Mark Bokov

Experience

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  Resonance Media

  May 2015 - Mar 2016

  Graphic Designer

  The main tasks were to communicate with customers and execute printing orders.This was my first full experience as a designer, in addition I had the responsibilities of a manager. This work helped me to extend my knowledge of the Adobe package and raised my stress resilience.

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  Golden ratio

  Apr 2016 - May 2018

  User Interface Designer

  Designed UI's for landing pages and e-commerce projects. The main approach was user-oriented, so most of the time was spent on research. Great work experience where I expanded my area of expertise, felt the difference between working in an office and remotely, and most importantly — learned to make decisions for which the responsibility lies solely on me.

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  Dream Machines

  Feb 2018 - Mar 2019

  Marketing Graphic Designer

  I was involved in the development of marketing materials for social networks and trading platforms. Short-term experience of cooperation with a large foreign company engaged in the distribution of goods for gamers. Great experience of communication without live meetings and with strict deadlines.

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  Technologies of taste

  Mar 2019 - Oct 2019

  Graphic Designer

  I was working with an intense flow of orders for the development of packaging design — labels, badges,accompanying materials. Development of brands and logos for food products. During the work, I haveimplemented an order management system that improved the team workflow, made it more consistentand ordered.

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  STEP IT Academy

  Sept 2019 - Dec 2019

  Graphic Design Teacher

  I taught subjects in the field of graphic design: Adobe software package, Design Theory, corporate identity and branding, advertising design. Responsibilities included constant monitoring the success of the educational process, individual work with students, conducting open presentations, preparation of teaching materials.

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  Artificial Core

  Dec 2019 - Mar 2021

  Game designer assistant / Community manager assistant

  My main responsibilities were to manage the community forums, gather suggestions and feedbacks from the users and organize the information for further processing by the team. I improved the team workflow by implementing a standardized spreadsheet, also I provided feedback to game designers and conducted research (references, game mechanics analysis) on subjects needed to be developed.

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  Relokia

  Apr 2021 - Nov 2021

  Account Manager

  Great experience with IT product company as Account Manager. I was involved in first-touch communications with clients and also in regular meetings and client relations management. This position gave me a knowledge of commercial communication with clients and, as a big part of it - internal team communication and task management skills.

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  Avenga

  Aug 2022 - Dec 2024

  BPO Specialist
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  HVLV

  Dec 2023 - now

  Creative & Technical Director

  Key Achievements:•Implemented Scrum and Agile methodologies, streamlining event planning to one meeting every week, managing a seamless flow of 4 events per week.•Orchestrated 100+ events, achieving a 20% reduction in unprofitable events by optimizing artist fees and rental costs.•Established break-even events as a performance benchmark, ensuring financial balance without compromising event quality.•Built and maintained strong partnerships with artists, DJs, bands, and rental companies, reducing operational expenses and enhancing event outcomes.•Developed a successful positioning and communication strategy that increased the social networks reach and improved the image of the venueCore Responsibilities:•Event Planning & Management: Developed and managed an event calendar, ensuring efficient execution of multiple events weekly while maintaining cost control and scheduling integrity. Created, tested and established different event concepts. Conceptualized more than 10 unique formats, 3 of which runned successfully regularly for more than 6 month or still on-going•Team Leadership: Led cross-functional teams through planning, execution, and retrospectives, fostering collaboration and ensuring continuous improvement.•Vendor & Artist Negotiations: Negotiated with artists, DJs, and equipment providers to secure the best terms, balancing creative vision with budget requirements.•Technical Oversight: Managed on-site technical equipment, including rentals, maintenance, and upgrades, ensuring all systems were operational and cost-efficient.•HR & Talent Acquisition: Recruited and mentored team members, driving performance, resolving internal issues, and building a cohesive team environment.•Creative Collaboration: Provided strategic feedback to the creative team, aligning event concepts with audience expectations and venue capabilities. Show less