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Lisa J. Van Horn

Experienced Program Manager

www.lisajvanhorn.weebly.com
lisajvanhorn@gmail.com
206.719.8414
630 E. Marrowstone Road
Nordland, WA 98358

Background
Motivated, highly organized program manager with two decades of experience successfully developing,
implementing and evaluating community education and outreach programs within a large municipal agency.
Proven success in forging relationships with public, private and nonprofit partners to achieve goals.
Experienced in leading and motivating successful, high performing work teams. Adept at all phases of
program management, including problem identification, short and long term strategic planning, policy
formulation, stakeholder and funding source development, and program evaluation. Highly skilled
supervisor, practicing a personable, results-focused coaching style. Proficient at interpreting regulatory
codes for public sector clients. Looking to relocate career to the East Jefferson County community.

Skills
t Strong foundation in educational psychology and learning theory, with a diverse history of practical

application in individual, classroom, small group and community settings.

t Exceptional communicator, who effectively uses listening, speaking and writing skills to engage with

others.
t Proven relationship-builder with unsurpassed interpersonal skills at both inspiring team members and

mitigating conflict.
t Analytical thinker with demonstrated talent for identifying, assessing and synthesizing complex factors

into real-world program applications.

t High level of cultural competence in both team management and program development.
t Adept with current office software applications and desktop graphic design.
t Comfortable with website development and use of social media for outreach and educational purposes.

Experience
Education Manager at Seattle Fire Department

19972014

Led all aspects of community education and outreach programming for a large municipal public safety
agency. Administered all communication efforts, as well as led a professional team in strategic planning,
problem identification, program policy and funding source development. Recruited, trained, supervised,
coached and evaluated a staff of professional educators and communication specialists. Developed
program goals and objectives, directed curriculum design and evaluation, managed work plans and
administered budgets. Prepared and administered grants. Developed and nurtured effective coalitions of
public and private agencies.

Program Manager of Fire Stoppers of King County 19972010

Directed a regional, nonprofit multi-agency network providing intervention, education and mental health
treatment of children and youth who set fires. Obtained funding, set policy, negotiated contracts, approved
treatment protocol and developed curricula for a county-wide youth firesetting intervention program.
Collaborated with multiple agencies and jurisdictions to provide cohesive and effective intervention services
throughout King County, WA. Program was chosen as one of five national models for youth firesetting
intervention by the U.S. Fire Administration (FEMA).

E x p e r i e n c e continued
Public Education Specialist
Seattle Fire Department, Seattle, WA. March 1992July 1997
Education Manager/Shelter Manager
PAWS Animal Shelter & Wildlife Hospital, October 1987March 1992
Classroom Teacher, Secondary Biology & General Science
Seattle Public Schools & Denver, CO Public Schools. 19841987.
Wildlife Technician
Colorado Div. of Wildlife/United States Fish & Wildlife Service. 19821984.
Education Aide
Woodland Park Zoological Gardens, Seattle, WA. 19801982.

Qualifications
Master in Teaching, University of Washington
Bachelor of Arts: Zoology/Behavioral Psychology, University of Washington

Professional Certifications
Washington State Certified Counselor (expired)
Washington State Secondary Teaching Certificate (expired)
Child/Adolescent Mental Health Certificate, University of Washington

Volunteer Activities & Nonprofit Boards

King County Fire & Life Safety Association, Founding Executive Board, former President
SOS Fires Youth Intervention Programs, Executive Board Member
Marrowstone Island Foundation, Board Member
Jefferson County 4-H Dog Club Trainer & Assistant Club Leader
Read-to-Rover Literacy Mentor, Chimacum Creek Primary School