Fred Silverstein Email & Phone Number

Harvard Ma

Wide-ranging proposal consulting projects of increasing responsibility, varied subjects and diverse customers. Assignments have included section author, volume leader and, ultimately, proposal manager. Originated “Engineering a Winning Proposal” methodology. Led large teams in developing winning proposals. Proposed on assorted topics such as aircraft, submarine combat control systems, energy savings, battery R&D and manufacturing, medical facilities, electronic security systems, artillery, facility operations and maintenance, inertial guidance systems, and munitions. Won over $10 billion in contract opportunities, including numerous procurements, grants and Corps of Engineers and DOE IDIQ contracts. Secured a $300 million grant to develop a domestic lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility and was awarded Chairman’s Award by client. Successful proposals submitted to foreign governments. Served on DoD Source Selection Evaluation Boards. Project management tasks include evaluating, designing, implementing and operating systems for defense and environmental restoration clients. Assignments include Earned Value Management Systems, Integrated Product and Process Development, Integrated Master Plans/ Integrated Master Schedules, Work Breakdown Structures, performance reporting, variance analysis and estimates at completion. Trained client Control Account Managers, staff, management and executive personnel in project management theory and practice. Guided contractors through successful demonstration of systems to verify compliance with government requirements. Charter member of the Performance Measurement Association.

Cambridge, Ma: Hopkinton, Ma

An interest that grew into an avocation that grew into a business. My exposure to Caribbean culture in Trinidad led to helping West Indian bands when I returned to the U.S. This eventually became a management company and booking agency that specialized in international music from the Caribbean, Central and South America, Africa, Asia and Europe. At its peak the company had four employees, a roster of close to 100 bands and undertook such projects as producing the first Reggae syndicated radio program in the U.S.; promoting Bob Marley's first U.S. tour; producing albums of Revolutionary War music for the Bicentennial, and steel band music recordings. In addition to Bob Marley, clients included Grammy nominee Caribbean Express, Haitian super stars Volo Volo, the Silver Stars Steel Orchestra, country music star Robin Right, mariachi, salsa, meringue, compas, soukas, spouge, highlife, marimba bands and many more.

L. G. Hanscom Field

As Project Control Officer, I was responsible for cost and schedule control of the $2.7 billion AWACS Program. Prepared project control procedures, determined contractor reporting requirements, analyzed contractor performance reports and presented project status to division, command, USAF and DoD levels. Guided the implementation of the newly developed DoD Cost/Schedule Control Systems Criteria, the forerunner of Earned Value Management, in its most successful application. Program remained ahead of schedule and under budget during my tenure. Awarded the Air Force Commendation Medal for "significant contributions to the cost and schedule control of a major weapons system."

Dearborn Mi

Finance staff responsibility for $260 million dealership real estate program and $90 dealership capital investment program. Participated in 1967 model year cost/price study.

St Augustine, Trinidad

Helped found graduate school of business at the University of the West Indies. Developed curricula and taught initial semesters in Finance and Production. Mentored students who continued on to earn PhD and form nucleus of permanent faculty. Assisted local small businesses with wide range of business issues.

Mba (Finance), Accounting And Finance

Activities and Societies: Investment Club Treasurer and AgentBache and Co Fellow in Finance. Graduated in top 10% of class.

Bachelor'S Degree, Materials Science

Activities and Societies: President Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity 1 year Steward Alpha Epsilon Pi Fraternity 1 year Freshman Basketbal 1.