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Kat Kazak

Kat Kazak

Edinburgh

Summary

Highly experienced digital marketing specialist with a proven track record of successful project management, seeking a Project Analyst position to utilize analytical and organizational skills to support the [Team Name] team in delivering projects effectively.

Overview

11
11
years of professional experience

Work history

Digital Marketing Manager

Greengage Agritech
Edinburgh
07.2022 - Current
  • Took lead on developing and launching successful Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) weekly report project for clients, acting as CEO's point of contact and ensuring positive customer experience.
  • Followed a typical project lifecycle: gathered and analysed the requirements, came up with a design, worked with data engineers to build the report, tested the report, rolled it out for users. Developed a traceability matrix to ensure that the right people performed the appropriate tasks correctly.
  • Identified risks, assumptions, issues and dependencies, collaborated with cross-functional teams to resolve project issues, and streamline processes. Communicated complex technical data in simplified and understandable manner to key stakeholders.
  • Established and maintained close relationships with third party business representatives, liaised with 13 sales teams across the globe ensuring sales through dealers and distributors
  • Managed website, Search Engine Optimisation (SEO), blog articles, social media, and marketing materials for existing and upcoming products, including arranging photoshoots and video production.
  • Coordinated efforts with other departments to strengthen team spirit and participate in campus activities, leading to wider media exposure through Edinburgh University and Roslin Institute social media.

Digital Marketing Executive

Vasverblades
Vasverworks.com
09.2018 - 07.2022
  • Developed plan to create client support team, hired and trained staff, developed FAQs, manuals and developed conversation tone for customer support to ensure cohesive company image.
  • Managed all aspects of marketing, including online listings, ads, and social media, resulting in 15,000+ followers and thousands of 5 star reviews.
  • Oversaw growth and expansion of company, including hiring of 12 blacksmiths and development of Etsy and eBay shops, growing from zero to million-dollar annual turnover.
  • Managed company's participation in professional exhibitions, planned and organized deliveries, installation, printing and design of stands and materials.

Translator and Copywriter

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center
Moscow
06.2016 - 08.2018
  • Translated and proofread exhibition materials and international contracts for Museum's Research Center.
  • Handled sensitive materials and adapted them to be presented in family friendly manner for wider audience
  • Handled tricky sponsor communication, ensuring continued sponsorship of museum
  • Supported team, ensuring successful launch of 30+ exhibitions and events.

Student of Moscow State University

MSU
Moscow
09.2014 - 05.2016

Attended Moscow State University, finishing my degree in International Relations with a focus on Political PR. Took elective Japanese language and culture.

Secretary and Member of the Office Management Team

Mitsubishi Corporation
Moscow
05.2013 - 09.2014
  • Provided support for Japanese managers for logistics, accommodation and cost review.
  • Handled office management tasks, such as ordering supplies, managing cleaning staff, and booking travel arrangements. Reduced spending costs by 30% without losing any quality of life for colleagues and guests of office.
  • Streamlined process for reporting taxi expenses, improving customer journey.
  • Reviewed call forwarding process, liaised with IT to implement more efficient system

Education

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Political PR

Moscow State University
Moscow
05.2016

Skills

  • Strong PC Software skills (MS Office, Adobe PS)
  • Strong Teamwork Skills
  • Good People Skills
  • Agile Mindset
  • Highly Trainable, Eager to Learn
  • Knowledge of Project Lifecycle
  • Excellent Planning Skills
  • Ability to Work Independently and Take Initiative
  • Excellent Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills
  • Strong Time Management Skills
  • Good Project Management Skills
  • Good at Working Under Pressure
  • Background in Technology and IT
  • Experience with Project Management Tools (Jira)

Additional Information

Before changing majors to Political PR, I studied Japanese culture and language in university and participated in several international cultural exchange events and productions. Ensuring cultural sensitivity in modern media has become a lifelong hobby. Since graduating I have worked on several freelance and volunteering projects as a consultant to ensure the accuracy of foreign language and culture depiction in media:


  • 2019, STV productions "Little Muck" film concept, pre-production work, Saint-Petersburg

Freelance, Market research; English language adaptation; Equality, Diversity and Inclusion script check; Correspondence with foreign partners on behalf of the producer

  • 2017, Yellow, Black and White productions, "Hotel Eleon" Russian-Ukranian TV series, Moscow

Freelance, On-set consultancy - accent coaching, foreign language script editing

  • 2016, Yellow, Black and White productions, "Kitchen" TV series, Moscow

Freelance, On-set consultancy - accent coaching, foreign language script editing

  • 2016, animated short film "The Boy Who Drew Cats", VGIK festival shortlist

Volunteering, Japanese language and source material consulting for Animation graduate project

  • 2014, Irish week in Moscow

Volunteering, English-Russian translation support for Irish comedians, actors and directors

  • 2011, International Film School VGIK - Kyoto Seika University

Volunteering, Japanese-Russian translation, supporting Japanese animation students and professors arriving to Moscow

  • Exhibition work (ProdExpo, Russian ComiCon, JunWex)

Volunteering and Freelance: organizing stands, materials, deliveries, English-Japanese-Russian translation

Timeline

Digital Marketing Manager

Greengage Agritech
07.2022 - Current

Digital Marketing Executive

Vasverblades
09.2018 - 07.2022

Translator and Copywriter

Jewish Museum and Tolerance Center
06.2016 - 08.2018

Student of Moscow State University

MSU
09.2014 - 05.2016

Secretary and Member of the Office Management Team

Mitsubishi Corporation
05.2013 - 09.2014

Bachelor of Arts - International Relations, Political PR

Moscow State University
Kat Kazak