Jerry Brown

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Arlington, VA 22205

I am a seasoned communications expert with substantial experience in public relations and strategic communications, which includes more than 20 years of experience in the corporate, federal government and international sectors. I am an impact-driven strategic communicator focused on creating informed opinions to influence measurable attitudinal and behavioral changes. I have proven to be astute, results-oriented and a self- starter - with demonstrated abilities to lead diverse people, solve problems quickly and achieve organizational goals. I have an impressive record of accomplishments. Experience

Vice President

Communications and Public Affairs for the Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America Jerry served as the association's principal executive and chief spokesperson responsible for leading public relations, media outreach, brand management, marketing, social media and corporate social responsibility programs. He was charged with leading the communications staff, managing a $1.2M operating budget. WSWA's 300-plus members distribute over 70 percent of all wines and spirits in the United States. With the Society for Human Resource Management, Jerry served as Director of Public Affairs and was responsible for directing the public affairs, media relations, Speakers Bureau and the external PR campaign. Additionally, as director of this nine-person office, he orchestrated the underwriting of CEO Exchange, a $2M a year PBS program; created and launched a $500K annual partnership with CNBC, featuring a suite of programs; redesigned the Society's $2.5M PR/advertising campaign; and created and managed an editorial partnership with two major European business publications, World Finance and European CEO. With Walls Communications, a full-service public relations firm based in Washington, D.C., Jerry provided executive-level communications counsel to the firm's national and international clients. This included providing senior-level crisis counsel to several of the firm's Fortune 100 clients. Jerry's political experience includes serving in President George H. Bush's Administration as Deputy Director of the Office of External Affairs at the U.S. Agency for International Development, where he managed the Press Relations, Publications, Public Inquiries, Public Liaison and International Development Communications divisions. Jerry also served as Director of Public Affairs at the Federal Transit Administration, U.S. Department of Transportation and briefly headed Public Affairs at NASA. Jerry served as Director of Communications and Public Affairs for Winrock International, Winthrop Rockefeller's philanthropic organization. Winrock conducts economic, environmental and agricultural development projects in th...

Cognolink

Recruited as a subject matter specialist focusing on the international media space, specifically best practices for international expansion, including international brand expansion, market entry strategies and organizational structure for non-profits. Cognolink is a UK-based independent research firm that manages an expansive and network of industry specialists.

Independent Communications Consultant Jan 2017 - Jan 2019 American Institute of Architects

Created opportunities to further AIA's engagement in strategic public policy and corporate reputation issues; and, created thought leadership platforms for the association's principals and, strategic content sharing relationships with appropriate organizations - specifically focusing on the World Economic Forum. Vice President Mar 2016 - Nov 2016

Global Communications

Recruited to provide leadership and strategic direction for global communications, public relations, media relations and social media. Completed a comprehensive communications audit which served as the blueprint for the organization's communications strategy.

Consultant/Specialist Jan 2014 - Mar 2016

Director of Strategic Communications Dec 2012 - Dec 2013 The Nature Conservancy Worldwide HQ

Led Strategic Communications throughout the organization, providing strategic counsel and leadership globally - contributing to the advancement of marketing programs, crisis communications plans, and brand alignment efforts across the Conservancy. Provided c-suite strategic counsel and issues management (proactive and reactive), directed the design and execution of national and international public awareness and policy campaigns. Vice President Mar 2008 - Mar 2012

Wine & Spirits Wholesalers of America

Served as the association's principal executive responsible for sustainability-based corporate social responsibility initiatives, public relations and media campaigns, social media, marketing and communications programs, Served also as chief spokesperson.

Director of Public Affairs Apr 2004 - Jan 2008

Curriculum Vitae of

Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) Alex., VA

*Planned and directed public affairs programs to advance the HR profession for this nine-person office through media outreach and strategic public relations initiatives. Major accomplishments include: *Creation of SHRM's first signature public relations initiative, CEO Exchange, a $2M a year PBS business series; Development and launch of a two-year partnership with cable-giant CNBC, featuring a suite of programs; * Redesign of the Society's $2.5M PR campaign; and, * Creation and management of an editorial partnership with two major European business publications, World Finance and European CEO.

Senior Counsel/Vice President Jan 1997 - Feb 2004

Walls Communications, Inc

Provided senior-level counsel to several of the firm's Fortune 100 clients. Services included issues management, litigation support, crisis management and strategic counsel. Successes include developing: *Key relationships to support the diversity objectives of Shell Oil Company; *A crisis communications plan that limited damage to Browning-Ferris Industries' national reputation during and after Justice Department environmental litigation; and,

*A communications strategy that helped defeat attempts to unionize a DuPont facility. Consultant Jan 1995 - Jan 1997

The PBN Company

Provided public relations counsel to the firm's Eastern European clients, including Polyfundus, the first Russian public trading company and Gazprom, the largest Russian energy company Director of Communications and Public Affairs Jan 1993 - Jan 1995 Winrock International

Developed and implemented national and international communications programs for Winthrop Rockefeller's global philanthropic organization. Served as chief communications officer and lead spokesperson. Managed a communications staff of nine in Arkansas and Washington, D.C. Key successes included elevating Winrock's profile with key funding agencies resulting in increased donations and project funding. Deputy Director and Acting Director, External Affairs Jan 1992 - Jan 1993 U S Agency for International Development

Managed a staff of 45 and served as lead spokesperson on international development issues. Supervised the managers of the Public Liaison, Press Relations, Public Inquiries, Publications, and International Development divisions. *Successfully developed strategies focusing on aid efforts to support the U.S.'s national security. Director of Public Affairs Jan 1990 - Jan 1992

Federal Transit Administration (FTA) USDOT Washington, D.C.

*Directed public affairs and media relations operations and served as lead spokesperson on mass transit issues. Successfully defended the agency against extensive media attacks. Jan 1987 - Jan 1989

George H. Bush Presidential Campaign

International Public Relations Representative Jan 1985 - Jan 1987 Tihama Public Relations, Tihama Group of Companies Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

*Served as an international public relations representative for the largest PR agency in the Pan-Arab world. Developed effective global communications strategies for public and private sector organizations. Director of Public Relations Jan 1984 - Jan 1985

IDEA Center

Directed international public relations activities for this Saudi architectural firm with offices in London, Houston, and Burlington, Vermont. The firm designed Saudi royal palaces and embassies and contributed to the design of the Arab World Institute in Paris. A major accomplishment includes positioning the firm as the leading design company in the Middle East.

Skills & Specialization

Public Relations, Positioning, Leadership, PR, Marketing And Communications, Marketing, Human Resource, Brand Management, Budget, Advertising, Litigation Support, Crisis Communications, Agency, Publications, Media Relations, Publication, Clients, Market, Managing, Crisis Management, Content, Strategy, Editor, Editorial, Press Education

University of Houston Jan 1976

Communications

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