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Karen Herndon

Karen Herndon

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Capital Project Manager IV at King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Solid Waste Division

  • Education

    • University of Washington Extension

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      Certification Facilities Planning and Management

    • University of Washington Extension

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      Certification Management Skills

    • South Seattle College

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      Bachelor of Applied Science - BASc Sustainable Building Science Technology

  • Experience

    • Starbucks Coffee Company

      Feb 2000 - Aug 2008

      Manager, Facilities Operations & Services, Starbucks Coffee Company, 08/2004-08/2008Provision and manage corporate facilities programs and services, supporting 4000 headquarters employees in over 1.5 million square feet of corporate office space and 2000 regional employees at 50+ sites. Combined expense and capital budgets totaling more than $10M annual; managed 50 employees and 100 plus contract employees Process development, process improvement, stakeholder participation, rollout of new amenities & services

      • manager, Facilities Operations & Services

        Aug 2004 - Aug 2008

      • Manager, Office Services

        Feb 2000 - Aug 2004

    • Mirabella

      Aug 2008 - Mar 2012
      Director, Facility Services

      Led start up of 750,000 square foot (full city block) “five star” mixed use high-rise facility in South Lake Union Neighborhood/Downtown Seattle. Transitioned newly constructed building from major construction to a sustainable environment where 700 people live or work.

    • Highline College

      Sept 2013 - May 2017
      Capital Project Manager

      Capital construction program and project management.

    • South Seattle College

      Jun 2017 - May 2020
      Director, Capital Projects

      Plan and direct facilities planning and capital development efforts. Prepare capital budgets, coordinating with college stakeholders, necessary state of Washington entities, and consultants. Plan, coordinate, direct, manage and administer design and construction at South Seattle College. Represent the college with the state, city, and local agencies. Manage capital funding mechanisms for State Public Works including Capital Program a the State Board of Community and Technical Colleges. Develop college Master Plan. Manage and oversee college construction project standards and schedules. Show less

    • King County Department of Natural Resources and Parks Solid Waste Division

      May 2020 - now
      Capital Project Manager IV

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • Certified Facilities Manager

      International Facilities Management Association (IFMA)
      May 2019