Monika Hudson
Missouri City,TX
Summary
Seeking a rewarding Ministry Events Director position. Committed professional with extensive experience in Event Planning & Healthcare Leadership. Offering high performance, team development and superb customer service. Knowledgeable and experienced in budgeting, project management, vendor management, and event promotion and marketing. Adept at problem solving & leading with integrity.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sterile Processing System Educator
Memorial Hermann Health System
2021.10 - Current
- Educational resource for sterile processing staff for 12 Memorial Hermann SPD Departments system-wide. Provides regular continuing education & training opportunities.
- Developed & implemented System-wide New Employee Orientation Program for 250+ Sterile Processing Personnel (2022)
- Event Planner & Facilitator for system-wide bi-annual educational seminars for surgical services staff members; instrumental in increasing seminar attendance by 70% from 2021-2024
- Advocate for employee engagement & recognition. Event planner & facilitator for annual employee appreciation picnic for over 500 attendees (2022, 2023, & 2024)
- Organizer for system-wide SPD & OR Materials Leadership Committee comprised of over 20 department leaders & corporate executives; committee addresses quality issues, improvement goals, and promote product standardization for improved departmental efficiency (2021-2024)
- Standard Operating Procedures Sub-committee Chair. Leads a team of 10 subject matter experts to increase organizational efficiency pertaining to Sterile Processing practices for the entire Health System (2024).
- Instrumental in surgical instrumentation waste reduction project resulting in $457K in cost avoidance (2022)
Lead Event Coordinator
Creative Moments Event Planning & Design
2017.01 - Current
- Lead Event Planner & Coordinator for over 75 small & large scale events: Weddings, Corporate Events, Birthday Parties
- Utilize project management skills to keep events on track while meeting deadlines and staying within budget parameters.
- Spearhead the development of innovative themes and concepts that resonates with target audiences and client expectations.
- Streamline communication between various stakeholders involved in an event''s planning process, promoting collaboration and efficiency.
- Manage logistics for successful events, including venue selection, contract negotiation, and coordinating with vendors.
- Oversee setup and teardown procedures at venues while managing staff responsibilities during events.
- Adapt quickly to unforeseen circumstances or changes in the event landscape, implementing contingency plans as needed; maintaining client satisfaction during high-pressure situations.
Sterile Processing Department Manager II
Memorial Hermann Health System
2014.07 - 2021.10
- Responsible for daily operations & management of 3 Memorial Hermann Hospital Sterile Processing Departments & OR Materials Management Departments. Southwest Hospital from 2014-2016; Pearland Hospital from 2016-2019; Southeast Hospital from 2016-2021
- Interview/Hire/Train/Oversee staff
- Assigns & directs work for all staff; Performance & Productivity monitor
- Purchasing, Budget, & Inventory Management for all surgical instruments & operating room supplies
- Monitor quality Assurance & infection prevention initiatives
- Provide routine reports and customer service to Hospital Stakeholders
- Collaborate with Surgeons, Infection Control, OR Leadership, Vendors, & Administration personnel for inventory needs, quality assurance, and process improvement opportunities
- Led OR Supplies waste reduction project from June 2021-October 2021 resulting in a cumulative cost savings of $223K for the Southeast campus; overall cumulative 12 campus system cost savings was 1.5k
- Served 2-year term as System-wide Sterile Processing Leadership Committee Chair & Co-Chair
- Instrumental in the construction buildout of new SPD department at MH Pearland, 2016 & MH Southeast renovation project 2019-2021
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician
Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
2009.08 - 2014.06
- Direct oversight of 25+ employees within the Sterile Processing Department
- Government Contracting Officer Representative/Credit Card Holder Purchasing representative for all reusable equipment for the Hospital
- Primary point of contact for Vendors, Surgeons, and Operating Room Personnel; for addressing complaints & resolving issues pertaining to Sterile Processing Services, instrumentation, & education
- Instrumental in the build-out of new Endoscope Reprocessing Center
- Written over 30 departmental Standard Operating Procedures.
- Established strong working relationships between procurement teams to share best practices and streamline the overall procurement process..
Education
BBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Phoenix, Arizona01.2018
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Community College of The Air Force
Maxwell AFB, Alabama01.2006
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
Killeen, Texas01.2001
Skills
- Microsoft Office Suite
- Project Management
- Organizational Leadership
- Budget Management
- Problem Solving/Critical Thinking
- Inventory Management and Procurement
- Special Events Planning & Coordination
- Business Administration
- Event Marketing
- Strategic Planning
- Client Relationship Development
- Vendor Sourcing & Management
- Logistics Management
- Creativity and Adaptability
- Event Decor
Certification
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Adult-Child-Infant)
- Certified Registered central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Endoscope Repressor (CER)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Licensed General Lines Agent-Life, Accident, & Health
References
- Rhashamekia Law, Regional Director, Memorial Hermann Sterile processing; 732-768-7006; Rhashamekia.Law@memorialhermann.org
- Sandra Hilliard, System Educator, Memorial Hermann Sterile Processing; 832-967-0407; Sandra.Hilliard@memorialhermann.org
- Dr. Jacqueline McKinney, Owner, Licensed Clinical Psychologist, Therapeutic Alliance and Testing Center; 713-859-8240; drjkjones@sbcglobal.net
- Rev. George Wesley Jackson, Pastor, Ship of Zion Missionary Baptist Church; 713-492-6994; GeorgeJackson1978@gmail.com
- Melody Miles, COO Miles Ministry; 713-502-0562; melody.miles@va.gov
Additional Information
Bible Study Instructor & Mentor (Miles Ministry New Hope Program at Star of Hope April 2022-Current)
- Weekly Bible study instructor for youth and young mothers
- Develop and facilitate engaging biblical lesson plans catered to various learning styles and ages
- Facilitator for Annual Easter program
- Quarterly Volunteer for Saturday lessons
Special Events ministry President (Ship of Zion MBC October 2020-Current)
- Event Coordinator for church annual events to include program development, decor & design, catering
- Manage budgets effectively, monitor expenses closely to ensure events are delivered within financial constraints
- Recruit, train, and managed volunteer teams to provide additional support during large-scale events
- Utilize social media and marketing tools to promote events and increase attendance.
- Oversee event registration process by collecting and tracking attendee information
United States Air Force Veteran (August 2001-December 2006)
- Enlisted Active-duty Air Force Personnel; Honorably discharged
- Served as Surgical Technologist for Military Soldiers during Operation Iraqi Freedom; Preceptor & trainer for newly enlisted soldiers
- Worked in a Clinical Investigation Facility for 2 years assisted in various scientific protocols for medical advancement.
Timeline
Sterile Processing System Educator
Memorial Hermann Health System
2021.10 - Current
Lead Event Coordinator
Creative Moments Event Planning & Design
2017.01 - Current
Sterile Processing Department Manager II
Memorial Hermann Health System
2014.07 - 2021.10
Supervisory Medical Supply Technician
Michael E. Debakey VA Medical Center
2009.08 - 2014.06
BBA - Business Administration
University of Phoenix
Associate of Applied Science - Surgical Technology
Community College of The Air Force
High School Diploma -
Killeen High School
- CPR/AED/First Aid Certification (Adult-Child-Infant)
- Certified Registered central Service Technician (CRCST)
- Certified Instrument Specialist (CIS)
- Certified Healthcare Leader (CHL)
- Certified Endoscope Repressor (CER)
- Texas Department of Insurance (TDI) Licensed General Lines Agent-Life, Accident, & Health
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