Jesse Dylan Sutphin

(540) 840-9988 w sutphinjd@vcu.edu w LinkedIn: JesseDylanSutphin

Education
Virginia Commonwealth University, Richmond, VA.



Graduation Date: December 2016
Robertson School of Media & Culture
Mass Communications, Public Relations
Minor, General Business
Major GPA: 3.6

Public Relations Experience
Alliance Group, LTD, Richmond, VA





Fall 2015 - Present
Public Relations Intern
Drafted letters & press releases.
Conducted TV and radio market research and created financial spreadsheets.
Pitched letters to editors and contacted reporters.
Attended and participated in client events and meetings at the state capitol.
Worked on grassroots initiatives for outreach.
Assisted in the organization and fundraising of various events.

Commonwealth Public Relations & Marketing, Richmond, VA


January 2015 May 2015
Communications/Marketing Intern
Monitored client social media to ensure the content complied with external legal standards & regulations.
Drafted press, news & personnel releases.
Created & managed social media content for clients using a variety of web-based platforms.
Analyzed past/current company media relations outreach efforts.

Leadership Experience
Student Government Association, Senator




Spring 2014 Fall 2014
Appropriations Committee







Voted and debated on various pieces of legislation impacting the university and student life.
Served as a liaison between university administration and students.
Determined the amount of funding allotted to students organizations based off the university budget and student need.

The Delta Chi Fraternity, VCU






Fall 2013 Spring 2014
Public Relations Chairman







Led a committee of members in developing a public relations strategy.
Managed all chapter social media outlets.
Represented the chapter at various functions & events.

Judicial Board Delegate






Fall 2013 - Spring 2014
Reviewed cases of IFC organizations that were in violation of VCU and IFC regulations and policies.
Strategized and developed terms and sanctions for responsible party.

Volunteer Experience
Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis (ALS) Association




Participated in and organized grassroots initiatives to help raise awareness and funds for the association.
The V Foundation for Cancer Research
Assisted in the organization and management of various fundraising events for the organization.

Skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Data and inventory management.
Social media and public relations management.
Mail Chimp web based software.