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CHIMZURUM ONYEOMA

Tunbridge Wells,England

Summary

Strategic business development and growth marketing expert with extensive experience in client acquisition, commercial growth, and stakeholder engagement across various sectors. Proven ability to combine commercial intelligence with effective communication, fostering high-value client relationships that drive informed decision-making. Skilled in managing remote client pipelines and enhancing brand credibility through targeted digital engagement strategies. Holds an MSc in Marketing & Brand Management, with a strong focus on business development, strategic partnerships, and digital client acquisition.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work history

Head of Brand & Marketing Consultant

Zim Identity
2018.08 - 2023.09

Led strategic business growth and client acquisition initiatives for multiple founder-led and service-based businesses, supporting brand expansion, audience growth, and commercial performance through consultative engagement strategies.

  • Developed scalable client acquisition and growth systems that improved lead generation and conversion performance by over 45%.
  • Conducted strategic discovery consultations with business owners and decision-makers to identify commercial growth opportunities and alignment strategies.
  • Built and managed high-converting digital engagement funnels that nurtured inbound interest and strengthened client trust.
  • Positioned brands as credible market authorities through strategic communication, thought leadership, and digital positioning initiatives.
  • Led executive-level stakeholder discussions and delivered commercially focused strategic recommendations.
  • Managed remote project delivery and coordinated cross-functional collaboration across marketing, operations, and commercial teams.
  • Implemented CRM workflows and marketing automation systems to improve operational efficiency and pipeline visibility.
  • Applied AI-assisted marketing frameworks to improve engagement performance, communication delivery, and business scalability.
  • Improved brand visibility and audience engagement through integrated digital growth strategies across email, social, SEO, and content channels.
  • Launched successful PR campaigns, improving public perception of brand.
  • Optimised digital presence through savvy social media management.
  • Managed large-scale events to raise brand profile.
  • Implemented SEO best practices, boosting online visibility.

Digital Marketing & SEO Trainer (Freelance)

Beads By Celeb
2021.01 - 2021.05

Delivered training and strategic advisory support focused on digital growth, online positioning, content optimisation, and customer engagement strategies.

  • Trained teams on digital marketing systems, SEO strategy, and audience engagement techniques.
  • Advised leadership on growth-focused digital positioning and online visibility improvements.
  • Supported the implementation of commercially aligned marketing and communication strategies.
  • Improved lead generation by 50% through SEO optimisation and digital marketing performance strategies.

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Templars-Law
2017.02 - 2018.06
  • Supported strategic communications and business development initiatives through insight-driven engagement strategy.
  • Key achievements:
  • Improved engagement performance by 40%
  • Delivered structured campaign insights supporting leadership decision-making
  • Strengthened brand communication alignment across business development activity

Education

MSc - Marketing and Brand Management

Kingston University London Business School
London

BA Degree - Media Arts

09.2016

Skills

  • Project collaboration tools
  • WordPress
  • Google Ads & Analytics
  • Microsoft Office Suite
  • SEO Tools (SEMrush, Ahrefs)
  • Market research & Data analysis
  • Meta Ads Manager
  • Mailchimp
  • Zoom & Google Meet
  • AI-Assisted Marketing Systems

Core Competencies

  • Strategic Business Development
  • Client Acquisition & Relationship Management
  • Consultative Sales & Discovery Conversations
  • Executive Stakeholder Communication
  • Remote Pipeline & CRM Management
  • Leadership & Personal Growth Positioning
  • High-Value Client Engagement
  • Digital Marketing & Authority Positioning
  • Growth Strategy & Commercial Expansion
  • Brand Strategy & Market Positioning
  • Inbound Lead Nurturing
  • Marketing Automation & CRM Workflows
  • Webinar & Online Event Engagement
  • LinkedIn & Professional Networking
  • Commercial Communication & Influence
  • Self-Leadership & Independent Performance

KEY IMPACT METRICS

  • Increased Lead Generation Performance by 45%
  • Improved Conversion Performance by 45%
  • Increased Brand Visibility by 55%
  • Improved Audience Engagement by 50%
  • Enhanced Campaign Engagement by 40%
  • Improved Cross-Functional Operational Efficiency by 30%

Timeline

Digital Marketing & SEO Trainer (Freelance)

Beads By Celeb
2021.01 - 2021.05

Head of Brand & Marketing Consultant

Zim Identity
2018.08 - 2023.09

Marketing & Business Development Executive

Templars-Law
2017.02 - 2018.06

MSc - Marketing and Brand Management

Kingston University London Business School

BA Degree - Media Arts

CHIMZURUM ONYEOMA