Alex Tomkevich

creative producer | marketing director | placemaking expert & consultant
19 years
of experience in event marketing, production of cultural events, commercial real estate, placemaking and community management
2 000 000+
visitors of held events in 2016 - 2024
Unique competence
in placemaking, project management and marketing at international market
Biography
Hello world!
I was born and grew up in Moscow, it seems so usually all biographies begin. Next was an interesting childhood, school and university. All this time I didn't seem to be interested in anything special, but during my medical education I understood an important thing - absolutely everything is interconnected and interdependent, this knowledge, by the way, helps me a lot every day!

For more than 19 years I have been developing in the fields of event marketing, production of cultural events, commercial real estate, placemaking and community management and over the past few years I have successfully performed projects as a concept Manager in the team of the largest operator of shopping and entertainment malls - IKEA Centres, led marketing department of one of the leading Russian creative clusters, a true meeting place - Flacon Design Factory, I was executive producer of international festivals in Russia and Israel, organised the National House of Latvia at the Olympic Games Sochi-2014, managed to work in Barcelona and Helsinki and even held a parade of French bulldogs and organised a tour for the world's smallest traveling theatre.

I often speak at educational sessions and participate in programs for schoolchildren and students, as well as in charity activities, always trying my best to find time to share my experiences and do good!

Experienсe and competences
STRUKTURA
Chief Operating Officer, 2022-present

Established and headed the agency's project and service office, ensuring 5-fold turnover growth in 3 years.

Managed the realization of 50+ exhibition projects (total area of 35 000+ m²) at the leading industry exhibitions in Russia and worldwide.

Organized and managed a team of 10+ project groups that successfully implemented more than 200 cases in the sphere of event marketing, exhibition activities and brand communications.

Implemented effective operational processes that allowed the agency to reach a new level of service quality and project management.

Managed complex projects for major government and corporate clients, including the development and launch of unique event and multimedia solutions
Moscow neighbourhood centres by ADG Group
head of event marketing, 2020 - 2022

Developed and implemented an integrated event marketing strategy for a network of 14 district centers, resulting in a 25% increase in attendance

Created and implemented a program to improve and operate leisure spaces, increasing visitor dwell time by 30%

Introduced an innovative approach to customer experience (CX) that integrates offline and online interactions

Engaged strategic partners (brands, producers, government organizations) to create integrated marketing campaigns

Optimized marketing costs while maintaining high efficiency of activities

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centres website
"The Revenants" immersive show
brand director, 2020

Managed the launch of the largest immersive theater in Eastern Europe, ensuring a high level of ticket sales through a multi-channel strategy

Managed the marketing team: strategic planning, creative, execution coordination - with minimum bureaucracy and maximum communication efficiency

Created and implemented a promotional strategy with a focus on digital tools and personalized communications

Increased efficiency of sales channels and attracted alternative sources of revenue, exceeding financial targets
moshkov2.ru
Placemaking
Freelance, 2019-2020

Designed and implemented a program for revitalization and development of the former Balashikha Cotton Spinning Mill www.fabrika.center

Designed and implemented a program for the development of the Digital Business Space community of the Moscow Innovation Agency.
www.cdp.moscow


Family shopping centre
"MEGA Parnas"
CMO, 2018 - 2019

Developed and implemented a marketing strategy within the “Meeting Place” concept, taking into account local peculiarities and client needs

Created and implemented integrated marketing campaigns synchronizing online and offline communication channels

Effectively managed an annual marketing budget of more than 150 million rubles, ensuring a high return on investment

Conducted comprehensive marketing research: market analysis, visitor behavioral research, competitive analysis

Coordinated interaction with agencies (SMM, BTL, production) and developed partnerships with local communities.
mega.ru
IKEA Centres Russia
leisure, culture and education concept specialist, 2017-2018

Developed and implemented the commercial component “Leisure, Culture and Education” within the concept of the Meeting Place in MEGA Shopping Centres in 11 regions of presence in the Russian Federation

Developed and implemented the concept of a training and working tool (manual) for the commercial component “Leisure, Culture and Education”.

Implemented the commercial component in the daily operations of MEGA Shopping Centres through a series of training workshops with local teams in 14 shopping centers.

Participated in redevelopment and rechristening of shopping centers

Developed a full-scale strategy for the development of the leisure and cultural component of the MEGA Novoselye shopping center

Developed the architectural and commercial master concept for MEGA Park in MEGA Khimki and MEGA Yekaterinburg.

