Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Accomplishments
Affiliations
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Sonia Gonzalez

Carteret,NJ

Summary

Dynamic and results-driven healthcare operations leader with over 20 years of experience in enhancing patient and family engagement, managing volunteer programs, and delivering consumer service excellence across a large healthcare network. Expertise in compliance, program development, and cross-functional collaboration has led to successful implementation of system-wide process improvements that elevate patient experiences, streamline operations, and ensure regulatory adherence. Recognized as a skilled communicator and trusted advisor to executive leadership, dedicated to achieving measurable outcomes aligned with the organizational mission. Proven ability to manage professional networks with a strong emphasis on team collaboration and adaptability in evolving environments, consistently demonstrating reliability and a results-oriented approach to achieving organizational goals.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience

Work History

Network Manager, Consumer Services

Hackensack Meridian Health – Office of Human Experience
12.2023 - Current
  • Lead the daily operations of the Consumer Services Department, overseeing PFACs, Volunteer Services, and the High School Career Explorer Program across the network.
  • Manage operations for OHE and Consumer Services Call Center, including staff oversight, email/social media responses, and payroll.
  • Ensure compliance and adherence to regulatory requirements for volunteer services program across all network sites.
  • Developed and implemented SOPs and harmonized policies.
  • Designed and executed the Career Explorer Program and hosted certificate ceremonies.
  • Collaborated on AI Bot initiative, increased donation engagement, and implemented patient feedback system
  • Enhanced and piloted TCAB Volunteer Program and expanded network-wide.
  • Streamlined workflows by identifying bottlenecks in existing systems and implementing appropriate solutions.
  • Accomplished multiple tasks within established timeframes.
  • Managed and motivated employees to be productive and engaged in work.

OHE Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health – OHE
11.2020 - 12.2023
  • Led PFACs, harmonized volunteer applications and onboarding, managed contracts and budgets, and coordinated projects.

Executive Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health – OHE & HR Culture
04.2018 - 11.2020
  • Supported VPs and EVP, managed communications, budgets, and project deliverables.

Hackensack University Medical Center – Administrative & Academic Roles
01.2010 - 01.2018
  • Coordinated daily administration, compliance tracking, residency/student programs, and billing operations.

Education

Certification - Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)

Healthcare Financial Management
06-2026

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources And Organizational Management

Thomas Edison State University
Trenton, NJ
12-2022

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
09-2019

No Degree - Human Resources Certificate Program

Middlesex County College
Edison, NJ
09-2017

Skills

  • Leadership & Team Development, Program Development & Implementation, Regulatory Compliance, Process Improvement, Stakeholder Engagement, Project Management, Communication & Training, Data Tracking & Analyzing and Effective team leadership
  • Academic Affairs and Student Development
  • Medical Billing and Coding
  • Budget and Financial Management

Accomplishments

  • Managed design and logistics for the Consumer Services Call Center
  • Implemented and facilitate nine Patient and Family Advisory Councils for the HMH Network.
  • Recognized as network Subject Matter Expert (SME) for volunteer operations and consumer services.
  • Standardized volunteer onboarding education and implemented harmonized safety/security video, improving compliance scores.
  • Streamlined communication workflows, improving executive response times.
  • Increased efficiency of meeting preparation, resulting in more effective leadership alignment sessions.
  • Successfully collaborated on a scaled TCAB Volunteer Program for patient feeding, with plans for network-wide expansion.

Affiliations

· HMH Wellbeing Subcommittee (2024–Present): Collaborate on initiatives supporting staff wellness and engagement across the network.

· HMH Hispanic & Latinx Resource Group (2023–Present): Champion diversity and inclusion by promoting cultural awareness and representation.

· HMH Network DEI Executive Council (2022–Present): Advise on network-wide diversity, equity, and inclusion strategies to strengthen organizational culture.

· HMH Pathways to RISE Graduate (2022): Completed leadership development program focused on advancing in leadership roles.

· HMH Mentoring Team Member Resource Group (2022): Mentor colleagues to support professional growth and career advancement.

· Society for Human Resource Management (2022–2023): Maintained membership to stay current on HR compliance and workforce trends.

Languages

Spanish
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

Network Manager, Consumer Services

Hackensack Meridian Health – Office of Human Experience
12.2023 - Current

OHE Coordinator

Hackensack Meridian Health – OHE
11.2020 - 12.2023

Executive Assistant

Hackensack Meridian Health – OHE & HR Culture
04.2018 - 11.2020

Hackensack University Medical Center – Administrative & Academic Roles
01.2010 - 01.2018

Certification - Certified Healthcare Financial Professional (CHFP)

Healthcare Financial Management

Bachelor of Science - Human Resources And Organizational Management

Thomas Edison State University

Associate of Applied Science - Business Administration

Middlesex County College

No Degree - Human Resources Certificate Program

Middlesex County College

National Presentations

Presenter, HMH Patient Experience Summit: PFAC Webinar (2021) | Presenter, HMH Patient Experience Summit (2020)