Lauren F. Howze, MBA, MS, PMP, ITILv3

Lauren F. Howze has a diverse work experience in project management, business analysis, and consulting roles. Lauren F. Howze, is currently working as a Project Manager/Scrum Master at A P Ventures, LLC (APV) since 2023. Prior to this, they served as an IT Project Manager/Business Systems Analyst at CANVIZ - Liberating Business Solutions from 2021 to 2023. In this role, they led the IT team and ensured compliance with policies, developed project management plans, and communicated project status to stakeholders.

From 2019 to 2021, Lauren worked as a Business Analyst/Consultant at McMenamin Consulting Group, LLC. Their responsibilities included leading the development of IT requirements, conducting data analysis, and providing insights to stakeholders.

Lauren previously worked at NetImpact Strategies Inc. from 2012 to 2019, holding roles such as Project Manager, Business Consultant, and Functional Analyst. In these positions, they led requirements gathering sessions, translated software requirements, assessed organizational risks, and provided program management support.

Before that, they worked at General Dynamics Information Technology in roles such as Executive Assistant for Chief of Staff and Directorate Executive Assistant for the Defense and Veterans Brain Injury Center. In these roles, they provided executive administration, project management support, and developed executive reports and presentations.

Lauren F. Howze, MBA, MS, PMP, ITILv3, has a strong educational background and several additional certifications. Lauren F. Howze, obtained their Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Business Administration, Management and Operations from Frostburg State University in 2009. Lauren F. Howze, then pursued their Master of Science (M.S.) degree in Marketing/Marketing Management, General from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2012. Following this, Lauren further enhanced their education by completing their Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Maryland Global Campus in 2013.

In addition to their academic achievements, Lauren has also obtained multiple certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Lauren F. Howze, earned the Project Management Professional (PMP) certification in December 2015. Furthermore, they obtained the ITILv3 certification in September 2015. Lauren also holds a certification as a Prenatal & Postnatal Fitness Specialist from AFPA American Fitness Professionals & Associates.

Overall, Lauren F. Howze has demonstrated a commitment to both academic and professional development through their educational achievements and additional certifications.