Stephen Sebastian II
Nashville,TN
Summary
Communications, government affairs, and political consultant with an 80%+ win rate and a track record of helping clients overcome complex persuasion challenges.
Overview
18
18
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate
The Ingram Group
01.2019 - Current
- Partners with clients to help them solve problems and maximize opportunities through common sense and plain dealing in corporate strategy, communications, crisis management, organizational analysis, and government relations.
Managing Partner
Shell, Miller, Sebastian Advertizing
07.2017 - Current
- Delivered uncommon design, unforgettable identity, and undeniable influence for clients across many sectors including business, tourism, non-profits, law, healthcare, banking, real estate, industrial technology, local governments, higher education, and more than one hundred political campaigns.
- Political clients have included congressmen, mayors, judges, & state legislators over the course of 60+ campaigns with an 80%+ win rate.
General Consultant
Dr. Phil Roe for Congress
01.2006 - 01.2019
- Conceptualized overall messaging, earned media, advertising, and grassroots plan
- Launched Roe's Healthcare Freedom Fund (Leadership PAC) in 2012
- Administered a canvassing program that reached 26,000 doors, boosting turnout by 17k+ (2018)
Communications Director
U.S. Congressman Mark Sanford
11.2016 - 05.2017
- Led communications team in drafting press releases, op-eds, talking points, and weekly newsletters
- Managed website, monitored social media performance, and grew online following 10%
- Coordinated media rollout of the Obamacare Replacement Act with the House Freedom Caucus
- Prepared congressman for 3-5 interviews per week
Communications Director
Dr. Kelli Ward For U.S. Senate
04.2016 - 09.2016
- Directed the campaign's communications team on all fronts, including social, earned, and paid media
- Engaged with reporters on the record and on background to proactively shape the narrative of the race
- Collaborated with digital team to triple email list and social media followers, driving digital fundraising
- Coached candidate for speeches, interviews, and forums
Adjunct Professor of Latin
Mississippi College
01.2013 - 01.2016
Greek Teaching Fellow
Furman Advantage Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2011
New Media Researcher
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
05.2010 - 08.2010
- Conducted opposition research that resulted in several high-profile hits against targeted Democratic incumbents
Senate Page
United States Senate
08.2005 - 01.2006
- Appointed one of 30 pages by Majority Leader Bill Frist, M.D (R-TN)
Education
B.A. - Classical Studies, Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Furman University
Greenville, SC05.2012
Skills
- Strategic Communications
- Message Development
- Campaign Planning
- Advertising
- Budgeting
- Survey Design
- Media Relations
- Crisis Communications
- Relationship Building
- Government Relations
- Brand Development
- Organizational Analysis
Timeline
Associate
The Ingram Group
01.2019 - Current
Managing Partner
Shell, Miller, Sebastian Advertizing
07.2017 - Current
Communications Director
U.S. Congressman Mark Sanford
11.2016 - 05.2017
Communications Director
Dr. Kelli Ward For U.S. Senate
04.2016 - 09.2016
Adjunct Professor of Latin
Mississippi College
01.2013 - 01.2016
New Media Researcher
National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC)
05.2010 - 08.2010
Greek Teaching Fellow
Furman Advantage Fellowship
01.2010 - 01.2011
General Consultant
Dr. Phil Roe for Congress
01.2006 - 01.2019
Senate Page
United States Senate
08.2005 - 01.2006
B.A. - Classical Studies, Ancient Greek & Roman Studies
Furman University
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