Cyrus Afzali

Current

Owner at Astoria Communications (Sole Proprietorship)

Past

Account Supervisor at LVM Group
Account Manager at JLM Services
Account Supervisor at Makovsky & Co.

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Education

Murray State University

Recommended

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Connections

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Cyrus Afzali’s Summary

I'm a public relations consultant who focuses on serving clients in the areas of financial/professional services, technology and real estate. My legal experience ranges from serving firms in the Amlaw 100 to small boutiques.

On the technology side, I've worked with an alternative-energy company since its launch. I have also worked for several clients whose products and services use technology to improve the efficiency of financial-services companies, a company that offers separately-managed accounts to individual investors, a major mortgage company and a unit of Standard & Poor's.

In the real estate sector, I've worked with some of Manhattan's largest commercial landlords, including the ownership of the Empire State Building and a collection of five Manhattan office buildings. In addition to handling all facets of media relations for building owners, I also supervised the production of 2 quarterly newsletters designed to showcase new building developments in an effort to lure more brokers and tenants to the buildings.

I use my experience as a former journalist at CNN Financial News and other high-profile outlets to create clear, concise messages that translate into editorial coverage that helps increase their business. In addition to media relations, I also produce newsletters and provide other editorial services, including editing of material for corporate communications departments.

I also help attorneys, financial planners, accountants and other professional-service practitioners and entrepreneurs develop and implement successful social-media programs and leverage various platforms to increase their business.