Azeezaly Jaffer

Current

• President/CEO at globalPRpros LLC

Past

• Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications at United States Postal Service
• Executive Director, Stamp Services at United States Postal Service
• Director, External Relations at United States Postal Service

• Manager, Market and Product Publicity at United States Postal Service
• Executive Director, Public Affairs at National Aeronautics and Space Administration

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Education

• University of Southern California
• Santa Monica College
• Beverly Hills High School

• John Burroughs Jr. High

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Recommended

25 people have recommended Azeezaly

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Public Relations and Communications

Websites

• The R Group

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Summary

A thought leader and expert consultant advising government and private sector clients on all aspects of Public Affairs and Strategic Communications issues. Jaffer brings a well rounded background and 30+ years of senior level experience with the Federal Government beginning with the National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) and a 20 year veteran of the United States Postal Service (USPS).

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Specialties:

Multi-cultural and multi-lingual.

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Experience

• President/CEO

  globalPRpros LLC

  (Public Relations and Communications industry)

  August 2007 — Present (2 years)

  A full service public affairs communications firm specializing in media relations, crisis communications, multi-cultural initiatives, brand development and management. Additional expertise in licensing, special events, marketing, promotions, talent relations media training and coaching.

• Vice President, Public Affairs and Communications

  United States Postal Service

  (Non-Profit; Government Administration industry)

  October 1999 — June 2006 (6 years 9 months)

  Seasoned executive with over 25+ years of strategic public affairs and communications experience. Demonstrated ability to deliver on business objectives, proven leadership skills with expertise in local, national, international media relations and crisis communications. Additional core competencies in public speaking, event planning and execution, licensing, promotions, community relations and brand management.

• Executive Director, Stamp Services

  United States Postal Service

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

  June 1993 — September 1999 (6 years 4 months)

   Directed the design, development, manufacturing, distribution, licensing, revenue generation and promotions of the worlds largest stamp program producing several billion stamps and stamp related products for sale in over 40,000 postal retail outlets and thousands of consignment locations.
  
   Aggressively increased annual revenues 400 percent from $60 million to $240 million from sales of stamps retained by conducting innovative promotion and publicity campaigns.
  
   Introduced contemporary stamp subjects such as Elvis Presley, Bugs Bunny and the Legends of Hollywood to help raise brand awareness of the USPS.
  
   Leveraged relationships with major motion picture studios and private sector partners like Time Warner to conduct national product promotions, key product placements in block buster movies and television programs. Arranged for celebrity appearances at major events resulting in enhanced brand awareness and cost avoidance of over $100 million for the USPS.

• Director, External Relations

  United States Postal Service

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

  July 1989 — May 1993 (3 years 11 months)

   Developed and implemented corporate communications programs and campaigns designed to raise awareness of USPS’ programs, products and services. Managed and maintained relationships with the news media, community and civic organizations, major customers and key public policy stakeholders.
  
   Designated the principal point of contact in negotiating with the International Olympic Committee and the United States Olympic Committee for the USPS, sponsorship of the 1992 winter and summer Olympic Games in Albertville, France and Barcelona, Spain.
  
   Executed a comprehensive public relations and promotions campaign to afford an unprecedented opportunity for the American people to vote on the design for the Elvis Presley commemorative stamp. The campaign generated over a million votes and resulted in the highest level of direct mail sales of stamps and stamp products, and generated $50 million in new revenue, making this the best selling stamp of all times.
  
  
  
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• Manager, Market and Product Publicity

  United States Postal Service

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Government Administration industry)

  November 1986 — June 1989 (2 years 8 months)

   Established and defined roles and responsibilities for a new organization created to publicize USPS’ products and services.
  
   Developed and maintained working relationships with trade press and key news outlets to generate positive news stories about new and existing products and service offerings resulting in increased sales of postal products and services.

• Executive Director, Public Affairs

  National Aeronautics and Space Administration

  (Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

  June 1981 — October 1986 (5 years 5 months)

   Created the communications platform to publicize the benefits of space exploration and travel.
  
   Introduced and directed an integrated education and awareness campaign, using trade shows, television, radio, key speaking platforms and astronaut appearances in schools and other venues, dramatically increased consumer understanding of the tangible benefits reaped from investing in the aeronautics and space program.
  
   Served as NASA’s principal point of contact with the White House to coordinate protocol and logistics with the Office of Advance for visits by the President and Vice President of the United States.

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Education

• University of Southern California

  Masters , Public Administration , 1975 — 1978

  Activities and Societies:

  Graduated Summa Cum Laude

• Santa Monica College

  Associate Arts , Literal Arts , 1973 — 1975

• Beverly Hills High School

  1971 — 1973

• John Burroughs Jr. High

Additional Information

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Websites:

• The R Group

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Groups:

•    Linked:HR (#1 Human Resources Group)
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•    A U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs Group
•    OpenNetworker.com
•    University of Southern California Alumni
•    Las Vegas Travellers
•    Connected Marines
•    TopLinked.com (Open Networkers)
•    MyLink500.com (Open Networkers)
•    The Official USC Alumni Association Group
•    Sustainable Investment Forum
•    Leading International Open Networkers (LION)
•    GroupLinked.com
•    Innovative Association, Convention, Conference & Meeting Innovators
•    Innovative Government & Political Innovators
•    Fight on USC
•    Innovative Marketing, PR, Sales, Word-of-Mouth & Buzz Innovators
•    USC Network of Trojans
•    USC Alumni Networking
•    Public Relations and Communications Professionals
•    Alumni of the University of Southern California
•    USC Alum
•    The IT Outsourcing, BPO and Shared Services Best Practices Forum
•    Fight On USC Trojans!
•    OPEN NETWORKERS!
•    USC Alumni Networking Group
•    Creative Communication & Innovation Network of Innovators
•    BlitzTime Speed Networking
•    Connected Veterans
•    Sourcing Specialist
•    Shoestring Marketing Group
•    Minority Business Entrepreneur (MBE) Group
•    Writers and Authors Circle
•    Open Networkers Who Don't IDK "I Don't Know"
•    Twittering
•    Offshore Nearshore Outsourcing Professionals
•    Change At The Core
•    Woot!

Azeezaly Jaffer’s Honors:

In recognition of outstanding work demonstrated during the 2001 anthrax crisis and subsequent mailbox bombings. These awards include the 2003 International Public Relations Association Golden World Awards for Excellence, the 2003 Public Relations Society of America's (PRSA) Silver Anvil award for "Managing Communications during the Anthrax Crisis," the 2003 "Best of the Best" Silver Anvil, and in May 2003, the Gold SABRE awarded to the Postal Service and Jaffer by senior industry public relations professionals. Also in 2003, the Postal Service and Jaffer received a first-place award from the National Association of Government Communicators and were recognized by PRWeek, receiving the Crisis/Issues Management Campaign of the Year award. In September 2002, the Postal Service and Jaffer were recognized at the PRSA annual Thoth Awards for Excellence in Public Relations. In October 2003, Jaffer accepted the American Stamp Dealers Association Man of the Year Award.

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