Robert Udowitz

Robert Udowitz is the principal of RFP Associates, which provides organizations a cost-effective, objective and thorough approach to the hiring of a public relations or public affairs agency, whether for a short-term project or an ongoing, retainer relationship.

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Robert Udowitz is a public relations/public affairs/marketing communications consultant with 20+ years experience in a variety of industries. Robert Udowitz has worked for agencies, associations, and corporations. He has demonstrated results in media relations, analyst/investor relations, financial, crisis, and business-to-business communications.

Board Member at Independent Public Relations Alliance

January 2007 - December 2010

Supported organization's initiatives as an adviser and served for two years as its co-chair of programs.

Board Member at Washington Independent Writers

January 2005 - December 2006

Served on the board of Washington's pre-eminent group for writers and editors during the years it transitioned into a national organization, now known as American Independent Writers.

Director of Communications at Satellite Broadcasting & Communications Association

2003 - 2004

Corporate Public Relations Manager at American Management Systems (AMS)

2001 - 2003

Managing Supervisor at Fleishman-Hillard

1998 - 2001

Senior Counselor at Powell Tate

1995 - 1998

Corporate Communications Associate at College Construction Loan Insurance Association (Connie Lee)

1994 - 1995

Senior Account Executive at Rubenstein Associates

1986 - 1991

Principal at RFP Associates

October 2010

RFP Associates provides clients a cost-effective, objective and thorough approach to the hiring of a public relations agency, whether for a short-term project or an ongoing, retainer relationship.

Vice President at Public Relations Society of America - National Capital Chapter

January 2007

Redeveloped and built the chapter's sponsorship and partnership program into the largest of any chapter in the country. In 2010 I was also a member of the host city committee for the International Conference of PRSA. Currently working on the redesign of the chapter website.

Owner at Independent Consultant

January 2004

Public relations/public affairs and marketing services for public and private organizations. Providing strategic counsel, media relations, media training, writing and research. Clients have included: technology/software companies, private equity firm, financial and strategic advisory firm, pre-IPO companies, trade associations and non-profits.

University of Virginia

1999 – 1999

Activities: Investor relations coursework.

State University of New York College at Buffalo

1981 – 1985

B.A.

Concentration: communications