MARCO MILKO
Bratislava
Summary
Highly skilled Content Creator and Social Media Manager with 4 years of experience in creating compelling digital content. My attention to detail and unique ability to build on my clients vision has led to me strengthening the social presence of a wide range of companies. Through having the opportunity to work internationally I have developed experience in client relationship management, cross culture communication and the essential tools needed to successfully enhance brand visibility.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Photographer
Taste Of Dubai (Branch Of Taste Of London)
2024.02 - 2024.03
- Worked as the primary photographer for the Taste of Dubai Festival 2024. Largest food festival held in the UAE.
- Delivered 500+ edited photos following the event. Provided 50 quality photos daily after the event, carefully edited for Taste of Dubai to use across their socials.
- Consulted closely with the team Before the event to clearly understand their expectations, needs and vision for capturing the event. Presented styles and ideas on how best to capture the bright and lively energy of the event. With a focus on capturing visitor emotions.
- Smoothly switched between capturing the worlds top Chefs, food, visitors and stalls.
- The festival featured 100's of stalls. Expert time management was essential to ensure I had enough content from every stall across the three day festival.
- To ensure continuous communication throughout the festival, I scheduled a content kick of meeting and debrief at the start and end of every day allowing the client to share any updates, feedback, additional requirements or priorities for the day to ensure complete alignment.
- Post production : Edited and toned all photos that were selected and used to market the event and create post event content.
- Marketing - provided creative ideas to the marketing team based on the daily content provided.
VIP Client Photographer at MuiMui Dubai Event
MuiMui
2024.02 - 2024.02
- MuiMui (part of Part of Prada Group) is luxury fashion brand that's prides themselves on providing a top client experience.
- I worked at their VIP client fitting event held in Dubai Mall, to provide unique personal photos to each client.
- Used a Polaroid camera to create a time capsule effect for each clients photo log, as well as leveraging Sony Alpha camera (insert actually camera) to capture behind the scenes footage.
- Responsible for ensuring that correct lighting was used to produce high quality Polaroid images.
- Focused on ensure the clients where relaxed and comfortable throughout the shoot, and photos where taking in a timely manner.
Social Media Manager
AA Sports Hockey Management
2023.10
- Responsible for the day to day management of professional ice hockey agency representing players from all around the world
- Creating the graphics, animations, motion pictures and videos required to share newly signed or high performing players
- Monitoring online presence of the brand, with a focus on driving engagement with Instagram users, strengthening relationship with followers and building trust with other hockey associations.
Founder & Head of Marketing
3b Bad Boys - Ball Hockey Team
2023.09
- Established and continue to manage the growth of 3BBBA Capitalising on the the growth of Ball hockey across the world and identifying the gap in the region (Bratislava) for a strongly marketed, social media driven local team
- Started with the recruitment of local players and as the brand grew have been able to sign professional world champions who quickly saw the potential in 3bBBA
- Trained and directly supervised managers, coaches and volunteers
- Secured sponsorship contracts with local and international brands such as Knapper and 3b
- Providing dynamic content to showcase their brands and products across the 3bBBA social media account
- Designed brand image from logo to uniforms
- Launched fan-shop in partnership with 3b, selling tailored fan products
- Responsible for the day to day content on social media, from match highlights, to player spotlights, sharing new sponsorship and upcoming events
- As an experienced photographer and videographer, I capture, edit and produce the content for every game played.
Social Media & Marketing Manager
EKAI (Dutty Brunch)
2022.07
- Supporting in creating the award winning Caribbean brunch experience in Dubai, held at Ekai in the DIFC (Dubai International Finance Center)
- Built the foundation branding and worked with a team of 10 to launch new brunch themes every other week
- Worked at every brunch as a photographer and videographer, putting together regular vibrant content, social media posts and advertisements pushing the brunches visibility and attendance
- Social media exposure resulted in a sold out brunch 6 weeks in a row
- Recruited a team of DJs, dancers and choreographers to provide the brunch with a unique experience
- Alongside the team we planned and presented amazing shows, and demonstrated the beauty of Caribbean dining.
Freelance Photographer and Videographer
Self employed
2020.01 - Current
- Managed pre-production, production and post production of high quality content for clients as (Eurosport, World Boxing Organization, Wiz Khalifa, Rick Ross, OT Genasis)
- Traveled over 30+ destinations around the world for photo/video purposes
- Managed a team of videographers and drone operators to produce an after movie of festival in Seychelles
- Produced stunning professional photography for a diamond-jewelry brand from London
- Worked with famous Dubai nightclubs as: Soho Garden, Float, Blu, Lekki Dubai, 1OAK, Sky lounge Dubai
- Production of photography & videography for Building Company in Copenhagen, Denmark
- After-movie production for hockey league PHBL in Bratislava, Slovakia
- Advertisement video production for Precision- Dubai Football Academy.
Team Lead : Media and Content Manager (freelance)
Mainet
2022.01 - 2023.09
- Hired as a free lancer to record and produce company videos, photos and media content for awards and black tie events
- Working directly with C level executives to provide personal marketing content
- Lead a team of 25 people, working collaboratively to develop and share engaging content and capture the energy of the awards
- Working on-site across Dubai and Egypt whilst also liaising with the team for events in Nigeria via zoom calls
- Planned and executed photo shoots according to production schedules, weather and lighting conditions
- Ensuring the correct equipment is available for the team
- Deliver edits with multiple camera angle choices, titles, graphics.
Founder & Social Media Manager
Cigture Clothing
2017.03 - 2022.01
- Established a successful street-wear fashion brand in 2017, starting in Slovakia and later launch and expanded in Paris and Bordeaux
- As the founder I was responsible for designing the clothes, logo and brand mission statement
- Worked closely with local manufactures to ensure all products were of a high standard, produced and shipped on-time
- Created the social media strategy for cigture, from arranging product photo shoots, sourcing models, editing the content, to sourcing key influencers, ambassadors and musicians to promote the clothes
- Cigture's comprehensive Social media strategy resulted in the first product release selling out in 10 minutes
- Organized pop up stores in 3 different locations (Bratislava, Paris, Bordeaux)
- Hired a small team to help with day to day operations
- Produced professional advertisement videos that helped increase sales.
Education
Sport Marketing -
SSG GAUDEAMUS
06.2014
Skills
- Photography
- Video Production
- Digital Marketing
- Video Editing
- Social Media Managing
- Brand Strategy
Languages
English
French
Slovak
Czech
Personal Information
Title: SOCIAL MEDIA MANAGER, CONTENT CREATOR
Hobbies and Interests
- Tennis Coaching
- Learning AI
- Languages
- Music Production
- Clothing Production
- Djing
- Wine Degustation
- Traveling
Timeline
Photographer
Taste Of Dubai (Branch Of Taste Of London)
2024.02 - 2024.03
VIP Client Photographer at MuiMui Dubai Event
MuiMui
2024.02 - 2024.02
Social Media Manager
AA Sports Hockey Management
2023.10
Founder & Head of Marketing
3b Bad Boys - Ball Hockey Team
2023.09
Social Media & Marketing Manager
EKAI (Dutty Brunch)
2022.07
Team Lead : Media and Content Manager (freelance)
Mainet
2022.01 - 2023.09
Freelance Photographer and Videographer
Self employed
2020.01 - Current
Founder & Social Media Manager
Cigture Clothing
2017.03 - 2022.01
Sport Marketing -
SSG GAUDEAMUS
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