that has distinguished himself with creativity and out of the box thinking.”

- Phil Lyons, Assistant Vice Chancellor, University of Wisconsin – Stout

“Matt is on the forefront of Web 2.0 issues and solutions. As a result of his practical advice and innovative ideas, he has helped me put social media tools to better use.”

- Laura Short, Executive Director, Main St. Menomonie

“Matt is a forward-thinking man, with a tremendous understanding of social networking and media sites, and an eagerness to help apply those for the University of Wisconsin-Stout.”

- David Williams, Vice Chancellor for University Advancement, University of Wisconsin – Stout

“Get Matt while you still can, he is a social media guru on the rise!”