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THOMAS STERLING SUMNER

Chapel Hill

Summary

As a passionate and driven individual with a strong foundation in marketing, communication, and consumer behavior, I am excited to pursue a career in account management and public relations. My experiences—both academic and hands-on—have equipped me with the strategic thinking, creativity, and analytical skills needed to help brands build meaningful connections with consumers and drive long-term success.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Promotions and Marketing Intern

Curtis Media Group
02.2025 - Current
  • Responsible for promotions and sales projects for Kix 102.FM, the New Pulse FM, and 96.1BBB
  • Utilize digital and traditional marketing to increase the audience for each radio station
  • Tasked with researching and pitching potential sponsorships ideas to Curtis Media Group's team

Fundraising and Sponsorship Chair

Ducks Unlimited
11.2024 - Current
  • Identified and contacted various donors for our biggest fundraiser of the year, the Tarheel Ducks Unlimited Banquet, which raises money for wildlife and wetlands habitat conservation

Intern

NC House Majority Leader John Bell
05.2024 - 07.2024
  • Managed communication between the Majority Leader's office and legislative staff, constituents, and stakeholders
  • Analyzed complex legislative proposals and produced briefings on key House bills for Representative Bell
  • Created reports on NC House sessions and committee proceedings to inform legislative strategy and decision-making

Study Abroad

The London School of Economics
06.2023 - 08.2023
  • Studied marketing and consumer behavior theory in order to make strategic business decisions
  • Learned how consumers make decisions and how marketers use various technologies to respond to consumer needs
  • Participated in multiple sales pitch exercises to market consumer products

Senior Counselor

Camp Cheerio
07.2022 - 08.2022
  • Responsible for the physical, mental, emotional, and social well-being of a cabin of thirteen 9-11 year old boys
  • Supervised a Junior Counselor and Counselor in Training (CIT) and all aspects of the camper's daily activities, including cabin cleaning, mealtimes, and evening programs
  • Provided instruction to campers on basketball, soccer, golf, and archery activities

Education

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Major And AD/PR Minor

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill
Chapel Hill, NC
05-2025

Timeline

Promotions and Marketing Intern

Curtis Media Group
02.2025 - Current

Fundraising and Sponsorship Chair

Ducks Unlimited
11.2024 - Current

Intern

NC House Majority Leader John Bell
05.2024 - 07.2024

Study Abroad

The London School of Economics
06.2023 - 08.2023

Senior Counselor

Camp Cheerio
07.2022 - 08.2022

Bachelor of Arts - Communication Major And AD/PR Minor

University of North Carolina At Chapel Hill

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