Lauren Howerton

Project Coordinator and Senior Recruiter at Prominent Edge
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Jane Tovar

Lauren is an inspiring leader and mentor to many, she leads with compassion and purpose. She is an excellent problem solver, while being able to communicate and listen effectively to all team members. Her work is far more than excellent, and it is seen as an example to everybody. Not only this, but she cares and shows passion in every aspect of her projects and interactions.

Lindsay Carlin

Lauren is as thoughtful and compassionate as they come inside and outside the workplace. She is a highly creative thinker and adept at taking action on her ideas, no matter the content of the project. It has been such a pleasure to work with and get to know Lauren; she is an amazing teammate, peer leader, and mentor.

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Credentials

  • Social Enterprise Management and Impact Investing Certificate
    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
    Jan, 2019
    - Sep, 2024
  • Design, Partnering, Management, and Innovation Certificate
    Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
    Jun, 2018
    - Sep, 2024

Experience

  • Prominent Edge
    • United States
    • Software Development
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Coordinator and Senior Recruiter
      • May 2021 - Present

      • Soley responsible for sourcing and screening qualified candidates for a small software development business with multiple Federal, Commercial, and Grant-funded contracts. • Manage small to medium size projects, from proposal sourcing, development and delivery to CMMI and ISO certification. • Soley responsible for sourcing and screening qualified candidates for a small software development business with multiple Federal, Commercial, and Grant-funded contracts. • Manage small to medium size projects, from proposal sourcing, development and delivery to CMMI and ISO certification.

  • The Farmlink Project
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Procurement Team Project Manager
      • Jul 2020 - Jun 2022

      • Led a team of 28 internal volunteers in researching effective food sourcing methods and building and maintaining connections with farmers to identify opportunities to move surplus food from farms to feed food insecure communities.• Helped relocate over 50,000,000 lbs. of surplus food in 48 states to food banks and communities in need.• Maintained intra-team/Inter-team communications, administrative tasks and strategic plans to cross-collaborate with a larger team of 60 volunteers.

    • People Operations and Social Justice Collective Advocate
      • Mar 2021 - Jun 2021

      • Established contacts to identify a diverse, global network of driven individuals, passionate about reimagining our food systems through the reallocation of surplus produce.• Recruited, hired, and retained a network of 80 new volunteers, targeting candidates with commitment to the reduction of food waste sustainable long after the project subsides.

    • Data Architecture Project Manager
      • Dec 2020 - May 2021

      • Provided data analytics for CRM migration as we build out a product that will contribute to more efficient and productive relationship management, hunger assistance and food waste recovery.• Led the team that cleaned and maintained the data for over 3,000 farms with over 10 different data inputs for over six months before a successful integration to a more efficient tool to scale-up sourcing.

  • HHB Systems
    • United States
    • IT Services and IT Consulting
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Proposal Coordinator and Lead Recruiter
      • Oct 2019 - May 2021

      • Kept all prime contracts completely staffed for a small business with multiple contracts with a combined value of $70M with the Federal Government while solely responsible for talent acquisition. • Managed small to medium size projects, from proposal development to delivery. • Kept all prime contracts completely staffed for a small business with multiple contracts with a combined value of $70M with the Federal Government while solely responsible for talent acquisition. • Managed small to medium size projects, from proposal development to delivery.

  • Food Recovery Network
    • United States
    • Non-profit Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Policy Researcher
      • May 2020 - Jul 2020

      • Identified cities in the US that currently have, or plan to implement, strong policy regulations related to food waste reduction by 2025. • Produced a ten-page Engagement Report to identify three regions with the most robust policies and potential for Food Recovery Verification strategic growth. • Identified cities in the US that currently have, or plan to implement, strong policy regulations related to food waste reduction by 2025. • Produced a ten-page Engagement Report to identify three regions with the most robust policies and potential for Food Recovery Verification strategic growth.

  • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 200 - 300 Employee
    • Masters of Art in International Environmental Policy
      • Jun 2017 - Aug 2019

      • Developed a Social Impact Measurement Scorecard with a student-run social enterprise management group for Community Finance Ireland with travel to Dublin, Ireland to implement the scorecard for six of CFI's clients. • Designed and assessed projects that foster sustainable development through simulations and case studies with project development approaches widely used in bilateral and multinational organizations including USAID, the World Bank, and UNDP. • Studied under lead practitioners from Village Capital, Omidyar Network, Candide Group, Acumen Fund, Medora Ventures, and ANZU Partners to build practical knowledge in social impact accounting, emerging market development, due diligence, business model analysis, and portfolio management to receive the Frontier Market Scouts Social Enterprise Management and Impact Investing Certificate. • Used the tools and techniques of network analysis, strategic partnering, and social entrepreneurship to plan innovative solutions to major development challenges. • Learned the roles of facilitator, trainer, and change agent to transfer skills to communities so they can conduct their own training programs. Show less

  • The Good Food Institute
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 100 - 200 Employee
    • Corporate Engagement Intern
      • Jun 2018 - Jun 2019

      • Analyzed the landscape of the foodservice industry to evaluate the opportunity to introduce plant-based products to hospitality and tourism foodservice operators. • Analyzed the landscape of the foodservice industry to evaluate the opportunity to introduce plant-based products to hospitality and tourism foodservice operators.

  • Unreasonable
    • United States
    • Venture Capital and Private Equity Principals
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Programs Team Fellow
      • Feb 2019 - May 2019

      • Worked in conjunction with the Programs team to ensure a seamless planning process and execution. • Supported in the logistics planning and logistics management in the lead up to Unreasonable Spring, Summer and Fall accelerator programs including attendee liaising, travel booking and itinerary planning. • Worked in conjunction with the Programs team to ensure a seamless planning process and execution. • Supported in the logistics planning and logistics management in the lead up to Unreasonable Spring, Summer and Fall accelerator programs including attendee liaising, travel booking and itinerary planning.

