Rayner Sullivan

328 Maryland Avenue NE | Washington, D.C. 20002

raynersullivan@gmail.com | 601.540.6734

EDUCATION

Georgetown University Graduate Student, Masters of Professional Studies, Washington, D.C.
Public Relations Program of the Year 2012, 2013, 2014
Concentration: Public Relations and Corporate Communications, January 2014- Present
Bachelors of Arts in Communication, Mississippi State University, Starkville, MS
Concentration: Public Relations May 11, 2013

EXPERIENCE

Transaction Coordinator, DC Home Buzz, February 2014- Present
Manage contract to close process
Schedule appointments and manage the office calendar
Write purchase/listing agreements
Follow up on potential lead sources
Coordinate with clients, vendors, and lenders

Public Relations Fellow, Americas Future Workforce, January 2014- March 2014
Create a marketing campaign with measurable results
Organize and promote fundraisers through various social media channels
Write blog posts
Pitch to local media outlets

Press Intern, United States Senator Roger Wicker, June 2013- August 2013
Compile daily press clips the Senator is mentioned in to send to the Senator and staff,
including broadcast reports, newspaper and internet articles
Monitor news outlets for important news to be sent to Senator and staff
Schedule Senate Photographer to arrange photographer at all meetings with the Senator
Take pictures of Senator with constituents at meetings
Order pictures of the Senator with constituents to send to constituents
Answer telephones within office and enter information in system in order for letters to be
sent back to the callers regarding their concerns

Student Assistant, Mississippi State University Registrars Office, January 2011- May 2013
Assist with degree audits and degree verifications
Answer telephone, took messages, and file tests results
Prepare diplomas for graduates
Assisted with all other matters within Graduation Office while working under strict
confidentiality

Media Intern, City of Starkville Mayor Parker Wiseman, May 2012- December 2012

Draft press releases for Mayor Wiseman
Coordinate with Starkville Officials to gather information on upcoming projects
Act as liaison between Starkville Officials, Mayor Wiseman and local media outlets
Manage social media accounts for the City of Starkville
Plan media events to promote programs hosted by the City of Starkville

Proofreader, Starkville Town and Gown Magazine, May 2012- July 2012

Proofread magazine for spelling and grammatical errors
Contribute opinions and suggestions for articles within the magazine
Create layouts and designs for pages of the magazine

Campaign Volunteer, Gregg Harper Campaign Team, August 2012- November 2012
Set up Gregg Harper campaign tent in tailgate area at every home football game at
Mississippi State University during the 2012 football season until the election
Inform citizens about Harpers campaign platform
Pass out stickers and fliers for Harpers campaign

ACTIVITIES

Chairman of Membership, Mississippi State University D.C. Alumni Chapter
Ambassador, Georgetown University Public Relations and Corporate Communications