Chairman - Devil Dogs of Charleston
John Austin Stukins
Political, Digital & Strategic Communications Professional
847 Harbor Place Drive,SC
Summary
Accomplished Vice President of Business Development at Push Digital Group, adept in Salesforce Administration and strategic communications. Spearheaded business intelligence initiatives, securing partnerships with government entities and enhancing operational efficiencies. Proven expertise in contract negotiations and crisis management, significantly contributing to organizational development and data-driven decision-making processes.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
3
3
years of post-secondary education
6
6
Certifications
Work History
Vice President of Business Development
Push Digital Group
Charleston, SC
01.2020 - Current
- Provide Business Intelligence and data centric guidance for C-level stakeholders to inform decisions made in the furtherance of the company's mission
- Administer and implement Salesforce solutions to collect, protect and leverage data, showcasing performance metrics and forecasting
- Direct programming centered around finding efficiencies in workflows to reduce time invested on administrative tasks across the company
- Established paths for new business with local, state and federal entities by ensuring the company is compliant with government requirements, and registering company for bidding on government RFPs
- Maintain Affiliate relationships and Strategic Partnerships
- Usher business leads from initial contact to contract execution
- Oversee contract negotiations and various matters of a legal nature on behalf of Push Digital Group, LLC
Deputy Coalitions Director
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.
Washington, DC
01.2019 - 01.2020
- Assisted in the creation, development and implementation of the President's campaign coalition efforts.
- Developed department policy and procedure for campaign inter-department operations and logistics.
- Responsible for assisting in the implementation of a multi-million dollar budget.
- Directed various communications efforts on behalf of the various "For Trump" brands, guiding critical communications components.
- Consulted on several digital campaign efforts, website development, branding development and earned media efforts.
General Consultant and Campaign Manager
Justin Fareed for Congress
Santa Barbara, CA
01.2017 - 01.2018
- Oversaw and implemented a $1.5 million budget.
- Designed and executed a strategic communications plan marrying both traditional and digital media platforms.
- Directed all vendor relations while efficiently coordinating external assets and services for use in the overall campaign plan.
- Guided campaign staff and candidate through sensitive and critical messaging campaigns while providing crisis management insight during one of the largest natural disasters in California history.
Executive Director
Republican Party of Missouri
Columbia, MO
01.2017 - 01.2017
- Managed all day-to-day operations while leading political, digital, communications and grassroots staff.
- Coordinated efforts between various campaigns and elected officials at the local, state and national levels, including messaging and political efforts in tandem with the NRSC, RNC and the White House.
Policy Advisor
Office of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Served to advise, draft and implement various pieces of policy for the Louisiana DOJ.
- Appointed as the Attorney General's Designee to the Governor's Office of Homeland Security and Emergency Preparedness, a cabinet level position interfacing with all state agencies during a declared state of emergency.
State Director - Georgia and Louisiana
Republican National Committee
Washington, DC
01.2016 - 01.2016
- Carried out statewide political operations in Georgia and Louisiana; supervised field staff, oversaw budget implementation and voter contact efforts.
Digital and Political Director
Republican Party of Louisiana
Baton Rouge, LA
01.2013 - 01.2015
- Guided RNC and LAGOP field operations during the 2014 midterm election cycle.
- Provided Digital Media and creative solutions for use by both the LAGOP and Senator Bill Cassidy’s campaign.
- Crafted the nationally recognized earned media campaign, Air Mary - "clout doesn't fly coach"
Education
Bachelors of Interior Design -
Louisiana State University
Baton Rouge, LA 01.2009 - 1 2013
Business Contracts Certificate -
Cornell University
Ithaca, NY 02.2022 - 05.2025
Skills
Operations Management
Contract Negotiations
Business Development
Organizational development
Salesforce Administration
Partnership development
Government Relations
Sales and Marketing
Pricing strategy
Business Intelligence and Data Management
Strategic and Crisis Communications Consulting
Interests
Former Junior Vice Commander - Veterans of Foreign Wars
American Legion
Certification
USMC Combat Action Ribbon
Timeline
Business Contracts Certificate -
Cornell University
02.2022 - 05.2025
Vice President of Business Development
Push Digital Group
01.2020 - Current
Deputy Coalitions Director
Donald J. Trump for President, Inc.
01.2019 - 01.2020
General Consultant and Campaign Manager
Justin Fareed for Congress
01.2017 - 01.2018
Executive Director
Republican Party of Missouri
01.2017 - 01.2017
Policy Advisor
Office of Louisiana Attorney General Jeff Landry
01.2016 - 01.2017
State Director - Georgia and Louisiana
Republican National Committee
01.2016 - 01.2016
Digital and Political Director
Republican Party of Louisiana
01.2013 - 01.2015
Bachelors of Interior Design -
Louisiana State University
01.2009 - 1 2013