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Meghan Hudak

Meghan Hudak

Dallas

Summary

Seasoned Chief Operating Officer with a proven track record at Pediatrics After Hours, enhancing operational efficiency and spearheading financial growth. Expert in strategic planning and technology integration, coupled with exceptional emotional intelligence, led to a 142% revenue increase. Skilled in cross-functional teamwork and change management, consistently driving company-wide advancements and scalability.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Chief Operating Officer

XCLUSIV
12.2019 - Current
  • Drove strategic initiatives at an international start-up, achieving $1.7M in first-year revenue and establishing a foundation for scalable growth.
  • Led cross-functional teams to develop a custom app, automating 63% of operations and reducing overhead by 42%.
  • Created and launched a new business line in year 3, addressing scalability challenges and driving a 305% increase in annual revenue.
  • Established KPIs and systematic benchmarking protocols, developing a custom dashboard to improve data-driven decision-making, performance, and accountability.
  • Secured $200K in funding through investor presentations, supported by detailed financial plans and forecasts.
  • Formalized partnerships with 50+ Mexico-based businesses, expanding market reach and driving new opportunities.
  • Implemented AI-driven systems, increasing service bookings by 32% and improving customer retention.

Chief Operating Officer

Pediatrics After Hours
02.2010 - 09.2019


Increased annual revenue by 142%, rescuing the company from potential closure and leading to a successful acquisition.


Generated $3.2M in new revenue by launching business development initiatives and building strategic partnerships.


Directed marketing efforts that attracted 32,000 first-time patient visits and drove $9.2M in revenue.


Crisis Management & Operational Stabilization

  • Hired to stabilize and revitalize operations for a struggling pediatric urgent care chain with 4 clinics, 2 corporate offices, 8 departments, 12 managers, 100+ staff, and 25 physicians.
  • Addressed systemic workforce disengagement by leading a cultural transformation, creating an internal vision and mission, and fostering a positive, employee-centric environment, resulting in a 33% increase in customer satisfaction and a 28% improvement in employee satisfaction.
  • Reorganized management from location-based to department-based teams, breaking down silos, increasing collaboration, and improving company-wide alignment, contributing to an 89% three-year employee retention rate.
  • Achieved a complete turnaround in employee engagement and performance, laying the foundation for long-term stability and growth.


Growth & Scalability

  • Directed operational growth from 2 to 4 clinics, implementing scalable systems and fostering a culture of upward mobility to support employee retention.
  • Developed and led outreach initiatives to local pediatricians, securing investors for new clinic openings and establishing a referral-based model to drive patient growth.
  • Built a scalable framework for clinic expansion, overseeing investor pitches, strategic partnerships, and operational rollouts.


Financial Management & Business Development

  • Partnered with the CFO to drive data-informed budgeting, marketing, and strategic initiatives, ensuring sustainable financial health.
  • Conducted financial analysis of billing processes, identifying and mitigating a $25-per-visit revenue loss caused by payer changes, and launching initiatives to replace lost income.


Operational Efficiency

  • Restructured billing workflows, reducing departmental overhead by 19% and increasing A/R collections in under 30 days from 72% to 94% for six consecutive years.
  • Designed an app-based credentialing system, cutting administrative hours by 80% and accelerating provider onboarding by 33%.
  • Streamlined OSHA training through an employee-facing app, reducing management training hours by 75% while maintaining full compliance.
  • Standardized hiring and training processes, implementing KPIs and review protocols, improving employee accuracy from 74% to 94% and achieving an 89% three-year retention rate.

Education

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southern Methodist University
Dallas, Texas
05-2014

Skills

  • Operations management
  • Cross-functional teamwork
  • Strategic planning
  • Technology integration
  • Process improvement
  • Financial management & analysis
  • Risk management & compliance
  • Employee Motivation and Performance
  • Contract negotiation
  • Effective Communication
  • Emotional Intelligence
  • Change Management & Adaptability

Timeline

Chief Operating Officer

XCLUSIV
12.2019 - Current

Chief Operating Officer

Pediatrics After Hours
02.2010 - 09.2019

Bachelor of Science - Accounting

Southern Methodist University
Meghan Hudak