Chidinma Menakaya's Professional Portfolio!
Below, you will find links to additional information about my current and previous professional work experiences. I hold a Bachelor's degree in Communications, a Master's degree in Marketing, and possess over 15 years of outstanding corporate marketing, account management expertise. My career has been defined by a strong focus on partnership acquisition, client retention, and program development, particularly within the realm of youth advocacy and various social causes and products.
Partnership Acquisition and High-Profile Client Relationships:
Throughout my career, I have excelled in developing and nurturing relationships with high-profile clients. My ability to forge impactful connections has consistently positioned me as the top deal closer. Also, during my tenure at the Gartner, I was selected, alongside a select group of colleagues, to establish the Member Services department. This experience was pivotal in honing my skills in creating training guides and devising comprehensive programs that could be replicated and implemented.
Marketing Campaign Management:
My professional journey includes managing the implementation of grassroots to multi-million-dollar marketing campaigns for renowned brands such as NASCAR and government agencies like the FDA. At LivingSocial (Groupon), I consistently ranked as the number one closing account manager month after month. My achievements culminated in securing the largest deal in the company's history with Sam's Club, resulting in heightened Sam's Club membership and earning recognition during Wal-Mart's earnings call. My contributions ultimately led to my promotion to establish and manage the National Account Management team.
Notable Partnerships and Collaborations:
One of my most significant accomplishments occurred in 2019 when I successfully closed a partnership agreement between my consulting company, Menakaya Ministries, and the Ministry of Tourism and Diaspora Affairs for Anambra state in Nigeria. This collaboration paved the way for connecting high-profile American based leaders with similar counterparts in Nigeria, fostering further collaborations with esteemed organizations such as the American Heart Association and various community organizations. Most recently I served as the Vice President of a nonprofit, where I created initiatives that brought together American-based youth and their Nigerian counterparts for peer-to-peer learning experiences. In my role I play a crucial role in advising the President and keeping all stakeholders well-informed.
In my current role as President of Menakaya Ministries, I personally designed, executed, and secured funding to launch e-Pal World - a cultural education institute for youth and adults. e-Pal World (www.e-Pal.World) is dedicated to bridging the gap between people of all ages in America to their peers in Nigeria, West Africa. We do not just match you with a pal, we set you both up to leave the experience with a deeper sense of each other, their culture and personally developed through lessons focused on emotional and spiritual growth, cultural enrichment, and financial empowerment. What sets e-Pal World apart is our commitment to fostering collaboration, engaging in peer-to-peer learning, and leveraging your new partnership to create products with global export and import potential.
Grants
Grant Writer - Freelance
(March 2018 – Present)
Menakaya Ministries
President - Freelance
(March 2016 – Present)
Fulton Living Magazine
Monthly Coordinator & Writer
(Sept 2022 – Present)
Rescue Marketing Agency
Account Director
(June 2019 – March 2020)
Channel Factory Marketing Agency
Director of Accounts
(October 2014 – April 2016)
Hitch Radio
Vice President of Marketing
(Summer 2014 - 3 month contract)
LivingSocial (Now Groupon)
National Account Manager
(April 2011 – July 2014)
Corporate Executive Board / Gartner
Account Manager
(November 2007 – March 2011)
CitiFinancial (Citigroup)
Senior Account Manager
(October 2006 – October 2007)
Alkebulan Shule (Nonprofit)
Vice President
(May 2020 – Present)
Los Angeles Community College
Teacher's Assistant / TA
(Spring 2021 Semester)
Beyond The Classroom
Teacher's Aid
(March 2018 – March 2019)
Club 45 @ Lake Ave Church
Teacher's Aid
(January 2018 – December 2018)
Anidaso360 Community School
Research Assistant
(August 2020 – March 2021)
Los Angeles Community College
Research Methods
(Summer 2020 Semester)
Anambra, Nigeria Medical Missions
Field Rep: Annual 2 week Trip
(November 2018 – Present)