Mission
We are an innovative socially conscious technology development, assessment and research consulting firm, dedicated to assisting public and private sector entities in their development and strategic planning phases.
Our goal is to ensure that services and programming are socially and economically responsible, particularly for society's most vulnerable populations, and provide generational sustainability in tech, construction, and professional industries. We use a human-centered approach process to curate effective development spaces that empower existing and future business and community leaders to tackle complex problems in an ever evolving digital economy.
Profile
Lekia Tech is led by Lekia Hill who is a highly-motivated, approachable, and skilled business consultant, proficient in organizational & program development, relationship management, community engagement, government relations, and communications. Lekia excels at creating successful engagement strategies and navigating cultural differences, making her an invaluable asset.
Core Competencies:
● Independent and collaborative partner
● Confident leadership and delegation
● Critical thinker and problem-solver
● Effective communicator, facilitator, and negotiator
● Strategic planner and innovator
● Strong instruction design, facilitation and presentation skills
● Community outreach expert with high levels of cultural competency
Construction Industry Experience:
● Building partnerships with regional stakeholders to promote workforce diversity, including local organizations, city and state agencies to address MWBE needs for support and resources
● Management of employee led involvement in community initiatives, non-profit organizations, schools, and vocational programs
● Pioneering a shift in the perceived culture of construction and development industries in Central New York
● Overseeing utilization for assigned projects/contracts
Support/assist in planning/development for utilization in public and private projects
● Maintaining a comprehensive network of relationships with MWBE contractors and resources
Developing grassroots community impact programs
• Served as a company ambassador, promoting and developing initiatives representing company's commitment to the community
Corporate Industry Experience:
• Expertise in planning, coordinating, and directing advertising campaigns while consulting with clients to determine requirements, budgetary limitations, and leveraging knowledge of media capabilities and audience characteristics.
• Collaborating with creative teams and media-production specialists to select media, estimate costs, and coordinate various marketing activities, such as research, messaging, and promotional item development.
• Demonstrated success in creating strategic plans and marketing approaches to drive new business growth and branch expansion.
• Proficient in offering and selling financial products and services to both consumer and small business customers, while nurturing long-term relationships and ensuring customer satisfaction.
• Skilled in performing various tasks, including opening deposit accounts, processing loan applications, and handling customer service requests.
Community and Government Experience:
• Led annual dialogue projects and facilitator training, developing logic models for projects in various settings, including schools, police and community interactions, faith groups, and public/private institutions.
• Coordinated and participated in racism dialogue school exchanges across the Syracuse region, revising original dialogues for ongoing projects and trainings.
• Designed, conducted, and evaluated trainings on diversity inclusion, unconscious bias, and racism, while reporting outcomes to stakeholders and securing funding through grants and relationship-building. • Skilled political campaign coordinator and lobbyist advocating for fair and equitable policies in both rural and urban communities across New York State.
• Experienced community organizer, driving positive change through collaborative efforts and grassroots mobilization.
Our firm's strength lies in being one of Central New York's most resourceful business entities. We offer expert guidance to ensure that our clients' services and programming align with their values and goals while promoting social responsibility