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KENDRA P. WILSON-HUDSON

Pearland, TX 504-***-**** ***********@*****.*** LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/kendra- wilson-hudson-4011b3176

PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY

Results-driven leader with strong analytical and organizational skills. Expert in identifying and engaging diverse talent through strategic sourcing and networking. Excellent communicator with a proven ability to build relationships with hiring managers and stakeholders. Demonstrated success in leadership, negotiation, and operations management. Skilled presenter with a track record of cultivating long-term relationships with executives and decision-makers. High-energy approach to client and employee retention in competitive recruitment markets. Willing to travel for business needs and client engagements. Open to domestic and international travel.

Professional Focus: Program Management Human Resources Recruitment Core Competencies & Soft Skills

Consultative Guidance Data Driven Decision Making

Stakeholder Engagement Financial/Budget Analysis

Program/Project Management Regulatory Compliance

• Relationship Builder Authentic • Bias for Action Decisive • Ambitious Determined

• Highly Organized Meticulous • Time Management Prioritize • Adaptable Versatile

• Leadership Problem Solving • Collaborative Facilitative • Effective Communicator Active Listener

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS

14 years of Honorable, dedicated service – U. S. Marine Corps Retired

24 years of Honorable, dedicated service in Federal Human Resources – Dept. Veterans of Affairs

Resilience & Persistence Award (2021) – Workforce Management and Solutions - Dept. of Veterans Affairs PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Department of Veteran Affairs Health Administration Houston, TX 10/2020 - Present National Healthcare Recruiter up to 50% travel

• Partnered with Service Chiefs and Medical Staff Office to expedite recruitment, staffing, and onboarding processes.

• Advised on Physician, Dentist, and Nurse recruitments, staffing actions, and pay administration.

• Specialized in recruiting hard-to-fill healthcare positions, ensuring high-quality patient care and satisfaction.

• Managed all aspects of recruitment and retention for medical staff, including strategic recruitment discussions and securing incentive documentation.

• Developed and maintained professional networks to address retention issues.

• Ensured timely completion of referencing and credentialing paperwork.

• Attended recruitment conferences and career fairs to identify top candidates.

• Posted positions to digital job boards, sourced candidates, and created applicant packages for review.

• Utilized PracticeMatch, PracticeLink, HealteCareers, Doximity, Ad Agencies, ATS Systems, LinkedIn and Social Media Platforms. Proficient in MS Office Suites. Kendra P. Wilson-Hudson

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Department of Veteran Affairs Health Administration Houston, TX 12/2018 -10/2020 National Healthcare Recruiter Liaison (National Detail) Up to 50% travel

• Utilized creative recruitment methods to fill targeted Physician and Nurse positions at Washington D.C. VAMC.

• Adhered to guidelines for non-competitive recruitment of clinical providers.

• Presented detailed opportunities, explaining duties, compensation, and benefits.

• Managed Practice Opportunity Profiles in the Applicant Tracking System (ATS) and tracked recruitment activities using Kontact Intelligence.

• Posted vacancies on digital job boards and platforms such as PracticeMatch, PracticeLink, HealthCareers, Doximity, ad agencies, and social media.

• Created vetted applicant packages for selection officials.

• Collaborated with VHA Recruitment Marketing Director and NHS team on tailored marketing strategies.

• Communicated employment benefits to applicants and assisted with incentives, pay, and benefits.

• Consulted with Executive Leadership to identify and address hiring barriers, expediting the hiring process.

• Influenced stakeholders to utilize incentives early in the recruitment process. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX 09/2018 -12/2018 Supervisory Program Specialist

• Supported the Chief, overseeing staff across 8 CBOCs at MEDVAMC.

• Conducted studies, designed flow charts, analyzed findings, and recommended performance improvements.

• Assisted in planning, developing, evaluating, and directing administrative activities for outpatient and inpatient programs.

• Managed recruitment, budget oversight, and procurement regulations.

• Participated in committees, recommending professional appointments, budgets, and procurement actions.

• Interviewed and recommended candidates for appointments, promotions, and reassignments.

• Identified training needs and implemented strategies to improve productivity and quality of work.

Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX 07/2016 -09/2018 Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer

• Directed and evaluated the medical center's HR program, acting as HRO in their absence.

• Supervised a team of HR specialists, providing second-level supervision to over 60 employees.

• Conducted performance reviews, ensured appraisal compliance, and advised on recruitment, placement, benefits, and labor relations.

• Led HR improvement initiatives, briefed senior leaders on policy changes, and consulted on HR challenges.

• Represented HR on various committees, including Resources Management Board and strategic planning.

• Managed recruitment, position descriptions, budget oversight, and procurement processes. Kendra P. Wilson-Hudson

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• Coordinated projects, prepared Congressional Responses, and resolved staffing and recruitment issues.

• Oversaw Employee/Labor Relations Program, reviewed grievances, and advised on appropriate actions in coordination with counsel.

• Facilitated Alternate Dispute Resolution with EEO manager and gathered data for EEO cases.

• Built coalitions with stakeholders to achieve organizational goals. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX 04/2015 -07/2016 Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

• Established and supervised a team of 15 HR specialists and assistants.

• Coordinated recruitment activities, including vacancy announcements, advertisements, and fairs.

• Led digital recruitment campaigns in collaboration with advertising agencies.

• Streamlined hiring processes through an internal HR systems redesign project.

• Managed workload distribution, addressed performance deficiencies, and developed training plans.

• Built strong relationships with executive leadership, VISN liaisons, and local nursing schools.

• Participated in Resource Management Board meetings, providing staffing and recruitment updates.

• Solved complex recruitment issues using data analysis from turnover rates and exit interviews.

