1. MIKE THOMAS
16505 La Cantera Parkway, Apt. 224, San Antonio, Texas 78256
Home: 210-852-1839 - Cell: 210-852-1839 - mwthomas87@gmail.com
PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY
I have 20-plus years of experience in journalism at daily and weekly publications
producing content for print and online distribution. I have worked primarily as a reporter
covering hard news beats including business, government, politics and education, but
have also done editing work, proofing, layout, headline writing and blogging.
SKILLS
Works well under pressure
Deadline-driven
Social media
Print journalism
Fast learner
Collaborative
Skilled multi-tasker
Self-starter
WORK HISTORY
01/2001 to Current Reporter/Small Business Editor
San Antonio Business Journal – San Antonio, Texas
Covered technology, telecommunications, banking & finance, military, education,
non-profits, small business and state and federal regulatory affairs.
Have also worked as copy editor, section editor and web editor.
01/1996 to 01/2001Reporter, state editor, web editor
Lubbock Avalanche – Lubbock, Texas
Covered city and state government, politics, and education including Texas Tech
University.
01/1993 to 01/1996Reporter, columnist
Kerrville Daily Times – Kerrville, Texas
Covered city, county and state government and politics; education and wrote a
weekly editorial column.
01/1990 to 01/1993Reporter
Shoreline Times – Branford, Connecticut
Worked at several weekly papers in the chain covering Durham, Chester, Essex,
Guilford and Old Saybrook.
EDUCATION
1989 Bachelor of Science: Journalism
Texas A&M University - College Station, Texas
Member of the Corps of Cadets for four years.