PHIL SUTTON
AWARD WINNING WRITER & CONSULTANT
E-mail: svctrailblazers@.svctrailblazerpublications.com
EDUCATION:
B.A. Communication Studies
University of Montana, 1982
B.S., Political Science-Economics,
University of Montana, 1982
M.B.A., Financial Management University of Montana, 1985
D.B.A, Economics, Foreign Policy & Trade University of Oklahoma, 2000
PhD, Public Policy, John F. Kennedy School of Government
Harvard University, 2007
Juris Doctor-M.B.A., Honorary Degree,
University of Virginia, 2009 (Passed Virginia State Bar 2010)
PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
University of Arizona, 2011
PhD, Public & Foreign Affairs, Woodrow Wilson School of Public &
Foreign Policy, Honorary Degree, Princeton University, 2012
PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
University of Pennsylvania, 2016
PhD, Humane Letters, Honorary Degree,
Columbia University, 2017
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
* One of the most honored Authors in the world today: Winner of 2008 & 2017 Pulitzer Prizes for Non-Fiction & Public Service, respectively; Co-Winner of the 2014 Pulitzer Prize For National Reporting & Several Other National Book Awards. 49 years of wide-ranging experience in researching, copywriting, copy editing and reporting.
* Unique & varied Experience in Film & Television Production. Have won 21 Peabody Awards. Written countless video scripts, white papers, and articles regarding Economic, Financial, Political & Trade Analysis.
* A World Renowned Consultant and Expert in Communications & Human Behavior (Personal Development); Government & Politics; Economics, Foreign Policy & Trade; Business & Entrepreneurship; Art, History & Humanities; and Education & Philosophy.
* Public Policy Advocate and Goal Setting Expert: Strategy, Timing & Focus; Education; Representation; Key Relationship Development; Coalition Building; Conflict Management; Issue Management; Marketing; Prospecting; and Developing & Pursuing Legislative Agendas.
* Renowned Writing & Excellent Public Speech and Interpersonal Communications Skills.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:
Public Policy Education, Advocacy & Diplomacy:
* Recipient of the Sir Winston Churchill Award (2023)
* Nominee for Nobel Peace Prize (2023)
* Recipient of United Nations Prize in Field of Human Rights (2022)
* Recipient of United Nations Public Service Award for Innovative Programs (2010)
* Recipient of the Presidential Medal of Freedom (2007)
* Primary Author, International Responsibility to Protect Principle Adopted by the UN (2006).
* Negotiated Major Trade Agreements & Treaties between the United States and South Korea, Indonesia, Saudi Arabia, Russia, & European Union Countries (2005-2009).
* Created & Developed the Largest International Public Policy Advocacy Organization in the World (1996-Present).
Publishing, Writing, Editing; Film & Television Production & Script Writing:
* Wrote TRAILBLAZER TO REVIVAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM: THEMES THAT TRANSFORM OUR DESTINY, a 595-page volume is published in 2024. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book. Published late 2023. (https://www.svctrailblazerpublications.com/trailblazer-to-revival-of-the-american-dream-1)
* Wrote DECLARING GREATNESS: THEMES THAT TRANSFORM OUR DESTINY, a 587-page volume first published August 2, 2021. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book.
* Wrote THEMES OF GREATNESS: PURSUING YOUR DIVINE DESTINY, a 336-page volume First published in August 2017. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Bestseller 2017-2019. Final Edition Published August 27, 2019.
* Wrote REVIVAL OF THE DIVINITY'S DREAM & DESTINY, a 343-page volume published in March 2016. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Bestseller 2016-2017. First Edition Published March 10, 2016. Seventh Edition Published July 4, 2017 and won Third Pulitzer Prize with this one for Non-Fiction Books.
* Wrote REVIVAL OF THE DIVINITY'S DREAM, a 308-page volume published May 19, 2015. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; Is Bestseller 2015. Fifth Edition Published August 27, 2015.
* Wrote INDEPENDENCE FOREVER! IN SEARCH OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, a 245-page Book published in August 27, 2012. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book. Fourteenth Edition Published March 10, 2015.
* Won Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting, “Retirement In America” (2014). Expert on Retirement Issues in the United States.
* Producer, Consultant & Script Writer of: “Deep Currents: Making ' A River Runs Through It'” (2009). Won Academy Award for Best Cinematography.
* 2008 Pulitzer Prize Winner For Non-Fiction & Public Service: REVIVAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, ELEVENTH EDITION.
* SVC-TV & SVC-TV INTERNATIONAL have won 21 Peabody Awards for Television and Podcast Production and Quality Programming.
* Wrote REVIVAL OF THE AMERICAN DREAM, a 301-page tome published August 27, 2002. Edited, produced, and reviewed rough draft and galleys of the book; was Bestseller May 2003-August 2012.
* 75-page Watkins Scholarship Paper on “A Comparable Study of Montana's Constitutional Conventions.” Montana Public Television Produced a Documentary on Montana's 1972 Constitutional Convention in 2003 based on this Paper and I acted as the Chief Consultant.
* Researched public records. Wrote, proofread, and published financial needs analyses, policies, commitments and detailed reports concerning non-conforming properties and insureds. Data entry, formulation and interpretation as required.
* Sports Editor & Writer for high school newspaper. Staff won Six Star Pacemaker Award, School of Journalism, Columbia University (Considered the “junior" Pulitzer Prize). Only Scholastic Newspaper to do so in history of the State of Montana (1978).
Communication Skills:
* Twenty-One Time Peabody Award Winner (2005-2025) As Managing Editor Of SVC-TV; SVC-TV International & SVC Telecast of Public Policy Forums.
*Published newsletters of several financial services organizations; student, government, non-profit or civic organizations and groups:
- Planned and authorized the contents of each issue. Laid-out and published each newsletter.
