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Steven K. Watkins 619B Glenwood Ave. Atlanta, GA 30312 404-543-5410 [email protected] Proven leader with military, education and work experience seeking an opportunity to seek out, gather and communicate new ideas, perspectives and information to those around me through writing or broadcasting platforms. Summary of Qualifications Excellent Communication Skills--ranging from written, public speaking and interpersonal. Writing Skills--encompassing AP style journalistic articles, feature articles and creative writing. Audio/Video Production--specifically shooting, recording and editing news broadcasts and podcasts. Leadership--ranging from training, to providing evaluations to actively managing groups of people. Technology--specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Final Cut and InDesign Problem Solving--experienced in seeking out unusual solutions in unorthodox situations. Quick Study—highly-driven and understands through experience the value of hard work. Interviewing—subjects ranging from high school coaches to state politicians. Experience Journalism / Communication Covered High School Football as Sports Correspondent for Marietta Daily Journal o Kept stats, conducted interviews and wrote game articles within tight deadlines. Contributed to Kennesaw State University Sentinel as Sports Writer o Wrote numerous feature articles covering various collegiate sports. Wrote, Produced and Anchored for KSU News Now o Numerous news broadcasts Wrote and Hosted – ‘MMR (American Military Radio), Kennesaw Owl Radio

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Steven K. Watkins619B Glenwood Ave.

Atlanta, GA 30312404-543-5410

[email protected]

Proven leader with military, education and work experience seeking an opportunity to seek out, gather and communicate new ideas, perspectives and information to those around me through writing or broadcasting platforms.

Summary of Qualifications Excellent Communication Skills--ranging from written, public speaking and interpersonal. Writing Skills--encompassing AP style journalistic articles, feature articles and creative writing. Audio/Video Production--specifically shooting, recording and editing news broadcasts and

podcasts. Leadership--ranging from training, to providing evaluations to actively managing groups of people. Technology--specifically Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint, Adobe Final Cut and InDesign Problem Solving--experienced in seeking out unusual solutions in unorthodox situations. Quick Study—highly-driven and understands through experience the value of hard work. Interviewing—subjects ranging from high school coaches to state politicians.

ExperienceJournalism / Communication Covered High School Football as Sports Correspondent for Marietta Daily Journal

o Kept stats, conducted interviews and wrote game articles within tight deadlines.

Contributed to Kennesaw State University Sentinel as Sports Writero Wrote numerous feature articles covering various collegiate sports.

Wrote, Produced and Anchored for KSU News Nowo Numerous news broadcasts

Wrote and Hosted – ‘MMR (American Military Radio), Kennesaw Owl Radio o Radio talk show marketed to student veterans.

Military Served as Field Radio Operator for M Battery 3rd Battalion, Chattanooga TN, Earned four promotions up to Rank of Sergeant Served as Fire Team Leader in Operation Iraqi Freedom, leading numerous patrols and working

parties Maintained and operated thousands of dollars worth of communications equipment.Customer Service Extensive wait staff and bartending experience at the following establishments – Taco Mac, Marietta, Georgia Olive Garden, Kennesaw, Georgia

EducationGraduated from Kennesaw State University in December, 2014Bachelors of Science in Communication with Focus in Journalism and Citizen Media, with a Minor in Professional Writing

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