David Skaggs is a young sports journalist seeking a new opportunity. He has a bachelor's degree in communication and journalism from Kennesaw State University, where he studied sports reporting. Skaggs has experience freelance writing for local newspapers and blogging about Atlanta sports teams. He also interned at online sports publications, writing game recaps and athlete features. Currently, Skaggs works as an information analyst but remains passionate about sports reporting.

1. David M Skaggs
(678) 333-7086 DavidSkaggs91@gmail.com
Objective
As a young professional with a lifelong passion for sports and sports reporting, I cover sports
with a fresh perspective and entertaining style that is both informative and highly readable.
Education
Bachelor of Science, Communication: Journalism July 2014
Kennesaw State University Kennesaw, GA
 Certificate in Multiplatform News Reporting
Professional Experience
Freelance Writer, Forsyth County News August 2015-present
 Cover high school football
Blogger, BigTimeAtlantaSports.wordpress.com January 2016-present
 Commentary on Atlanta professional and collegiate sports
Sports Writer, SportsJunkies411.com (Intern) May 2014-July 2014
 Commentary on recent sporting events
 Feature writing on various sports, including baseball, football, basketball and golf
Sports Writer, Aerys Sports July 2013
Information Analyst, Equifax August 2015-present
 Consistently exceeds number of abstracts expected to be done per day/week
RelevantCourses
Topics in Journalism: Sports Reporting; News Reporting/Writing; Adv. Media Writing; Digital
Media Production; Adv. Digital Video Productions; Interviewing; Public Speaking; Multi-media
Visions of Community;
 Sports blog
 Reported on high school football games; conducted interviews with many college athletes
 Gained skills in MS Office, WordPress, Blogger, MS Publisher