Forest BrentCurriculum Vitae/Application for Employment

POSITION TITLE IN ANNOUNCEMENT GRADE(S) APPLYING FORSupervisory Project Manager GS-1001-13/14ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER PRIOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE16R-MR-301017-DEU-NMAH Yes – Currently with Smithsonian InstitutionMAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS10802 Slippery Elm Court Contact #: (301)856-7733Clinton, MD 20735 Email: forest856@hotmail.com

PROFILEI’m a results-driven professional with multiple years of solid experience and a proven record of achievement as an Engineer, Program and Project Manager. As an accomplished leader, I specialize in Project Management, and Engineering, fostering internal and external collaborations with an agency’s mission, vision, and operational objectives. I am a tactical team builder of enhanced workforce structures, targeting staff development, and organizational augmentation.

QUALIFICATIONS Demonstrated ability to lead and manage others coupled with solid experience and training in Engineering, Operations,

Project/Program Management, and Administration Management. Managed multiple and complex administrative programs and related projects. Initiated and planned strategies to meet the

organizations objectives; managed budget, scheduled and assigned activities to improve and to reduce associated expenses. Managed multiple technical assistance projects designed to reduce liability, promote professionalism, and enhance staff

awareness; policy and procedure reviews; facility design; organization, training, assessments and evaluations; staffing analysis; and department meetings.

Fully-trained in curriculum development and equipment including Windows XP, Access Pro, Excel, Office 2003, PowerPoint, and the Internet.

Strong technical writing and verbal communication skills. US Citizen.

Smithsonian Institution10th & Constitution Ave., N.W. Dates Employed: 010/1993 – Present Hours per Week: 40+General Engineer, GS-0801-12

Project planning, design/ oversight, scope of work (SOW), IGE (Independent Government Estimate), justification, input into eCMS (electronic Contract Management System), establish project specifications/ drawings, including stakeholders.

Provided extensive knowledge of museum project management functions, concepts, tools and processes. Respond to RFIs as may include need to develop, review and/or approve technical design plans, schematics, for construction of

engineering projects and modify, adapt, or validate/invalidate technical specs to ensure projects are technically correct, efficient, effective, while maintaining flexibility for future program changes.

Perform field studies required for unanticipated field conditions. Participate in Pre-award and award phase of construction projects and/or service contracts, reviews and/or negotiates contractor

bids and/or contractor's detailed proposals and associated pricing. Assist with the reviews and approval of contract submittals. Provide support to less experienced engineers utilizing multiple years of knowledge and experience. Provide operational interpretations of requirements; ascertain appropriateness of engineering reference standards and regulatory

requirements; research code requirements. Strong ability to lead/ direct teams of diverse specialties of different backgrounds related to common goals to plan, develop and

implement functional, effective, and efficient construction projects. Skill in managing planning, technical and financial aspects of engineering and construction projects and associated duties/

meetings. Collect and analyzes statistical information on facility structural, mechanical, and electrical components such as space construction

and usage, electrical loads and needs, and adequacy of mechanical equipment and humidification. This information is collected for the SI-wide computerized facility management information system (MIS) and published on the SI Intranet.

Enforce federal mandates of resource conservation, sustainability and management of natural resources. Investigate the application of equipment and construction methods which will reduce energy and water consumption, e.g.,

insulation of buildings; modification of building lighting systems to provide more illumination with less power, application of economizers or heat exchange equipment in utilities plants and in production equipment; off-peak operation or load shedding of equipment to reduce electrical demand; and sizing of mechanical and electrical equipment for minimum energy consumption.

Prepare documents for the development of construction packages.

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Projects include critical documentation, of which the success of the project is dependent, and requires the review of unusual or controversial data where no directly applicable technical information is available.

Projects involve determining total project considerations such as alternatives, cost economic analysis, feasibility, need, job requirements, budget, etc.

Consider unusual features, current design demands, conversion or construction as related to the type of change; intended use or purpose; relevant past experience; future plans; and workload to assure compliance with legal and regulatory requirements.

Modify or make compromises with standard methods to insure the validity of projects and SI mission capability Perform site investigations, and evaluate maintenance, installation, and/or construction deficiencies that occur in SI structural,

mechanical, and electrical systems. Structural findings may include roofing systems, exterior facades, building infrastructure, foundations, window wall systems, interior finishes, landscaping, hardscapes, parking lots, and other facility construction-related components.

