Meena Lee
Bremerton,WA
Summary
Dynamic and multi talented social worker with a decade-long track record of spearheading impactful projects focused on enhancing societal welfare. With a deep-rooted commitment to uplifting underprivileged communities, especially children and women, for over one decades, I bring a wealth of experience in project planning, execution, and management. Driven by a fervent desire to continue driving positive change, I am actively seeking opportunities to channel my passion and expertise into transformative endeavors.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Sr. Manager- Resource Mobilization
Mumbai Handi
Mumbai, Maharashtra
08.2018 - 01.2024
- Developed and implemented strategies to improve operational efficiency, reduce costs, and increase productivity.
- Managed a team of 10+ employees by providing guidance, setting goals and objectives, delegating tasks, and monitoring performance.
- Mentored junior staff in the organization's work processes and quality assurance protocols.
- Analyzed data from market research surveys to identify trends and develop actionable insights for organizational growth.
- Coordinated with internal departments to ensure successful execution of projects according to timeline and budget constraints.
- Identified areas of improvement within existing operations through process analysis and benchmarking studies.
- Created detailed reports on project progress for senior management review.
- Directed cross-functional teams in developing innovative solutions to complex problems.
- Ensured compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures across all business units.
- Developed long-term relationships with key stakeholders including communities, children, schools, parents and donors.
- Conducted regular performance appraisals for direct reports to provide feedback on their work performance.
- Provided strategic direction to departmental heads regarding resource allocation decisions.
- Established effective communication channels between different departments within the organization.
- Leadership role in planning annual budgets for each department based on forecasted program expenses
- Regularly evaluated constituencies satisfaction levels by survey base and analyzing results.
- Participated in recruitment initiatives by interviewing potential candidates and selecting suitable hires.
- Represented the organization at conferences or public events as an expert speaker on relevant topics.
- Collaborated with cross-functional team members to build and execute development plans.
- Supported objectives, checkpoints and timelines, managing team members to meet project tasks and expectations.
- Developed and led process improvements to optimize operations and reduce costs.
- Maintained adequate staffing to meet objectives within budget.
- Used data and analytics to diagnose trends and link to program performance outcomes.
- Led or supported troubleshooting of operational issues to reduce project bottlenecks or delays.
- Provided operational updates to executive team to mitigate areas of concern.
- Developed business plans to incorporate growth, modernization and cost structure improvement.
- Reviewed employee performance and provided ongoing feedback and coaching to drive performance improvement.
- Resolved donors inquiries and complaints requiring management-level escalation.
- Planned and led team meetings to review results and communicate new and ongoing priorities.
- Held regular one-on-one meetings with employees to review performance and priorities and provide feedback.
- Delegated work to staff, setting priorities and goals.
- Remained calm and professional in stressful circumstances and effectively diffused tense situations.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Assigned work and monitored performance of project personnel.
- Recruited and trained new employees to meet job requirements.
- Interviewed prospective employees and provided input to HR on hiring decisions.
- Organized team activities to build camaraderie and foster pleasant workplace culture.
- Planned and delivered training sessions to improve employee effectiveness and address areas of weakness.
- Mediated conflicts between employees and facilitated effective resolutions to disputes.
- Proposed or approved modifications to project plans.
- Created and managed budgets for travel, training and teambuilding activities.
Chief Project Officer
Center for the Study of Social Change
Mumbai
05.2012 - 08.2016
- Developed and implemented project management plans to ensure successful delivery of projects.
- Community approached strategies to build rapport and gain their trust to understand their goals and objectives for delivering needed services.
- Advocacy and networking for skill development programs.
- Linking needy people to various government schemes and support them to avail those schemes.
- Organized and facilitated project team meetings, workshops, and other events to review progress against objectives.
- Maintaining clients files receiving services for specific programs and documentation.
- Reviewed and monitored project deliverables for accuracy, completeness, and quality assurance.
- Prepared reports on the status of projects to stakeholders in a timely manner.
- Provided advice and guidance on best practice approaches for managing projects effectively.
- Ensured compliance with relevant policies, procedures, standards, regulations and legislation related to projects.
- Coordinated communications between various stakeholders involved in the project lifecycle.
- Managed financial aspects of allocated projects including budgeting, forecasting, expenditure tracking and reporting processes.
- Monitored performance metrics related to assigned projects and took corrective action when needed.
- Conducted post-project reviews to identify areas for improvement in future initiatives.
- Supported senior management in decision making activities related to ongoing projects.
- Documented lessons learned from completed projects for use by other teams or departments.
- Participated actively in cross-functional working groups that focused on improving key processes across the organization.
