Nikki Ndukwe

Global Strategic Events @ Deel

Madrid, Community of Madrid, Spain

About

I am an event marketing professional with over six years of experience dedicated to transforming "just another event" into a powerful engine for business growth. As the Event Marketing Manager at Make, I lead the end-to-end lifecycle for global event initiatives—from large-scale conferences to targeted field marketing programs—all designed to drive brand awareness and accelerate pipeline growth. I leverage AI and automation to optimize event strategy, operational efficiency, and pipeline impact across diverse field marketing programs. My work involves managing the end-to-end event lifecycle, including ideation, strategy execution, and ROI measurement for in-person and virtual experiences across global markets.

Experience

  • Global Strategic Event Manager at Deel
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

  • Event Marketing Manager at Make
    Sep 2023 - Mar 2026 · 2 yrs 7 mos

    Lead global event marketing initiatives for Make, driving brand awareness and pipeline growth through high-impact conferences, field marketing programs, and strategic partnerships, and flagship customer conferences. I leverage AI and automation to optimize event strategy, operational efficiency, and pipeline impact across field marketing event programs. • Own the full event lifecycle — from ideation and strategy to execution and ROI measurement — for a wide range of in-person experiences across global markets. • Collaborate cross-functionally with content, product, and sales teams to align event messaging with business priorities and lead-generation goals. • Manage budgets, agencies, and vendor relationships to ensure on-brand, scalable event experiences. • Develop data-driven frameworks to track event performance, audience engagement, and post-event conversion metrics. • Champion audience engagement and storytelling, turning each event into a brand-building opportunity that supports Make’s global growth strategy.

  • Product School (4 yrs 1 mo)
    • Senior Events Manager
      Jun 2023 - Sep 2023 · 4 mos

      Leader of the end-to-end production for ProductCon, the world's most prominent product management conference that takes place 4 times a year globally.

    • Field Marketing Manager
      Mar 2022 - Jun 2023 · 1 yr 4 mos

      Product School's first Field Marketer specializing in Enterprise-focused event strategy from end to end. Managed and led multiple 2,000+ in-person and virtual conferences throughout the year, as well as the strategy for sponsored external conferences, executive dinners, and ABM event strategy.

    • Content Manager
      Sep 2019 - Apr 2022 · 2 yrs 8 mos

      Overseeing strategy, development, and execution of all social media and content initiatives at Product School from copywriting, design, and community engagement. One of the first 100 employees in a fast-growing startup that aims to empower individuals and enterprises to build products that change the world.

  • Content Writer, Social Media Manager at Top5.com
    Dec 2017 - Aug 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    Social Media Manager and Content Writer specializing in outreach, SEO, and Content Creation.

  • English Teacher at Comunidad de Madrid
    Oct 2017 - Jun 2019 · 1 yr 9 mos

    • Served as a language and cultural resource in a government to government educational program for 120 students • Created and facilitated lessons that foster intercultural communication among Spanish students • Assisted teachers to enhance lessons in English as a foreign language curriculum