Skylar Staples

2111 Rio Grande St. Austin, TX, 78705, Cell: 217-481-4670, Email: skylarstaples@gmail.com

Education:

Moody College of Communication at the University of Texas at Austin-

Bachelor’s Degree (Bachelor of Science, Public Relations)

August 2023- Anticipated (May 2025)

● While at the University of Texas at Austin, I am studying Public Relations and a minor in
Business.
● GPA: 3.83

Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University-

Bachelor's Degree (Bachelor Of Arts, Sports Journalism)

August 2021- May 2023

● While at Arizona State University, I studied Sports Journalism and Mass Communications. I was
also enrolled in Barrett, the Honors College.
● GPA: 3.7

Skills:

My skills include customer service, making schedules, time management, Excel, and Microsoft Word. Experience
with different computer money systems like RevTrac and Charm. Professional and journalistic writing skills.
Experience with Adobe Premiere, Adobe Audition, SEO, and AP Style, editing, interviewing, creating digital
content, and creating websites throughout my experiences with State Press and AZPreps 356 as a reporter.
Experience with SEO, blog creation, and communication with business owners throughout my experience with
Square Table Marketing. Experience with child care, time management, and written communication.

Work Experience:

The Daily Texan- Newsletter Writer, Austin, TX, September 2023- Present

● Organized and wrote several newsletters for UT-Austin surrounding events and news within the
school. The newsletters were sent to 25,000+ students and families.

Square Table Marketing-- Business Development Associate, Scottsdale, AZ, January 2023- July 2023

● Completed onboarding SEO clients and was a hands-on employee throughout the marketing
process, a part of in-person and digital marketing campaigns for several companies.

Superstition Review- Intern Trainee, Tempe, AZ, January 2023- May 2023
 ● Trained in several positions integral to the literary magazine and publishing process. Researched
social media platforms for review and strategized plans for each forum. Studied authors, created
interview templates for potential contributors, and designed email templates for ad exchanges.

AZPreps365- Part-time reporter, Mesa, AZ, September 2022-December 2022

● Reported on several sports, including Girl’s Volleyball, Football, and Badminton. Interviewed and
wrote several stories for the site published on AZPreps365. Took photos for each team and posted
them on the AZPreps365 website and other areas.

The Arizona State Press- Part-Time Reporter, Tempe, AZ, September 2022- February 2023

● Wrote for different sports, including Women’s Volleyball, Women’s Basketball, and Women’s
Beach Volleyball. Reported on other stories, including previews, features, and profiles. Wrote
several roundups for the different beats. Used SEO, AP Style, and professional writing during my
experience.

Nelson Center- Senior Camp Counselor, Springfield, IL, July 2022 - August 2022

● Worked with underprivileged youth in a summer camp setting, which gave experience in child
care and supervising responsibilities—completed safety paperwork to document extreme
situations.

Velasco Tennis Center - Recreation Associate, Springfield, IL, June 2021 - August 2021

● Customer service, handling money, and scheduling appointments and meetings. Worked with
Rectrac, Charm, and computer filing systems. Mitigated front desk issues with potential
customers.

Volunteer and Club Experiences:

Texas Pi Beta Phi- September 2023- Present

● Volunteered for Read, Lead, Achieve, a charity that helps fight literacy issues. Participated in
several hours of outside volunteer work for the sorority.

Texas Lassos- September 2023- Present

● Volunteered for several charitable organizations like On the Moov, American Heart Association,
and Down Syndrome Association of Central Texas.

Arizona Beta Pi Beta Phi- Member, Tempe, AZ, September 2022- August 2023

Pre-Law Society- Member, Tempe, AZ, September 2022- May 2023

● Attended meetings with law professionals and others studying law. Learned skills to research and
what it takes to be a lawyer.