David Anthony Pretula
Steinbach,MB
Summary
Dynamic sports professional with a proven track record at Golden West Broadcasting, excelling in media relations and brand building. Skilled in enhancing community engagement through strategic events and partnerships, while demonstrating exceptional communication and organizational leadership. Committed to continuous improvement and fostering relationships that elevate athletic programs and community involvement.
Having been a broadcaster in the Manitoba Junior Hockey League for over a decade, I've been able to develop and grow relationships around the league. I create and produce content for the MJHL, and work primarily for the Steinbach Pistons. I've been the play-by-play broadcaster since 2014.
Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
Work History
Provincial Sports Director for Manitoba
Golden West Broadcasting
01.2025 - Current
- Developed relationships with alumni and local media to increase visibility, support, and community involvement in sports programs.
- Facilitated professional development opportunities for coaching staff, ensuring a constant growth in knowledge and expertise.
- Enhanced community engagement by organizing sports events, fundraisers, and public appearances for athletes and coaches.
- Evaluated coaching staff performance regularly to ensure optimal development of athletes'' skills and competitive abilities.
- Reported on all sports and all ages athletic events and programs to provide interesting sports stories.
- Maximized exposure for athletic programs through strategic marketing initiatives such as social media campaigns.
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with community members, businesses and vendors to build trust and rapport.
Manitoba Junior Hockey League Broadcaster
Steinbach Pistons
02.2013 - Current
- Delivered high-quality reporting, commentary and analysis on both on-air and off-air environments.
- Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams of managers, producers and technical specialists.
- Improved broadcast quality by staying up-to-date on industry advancements in audio-visual technology.
- Interviewed high-profile guests from various industries, fostering positive relationships for future collaboration opportunities.
- Coordinated live remote broadcasts, ensuring smooth transitions between studio and on-location reporting.
- Built strong relationships with community organizations, securing exclusive interviews and coverage of local events.
- Played a vital role in growing the station''s online presence through regular updates on various digital platforms such as websites, blogs, podcasts, and social media accounts.
- Produced engaging long-form features that captured the interest of viewers while highlighting important issues within our community.
- Authored and presented high-impact hockey coverage with a focus on efficiency and provision of most up-to-date information available.
- Increased audience engagement by incorporating social media and interactive elements into broadcasts.
Morning Show Host (Radio)
Golden West Broadcasting
08.2012 - 12.2024
- Emphasized diversity in guest bookings, strengthening the appeal of the morning show among varied demographics.
- Developed strong rapport with co-hosts and guests, creating a cohesive on-air team that effectively entertained and informed listeners.
- Increased social media following by consistently promoting the show across multiple platforms and engaging with listeners online.
- Delivered timely news updates during broadcasts, ensuring accurate information was engagingly presented to listeners.
- Spearheaded promotional campaigns for special programming or station-sponsored events, driving increased participation from both listeners and partners.
- Enhanced on-air presence by refining vocal delivery and mastering spontaneous ad-libbing techniques.
- Collaborated with producers to develop fresh, innovative content for daily broadcasts, resulting in increased listener retention.
- Maintained professional relationships with publicists and booking agents to secure exclusive interviews and appearances from notable figures.
- Conducted insightful interviews with high-profile guests, contributing to the show''s credibility and informative value.
- Boosted audience engagement by incorporating interactive segments and trending topics into the morning show.
- Covered 1000's of events in the local community, with a specific focus on charity work.
- Balanced humor and lightheartedness with informative content, creating an entertaining yet valuable morning show experience for listeners.
- Upheld strict adherence to FCC regulations and station guidelines, ensuring a responsible and compliant on-air presence.
- Participated in community events as a brand ambassador for the station, fostering positive connections with local businesses and organizations.
- Managed on-location broadcasts effectively, showcasing remote events while maintaining program quality and consistency.
- Attended local events to increase fan base and provide publicity for show.
- Initiated successful partnerships with local businesses through targeted advertising opportunities within the morning show format.
- Engaged with audience members through telephone calls and personal commentary on musical selections, political happenings, and other items of interest.
- Interviewed show guests and moderated discussions.
- Played music tracks from playlists provided by station management.
- Researched topics for comment and discussion.
- Announced station programming information, schedules and station breaks.
- Conferred with advertising partners to develop and deploy effective promotional strategies.
- Spearheaded promotional appearances on behalf of station and to increase sales for advertisers.
- Answered listener calls regarding song requests, giveaways and commentary.
- Presented weather, news and commercials to listeners.
- Operated studio equipment and produced show advertisements.
- Introduced upcoming broadcasts and guided audience through entertainment.
- Made promotional appearances at public events.
- Delivered exceptional programming to audience members by always researching events, guests, and programs thoroughly.
Education
Communications Degree - Communications
Academy of Broadcasting
Winnipeg, Manitoba04-2010
Skills
- Organizational leadership
- Sports psychology
- Technical skills
- Game strategy
- Brand building
- Partnership development
- Media relations
- Problem-solving
- Excellent communication
- Multitasking Abilities
- Self motivation
- Adaptability and flexibility
- Attention to detail
- Reliability
- Professionalism
- Adaptability
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Task prioritization
- Public speaking
- Interpersonal communication
- Written communication
- Continuous improvement
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Provincial Sports Director for Manitoba
Golden West Broadcasting
01.2025 - Current
Manitoba Junior Hockey League Broadcaster
Steinbach Pistons
02.2013 - Current
Morning Show Host (Radio)
Golden West Broadcasting
08.2012 - 12.2024
Communications Degree - Communications
Academy of Broadcasting