His firm provides comprehensive services, such as web design, cloud-based software, social media campaigning and search engine optimization to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
ASTORIA, NY, June 28, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Justin Fernando Franco, founder and chief executive officer of COMMS GURU, LLC, was selected by Marquis Who's Who for a prominent feature in the New York City regional edition of Forbes.
Mr. Franco, a stalwart communications and marketing authority with 15 years of experience, is the founder and CEO of COMMS GURU, LLC. His firm provides comprehensive services, such as web design, cloud-based software, social media campaigning and search engine optimization to entrepreneurs and small businesses.
Prior to his current role, Mr. Franco attained success in several prominent positions, such as director of communications and public relations at the Upper Manhattan Empowerment Zone Development Corporation, as well as similar roles at iVaxed and American Airlines. During his tenure with American Airlines from 2016 to 2020, he assumed the duties of company spokesperson and co-administered the American Airlines Newsroom news page. Furthermore, he acted as president of the American Airlines PRIDE Employee Resource Group between 2018 and 2020.
Prior to joining American Airlines, Mr. Franco worked as a traffic reporter at Navteq from 2004 to 2012. He began his professional journey with the New Jersey Turnpike Authority as a revenue management specialist in 2002.
In addition to his main pursuits, Mr. Franco has held positions as a board member and sponsorship coordinator at City Year New York. This nonprofit educational organization fosters leadership in young students through community service. Furthermore, he dedicated his time as a volunteer for the Guide Dog Foundation for the Blind from 2008 to 2022 under American Airlines' Puppies in Flight Program.
Mr. Franco credits his remarkable career accomplishments to his unconventional beginnings as a New Jersey Turnpike toll collector. His experience at American Airlines, where he progressed from a part-time agent in 2008 to corporate communications manager 10 years later for two of the airline's most lucrative hubs, was particularly formative. Striving to further his expertise in facilitating efficient and clarified communication, Mr. Franco eagerly anticipates future progressions in this arena.
In 2007, Mr. Franco graduated from the City University of New York Baccalaureate Program (City College) with a Bachelor of Science in broadcast journalism. Ten years later, he was certified by the National Transportation Safety Board in crisis communications and went on to become a consultant for some of the most renowned productivity software companies worldwide, such as Jotform, Duda, SuiteDash, Smartsuite, and Hubspot.
Mr. Franco's exceptional achievements have been duly acknowledged through a plethora of awards and honors. His digital loyalty platform has garnered significant acclaim, including recognition from G2 — a renowned software marketplace. In spring 2023, his software stood out as a High Performer, Easiest to do Business With, and Fastest Implementation Among Small Businesses. Furthermore, Mr. Franco was bestowed with the prestigious Hammer of Service Award in 2020 for his outstanding contributions, and he received the Excellence Award for Corporate Social Responsibility by City Year New York in 2019. It is worth mentioning that Mr. Franco takes great pride in being an accomplished Eagle Scout as well.
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