Menka Soni

Background

About Menka Soni

Multi-talented, versatile and enthusiastic leader with over 23 years of diverse experience in managing multimillion dollar programs & Lean six sigma process improvement in multiple organizations with numerous stakeholders up to executive and Government level while building meaningful cross functional collaborations with proven ability to create sustainable programs in global geo distributed and culturally diverse Fortune 100 companies. • Established and maintained strategic relationships with key communities, City / Government stakeholders taking lead responsibility in highly critical and visible decision making while fostering diversity, inclusion & equity. • As founder of startups and nonprofit organization build and nurtured strong experience as a leader and effectively managing executive public and private Relationships. • A strong leader, strategic thinker, succinct communicator, and hands-on self-motivated director who effectively motivates others, provides professional guidance, builds teams, and directs senior management initiatives. • Visionary leader with proven track record of driving organizational turnaround and change management. Forward-thinking and proactive with achievements across sales, marketing, advertising, and communications. • Managed multiple events & charity programs focusing on cause and creating measurable impact. Organized community, fundraising & charitable events for people. • Appointed by Mayor as Arts Commissioner, Executive board member of Chamber of commerce, City Tourism board and Inclusion Task Force member. Involved, overseeing, and managing all city-wide major events and strategic initiatives for community outreach by aligning ideas, objectives, and resources that resulted in successful sustainable programs. Skills • Event management, marketing & campaign management • Stakeholder management • Cross functional leadership • PMO & Program management • Non-Profit management • Managing large – complex programs • People & team management • Diversity and Inclusion • Effective Communication and agility • Negotiation, conflict, risk & issue management • Vendor and contract negotiations • Corporate Social Responsibility, grants management- federal, state, city, and local agencies Lean Six Sigma