Jim Jeffries Email & Phone Number

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Leads a team of 4-7, outside PR firm, other contractors, as head of public affairs, communications; primary media spokesperson and lead PA/comms strategist for world’s largest medical device/technology trade association representing more than 500 member companies; develop, lead execution of short- and long-term public affairs campaigns; work hand-in-glove with government affairs dept to promote medtech-related initiatives and priorities at the state, federal, and global levels.+ 2020 Gold Circle Award Winner: Best Advocacy Campaign: Medical Device Tax Repeal, awarded by the American Society of Association Executives

Seattle, Wa

Senior communications advisor to and sole executive writer for Microsoft cofounder and philanthropist Paul G. Allen. Recruited from Washington, D.C., to advise Allen directly on all external and internal communications opportunities and ensure that his priorities, voice, message, and leadership perspective were projected publicly and throughout his network.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Served as lead communications strategist, national spokesman, and member of the senior leadership team for Alexander and his committee. Led and managed aggressive, proactive communications staff of seven and oversaw a budget of $1M. Planned, coordinated media events and prepared the chairman, committee members, and media for committee hearings. Created key messaging for the chairman’s legislation and initiatives, developed internal and external communications strategies, and built coalitions to increase reach and support for initiatives.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Devised communications strategies for the company's wide range of trade-association and Fortune 500 corporate clientele, as well as Washington political leaders and candidates.Consulted clients on their messaging (speeches, advertisements, and other materials, and in response to crises and other communications needs) by drafting and testing language using Frank Luntz's unique instant-response dial technology. Managed the following clients: U.S. Chamber of Commerce, National Mining Association, Motion Picture Association of America, and Chase-Manhattan Bank, among others.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Re-hired by Chairman McKeon, having worked several years prior in his congressional office, to raise money for his then-top-20 leadership PAC. Advised McKeon on all matters political. Wrote all political speeches. Accomplished the PAC's goal of raising more than $1 million in the 2006 election cycle and increased fundraising year-over-year during a difficult fundraising climate for Republicans.

• Started as an intern for Rep. Buck McKeon (R-CA) and was eventually promoted to Press Aide before moving up in the Republican House communications arena. • Served as Senior Writer and Speech Writer for House Republican Conference Chairwoman, Rep. Deborah Pryce (R-OH), working closely with other members of House Republican leadership to communicate policy priorities both to the media and among Republican Members.• Devised and implemented Rep. Thelma Drake’s (R-VA) first communications plan as a freshman in Congress. Served as primary speech writer and spokesman.• Throughout my four years of communications work on Capitol Hill, I built relationships with local and national media; aided in the development of the principal’s relationship with his/her constituents through direct mail, and the planning and execution of public events; directed a staff of 2-3 people; and served as a senior-staff-level advisor to two Members of Congress on all matters political and legislative.

B.S., Political Science

Activities and Societies: Played on the football team at the Tight End and Long Snapper positions. Took a two-year hiatus (1997-98).

Education record

Activities and Societies: Varsity basketball, football; student government; academic clubs; Boy Scouts