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Work History
Education
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Chandra Hudson

Carson,California

Summary

Strong leader and problem-solver dedicated to streamlining operations to decrease costs and promote organizational efficiency. Uses independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success. Organized and dependable candidate successful at managing multiple priorities with a willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.


Proficient in using independent decision-making skills and sound judgment to positively impact company success.

Overview

28
years of professional experience

Work History

Crawford Ministries,

Program/Project/Event Manager
01.2013 - Current

Job overview

  • Maintained current product listing online and tracked current inventory of all products.
  • Managed order processing, shipping, and delivery schedules to ensure timely delivery of online products to customers.
  • Responded to customer needs via phone and online through competent customer service and prompt problem-solving.
  • Streamlined communication between internal departments, improving overall project management processes.
  • Provided technical assistance to customers during the purchase and/or payment process.
  • Handled escalated customer issues with empathy and patience, working closely with management to reach satisfactory resolutions.
  • Systemized administrative logistics for event planning, including event venue and vendor selection, scheduling, negotiations, contract signing, fee collection, proposals, reconciliation, and on-site management.
  • Orchestrated and facilitated large-scale corporate and social events such as seminars, conferences, meetings, train the trainer workshops, onboarding new volunteers, student Zoom and computer training, and volunteer development enhancing the learning and development experience within the program framework.
  • Facilitated pre-event and post-event meetings, managed on-site team of volunteers, including caterers, audio-visual technicians, while collaborating with facility management team to address progress updates, challenges, and brainstorm solutions to bolster consistent success.
  • Evaluated existing plans, processes and event planning services to identify opportunities for improvement.
  • Designed website content, social media posts, flyers, invites, and e-mail marketing materials utilizing various graphic design editors.
  • Maintained detailed records of program activities and participant data, ensuring compliance with internal policies and external regulations.
  • Nurtured and built relationships with vendors, venues and industry contacts to obtain best pricing and services for events.

Charles W. Barrett Elementary School

Parent Center Facilitator
01.2007 - 01.2013

Job overview

  • Planned and facilitated parent meetings and workshops.
  • Coordinated volunteer efforts for various projects, maximizing efficiency while fostering a positive atmosphere among participants.
  • Promoted open communication between families and site staff through regular meetings and updates.
  • Demonstrated leadership skills while managing a diverse team of volunteers, ensuring that tasks were completed efficiently and according to established protocols.
  • Monitored attendance records to ensure consistent participation throughout the duration of programs offered at the center.
  • Effectively communicated complex ideas through simple explanations, increasing comprehension among participants.
  • Delivered informative presentations on various topics, ensuring clear understanding of concepts by all attendees.
  • Collaborated with other facilitators to share best practices and improve overall instructional quality within the Parent Center.
  • Enhanced participant engagement by incorporating interactive activities and group discussions into the curriculum.
  • Crafted a comprehensive resource guide within the community, working towards equal access to resources regardless of socio-economic status or background circumstances.
  • Qualified and registered families, maintained database, collected and entered details of payments, account information and call logs into school database for on-site state pre-school.
  • Partnered with the Title I Coordinator with the planning and execution of all school-wide special events while coordinating services from various local vendors,
  • Prepared testing materials, yearly reports and year-end financial records for parent center.
  • Presented family concerns and feedback at the Los Angeles Unified School District board meetings

Hannah's House Christian Child Care Center

Assistant Director
01.2003 - 01.2006

Job overview

  • Assisted Director with planning annual school events and field trips.
  • Supervised and evaluated infant teachers, teacher assistants and student volunteers.
  • Conducted enrollment tours, and parent conferences.
  • Monitored daily activities and behaviors, addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and Center Director.
  • Developed strong relationships with parents and caregivers, providing regular updates on their child''s progress and addressing any concerns proactively.
  • Maintained organized, fun and interactive classroom to help children feel safe.
  • Sanitized toys and play equipment each day to maintain safety and cleanliness.
  • Designed creative lesson plans that incorporated hands-on activities and interactive learning experiences to foster curiosity and engagement in young learners.
  • Ensured a safe and nurturing environment for all students, adhering to health and safety guidelines in the classroom.
  • Established positive communication with parents in daily conversation and formal conferences.

PUENTE Learning Center

Pre-K Teacher/Administrative Assistant
01.1999 - 01.2002

Job overview

  • Assisted Pre-K Director in planning and coordinating field trips and special events, enrollment tours and parent conferences
  • Monitored daily activities and behaviors, addressed behavioral and learning issues with parents and management
  • Administrative Assistant to Campus Director
  • Monitored student attendance, maintained office files and student database while preparing monthly and yearly statistical reports.

Interstate Hotels

Executive Meeting Manager
01.1996 - 01.1999

Job overview

  • Managed group room blocks and meeting space for all school/family reunions, educational, religious, and fraternal and sports events any size group and corporate groups.
  • Prepared contracts, proposals, group resumes and banquet event orders.
  • Conducted site visits and taste panels.
  • Developed sales and marketing strategies to obtain new accounts in each market segment.
  • Led pre-event and post event meetings to communicate group needs and feedback.
  • Identified operational challenges associated with groups and worked with property staff and customer to solve issues and develop alternative solutions.
  • Managed customer budgets to maximize revenue and meet customer needs while up-selling products and services.
  • Achieved personal and team revenue sales goals.
  • Participated in local sales blitzes, conducted solicitation, cold and outside sales calls.
  • Night and weekend manager on duty.
  • Reviewed event bills and collected payment from clients.
  • Provided timely updates on event progress through regular status reports for senior leadership review.

Education

Phineas Banning High School

High School Diploma

University Overview

West Los Angeles College

AA
12.2024

University Overview

Skills

  • MS Office
  • Hub Spot
  • Canva
  • Constant Contact
  • CVENT
  • LMS
  • Social Media Marketing/Management
  • Website Design
  • Sales
  • Event Logistics Management
  • Vendor and Contract Negotiations
  • Customer Service
  • Volunteer Management
  • Event Marketing

Accomplishments

Accomplishments
  • Employee of the Month Award
  • Received Hourly in Development Manager Training Program Award
  • Received a 100% Shop

Skills

Skills
  • MS Office
  • Microsoft Teams
  • Virtual meeting management
  • Canva graphic design
  • Hootsuite social media management
  • Website design
  • Sales
  • Event logistics management
  • Vendor and contract negotiations
  • Customer Service
  • Volunteer management
  • ServSafe Certificate

Timeline

Program/Project/Event Manager
Crawford Ministries,
01.2013 - Current
Parent Center Facilitator
Charles W. Barrett Elementary School
01.2007 - 01.2013
Assistant Director
Hannah's House Christian Child Care Center
01.2003 - 01.2006
Pre-K Teacher/Administrative Assistant
PUENTE Learning Center
01.1999 - 01.2002
Executive Meeting Manager
Interstate Hotels
01.1996 - 01.1999
Phineas Banning High School
High School Diploma
West Los Angeles College
AA

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