  • Measure To Improve, LLC
    • United States
    • Environmental Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Sustainable Event Planner
      • Dec 2018 - Apr 2019

      • Hosted the Monterey County Sustainability Working Group Meetings and researched regulations surrounding organic waste. • Prepared proposals and memos, transcribed meeting notes and updated a social accountability alignment assessment. • Acted as the primary point of contact with speakers, partners, press, and attendees regarding logistics, requirements, and deadlines for the Ventura County Sustainability Exchange. • Hosted the Monterey County Sustainability Working Group Meetings and researched regulations surrounding organic waste. • Prepared proposals and memos, transcribed meeting notes and updated a social accountability alignment assessment. • Acted as the primary point of contact with speakers, partners, press, and attendees regarding logistics, requirements, and deadlines for the Ventura County Sustainability Exchange.

  • Community Foundation for Monterey County
    • United States
    • Philanthropic Fundraising Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Program Assistant for Center for Nonprofit Excellence
      • Jun 2018 - Jan 2019

      • Developed and maintained the web-based platform for the LEAD Institute. • Supported the coordination and communication for the LEAD Institute, including marketing and outreach for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence. • Developed and maintained the web-based platform for the LEAD Institute. • Supported the coordination and communication for the LEAD Institute, including marketing and outreach for the Center for Nonprofit Excellence.

  • The Andean Alliance for Sustainable Development
    • Peru
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Project Team Lead
      • Jan 2018 - Jan 2018

      • Led a team of two undergraduate students to create a 29-page case study about agriculture extension. • Developed relationships through interviews and semi-structured focus groups with Quechua speaking and native Spanish speakers in the Sacred Valley. • Led a team of two undergraduate students to create a 29-page case study about agriculture extension. • Developed relationships through interviews and semi-structured focus groups with Quechua speaking and native Spanish speakers in the Sacred Valley.

  • Crawford and Son
    • United States
    • Restaurants
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Hospitality Professional
      • Oct 2016 - Jun 2017

      • Selected for the opening team for the James Beard nominated chef and owner, Scott Crawford. • Worked closely and collaboratively with a small team of highly skilled front of and back of house. • Implemented various procedures to ensure efficient service in a fine dining setting. • Selected for the opening team for the James Beard nominated chef and owner, Scott Crawford. • Worked closely and collaboratively with a small team of highly skilled front of and back of house. • Implemented various procedures to ensure efficient service in a fine dining setting.

  • Tazza Kitchen
    • United States
    • Food and Beverage Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Training and Development Coordinator
      • Feb 2014 - Oct 2016

      • Trained a new staff of about 20 employees for locations in Arlington, VA in 2015 and Cary, NC in May of 2016. • Responsible for training, developing, retaining, rewarding, and motivating talent. • Emphasized a successful relationship between locally and regionally sourced vendors to guests and new and current employees. • Conducted training for front of house staff members and created new training materials. • Trained a new staff of about 20 employees for locations in Arlington, VA in 2015 and Cary, NC in May of 2016. • Responsible for training, developing, retaining, rewarding, and motivating talent. • Emphasized a successful relationship between locally and regionally sourced vendors to guests and new and current employees. • Conducted training for front of house staff members and created new training materials.

  • Rock the Earth
    • United States
    • Musicians
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • National Tour Public Outreach Coordinator
      • Jun 2015 - Aug 2015

      • Provided public outreach through education to music fans, artists, industry, and venue representatives via tabling and other activities at concerts and festivals. • Facilitated high-volume personal interactions and solicited memberships while networking with potential music partners and environmental organizations. • Coordinated logistical requirements for touring team including overnight accommodations, driving responsibilities, and upkeep and security. • Provided public outreach through education to music fans, artists, industry, and venue representatives via tabling and other activities at concerts and festivals. • Facilitated high-volume personal interactions and solicited memberships while networking with potential music partners and environmental organizations. • Coordinated logistical requirements for touring team including overnight accommodations, driving responsibilities, and upkeep and security.

  • Amanresorts
    • Netherlands
    • Financial Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Amangiri Guest Liaison
      • May 2013 - Dec 2013

      • Obliged the discerning appetite of our clientele, and exceeded guest needs, and ultimately his or her wants, before acknowledgment. • Prepared and maintained necessary records and reports for 34 room resort. • Indulged guests in fascination with foreign and local culture. • Provided guests with an enriching, enlightening, and rewarding lifestyle experiences. • Obliged the discerning appetite of our clientele, and exceeded guest needs, and ultimately his or her wants, before acknowledgment. • Prepared and maintained necessary records and reports for 34 room resort. • Indulged guests in fascination with foreign and local culture. • Provided guests with an enriching, enlightening, and rewarding lifestyle experiences.

  • University of Newcastle
    • Australia
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • International Student
      • Jul 2012 - Dec 2012

      • Created and implemented a new start up business proposal lifestyle app with 3 other students from diverse backgrounds. • Excelled in International Business Marketing. • Created and implemented a new start up business proposal lifestyle app with 3 other students from diverse backgrounds. • Excelled in International Business Marketing.

Education

  • Middlebury Institute of International Studies at Monterey
    Master of Arts - MA, International Environmental Policy
    2017 - 2019
  • University of South Carolina-Columbia
    Bachelor of Science - BS, Hospitality and Tourism Management
    2009 - 2013
  • University of Newcastle
    2012 - 2012

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