PMP Certified Project Manager (IT/Construction)

Brian K. Howell, Sr.

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SUMMARY:

Highly accomplished Project Manager with extensive experience in defining objectives, managing budgets and identifying risks. Possesses a strong background in financial accountability, quality control and stakeholder management. Well-honed experience of over ten years of construction and IT project management. Certified Project Management Professional with an MBA who is eager to leverage experiences and education to simultaneously drive multiple projects to fruition while ensuring compliance, fiscal responsibility, lifecycle management and coordinating resources.

SKILLS:

Project Management Certified Strong Communication Skills Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite of Products Biometrics/PKI Certified Strong Teamwork Ethos Budgetary Experience

Budget Management Stakeholder Management

Process Discipline Customer Relationship Management Spreadsheet Software High Intelligence

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

Valiant Construction LLC. Houston, TX May 2016 – March 2026 Project Manager / FPA Manager

Defined project goals, milestones and timelines. Developed project plans, including timelines, milestones and resource allocations. Managed budgets and tracked expenses to ensure financial accountability. Identified risks, created mitigation strategies and developed contingency plans. Served as PPOC and perform QC to ensure deliverables are suitable.

Blackstar Mortgage LLC. May 2006 – April 2016

Loan Officer / Broker

Evaluated, authorized and recommended approval of loans for various clients for Residential and Commercial properties ensuring compliance with financial regulations across various lending platforms. Textron Systems, New Orleans, LA Mar. 2005 – Dec. 2006 Project / Program Manager

As part of the management team, I oversaw the HUMVEE production line to ensure SOPs were being followed and products were safe and standardized. Ensured that all employees were continually trained and followed all safety protocols.

Consultant / Project Manager of the PKI & Biometric Engineering Team OCT. 1997 – DEC. 2004 As an IT Consultant, I recommended and managed the purchase and install of all client hardware and software. BNC networked interdepartmental systems and setup security according to contract specifications. As the Project Manager, I managed my travel team’s day-to-day operations including the lab as I balanced multiple nationwide projects. Interacted with nationwide stakeholders and budgeted resources to meet deadlines. Reviewed my team’s contracts to ensure compliance and negotiated revisions if required. Provided estimates, tracked progress and provided lessons learned reports (baselines). Handled all Administrative-Management duties as required. US Army, Fort Jackson, SC & Fort Ord, CA Jun. 1986 – May 1989 71 Lima - IT Transition Team

Performed all Administrative duties per military guidelines and cross-trained with a civilian IT team to integrate and maintain the new Zenith hardware and Microsoft software systems into Headquarters and Headquarters Company. EDUCATION / CERTIFICATIONS

Project Management Professional Certification, 2026

Masters of Business Administration (MBA) 2008

Project Management Certificate, 2007

Bachelor’s Degree, 2004

Life Cycle Framework Certificate, 2001

Biometric Systems Install and Management Certificate, 1998

Public Key Infrastructure (PKI) Management Certificate, 1997