1. Forest Brent
Curriculum Vitae/Application for Employment
POSITION TITLE IN ANNOUNCEMENT GRADE(S) APPLYING FOR
Supervisory Project Manager GS-1001-13/14
ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER PRIOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEE
16R-MR-301017-DEU-NMAH Yes – Currently with Smithsonian Institution
MAILING ADDRESS TELEPHONE NUMBERS
10802 Slippery Elm Court Contact #: (301)856-7733
Clinton, MD 20735 Email: forest856@hotmail.com
PROFILE
I’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 Institution
10th
& 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.

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Application for Employment
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• 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.
• 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 HELD
U.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 & ABILITIES
Project Management Contract Negotiation Engineering Operations
Managerial Accounting Financial Management Labor Relations
Logistics Operations Project Management
Quantitative Methods Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Operations Management

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Management/Supervision Strategic Management Assistive Technology
Facilitation Skills Communication for Leaders Leadership and People
Decision Making for Leaders Executive Leadership Customer Service
Compliance Review Program Management Coordination Business Development
Assess current program Understand inter-relationships Conduct studies
Establish staff responsibilities Manage project budget, schedule and resources Solicit expert input
Test processes during development Monitor staff performance Database modifications completed
SPECIALIZED CERTIFICATION/TRAINING RECEIVED
Mold Abatement Training Property Condition Assessments
OSHA Construction Safety Training Engineering Ethics for Professional Engineers
Fire Safety and Prevention Prevention and Management of Disasters
Emergency and Disaster Preparedness Prevention of Workplace Harassment
Notification of Inspection General LEED for New Construction Technical Review
Building Mechanical Systems Workload, Staff and Team Management
Structural design for non-structural Engineers Trips, traps, and ploys Used in Construction Schedules
COR Mentor Program Performance Management
Records Management Prevention of Sexual Harassment
Day-to-Day Communications Day-to-Day Operations
Labor Management Relations Employee Relations
Employee Performance Management Diversity and EEO
Organizational Performance Improvement/ Quality Management Strategic Alignment
EDUCATION
University of Phoenix - Greenbelt, MD
Bachelor of Science: Business
Date Received: 2014
Other Qualifications
1. 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 SKILLS
Purchase/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
REFERENCES FURNISHED UPON REQUEST