Jesse Chukwuemeka Umeh

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Hi, I'm Jesse Chukwuemeka Umeh, a seasoned Marketing Executive and Brand Strategist with over 11 years of experience driving revenue growth and digital marketing transformations.

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Hi, I’m Jesse Chukwuemeka Umeh, a seasoned Marketing Executive and Brand Strategist with over 11 years of experience driving revenue growth and digital marketing transformations. I’ve had the privilege of leading innovative marketing campaigns that have generated millions in revenue and significantly boosted student enrollments. I enjoy collaborating with cross-functional teams to build sustainable growth frameworks and enact data-driven strategies that deliver measurable outcomes.

I specialize in performance marketing, customer acquisition, and brand management across diverse sectors including higher education, nonprofits, and startups. When I’m not strategizing the next big campaign, I love mentoring emerging marketing professionals and developing student-led initiatives to bridge education and real-world marketing experience.

  • 7 years' experience
  • Joined May 2025

Industry experience

  • Education
  • Non-Profit Organization
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Professional Services
  • Consumer Goods
  • Retail

Work experience· 5 roles

Director of Brand & Innovation · Jessup UniversityDec 2024 – Jun 2024

Led strategic marketing initiatives and cross-functional teams to achieve 33.8% year-over-year enrollment growth, contributing more than $12M in revenue. Directed digital marketing campaigns including a Black History Month campaign with 628 media placements, 218.7M audience reach, and $2.3M earned media value. Developed content marketing strategies and optimized student engagement by 236% through SEO, social media, and email marketing. Managed marketing budgets, implemented marketing automation and CRM integration to improve lead-to-enrollment conversions by 15%, and launched scholarship programs projected to generate $300K+ funding. Established brand guidelines to ensure messaging consistency and improved brand recognition by 35%.

Director of Growth Marketing · Jessup UniversityApr 2024 – Nov 2024 · 8 mos

Generated over $14.7M revenue via enrollment-driven digital marketing and performance campaigns, leading teams of 8+ marketers. Created go-to-market strategy for a new Master of Healthcare Administration program with no initial marketing budget, generating $240K+ revenue. Optimized conversion rates by 28% using A/B testing and marketing analytics, increased event attendance significantly, and improved show rates. Implemented marketing attribution models and analytics for real-time campaign optimization, reducing customer acquisition cost by 25%.

Assistant Director of Marketing · Jessup UniversityNov 2022 – Mar 2024 · 1 yr 5 mos

Boosted event attendance by 246%, improving enrollment yield with targeted digital campaigns. Enhanced marketing ROI by 21% through lead generation and conversion optimization. Increased program participation by 680% through community outreach and integrated marketing. Developed marketing reporting frameworks and coordinated cross-functional teams to align marketing with institutional goals.

Marketing Manager · Center for Father & FamiliesJan 2019 – Dec 2020 · 2 yrs
Founder & CEO · UMEH AgencyJan 2017 – Dec 2024 · 8 yrs

Education· 8

Master’s in Strategic Leadership · North Central University, Minneapolis, MN2019 – 2023
Bachelor’s in Business Administration, Marketing · West Virginia State University, Institute, WV2010 – 2014
Foundations in Design Thinking · IDEO U2023
From Ideas to Action · IDEO U2023

Certifications and awards· 5

HubSpot Digital Marketing Certification2024
Google Analytics Individual Qualification (GA4)2023
IDEO U: Foundations in Design Thinking Certification2023
From Ideas to Action: Innovation Implementation2023

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