Kevin J. Sutherland
kevinwork@ksutherland.net
Education
American University, Washington, DC
- B.A. in Interdisciplinary Studies: Communication, Law, Economics, & Government (CLEG), May 2013
- Honors: Dean’s Scholarship, GPA: 3.03/4.0
Trumbull High School, Trumbull, CT, June 2009
- Honors: Graduated in top 10% of class, GPA: 4.1/4.0
- Relevant Courses: AP Political Science and Government, AP U.S. History, Microeconomics and Macroeconomics Honors
Experience
College Democrats of America Creative Design Director September 2010 -
- Assist the CDA National Communications Team with graphic design, merchandising, etc.
Kennedy Political Union, American University New Media Coordinator July 2010 –
- Promote the Kennedy Political Union and its speakers and events using social media (Facebook, Twitter, ConstantContact etc.).
- Manage the KPU site on the AU Student Government web site.
Jim Himes for Congress Communications Intern May 2010 – August 2010
- Assisted the Deputy Communications Director with day-to-day new media/social media operations on the campaign
- Composted Letters-to-the-Editor on political issues for the campaign to use
Field Intern July 2008 – November 2008
- Worked four days a week over the summer phone-banking, canvassing, and doing voter data-entry
American University College Democrats Communications Director April 2010 -
- Coordinate all communications operations to publicize the club and its events.
- Oversee a team of three, including Communications Associate, New Media Coordinator, and Video Director
- Continue to maintain web site and poster design
Webmaster/Communications Associate September 2009 – April 2010
- Redesigned and maintain the university’s largest club’s website; integrated it with Google Apps.
- Promote club events, activities, and speakers; design all posters and multimedia.
School of Public Affairs Undergraduate Council, American University Webmaster April 2010 –
- Create and maintain a web site to publicize the SPA Council
Student Campaigns Co-Founder September 2010 –
White House Office of Presidential Correspondence Volunteer September 2009 – April 2010
- Answer the Comment Line and record comments from callers.
- Mail-sorting and computer data-entry
Ned Lamont for Senate Volunteer April 2006 – November 2006
- Volunteered on weekends for canvassing during primary and general election
Skills
Computers: Proficient with graphic and web design. HTML and CSS, WordPress, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator CS5, Final Cut Express. Comfortable with Windows, Mac, and Linux. Experience with social media, particularly Facebook and Twitter.
Activities
Campus Camp Wellstone March 2010
- Two day progressive grassroots campaign training on issue advocacy, group membership expansion, developing leadership skills, and grassroots lobbying
Presidential Youth Inaugural Conference January 17, 2009 – January 21, 2009
- Conference for attendees of the National Young Leaders Conference
- Attended the Inauguration of President Obama and speeches by Al Gore, Colin Powell, Doris Kearns Goodwin, Lisa Ling, Desmond Tutu, and Erik Weihenmayer
We the People Competition August 2008 – December 2008
- Part of the AP Political Science and Government course; sponsored by the Department of Education
- Spent several months researching and writing essays on three questions related to the role of the Constitution in three branches of the Federal Government.
- At the state competition, my unit ranked highest
National Young Leaders Conference June 28, 2008 – July 10, 2008
- Conference in Washington, DC for high school students selected by their teachers.
- Simulated all three branches of government
- Visited an issue advocacy group (Brady Center to Prevent Gun Violence)
- Attended a workshop on campaigning by 21st Century Democrats.
- Spent a day on Capitol Hill visiting the offices of Rep. Shays and Senators Dodd and Lieberman.
Democracy for Connecticut 2007 –
- Attend monthly meetings of the Fairfield County chapter of Democracy for America
- Group discusses local politics and hosts local candidates for political office and guest speakers