
Timeline
About me
Perfect Union of Project Management and Facilities Management!
Education

University of colorado at denver
-Bachelor's degree management & hr managementGraduated Summa Cum Laude

Red rocks community college
-Associate's degree general studiesGraduated Deans Honors
Experience

Jefferson county public library
Aug 1999 - Oct 2016PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Gather requirements, plan, propose, manage/implement & evaluate multiple simultaneous capital development, facilities-based, IT infrastructure, administrative and work process improvement projects. Analyze spaces, programs, processes or services; recommend & implement change; propose & manage project budgets. Manage scope, risk, stakeholder communications and relationships.SPACE PLANNING - Develop space plans to meet stakeholder needs and plan and coordinate remodels with internal stakeholders, committees, designers and other consultants/vendors, and county/local government officials. Analyze design plans & specifications for efficiency and compliance with standards; manage stakeholder communication.STRATEGIC PLANNING - Participate in development of strategic initiatives and recommend administrative projects to attain organizational goals. Facilitate strategic planning sessions & assist in definition of proposed projects. RISK / CONTINUITY PLANNING: Act as Risk Liaison to County. Lead team to develop, manage & maintain Continuity of Operations plan for library system. PROCUREMENT MANAGEMENT - Manage Library procurement practices & unit; develop & assist with solicitation documents (RFP, RFQ); manage bid evaluation and vendor selection processes; negotiate with stakeholders; manage vendor relationships.CONTRACT ADMINISTRATION - Manage & coordinate contracting and risk management between senior administration, County Attorney and County Risk Management. Coordinate design, implementation & control of contract management processes.ERGONOMICS - Develop & implement ergonomics program, standards and self-help materials. Perform ergonomic assessments & make recommendations. Show less LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISION - Led, supervised, controlled & supported facilities maintenance unit, maximizing proactive maintenance & facility safety, efficiency and effectiveness for 14 facilities. BUDGET MANAGEMENT - Developed and actively managed multi-unit operational and capital budgets, managed expenditure and encumbrance tracking. Supported organizational development of long- and short-term capital budgets including capital asset replacement schedule.PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Planned, proposed, managed/implemented & evaluated multiple simultaneous projects including capital asset replacements and automatic materials handling technologies..FACILITY SECURITY - Led cross-departmental evaluation of facility security in partnership with senior management and local first responders); developed & led implementation of capital recommendation; led development of security/safety protocols and staff training elements.POLICY DEVELOPMENT - Developed & implemented Service Level Agreements, policies and procedures.VENDOR MANAGEMENT - Developed Requests for Proposal or other bid documents, managed procurement processes, recommended, negotiated and managed vendor contracts.FINANCIAL LEADERSHIP - Led staff-inclusive efficiency and cost/benefit study for delivery services that resulted in difficult outsource decision saving estimated $100,000/yr while improving organizational efficiencies. Show less LEADERSHIP / SUPERVISION - Led, supervised, controlled & supported facilities maintenance unit, maximizing proactive maintenance & facility safety, efficiency and effectiveness for 14 facilities. BUDGET MANAGEMENT - Developed and actively managed multi-unit operational and capital budgets, managed expenditure and encumbrance tracking. Supported organizational development of long- and short-term capital budgets including capital asset replacement schedule.POLICY DEVELOPMENT - Developed and implemented Service Level Agreements, policies and procedures.VENDOR MANAGEMENT - Developed Requests for Proposal or other bid documents, managed procurement processes, recommended, negotiated and managed vendor contracts.PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Planned, proposed, managed/implemented & evaluated multiple simultaneous projects. Show less PROJECT MANAGEMENT - Planned, proposed, implemented/managed and evaluated multiple/simultaneous capital development, facilities-based, administrative and work process improvements projects. Projects included major facility remodels, Energy Performance Contract implementation and management, planning and commissioning of new facilities and infrastructure improvements.SPACE PLANNING - Analyzed spaces, programs and processes. Developed recommendations for reconfigurations, remodels or upgrades to spaces; planned and implemented projects to complete approved recommendations, developing and managing budget, stakeholders, scope, time, risk.LEADERSHIP - Commissioned, chaired or served as a member of multiple committees, task forces and project teams. Show less
Manager of Project Planning and Contracts
Jul 2014 - Oct 2016Manager of Library Facilities Operations
Mar 2012 - Jul 2014Acting Manager of Library Facilities Operations
Sept 2010 - Mar 2012Project Manager
Aug 1999 - Mar 2012

Graebel companies, inc.
May 2017 - Nov 2017Project coordinatorProvided corporate project management and move management services personalized to meet needs of individual clients and projects.

Arapahoe county facilities and fleet
Nov 2017 - nowSenior project manager
Licenses & Certifications

Ifma qualified instructor
International facility management association- View certificate

Certified facilitator of training (cft)
Center for international credentialsSept 2022 
Leed ap o + m
Usgbc - national capital region chapterOct 2009
Sustainability facility professional (sfp)
IfmaSept 2021
Pmp (project management professional)
Project management instituteJul 1999
Level i professional continuity practitioner
FemaDec 2015
Cfm (certified facility manager)
IfmaFeb 2014- View certificate

Certified facility manager® (cfm®)
IfmaFeb 2014 - View certificate

Facility management professional (fmp®)
IfmaAug 2012 
Basic occupational ergonomics
Colorado state university onlineplusApr 2014
Honors & Awards
- Awarded to Lisa VanderHeydenLou Doyle Outstanding Achievement Award The Denver Chapter of IFMA Dec 2023
- Awarded to Lisa VanderHeydenLarge Council of the Year IFMA Oct 2023
- Awarded to Lisa VanderHeydenLarge Project of the Year Award The Denver Chapter of IFMA Dec 2022
- Awarded to Lisa VanderHeydenLou Doyle Outstanding Achievement Award The Denver Chapter of IFMA Dec 2021
- Awarded to Lisa VanderHeydenOutstanding Contributions by a Professional Member IFMA Denver Chapter Dec 2020
Volunteer Experience
Co-Director, volunteer musical group
Issued by Sing a New Song on Jan 1988
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenSymposium Registration Team Lead
Issued by Project Management Institute on Jan 2015
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenAwards of Excellence Judge
Issued by IFMA on Apr 2020
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenItem Writer
Issued by IFMA on Oct 2020
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenPast President
Issued by IFMA's Public Sector Facilities Council on Oct 2023
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenVolunteer
Issued by IFMA World Workplace Program Selection Committee on Jan 2023
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenCompetency Model Contributor and Evaluator
Issued by IFMA on Jul 2023
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenSubject Matter Expert - Knowledge Library
Issued by International Facility Management Association on Mar 2015
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenVice Pr
Issued by IFMA Public Sector Council on Oct 2019
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenMentor
Issued by IFMA Denver Chapter on Jan 2019
Associated with Lisa VanderHeydenPresident
Issued by IFMA's Public Sector Council on Nov 2021
Associated with Lisa VanderHeyden
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