- Managed team scope, schedule and assignments for duration of project.
- Supported meetings and project updates by collecting, arranging and distributing supporting materials.
- Kept project and team on schedule by monitoring deadlines, milestones and performance.
- Kept program teams on-task with proactive control of budgets, schedules and scopes.
- Maintained close connection with project personnel to quickly identify and resolve problems.
- Updated project plans based on changing objectives, specifications and staff availability.
- Collaborated with community members to educate public regarding issues such as drug abuse prevention and traffic safety.
- Brought in additional project personnel and resources to meet demands.
- Communicated with key stakeholders to determine project requirements and objectives.
- Produced thorough, accurate and timely reports of project activities.
- Identified project needs by reviewing project objectives and schedules.
- Monitored performance of project team members to provide performance feedback.
- Submitted budget estimates, progress reports and cost tracking reports.
- Conferred with project personnel to identify and resolve problems.
Education
MBA - Social Entrepreneurship
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Stu
Mumbai India04-2009
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology
University of Mumbai
Mumbai India04-2006
Post Graduation Diploma - Management of Voluntary Social Organizations
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Stu
Mumbai India04-2006
Skills
- Community Mobilization
- Training and Development
- Operations Planning
- Partnership Development
- Strategic Planning
- Reporting oversight
- Human Resources Management
- Organizational Development
- Reporting management
- Organizational improvement
- Cross-Functional Collaboration
- Budget Administration
- Cross-Functional Communication
- Data-driven decision-making
- Database Development
- Operations Management
- Cross-functional team leadership
- Innovation management
- Corporate Communications
- Documentation And Reporting
- Process Improvement
- Schedule Management
- Employee Development
- Emergency Response
- Staff Management
- Project Planning
- Hiring and Training
- Managing Operations and Efficiency
- Team Development
- Written Communication
- Needs Assessment
- Analytical Thinking
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Positive Attitude
- Team building
- Decision-Making
- Team Collaboration
- Problem-Solving
- Active Listening
- Business performance management
- Time management abilities
- Employee Coaching and Mentoring
- Organizational Skills
- Performance Tracking and Evaluation
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Administration and Reporting
- Multitasking
- Computer Skills
- Effective Communication
- Self Motivation
- Time Management
- Staff Training
- Adaptability and Flexibility
- Negotiation and Conflict Resolution
- Task Prioritization
Affiliations
- State Council Member of Maharashtra, India for Social Impact at the Women’s India Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WICCI), India
- Trainer and Exert in the area of Prevention of Sexual Harassment (POSH) of Women at Workplace
- ·Visiting faculty at Bombay Stock Exchange Institute (BSE Institute), India For Social Inclusion, POSH and Corporate Social Responsibility
Accomplishments
- Award ‘Iconic Woman Director in Social Impact’ on December 2023 at the 3rd Women Director Conclave at the International Convention Center, Bombay Stock Exchange, Fort, Mumbai, India organized jointly by the Bombay Stock Exchange and Mentor my Board.
- Award ‘Iconic Women Creating a Better World for All- 2022’ from Women Economic Forum (WEF) in the Annual Women Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) - G100, Delhi, India.
- Award ‘Woman of Excellence - 2022’ from Women Economic Forum (WEF) in the Annual Women Economic Forum 2022 (WEF) - G100, Delhi, India
- GIWL Award for Social Leader of the Year – 2019 in India
- Speaker at Women Economic Forum (WEF) – 2020 in India
- Super Woman Award for Social Work – 2020 inn India
- Yashassvi Award for Empowering Women – 2021
Certification
- Certificate of participation - Communication Skills Training Workshop by Avert Society
- Community Service Certificate by Indian Church of Christ
- Certificate of Participation for 3 years by Child Help Foundation
- Certificate for Counseling skills in Sexuality Workshop by Family Planning Association of India
- Certificate for Introduction to Biblical Counseling by Bombay YWCA Training Institute and Center
- Certificate of participation in the Workshop to understand Basic Facts of STI/HIV/AIDS/ Sex and Sexuality by Sosva Training and Promotion Institute, Pune, India
Languages
English
Professional
Hindi
Professional
Marathi
Professional
Panjabi
Elementary
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Sr. Manager- Resource Mobilization
Mumbai Handi
08.2018 - 01.2024
Chief Project Officer
Center for the Study of Social Change
05.2012 - 08.2016
MBA - Social Entrepreneurship
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Stu
Bachelor of Arts - Psychobiology
University of Mumbai
Post Graduation Diploma - Management of Voluntary Social Organizations
Narsee Monjee Institute of Management & Higher Stu