Heidi Ray
About Heidi Ray
Heidi Ray is the Facilities and Engineering Director at Bristol Myers Squibb in Bothell, Washington, and SVP of Engineering and Sustainability at Kidder Mathews in the Pacific Northwest Region.
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Heidi Ray currently holds the position of Facilities and Engineering Director at Bristol Myers Squibb and is the Senior Vice President of Engineering and Sustainability at Kidder Mathews in the Pacific Northwest Region.
Education and Expertise
Heidi Ray studied at the USCG Institute, where she specialized in Crisis/Emergency/Disaster Management and achieved EMPP certification. Additionally, she attended the USCG Training Academy, earning a Bachelor of Applied Science in Electrical and Electronics Engineering. This educational background provided her with a strong foundation in technical and emergency management skills.
Professional Background in Facilities Management
Heidi Ray has an extensive professional background in facilities management, having held various leadership roles. She served as the Sr. Director of Facilities and Operations at Silverback Therapeutics and the Sr. Director of Capital Construction, Facilities, and Security at Funko. Additionally, she was the Head of Facilities and Operations at Aptevo Therapeutics Inc and the Director of Residential Operations at Invitation Homes. Heidi's career also includes roles such as Director of Facilities at Epiphany School and Presbyterian Retirement Communities N.W, as well as Mechanical Services Manager at Seattle University and Facilities Maintenance Supervisor at The University of Texas at Austin.
Achievements in Facilities and Operations
Throughout her career, Heidi Ray has demonstrated a consistent track record of success in facilities and operations management. Her core competencies include managing RFPs, relationship management, budgeting, forecasting, KPIs, and team building. She has specialized in creating proactive work environments by leveraging best-in-class technologies and team-building strategies. Additionally, Heidi focuses on fostering organizational partnerships to enhance workplace culture and well-being.
Experience in Crisis and Disaster Management
Heidi Ray has a robust background in crisis, emergency, and disaster management, which she acquired through her studies at the USCG Institute. This expertise has been a key component of her leadership roles in facilities and operations, enabling her to effectively manage and mitigate risks in various sectors.