Sonja Rothfuss is a consultant for Career Woman, Inc. She works with female professionals from around the world to set new standards for communication, leadership, market growth, and accomplishment within their organizations. Sonja is a skilled professional business writer; she develops presentations, coaches speakers and provides customized training in communication skills and leadership.

Background
Sonja was born and raised in Germany and brings a diverse background to Career Woman, Inc. She has had successful careers with global high-tech companies such as IBM and Philips. She enjoys understanding cultural differences and working in a diverse, international setting. Sonja has successfully lead global teams in a virtual environment; she has leveraged the diversity of her team to bring out each team member’s unique backgrounds, strengths and capabilities to maximize a solution. Team members who have worked with Sonja in Europe, Asia, Latin America and throughout North America have learned to successfully position and distinguish their products, and services in the marketplace. Sonja’s commitment to a successful partnership with her global teams has helped them acquire new skills and insight for developing targeted market-focused service programs and offerings.

Sonja is a seasoned marketing professional with 10+ years experience in the high technology industry in the areas of service, upgrade and installed base marketing and service operations. She has a proven track record in developing and implementing strategic business plans and tactical marketing programs that support and exceed company business objectives, increase revenue, market share and profit growth. Sonja has extensive experience in project management, product management, the development of service products, pricing and distribution strategies and marketing communications. Sonja spent the last 8 years of her career working for Philips Medical Systems. Most recently as the Services Product Marketing Manager for their United States Ultrasound Customer Services business.

Hobbies and Interests
Sonja Rothfuss resides in the Seattle, Washington area with her husband, Mark and their two young children, Yannick and Nadia. She enjoys the great outdoors and exploring the beauty of the Pacific Northwest. Sonja likes to travel with her family, taste local cuisine and learn about other countries’ cultures and rituals.