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Chidi Amadi-Ahaneku

@chidiamadi-ahaneku

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Entrepreneurial legal strategist building revenue growth and operational systems across startups and brands.

South Africa

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a fast-moving team where I can blend legal/business strategy with sales, brand building, and data-driven operations—owning growth initiatives, partnering with leadership, and scaling projects with real impact.

I’m a driven, entrepreneurial professional with a deep passion for business, law, and building ventures that create real impact. I thrive in fast-moving environments, leading teams to solve complex problems and execute at a high level.

With hands-on experience translating vision into operational plans, I build data collection systems, analyze performance, and turn insights into practical strategy. I’ve been the escalation point for operational challenges, while staying client-facing through sales, customer success, and relationship management.

I combine negotiation and compliance thinking with growth execution—drafting contracts and company policies, negotiating deals, and coordinating with legal counsel when needed. I also focus on brand positioning and alignment, managing sponsorships, content, and campaign delivery to keep partners invested.

From founding and consulting to co-founding delivery and incubation initiatives, I’ve led the full client lifecycle, driven lead generation, and optimized digital strategies in real time. I’m especially interested in technology and AI, sales, and brand development, and I’m motivated by opportunities where I can own growth outcomes and scale solutions.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Ops & Marketing Manager

The Testimony Continues

Feb 2023 - May 2026 (3 years 3 months)

Managed end-to-end operations and marketing for a women-focused health and wellness event that drew 50+ attendees across two events. Led sponsorship acquisition by building the prospecting and negotiation strategy, securing brand partnerships, and driving content planning and lead generation.

Event Operations Sponsorship Negotiation Prospecting Negotiation Brand Management Content Planning Lead Generation Partnership Management Marketing Strategy

Co-Founder, Sales & Brand Mgr

Noma Yini Deliveries

Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Founded NOMA YINI DELIVERIES and grew it to 10,000+ customers across township routes in the Vaal and Free State. Built operations, technology, brand identity, and media presence, driving profitability through targeted Meta/TikTok advertising and Google SEO while managing fleet scheduling, partnerships, and delivery performance metrics.

Customer Acquisition Digital Advertising Meta Ads SEO Delivery Operations Data Analysis (CPA ROAS)Conversational Commerce

Founder, Consultant & Host

Icon-0-Class Consulting & Podcast

Feb 2023 - Dec 2025 (2 years 10 months)

Advised startups and SMEs on growth strategy, branding, operational systems, and market positioning. Hosted the ICON-0-CLASS podcast, delivered masterclasses and workshops, and managed a client lifecycle including onboarding, campaign execution, performance analysis, upsell, and retention.

Growth Strategy Consulting Branding Client Lifecycle Management Paid Media & Strategy Positioning Workshop Facilitation Performance Analysis

Radio & Sponsorship Liaison

PUKFM Radio Station

Feb 2023 - Dec 2024 (1 year 10 months)

Coordinated sponsor mentions, adverts, and branded segments to ensure brand-aligned delivery. Managed sponsorship renewals/upsells, tracked deliverables vs. contracted packages, and resolved complaints when expectations were missed.

Sponsorship Management B2B Sales Client Acquisition Relationship Management Complaint Resolution Lead Generation

COO & Head of Contracts

Kaboitumelo Hygiene Services

Feb 2022 - Dec 2024 (2 years 10 months)

Translated the CEO’s vision into operational plans, building systems that improved customer experience. Acted as escalation point for operational issues and used legal expertise to negotiate deals, draft contracts, and support policy compliance.

Plan Operation Contract Negotiation Legal Drafting B2B Sales Data Analysis Relationship Management Client Success Policy Compliance

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

North-West University

Bachelor of Laws (LLB), Law

Grade: 80% (first year)

Activities and societies: Nominated and accepted as class representative for 3 years.

Completed a Bachelor of Laws (LLB) at the Law Faculty, North-West University. Earned an overall 80% in the first year and served as a class representative for three years.