- Romona Thomas has over 10 years of experience in healthcare project management, data analysis, database development, and training. She holds a Bachelor's degree in Interdisciplinary Studies from the University of Houston-Downtown. - Some of her notable accomplishments include leading the development of business continuity and emergency management procedures, creating a HIPAA training database, and merging business continuity and emergency management surveys. - She has worked at MD Anderson Cancer Center for over 18 years, most recently as the Program Manager for Business Continuity where she implemented training plans and consolidated business impact analyses.

1. Romona J. Thomas
10226 Heather Hill Drive, Houston, Texas 77086
832-253-2069 (Home) E-mail: romonathomas@att.net
Professional Summary
 10+ years of Health Care Project Management Professional Improving Business Workflow, Data
Analysis, Database Development and Implementation, and Training. In addition, 3 proven years
of direct supervision and 5 years human resources experience.
 Bachelor of Science degree with a major in Interdisciplinary Studies University of Houston –
Downtown 2009. This degree combines traditional academics with innovative learning
opportunities to prepare graduates for the 21st
century workplace. It is a versatile degree that
opens up unlimited career options to students because they build a degree that specifically serves
their individual career goals, broadens their body of academic knowledge, and refines their skills.
 I begin my career at University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center (UTMDACC) as an
Information Systems Technology in research. My skills, knowledge and expertise advanced my
career to Program Management. Due to reduction enforcement my position was eliminated.
Presently, I am a contractor at UTMDACC working in the Department of Neurosurgery as a Sr.
Administrative Assistant.
Notable Accomplishments
 Co-led in the development and planning of the Business Continuity Department under the
leadership of the Director and Executive Chief Financial Officer.
 Engaged in the strategic planning and implementation of the Institutional IT Downtime
Procedures for Key Clinical Systems. It was essentialfor this project to move forward across the
institution to over 14,000+ direct patient care providers in a short timeline. Joint Commission
Surveyors required the institution have a standard process to continue patient care and research in
the event key clinical systems were not available and a plan to recovery data with zero to
minimum data loss. Today, the IT Downtime Procedures badge card is being utilized throughout
the institution and all direct patient caregivers and research have the required badge. Additional,
Clinical downtime procedures are stored in the Institutional website.
 Instrumental in the development of the HIPPA database to track required training for employees.
This information was required by the FederalGovernment and there was a timeline to implement
HIPAA throughout the institutional to over 20,000+ employees.
 Coordinated and Implemented the Data Merger project between Business Continuity Survey and
Emergency Management Survey. It was significant for this data merge to take place because it
deceased the timeline completion process for end-users 30%. As well as, saved the institution at
least 20k annually and removed redundancy.
 Strategically begun the business continuity and emergency management project merge. This
merge was necessary for this institution to have one Emergency Continuity Plan, in order for the
institution to recover effectively and to be more efficient. The implementation of this project
would save the department 100k yearly according to the recommended Business Impact Analysis
(BIA).
 Developed training material and awareness video. Collaborated with MD Anderson employees
and professional actors.
 Developed training material to be used for Sustainable Planner Web base tool. This application
was used by over 14,000+ employees and executives to develop Emergency Management and
Business Continuity Plans.
 Assisted in the writing of the Business Continuity Policy and content expert. It was essential for
this policy to be enforce in order, for the organization to be in compliance with the federallaws

2. required by Joint Commission standard. Also, meant standard continuity plans for patient care
areas and research.
Professional Experience
Superior Group – MD Anderson Cancer Center,Houston, Texas 09/2015 – Current
 Coordinated special projects; the liaison between the vendors and department. Acquired proposals
from 5 star hotels and other vendors. This project is essential for the department in preparation for
the 25th
anniversary.
 Improved the process of generating and printing a mass of data. The new process has proven to be
better effective and efficient.
 Updated the department lab database. By verifying the database is in compliance with MD
Anderson HIPPA policy.
 Updated faculty bio sketch information, formatted the information into the required formation.
MD Anderson Cancer Center, Houston,Texas 07/1996 – 02/2014
Program Manager
 Implemented change management and training plans for 10k+ employees across the institution.
The training plans included; communication, coaching and activities, train-the-trainer, facilitated
workshops, and meetings.
 Consolidated with vendors in the development of the Institutional Business Impact Analysis
(BIA). The BIA was significant because it would improve the effectiveness and efficient of the
institution and identified critical areas in the event of a disruption and save the institution
thousands of dollars.
 Strategically worked closely with Inpatient Nursing Executives and Directors to implement a
standard comprehensive business continuity plan template for all inpatient floors.
 Chair the Continuity Management Committee and sub-committees.
Human Resources
 Supervised classified employees, cross-trained, and assigned special projects. Input on staff
evaluations, corrective actions, set goals, and family leave request.
 Assisted in recruiting classified employees and professional positions. Performed initial screening
interviews, conducted interviews, and participated in hiring employees. Responsible for the initial
set up for new employees in the department and orientation.
 Wrote job descriptions and department policies and procedures. Developed departmental position
descriptions for implementation with evaluation process for classified employees.
 Ensured departmental compliance with institutional initiatives for JCAHO,Team Anderson,
Employee Education Event, annual TB skin testing program, HIPAA,and other institutional
compliance programs.
Financial Management/Timekeeping
 Reconciled ProCard purchases. Ensured accuracy of all expenses submitted for approval.
Monitored all expenses. Held signature authorization on accounts. Performed monthly
reconciliation on financial records. Reviewed and approved financial transactions and request.
 Reconciled and monitor PRS accounts.
 Monitored project budgeted hours and financials.
 Assisted the Director with the annual department budget
 Authorized time-off sick leave request. Printed exception report and handled discrepancies staff
would have concerning PTO/Sick leave, as the Primary Kronos Timekeeper.

3. Administrative Responsibilities
 Strategic planning and expansion of the opening of a new department.
 Spacer and furniture coordinator.
 Developed departmental databases i.e. Asset Management.
 Setup and coordinated department website.
 Generated ad-hoc reports
 Coordinated travel and reimbursement
Technical and Non-Technical Experience
 MS Office Suite
 Sustainable Planner
 Concur
 Pub Med
 Faulty Information System (FIS)
 Training Facilitator
 Collaborative
Community Involvement
Presently, I am active in my community church servicing in serval different capacities. I facilitate a
quarterly finance and budgeting course. In charge, of the weekly financial revenue. An active member of
church committee executive board. Facilitate weekly Sunday school adult class, Assist Youth Director,
and Mentor Young Adults.