Robert Smith, Mba Email & Phone Number

Silver Spring, Md, Us

Wheaton, Maryland, United States

Washington, District Of Columbia, United States

Supported U.S. Secret Service in performing reviews of internal controls of financial portfolio. Completed 2022 DATA Act verification to match the components outlays as reported in USASPENDING.gov with USSS financial and procurement records. Completed 2022 ICOFR review of Budgetary Resources Management, ensuring internal controls are in place and working.

Washington D.C. Metro Area

2019 - 2021: Supported U.S. Secret ServiceConducted comprehensive analysis of agency’s procurement practices and reported on deficiencies. Presented a detailed and unvarnished review that identified possible programmatic risks to the agency. Developed plan of action to reduce the risks; led to structural improvements in the procurement office.2013 - 2019: Provided contracted support to U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Cutter Forces. Primary author of acquisition document to support… Show more 2019 - 2021: Supported U.S. Secret ServiceConducted comprehensive analysis of agency’s procurement practices and reported on deficiencies. Presented a detailed and unvarnished review that identified possible programmatic risks to the agency. Developed plan of action to reduce the risks; led to structural improvements in the procurement office.2013 - 2019: Provided contracted support to U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Cutter Forces. Primary author of acquisition document to support congressional appropriations request for $2.1 Billion replacement of 35 vessel fleet of antiquated ships and barges. Provided program management office support to U.S. Coast Guard, Program Executive Officer for Cutter Acquisitions. Wrote, reviewed, edited scores of responses to inquiries from Congress, Office of Management and Budget, Government Accountability Office, and the DHS Office of Inspector General, and were used to justify appropriations for new assets.2012-2013: Led team of eight multi-skilled communicators providing support to Director of the Office of Corporate Communications, Science & Technology Directorate, U.S. Department of Homeland Security. Organized attendance at exhibitions and conferences, graphic design of printed materials, and wrote many short articles regarding scores of projects completed at S&T, to support Budget Briefs, congressional hearings, responses to media inquiries, and S&T employees. Show less

Washington D.C. Metro Area

Organized a team of public relations professionals to create and submit a proposal for the Coast Guard’s recruiting advertising contract. Ours was one of the three teams invited for an in-person presentation to the vendor selection group.

Rockville, Md

Developed and implemented a three-year public policy and thought leadership campaign that preserved the company’s most lucrative IT systems and services contract, rescued the company from disaster, and saved the U.S. government and taxpayers from making a $500 million mistake. Engaged and managed activities of four lobbying firms. Arranged meeting the Chairman of House Appropriations Sub-Committee on Homeland Security. Managed CEO’s portfolio of contributions to political campaigns.… Show more Developed and implemented a three-year public policy and thought leadership campaign that preserved the company’s most lucrative IT systems and services contract, rescued the company from disaster, and saved the U.S. government and taxpayers from making a $500 million mistake. Engaged and managed activities of four lobbying firms. Arranged meeting the Chairman of House Appropriations Sub-Committee on Homeland Security. Managed CEO’s portfolio of contributions to political campaigns. Re-energized languishing philanthropic community relations project: Savantage’s gift of two fully equipped computer laboratories, each with 30 work-stations, printers, and Internet, for a Baltimore public high school; produced a celebratory ribbon-cutting event that included appearance by local member of U.S. House of Representative and TV news crew; garnered 30 seconds on local nightly news. Represented CEO and company at exhibitions, trade shows, and as a leader with Association of Government Accountants (AGA), Association of Military Comptrollers (ASMC), and Information Technology Acquisition Advisory Council (IT-AAC), Maryland Chamber of Commerce, Tech Council of Maryland, and other civic and industry groups. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Legislative Affairs adviser to U.S. DHS Under Secretary for Science & Technology; assisted the senior executive to create visual images of his ideas and policies to simplify messaging to Congress. Created comprehensive communications plan for ceremonial groundbreaking of $300 million bio-defense laboratory, including media and stakeholder outreach materials, script for emcee and participants, wrote speech for Under Secretary. Produced “Science and Technology Fair” in the Cannon House Office… Show more Legislative Affairs adviser to U.S. DHS Under Secretary for Science & Technology; assisted the senior executive to create visual images of his ideas and policies to simplify messaging to Congress. Created comprehensive communications plan for ceremonial groundbreaking of $300 million bio-defense laboratory, including media and stakeholder outreach materials, script for emcee and participants, wrote speech for Under Secretary. Produced “Science and Technology Fair” in the Cannon House Office Building, highlighting 75 research projects and prototypes for Congress.Provided communications counsel and advice to managers, executives and senior staff of the Science and Technology Directorate of the Department of Homeland Security. Represented client in advising Congress, media, and industry stakeholders for several high-profile milestones such as the groundbreaking for the National Biodefense Analysis and Countermeasures Center (NBACC) and the announcement of the decision to “down-select” prospective sites for the National Bio & Agrodefense Facility (NBAF), achieving milestones for a billion dollar project, and many notifications of awards of contracts and grants. Planned and accompanied committee staff members on visits to S&T facilities such as Plum Island Animal Disease Center (PIADC) and the Transportation Security Laboratory (TSL). Worked in concert with counterparts at USDA in support of joint decisions regarding disposition of facilities & assets. Selected for role as facilitator for a group of military officers & civil servants in support of Booz Allen’s engagement with U.S. Coast Guard. Show less

Washington, D.C.

