Don Smith:  

DON SMITH CAREER SUMMARY Don¿s career blends 25 years of communicating at the highest levels of the Legislative and Executive branches of Federal Government and Washington¿s professional community with helping college students improve their communication skills. In 2000, he founded Smith Hinaman & Associates, a consulting group that communicates public policy concerns to Federal officials. He is expert at the theories and practices of communication. PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Smith Hinaman & Associates, 2000-present Alexandria, VA Don consults to the Department of Energy, for which he maintains a ¿Q¿ level security clearance to deal with top secret nuclear issues. He also consults on Legislative and Executive Branch policy issues for clients in energy, defense and water resources. U.S. Department of Energy, 1997-2000 Washington, DC As a senior advisor: designed and staffed a project management office to strengthen oversight of $40 billion construction portfolio; advised on budget and appropriations; participated in major Departmental issues; held ¿Q¿ level security clearance. Congressman Tom Bevill, 1...Expand for more