• Conducted performance reviews, managed attendance tracking, and ensured JCAHO compliance.

• Compiled and submitted data reports for leadership, VISN, and VACO.

• Consulted management on recruitment processes and administered privacy protocols. Michael E. DeBakey VA Medical Center Houston, TX 07/2014 -04/2015 Human Resources Specialist

• Consult with management and employees to provide expert advice and guidance throughout the recruitment process.

• Oversee recruitment and placement of Nursing roles, managing staffing actions including recruitment, appointments, resignations, pay changes, and other personnel actions in compliance with the Office of Personnel Management guidelines and the Guide to Processing Personnel Actions.

• Ensure use of appropriate appointment and legal authorities on personnel actions.

• Facilitate Professional Standards Boards following established criteria from federal regulations, VA Handbook 5005, and the Vet Guide.

• Serve as a technical advisor on various Professional Standards Boards, gathering information for salary surveys and submitting compensation requests for VACO approval.

• Lead and train on recruitment strategies, including salary surveys, recruitment bonuses, retention bonuses, relocation bonuses, moving expenses, and travel per diem.

• Provide guidance and training to HR Specialists who serve as technical advisors for physician and dentist compensation panels and other Professional Standards Boards.

• Build strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders such as Co-workers, Executive Leadership, Care Line Executives, Managers, VISN Liaisons, and VACO Employees.

• Assist in the development of internal Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and local policies. Kendra P. Wilson-Hudson

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• Participate in standard and ad hoc meetings and committees as an HR representative, filling in for the Assistant HR Chief or Chief of Recruitment as needed. Birmingham VA Medical Center Birmingham, AL 01/2013 -07/2014 Supervisory Human Resources Specialist

• Supervised a diverse team of 10 HR Specialists (GS 9-12), 4 HR Assistants in Staffing (GS-7), and 5 HR Assistants in Processing & Records (GS-7).

• Managed all recruitment and placement activities, including vacancy announcements, advertisements, onboarding, and local/regional recruitment fairs.

• Collaborated with Service Line Executives to prioritize recruitment needs and achieve our Speed of Hire goals.

• Networked extensively to attract top candidates, support veteran hiring initiatives, and increase Schedule A appointments.

• Provided administrative and technical guidance to staff, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently.

• Distributed and balanced workloads to match skill sets and adjusted assignments to meet timeframes.

• Oversaw new hire processing according to federal regulations and VA guidelines.

• Addressed performance deficiencies and provided necessary training.

• Advised management and employees on recruitment and pay processes, offering solutions for challenging recruitments.

• Established a strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders including executive leadership, managers, and educational institutions.

• Assisted in developing internal and local policies.

• Represented HR in standard and ad hoc meetings and committees, presenting data on turnover rates, staffing efforts, vacancy rates, and recruitment strategies.

• Conducted performance reviews and appraisals, ensuring compliance with performance policies and JCAHO standards.

• Set salaries for General Schedule (GS) and Wage Grade (WG) employees, supervised salary surveys, and led training on recruitment incentives.

• Tracked time and attendance, as well as granted and monitored leave.

• Administered counseling and disciplinary actions as appropriate.

• Acted in the absence of the HR Chief, Assistant HR Chief, or Chief of Employee Labor Relations.

• Provided interim guidance to Employee Labor Relations staff.

• Engaged with local Union Officials to address labor issues and provide required documentation. Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System New Orleans, LA 09/2010 -12/2012 Human Resources Specialist (Employee Labor Relations)

• Reviewed data and advised supervisors on warranted disciplinary actions, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.

• Constructed disciplinary documents in accordance with VA Handbook 5021 and ensured employee due process under relevant union contracts. Kendra P. Wilson-Hudson

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• Provided expert advice on employee and labor relations programs across all organizational levels.

• Reviewed grievances and advised management on appropriate actions.

• Coordinated bi-weekly Labor Management Meetings and prepared annual reports on union official time for VACO.

• Managed and interpreted negotiated agreements for supervisors and managers, and constructed MSPB appeal files.

• Coordinated Alternative Dispute Resolution and gathered data for EEO cases.

• Collaborated with EAP Coordinator on quarterly disciplinary action statistics and managed the Performance Management Program.

• Prepared Performance Counseling, Improvement Plans, and coordinated the Drug Free Workplace Program.

• Ensured submission of quarterly and annual reports for Employee Relations and the Drug Testing Program to VACO.

• Acted as HR Technical Advisor for Title 38 Summary Reviews and assisted in the preparation of Disciplinary Appeals Board documents.

Southeast Louisiana Veterans Healthcare System New Orleans, LA 01/2008 - 09/2010 Human Resources Specialist

• Managed recruitment and staffing actions and onboarding

• Provided expert consultation to management and employees on recruitment and pay processes, offering solutions for challenging recruitment scenarios.

• Built strong rapport with internal and external stakeholders, including executive leadership, care line executives, managers, VISN liaisons, and VA Central Office employees.

• Actively participated in meetings and committees, including the Reasonable Accommodation Committee as an HR representative.

• Consult with management and employees providing advice and guidance concerning the recruitment and pay process. Offered resolutions, options and ideas for difficult recruitments.

• Assist in the construction of job analysis and KSA's for various positions.

• Establish rapport with internal and external customers such as Co-workers, Executive Leadership, Care Line Executives, Managers, VISN Liaisons, and VACO Employees

• Assist in the establishment of internal SOP's and local policies. EDUCATION TRAINING LICENSURE CERTIFICATIONS

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Bachelor of Arts Major: Media Arts Minor: Human

Resources

Tulane University, New Orleans, LA Certificate Human Resources Management ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SERVICE HONORS LIFESTYLE INTERESTS Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. League of Women Voters Order of Eastern Stars References

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