Jimmy R. Isbell 3003 Hilltop Dr., Euless, TX.

76039
Cell: (817) 781-0379 jri10a@acu.edu
Career Focus

Im looking for an entry-level sports writer position to help me jumpstart my journalism career. I have a lot of
experience writing and reporting with a specific desire for people, friendships and the journey an athlete takes
to develop into a professional athlete. My dream is to share their stories.

Education and Training

Degree: Bachelor of Science in convergence journalism at Abilene Christian University, Class of 2014
Major: Convergence journalism major with an emphasis in writing for online content and a support
field in Business Management
Major Courses
Completed: Media Issues, Intro to Visual Media, Creating Media Messages, Announcing, Writing for
Electronic Delivery, T.V. Studio and Production, Publication Design, Internship, Electronic
Publishing, Reporting I and II, Opinion Writing, Photography and Communication Law.

Accomplishments

Journalism
Freelance Sports Reporter at the Abilene Reporter-News covering the Big Countrys high school and
college sports scene.
Published several articles as a student Staff Reporter and Sports Reporter for the Optimist.
Weekly on-camera Sports Broadcast Reporter for the JMC Network at Abilene Christian Universitys
Ken Collums Show 08/2012-12/2012
I interned for Dave Campbells Texas Football magazine (DCTF) from 08/31/13-1/6/14 as a Dallas/Ft.
Worth Correspondent, scorekeeper for all Texas high school football games and wrote NCAA recaps
for all 12 Texas FBS schools throughout the season. I assisted at the UIL State Championship games
at AT&T stadium handing out medals to coaches, players and trainers. I also helped DCTFs owner
International Management Group (IMG) at the 2013 Red River Rivalry game.
To view my work from the Optimist, Abilene Reporter-News and DCTF, visit my website at
webfiles.acu.edu/users/jri10a/web/mywork.html.

Management
Business Management experience, and 2.5 years of customer service experience.
Generated leads for State Farm at the UIL Texas State Championships at AT&T Stadium
Worked for International Management Group (global leader in sports, fashion and media) helped with their
clients at the 2013 Red River Rivalry game.

Work Experience

Abilene Reporter-News, Freelance Sports Writer (current employer)
the Optimist, Abilene Christian University newspaper, Sports Reporter (08/2012-05/2014)
Intramural referee, Abilene Christian University (08/2011-05/2014)
Dave Campbells Texas Football Magazine Intern (08/2013-1/2014)
ACU Facilities Management (08/2012-08/2013)
Tom Thumb, Cashier (03/2008-07/2011)

Extra-Curricular Activities

Member of Social Club Gamma Sigma Phi (2011-2014)
Big Brother for Big Brothers Big Sisters (2011-2012, Abilene, Texas)
Gamma Sigma Phi Sing Song (2013)
Mentor Group Leader for ACU Welcome Week (2012)