Served as a senior legislative affairs advisor to the Commandant and other executive leaders of the Coast Guard. Provided communications support in writing hearing testimony, talking points, briefing papers, weekly newsletters, and letters to Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials. Managed numerous events on Capitol Hill and dozens of visits to Coast Guard facilities nationwide. Supervised DC staff of 25 liaisons and national team of 15 regional government… Show more Served as a senior legislative affairs advisor to the Commandant and other executive leaders of the Coast Guard. Provided communications support in writing hearing testimony, talking points, briefing papers, weekly newsletters, and letters to Members of Congress and Executive Branch officials. Managed numerous events on Capitol Hill and dozens of visits to Coast Guard facilities nationwide. Supervised DC staff of 25 liaisons and national team of 15 regional government affairs communicators. Responsible for all aspects of office management including staff assessments, training, and other personnel actions, and facilities, utilities, and procurement of goods and services. Successfully amended appropriations legislation to increase one of the CG’s line items by 100 percent, to align with other DHS entities. Spearheaded process improvement for response to congressional inquiries; reduced turnaround time for responses to Congress by 50 percent. Show less

Managed the Coast Guard’s $1Billion budget for operations and maintenance, including service contracts, ship & airplane fuel, travel, training & education, spare parts, and facilities utilities. Built USCG’s appropriations request to present to Congress. Executive Director of the Coast Guard’s Morale Trust Fund Board of Control, managed a group of Admirals to decide upon revenues and investments for the account that paid for morale, recreation, and welfare of all members of the Coast Guard… Show more Managed the Coast Guard’s $1Billion budget for operations and maintenance, including service contracts, ship & airplane fuel, travel, training & education, spare parts, and facilities utilities. Built USCG’s appropriations request to present to Congress. Executive Director of the Coast Guard’s Morale Trust Fund Board of Control, managed a group of Admirals to decide upon revenues and investments for the account that paid for morale, recreation, and welfare of all members of the Coast Guard. Member of Commandant’s Quality Award evaluation team & member of Secretary’s facilitator team for Dept of Transportation executive conferences. Show less

Support Center New York, Governors Island, New York, Ny

Led a multi-disciplinary team of 75 employees, controlled an operating budget of greater than $12 Million. Integral member of the team that closed the Coast Guard’s largest shore base, Governors Island, NY, following the procedures required in the Base Relocation and Closure (BRAC) process. Member of CG Atlantic Area’s Quality Award evaluation team.

Sturgeon Bay, Wi And Throughout The Great Lakes

Captain of a 240 foot, 500 gross ton, Coast Guard vessel; responsible for the maintenance of safe maritime transportation lanes of commerce and communication in the Great Lakes. Made history: Created and implemented a plan to staff the first women crewmembers to serve on a Coast Guard ship in the Great Lakes. Member of Executive Board, United Way of Door County, Wisconsin; Co-Chair of Annual Gala for UWDC.

Boston, Ma

Executive Assistant to the Commander of all Coast Guard forces in New England and New York. Wrote correspondence, speeches, talking points for the Admiral; completed advance work for field visits.

Rockaway Beach, Queens, Ny

Captain of a 95 foot, 100 gross ton, patrol vessel and 10 member crew sailing off the coast of New York, New Jersey, and New England. Missions encompassed full spectrum of the Coast Guard’s duties: law enforcement (fisheries, drugs) defense, homeland security, search and rescue, and maritime environmental protection.

Homer, Ak And Throughout Coastal Alaska

Third in command of 180 foot buoy tender operating independently in the last frontier, Alaska. Developed and executed ship’s schedule of operations spanning Alaska from Dutch Harbor to Prince William Sound, including Kodiak Island and Cook Inlet. Conducted full breadth of USCG’s missions.

Bs, Government

Mba, Management Science, Operations Management

Towson University, Master Of Arts In Teaching, Education/Teaching Of Individuals In Elementary Special Education Programs

Non-Degree, Ancient Greek, Latin, Latin American History

Non-Degree, Ancient Greek And Latin

Non-Degree, Communication, General, Student

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