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Lauren Hillstrom

@laurenhillstrom

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I am a federal proposal writer, PMP and Lean Six Sigma Black Belt driving data-driven process improvements.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior federal proposal or program/project leadership roles where I apply data-driven process improvement, Lean Six Sigma, and leadership coaching to improve outcomes. I prefer collaborative, mission-focused teams; not open to relocation; willing to travel up to 30%.

I am a federal proposal writer and certified Project Management Professional, Lean Six Sigma Black Belt, Certified Scrum Master, and Master Business Analyst with over ten years of experience leading teams and making data-driven decisions.

I have led multi‑million‑dollar technology refresh programs and developed FedSim proposal content for opportunities valued at $250M+ that translate capture strategies into winning volumes. I also founded a consulting firm that modernized systems, improved data accessibility and reporting, and increased departmental employee retention.

I combine process improvement, business intelligence, and leadership coaching to translate strategy into measurable outcomes. I teach project management, facilitate staff training, and volunteer in leadership roles to strengthen community and workforce development.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Project Management Course Facilitator

Current

Cornell University

Aug 2024 - Present (1 year 1 month)

Facilitates online project management instruction for PMP candidates, serving as a subject matter expert to improve candidate readiness and course outcomes.

Project Management Facilitation Agile LMS

Current

Founder/CEO

Current

AdvantEDGE Consulting and Marketing

Jun 2024 - Present (1 year 3 months)

Founded and led a consulting firm that modernized operations via a digital migration, launched a data management system to improve reporting and accessibility, and implemented retention and training strategies to increase staff adoption and performance.

Project Management Data Management Process Improvement Leadership

Current

Transition-In Proposal Writer

Current

Booz Allen Hamilton

Sep 2023 - Present (2 years)

Develops original proposal content for FedSim bids valued at $250M+, translating capture and win strategies into compliant technical, management, and past performance volumes while coordinating SMEs and capture teams.

Proposal Writing Capture Management Technical Writing Compliance Stakeholder Engagement Content Development

Project Manager, Associate

Booz Allen Hamilton

Jul 2022 - Sep 2023 (1 year 2 months)

Managed a multi-million-dollar tech refresh across 26 AF DCGS sites globally, overseeing budget, schedule, and resources while implementing process improvements that increased team output and accelerated deployments.

Project Management Budgeting Scheduling Process Improvement Logistics Predictive Analytics Change Management

OA DCGS Logistics Management Analyst

Booz Allen Hamilton

Nov 2019 - Jul 2022 (2 years 8 months)

Analyzed logistics data and built models and dynamic reports for a global DCGS organization, delivering actionable BI and predictive analytics to inform performance measures and tool implementation.

Data Analysis Business Intelligence Reporting Modeling Predictive Analytics Excel SQL Process Improvement

Adjunct Professor

Central Georgia Technical College

Aug 2017 - May 2019 (1 year 9 months)

Assessed student data to identify remedial needs, delivered English curriculum, and provided assessment insights to the dean to demonstrate class growth and improvement.

Teaching Curriculum Development Assessments Data Analysis Subject Matter Expertise

English Teacher

Houston County High School

Jan 2015 - May 2018 (3 years 4 months)

Delivered 9th Grade Literature/Composition and American Literature instruction, used standardized testing data to inform interventions, and developed behavior data collection procedures to improve student outcomes.

Teaching Curriculum Design Data Driven Instruction

Language Arts Teacher & Dept Chair

Trinity Catholic School

Aug 2012 - Dec 2014 (2 years 4 months)

Led the middle school language arts department, co-developed new curriculum and standards, and coordinated faculty to verify instructional standards and improve classroom implementation.

Department Leadership Curriculum Development Teaching