Lauren Ficko

Project Manager @Safal Partners

Denver, CO, US

Leads 12 cross-functional team members executing a 10 million dollar contract for a Federal Agency- Received 15% budget increase in contract based on performance, increased requests from client and stakeholders, and strategic relationship building with Federal employees- Manages all aspects of project including contract management, client management, budget tracking, content development, schedule, team assignments, and quality assurance- Creates and coordinates workflows, project plans, financial trackers, standard operating procedures, and data collection tools to guide products from concept to publication- Ensures team member success providing onboarding materials, mentorship, and supporting with priority management- Builds relationships and practices effective communication with clients, SMEs, and other stakeholders to ensure products meet the needs of the client and stakeholders- Received ‘Very Good’ Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) in first year of contract- Designs and maintains visual presentations and deliverables including presentations, social media posts, & flyers.

Indiana University Bloomington

Bachelor of Science - BS, Elementary Education - Theory into Practice

University of Washington

Curriculum and Instruction , Language, Literacy and Culture