Nikki Mendell
About Nikki Mendell
Nikki Mendell is the Senior Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at The Muse, with a background in marketing and strategic roles at companies like Facebook, Meetup, and Refinery29.
Current Role at The Muse
Nikki Mendell serves as the Senior Manager of Business Development & Strategic Partnerships at The Muse. Since 2023, she has been instrumental in developing strategic partnerships and a reseller partner program aimed at driving growth. Based in New York, United States, she collaborates with partners to understand their goals and pain points to achieve mutual success. Additionally, Mendell represents The Muse as a public speaker in media opportunities and at industry conferences.
Previous Experience at Facebook
Before joining The Muse, Nikki Mendell worked at Facebook in several roles. From 2021 to 2022, she was a Product Marketing Manager, where she led the development and strategy for multiple B2B video product launches. Prior to that, she interned at Facebook as a Product Marketing Intern in 2020, gaining valuable experience in a short period of 3 months. These positions enabled her to build a solid foundation in product marketing and strategic initiatives.
Educational Background
Nikki Mendell has a diverse educational background. She earned her MBA from Columbia Business School between 2019 and 2021. Additionally, she studied Brand Strategy at NYU School of Professional Studies, completing her certificate program. Mendell also completed a Digital Marketing Course at General Assembly from 2013 to 2014. She holds a Bachelor of Arts in Communications with a minor in Creative Writing from the University of Pennsylvania, graduating Cum Laude. Her early education includes time at Byram Hills High School.
Early Career and Other Roles
Early in her career, Nikki Mendell held various roles that contributed to her expertise in marketing and business development. She was a Product Assistant at Macy's from 2011 to 2013, and a PR/Special Events Intern at Bloomingdale's in 2009. Later, she worked for Refinery29, Inc. in multiple roles such as Senior Manager in Brand Marketing and Public Relations, and PR Coordinator. Mendell also served as an Advisor at Candid from 2017 to 2019 and worked as a Brand Strategy & Business Development Consultant independently.
Achievements at Meetup and Refinery29
Nikki Mendell has achieved notable milestones in her career. While at Meetup, she secured partnership opportunities with brands like MSNBC, Fox Entertainment, and Michelle Obama's When We All Vote. Additionally, she was responsible for overseeing the 360-degree marketing and ticketing strategy for Refinery29's major brand event, 29Rooms. These roles exhibited her ability to drive strategic partnerships and effectively manage large-scale events.