Mechanical findings may include chillers, compressors, cooling towers, boilers, pumps, air handling units, fire protection systems, plumbing and piping systems, operating control systems, duct systems, drainage systems, domestic water distribution systems, sewage systems, fuel and water storage tanks, and related facility mechanical components.

Electrical findings may include electrical switchgear, elevator control systems, high and medium voltage cabling, LAN and telephone system cabling, breaker panel boards, emergency generators and transfer systems, fire detection systems, lighting systems, lightning protection systems, and other facility electrical system components

OTHER POSITIONS HELDU.S. Air Force Electrical Systems Specialist (Retired)U.S. Army Multichannel Communication Equipment Specialist 1984 – 1987

COMMITTEES/WORKGROUPS Coordinate with the OPP Architectural History and Historic Preservation, Utilities Operations and Maintenance, Project

Management, Craft Services, and Facilities Planning Divisions to decide if facilities and component systems should be replaced, repaired, or condemned.

Managed a Museum project with construction components including, electrical, electronic security, fire suppression, and Heating, Ventilation and Air Condition (HVAC).

Participate in the SD 410 facility design review process. Conduct review of A/E drawings and specifications for adequacy and feasibility, insuring compliance with building codes and Smithsonian standards for new construction and for modifications to the existing systems for all SI museums.

Meet with the OFMR Associate Director, facility managers, building managers, design engineers, and other managerial staff to brief them on the condition of SI facilities and building components.

Served as a project manager/leader, established and communicated the project objectives, assigned work to others, monitored the progress of the assignments, provided regular reports on progress to my managers, provided guidance and instruction as needed to members of the group, evaluated and/or rewarded the contributions of the individual team members, and assured that the project objectives were successfully met.

STRENGTHS & ABILITIESProject Management Contract Negotiation Engineering OperationsManagerial Accounting Financial Management Labor Relations Logistics Operations Project ManagementQuantitative Methods Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Operations ManagementManagement/Supervision Strategic Management Assistive TechnologyFacilitation Skills Communication for Leaders Leadership and PeopleDecision Making for Leaders Executive Leadership Customer ServiceCompliance Review Program Management Coordination Business DevelopmentAssess current program Understand inter-relationships Conduct studiesEstablish staff responsibilities Manage project budget, schedule and resources Solicit expert inputTest processes during development Monitor staff performance Database modifications completed

SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION/TRAINING RECEIVEDMold Abatement Training Property Condition AssessmentsOSHA Construction Safety Training Engineering Ethics for Professional EngineersFire Safety and Prevention Prevention and Management of DisastersEmergency and Disaster Preparedness Prevention of Workplace HarassmentNotification of Inspection General LEED for New Construction Technical ReviewBuilding Mechanical Systems Workload, Staff and Team ManagementStructural design for non-structural Engineers Trips, traps, and ploys Used in Construction SchedulesCOR Mentor Program Performance Management

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Records Management Prevention of Sexual HarassmentDay-to-Day Communications Day-to-Day OperationsLabor Management Relations Employee RelationsEmployee Performance Management Diversity and EEOOrganizational Performance Improvement/ Quality Management Strategic Alignment

EDUCATIONUniversity of Phoenix - Greenbelt, MDBachelor of Science: BusinessDate Received: 2014

Other Qualifications1. Exercise management responsibilities through subordinate technical, financial, administrative staff.2. Excellent communication skills; experienced in speaking and presenting to all levels of groups and clients, as well as creating

reports and paper; proficient in computer software.3. Able to manage and facilitate projects from conception through completion. 4. Innovative and analytic with strong strategic planning, negotiation and problem resolution skills.5. Results oriented with a track record of exceeding goals, recognized by career advancement.6. Exemplary written and verbal communication skills; ability to influence and negotiate. 7. Excellent presentation skills to Senior Level executives, Directors and mid-level managers.8. Develop performance standards and evaluate work performance of subordinates.9. Execute a high order of analytical ability skills with a comprehensive knowledge of management processes.

TECHNICAL SKILLSPurchase/Procurement, Quality Assurance, Accreditation Standards, Personnel Training & Supervision, Staff Education, Problem Resolution/Handling Difficult Situations, Process Improvement Skills, T & A Certifying Official, M.S. Office, PowerPoint, Excel, Word, WordPerfect, MS Project, Acrobat, MS Outlook, Internet Protocol, Multi-line Telephone, Fax, Calculator, Copier Machine, Color Printers, Scanners

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