Mimi Chiahemen
New York,New York
Summary
Multi-talented Talent Management, Development & Communications professional with 10 years combined experience in news media and financial professional services. Excels in staff leadership development, executive management, and employee coaching. Successful at designing, implementing, and improving training programs for employees at all levels and delivering holistic solutions for talent and brand growth. Polished communicator and presenter obtaining buy-in for critical initiatives aimed at revamping and revitalizing existing structures. Known for managing multiple projects with attention to detail and gusto. Strong organizational and creative problem-solving skills.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Marketing and Communications Consultant
Performa
New York, NY
10.2023 - Current
- Generate sponsorships with related and partnering entities to enhance marketing objectives.
- Improved website visibility through development and implementation of SEO strategies.
- Devised content strategy to effectively engage target audiences.
- Coordinated with design and media teams to develop high-quality creative assets.
- Created and managed social media campaigns to increase brand engagement.
Global Head of Well-Being & Career Development
Euromoney PLC
New York, NY
09.2021 - 10.2023
- Worked closely with Global Head of HR & team to set and achieve a standard of excellence in employee experience across 20 brands
- Offered strategic feedback to direct leadership teams in operational decision-making and long-term planning.
- Coached leaders in important skills underpinning current leadership and management goals.
- Worked with senior leaders to improve management structures and team cohesiveness.
- Designed, implemented, and delivered successful bespoke leadership development program for Black employees
- Ran internal, global, bi-weekly learning series regularly attended by 1000+ employees
- Monitored and evaluated talent programs and processes to determine quality and make necessary improvements for value
- Built strategic partnerships across multiple business segments to help executives set training objectives
- Organized, scheduled, ran and evaluated leadership seminars, workshops and self-paced trainings.
- Coordinated internship program for diverse, remote interns
- Collaborated with external professionals & SMEs to create and execute events, seminars and workshops on various professional development and mental health literacy topics.
- Provided DEIB expertise to the Inclusion & Diversity Council, Global Staff Forum, and 6 Employee Resource Groups to maximize efficiency of their distinct roles
Managing Editor
Institutional Investor
New York, NY
04.2017 - 09.2021
- Oversaw publication of digital and print products, aligning content strategies to maintain cohesive brand identity.
- Managed team of writers and editors, tracking each staff member's assignments and deadlines, to deliver accurate and engaging stories.
- Managed freelance editorial teams, coordinating 20 remote workers to achieve prescribed deliverable milestones.
- Conducted daily editorial meetings to review story pitches and delegate assignments.
- Developed content schedules and planned workflows to produce successful and timely content.
- Led and managed multiple projects such as All-America Research Team and The Rich List from conceptual stage through to launch.
- Collaborated with graphics department to develop and implement visual elements.
- Maintained advanced social media presence to promote deliverables and solicit new contributors.
- Reviewed edited copy ahead of final publication for compliance with style guide, editorial guidelines and brand identity throughout entire publication portfolio..
- Analyzed technical workflow needs to continually optimize content management resources
- Oversaw budget and monitored expenditures
Video Journalist
Feature Story News
New York, NY
11.2015 - 01.2017
- Provided live on-air reporting, covering wide-ranging current affairs including global politics, financial markets, and arts/culture
- Increased monthly output of engaging feature stories for various international broadcast clients through creative investigation
Associate Producer
Feature Story News
New York, NY
11.2014 - 11.2015
- Pitched and developed innovative stories geared at international audiences
- Developed relationships with various industry leaders and experts to tap as sources
- Wrote and filed daily radio news reports for multiple international broadcasters
Production Assistant
Arise News Network
New York, NY
09.2014 - 12.2014
- Wrote, developed, proofread and/or copyedited scripts and interview questions for on-air interviews
- Gathered and verified factual information regarding stories through interviews, observation and research
- Booked industry experts as studio guests on various shows
Associate Producer, "Bigger Than Jesus" documentary
Spectacle Films
New York, NY
07.2014 - 11.2014
- Created and managed highly-efficient tour itinerary to conduct interviews in 10-states
- Secured exclusive interviews with experts
- Oversaw all aspects of field production
- Successfully kept budget on target through diligent tracking
Education
Master of Arts - Media, Culture and Communications
New York University
New York2014
Bachelor of Arts - Film Theory
University of British Columbia
Vancouver, BC2012
Skills
- Talent Management & Development
- Leadership Competency
- Management Performance Improvement
- Course Design
- Remote Employee Training & Coaching
- Workflow Process Improvement
- Project management
- Public speaking
- Copywriting and editing
- Budget management
- Fluent French, intermediate Spanish and Swahili
Certification
- Certified NLP coach
- Licensed trauma-informed yoga teacher
- Certified meditation coach
Additional Information
Co-founding chair for Women@Euromoney North America
Chair of the Wellness@Euromoney North America
Steering committee member of Awareness of Visible and Invisible Disabilities (AVID)
Timeline
Marketing and Communications Consultant
Performa
10.2023 - Current
Global Head of Well-Being & Career Development
Euromoney PLC
09.2021 - 10.2023
Managing Editor
Institutional Investor
04.2017 - 09.2021
Video Journalist
Feature Story News
11.2015 - 01.2017
Associate Producer
Feature Story News
11.2014 - 11.2015
Production Assistant
Arise News Network
09.2014 - 12.2014
Associate Producer, "Bigger Than Jesus" documentary
Spectacle Films
07.2014 - 11.2014
Master of Arts - Media, Culture and Communications
New York University
Bachelor of Arts - Film Theory
University of British Columbia