Abbe Buck

Current

Government Affairs Liasion and Public Affairs Officer at Abbe Buck Public Affairs (A B P A)
President / Principal Consultant at HighViz Consulting Group

Past

Consultant (Capture, Proposal Mgmt, Orals,Training) at Shipley Associates
Federal Account Manager, Defense at IBM Global Services
Marketing Manager at L-3 Communications (Titan - SEMCOR)

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Education

University of Illinois at Chicago

Recommended

16 people have recommended Abbe

Connections

500+ connections

Industry

Government Relations

Websites

Abbe Buck’s Summary

Article:
http://abbebuckpr.blogspot.com/2007/02/abbe-buck-and-highviz-consulting-group.html

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I am a hands-on Government Affairs Liasion and Public Affairs Specialist for federal agencies, organizations and associations that work with our nation's government.

I have worked in various capacities throughout my career. I am a Federal Account Manager, a Business Developer. I have also acted as Proposal Manager, Proposal Specialist, Capture Manager, Contract Specialist on top contracts (TIPPS, ALLIANT, OASISS); Project Manager and a Deputy FSO for federal agencies. I have served government contractors (small business,8(a), HUBZone, SDVOB to Fortune 500), IT companies, law firms, associations, organziations, foundations, non profits, entertainment/media companies.

I excel in public relations and complex, integrated communication strategies. This includes advising on a corporate strategy, damage control, capturing and securing new business, representing clients at top levels of government and the corporate world, pitching new ideas, and implementing major project deployment on their behalf. I enjoy working on existing accounts/reactivation of dormant accounts. I am a team player and thrive on exceeding objectives!

COMMUNICATIONS and Contracting 'GUN FOR HIRE': I am currently a consultant for fortune 500 firms, working with their customers on securing high-level win strategies ($5 Million to $50 MM plus).

PAST PERFORMANCE: I bring well-developed affiliations and strategic alliances that go back 20 years. I have been called upon to consult for associations and not-for-profits as our United Servicemen's Organization (USO), Women in Defense (NDIA) and Federal agencies (Defense: JCS, OSD, NRO, DIA, DTRA; Army, Air Force; Veterans Affairs; FCC, USAID, HHS, GSA, DHS/ICE, Dept. of State, SSA,Treasury...more).

Abbe Buck’s Specialties:

- Public Affairs Specialist
- Federal government agency liasion
· Federal agency contract facilitation
· Public Affairs - Advocacy
- Public Affairs (PAO's) Defense, OCONUS, Civilian, Non-profits
· Account Management
· Business Development
· Needs Analysis (Exploratory)
· PR/Media Relations Specialist
· Corporate and Agency spokesperson
· Damage control - Reputation Management
- Proposal Management
- Capture Management
- Oral Proposals

Abbe Buck’s Experience

Government Affairs Liasion and Public Affairs Officer

Abbe Buck Public Affairs (A B P A)

(Government Administration industry)

January 2009 — Present (11 months)

Government Affairs Liasion and Public Affairs Officer (who can act in specialist's role) for federal agencies, organizations, associations and foundations that work with our nation's government. Available for service now (during FY 2009). Phone: 1-800-380-2825.

Background:

www.abbebuckpublicaffairs.blogspot.com

www.publicaffairsoffice.org
President / Principal Consultant

HighViz Consulting Group

(Information Services industry)

August 1999 — Present (10 years 4 months)

HOOVERS: Short for "High Visibility", boutique PR and marketing firm HighViz Consulting Group, specializes in raising awareness for companies and organizations. HighViz Consulting offers public relations and marketing communications expertise to clients seeking goverment clients or to companies launching new products and services. The firm's services include media relations, communications, crisis management, business development, and related marketing services. Founded in 1999, the company specializes in serving information technology companies and government agencies.

Clients have included:

BearingPoint
Assyst, Inc.
Greenberg Traurig, LLP
ATSC
Technica, Inc.
SupraData
Agua Caliente
Stellent, Inc.
DRC
Pathfinders International, LLC
US Army
DSA, Inc.
DISA
Clerysys, Inc.
Information Experts
EZ Certify
USO
IBM - AIS
Data Portal - IBM
GTSI
CACI
Starbase
US Navy
SAIC
A T & T
Northrop Grumman
Lockheed Martin
AFCEA NO VA
Youngbird
GMR / T3

Portfolio available - www.abbebuckpublicrealtions.blogspot.com

Case Studies Available - www.highviz.net

Active SEARCH LINK:

http://search.yahoo.com/search?p=highviz+consulting+group&ei=UTF-8&fr=hp-pvdt
Consultant (Capture, Proposal Mgmt, Orals,Training)

Shipley Associates

(Privately Held; Management Consulting industry)

August 2007 — March 2009 (1 year 8 months)

Our website: HTTP://www.shipleywins.com
Federal Account Manager, Defense

IBM Global Services

(Public Company; 10,001 or more employees; IBM; Information Technology and Services industry)

April 1997 — August 1998 (1 year 5 months)

IBM - LOTUS DEVELOPMENT CORPORATION (Roslyn, VA)

Federal Software Account Manager (Defense and Civilian agencies)
Military - Civilian agency prospecting, penetrating and developing new/existing markets for Lotus Government Sales and Marketing Region.
Marketing Manager

L-3 Communications (Titan - SEMCOR)

(Public Company; 5001-10,000 employees; Information Technology and Services industry)

January 1994 — March 1997 (3 years 3 months)

Titan/SEMCOR Marketing Manager for all incoming screening of opportunities Fortune 500 + Federal.

SEMCOR company spokesperson (liaison to all media from 1994-1996); press releases, sound bites, Internet links to key corporations and major trade publications.

Additional Information

Abbe Buck’s Websites:

Abbe Buck’s Interests:

I am a vocalist. www.abbebuck.com I write two blogs: www.highvizpr.blogspot.com www.abbebuckpr.blogspot.com + contribute articles pertaining to mass communications, popular culture

Abbe Buck’s Groups:

ExecutiveBiz, INPUT, Potomac Officers Club, Tower Club, ASBC, AFCEA, WITI, ITAA, ACT, Women In Defense, NDIA. Toastmaster's International, Dale Carnegie, Tech Blogdiggers, KM Users Group, IABC, PRSA

The Greater IBM Connection: IBM's alumni program for past and present IBM employees
U.S. Government Relations & Public Affairs
Dale Carnegie Global Graduates
Speakers and Panelists
AFCEA Northern Virginia Chapter
U.S. Army
US Military Veterans Network
International Association of Business Communicators (IABC)
Government Contracting Consortium
Social Media Today
National Defense Industrial Association (NDIA)
PR Professionals
WIT (Women in Technology) - www.witinc.org
U.S. GOVERNMENT CONNECTIONS
Non Profit Professionals
Public Relations and Communications Professionals
Military Public Affairs Professionals
Government 2.0
The Tower Club - Tysons Corner
WASHINGTON DC CONNECTIONS
US Government Security Clearance
Department of Defense
Military Media
Defense Industry Network
Service Academy Business Professionals
Federal Sales Professionals Group
Women in Defense - Capital Chapter (WID)
TFCN
Legislative Affairs Network
ASAE Professional Development Section
PRSA-NCC (Public Relations Society of America's National Capital Chapter)
US Security Clearance careers
GigMasters
USO Proudly serving the men and women who serve our country.
PRSA Independent Practitioners Alliance
ACT-IAC
Government Market Master
U.S. Department of The Treasury
White House