globalPRpros LLC. International Public Relations and Communications Consultant. TopLinked.com/MyLink500.com/
Washington D.C. Metro Area
globalPRpros LLC. International Public Relations and Communications Consultant. TopLinked.com/MyLink500.com/
Washington D.C. Metro Area
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).
Multi-cultural and multi-lingual.
(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.
(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.
(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.
(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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(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.
(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.
Masters , Public Administration , 1975 — 1978
Associate Arts , Literal Arts , 1973 — 1975
1971 — 1973
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.