- Authorized, reviewed and edited articles from other writers and contributors.
*Wrote and published Training Manuals for staff Members. Acted as troubleshooter. Wrote computer programs to monitor the progress and budgets of JTPA programs. Taught English grammar, Mathematics and Writing when necessary. Expert in Microsoft 365 Software and Artificial Intelligence.
*Interviewed, screened, tested, hired and trained applicants for a diversified group of companies and organizations.
*Exemplary Skills in Negotiation, Arbitration, & Conflict Management & Intervention.
*Read, corrected and evaluated student papers and tests. Recommended improvements to quality of work. Responsible for development of course curricula.
WORK HISTORY 1996 - PRESENT:
1996-Present: PRESIDENT/CEO/FOUNDER, SUTTON VIEWPOINT CENTER, INC, INTERNATIONAL INDEPENDENCE CREEK, COLORADO (https://www.svctrailblazerpublications.com)
Founded truly unique Public Policy Education & Advocacy Organization. Consulting and Educational Expertise sharing in Communications & Human Behavior; Government & Politics; Economics, Foreign Policy & Trade; Business & Entrepreneurship; Natural Sciences & The Environment; Arts, History & Humanities; Education and Philosophy.
SVC is the largest Non-Profit Corporation in terms of Personal Membership. SVC serves in 191 Countries and 17,750 + Offices Worldwide. Outreach through SVC Private Television Network and Weekly Magazine through SVC International & Media Center. Consulting & Copywriting Businesses expanding at an impressive rate worldwide. Discover the advantages of Professional Consulting versus hiring untrained new employees. https://www.svctrailblazerpublications.com/
SVC as an Organization and myself as an Individual won the United Nations Human Rights Prize in recognition of outstanding to the promotion and protection of Human Rights enshrined in the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the Statutes of Rome, Responsibility To Protect Principle and in other instruments of the United Nations relating to Human Rights and International Law.
2018-Present, PRESIDENT/CEO, SVC INTERNATIONAL TRAILBLAZER PROGRAM
The SVC International Trailblazer Program originated through my work with South African President Nelson Mandela and the Africa Project. There are over 125 million SVC International Trailblazers who have received specialized education and training in community and economic development that drive innovation, transforms their and other lives while earning Degrees and Certifications in Education; Administration; Healthcare; Public Policy Analysis & Consultancy; Architecture and Building; and Leadership & Business Management.
2007-Present, CO-FOUNDER, AFRICA PROJECT
The Africa Project was created by former United Nations Special Envoy Angelina Jolie, former British Prime Minister Tony Blair and myself when I was U.S. Under Secretary of State. Our initial concerns were the massive humanitarian deficits on the continent in which there was little or no Economic opportunity; no healthcare to speak of where AIDS and Ebola were running rampant; and to deny organized terrorists a rich cache of recruits amongst some of the poorest people on earth. These services have been greatly expanded over the past two decades and the Africa Project is now chiefly operated by the indigenous populations.
2005-2012, CHAIRMAN & MEMBER, BOARD OF DIRECTORS, U.S. INSTITUTE OF PEACE
One of 12 Directors for the U.S. Institute of Peace. Created in 1986 as an Independent U.S. Government Agency to Develop Programs pursuing Scholarly Initiatives for Peace, primarily for the U.S. Congress & the President. Vice Chairman 2008-09. Chairman 2009-12. I was termed limited by law.
2007-2009, 17th UNDER SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ECONOMIC, BUSINESS & AGRICULTURAL AFFAIRS (NOW: SECRETARY OF STATE FOR ECONOMIC GROWTH, ENERGY & THE ENVIRONMENT)
The Under Secretary leads the State Department’s efforts to develop and implement economic growth, energy, agricultural, oceans, environmental, and science and technology policies to promote economic prosperity and address global challenges in a transparent, rules-based, and sustainable system. The bureaus and offices under my leadership advanced the Department’s economic statecraft agenda, using America’s global leadership to strengthen America’s domestic economy; elevate and intensify our efforts on energy security and environmental sustainability; and foster innovation through robust science, entrepreneurship, and technology policies. Involved with setting initial strategy to combat 2008 Financial Crisis.
2005 – 2009, U.S. AMBASSADOR PLENIPOTENIARY
Senior Foreign Policy Adviser to U.S. President George W. Bush. Participated in Several Diplomatic Missions, including the 2005 & 2008 NATO; and 2005, 2006, 2007 & 2008 G-8 Summits.
1985 – 2017; 2025 - Present: DISTRICT MENTOR & TRAINER
Have begun introduction of my Living Security Insurance Product in the United States. Successful in British Commonwealth Countries; France, Germany, Italy, Portugal and Spain. Previously Unequaled in the Financial Services Industry in Mortgage Protection, Disability & Senior (Final) Expense Coverage. Hired and Trained Recruits.
U.S. Navy Service Record:
1979-82, Naval Reserve Officers Training Corps.
1982-83, Active Duty; Fighter Weapons School (Top Gun) Graduate, Ranked Third in Class; Promoted to Lieutenant Junior Grade & Received First of Three Distinguished Flying Crosses. Honorably Discharged, Medical Disability Due To Training Accident.
1990-91, Accepted invitation to return to Active Duty, First Persian Gulf War, Operation Desert Shield & Desert Storm; Decorated, Silver Star, Bronze Star & Distinguished Flying Cross. 3,465 Sorties flown under my Command without losing a single Aviator or Fighter Jet.
1991-2001, Commander, 42nd Reservist Wing Group.
2001-2002, Active Duty, War On Terror, Operation Enduring Freedom; Decorated, Bronze Star and Distinguished Flying Cross. Retired with Rank of Captain.