Developed concepts of New Year decorations for 14 MEGA Shopping Centres

Developed concepts for children's playgrounds (indoor & outdoor) for 14 MEGA Shopping Centres
ikeascr.com
GEEK PICNIC GLOBAL
international technologies, science and arts festival
executive producer, 2016-2017

Produced and organized a festival in Israel (Jerusalem, 2016) with an attendance of 35,000 people

Developed the existing festival brand in new markets - Israel, Spain, Finland and the USA

Obtained project approval, funding and loyal event conditions (GR) in Israel, Spain, Finland and the U.S.

Managed the selection of content (festival participants) and logistics from different regions of the world to the event location.

Initiated sponsorship contracts and funding for the project (raised over 300,000 Euros from city administrations and 150,000 US Dollars from ticket operators)

Coolhunting, booking of foreign headliners and exhibitors

Developed 100+ creative integrations for potential sponsors
geek-picnic.ru
FREELANCE
project leader, 2013-2016

2 Broke Girls (2016) - TV series-based party for Paramount Comedy channel

Innovative business bal Leroy Merlin (2016) – retailers and startupers meetup

Communications-3 (2015) – conference on trends in communications, event management and Internet marketing for professionals and beginners

National House of Latvia at Winter Olympics Sochi 2014

Russian Arms Expo RAE-2013
FLACON DESIGN FACTORY
creative director, 2013-2016

Developed and implemented a brand development strategy, created annual marketing plans and budgets in line with trends and investor expectations

Attracted new projects and partners with the total amount of contracts exceeding 20 million rubles

Created its own brand events, which have become regular and attract a stable audience

Implemented programs to support local communities and creative industries
flacon.ru
RED ROCKS MUSIC FESTIVAL
project leader, 2012-2013

Created the program and budget for the Red Rocks national music festival held under the patronage of Sberbank of Russia.

Developed and implemented PR strategy for the federal Red Rocks Tour 2013 (20 cities), including online and offline activities

Turnkey booking of foreign and domestic artists (over 100 bands).
GLOBAL POINT COMMUNICATION AGENCY
senior PR manager, 2012

Created a unique winning proposal to participate in the tender for annual PR services for BACARDI and Dewar's brands (both tenders were won).

Created the brands' PR strategy for 2012 and its subsequent implementation, including digital, offline and on-trade/off-trade activities.

Launched a new product Bacardi Oak Heart, the recognition of which grew +30% in 3 months.

Provided PR support for the federal tour “Bacardi Party” - 60 brand parties across Russia (internet and print media, VIP management, photo and video production, radio and TV announcement).

Created a unique PR toolkit for BACARDI
BONTEMPI BAR
restaurant holding
Chief Operating Officer, 2011

Operational management of the establishment, including HR, training and menu development, advertising campaign, etc.

Bontempi Bar became the No. 1 dance bar in Moscow and exceeded the owners' expectations in terms of profitability
VILLA BELLA DEVELOPER
luxury real estate
business development, 2010

Managed a private yacht club with a fleet of 4 yachts: 48,58,65 and 117 feet. Technical support, leasing (monthly plan 50K USD).

Managed Private Banking package for VIP clients of the company's subsidiary bank. Loyalty programs, deposits, concierge service, etc.

Managed private assets of the President of the company: private jet, private helicopter, several real estate properties in Bali and Singapore.

Personally attracted contracts worth over 5M USD
DISCOTEQUE CLUB
night club and concert hall
Chief Operating Officer, 2009 - 2010

Operational management of the venue - a nightclub with a capacity of up to 2000 people

2 largest sponsorship contracts in the history of the capital's nightlife: Marlboro/Bacardi were attracted

Discoteque club became #1 in Eastern Europe in 2010 according to the authoritative British edition of DJ Mag UK
BALI VILLA BELLA CIS
luxury leisure
CEO, Partner, 2007-2010

Created a large-scale portfolio unparalleled in the Russian market in cooperation with the best developers on exclusive terms in Russia and CIS (Karma Group, Banyan Tree, Blue Ocean Group, etc.).

Promoted cooperation with leading tour operators in Russia (Karlson Tourism, Lanta Tour, Coral Travel) and small boutique agencies (Crown Travel, Sodis, Lux Tour).

Established regional representative offices in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg.

In the first year achieved high financial indicators - average tour cost 30K USD and average contract cost 500 K USDCreated a large-scale portfolio unparalleled in the Russian market in cooperation with the best developers on exclusive terms in Russia and CIS (Karma Group, Banyan Tree, Blue Ocean Group, etc.).

Promoted cooperation with leading tour operators in Russia (Karlson Tourism, Lanta Tour, Coral Travel) and small boutique agencies (Crown Travel, Sodis, Lux Tour).

Established regional representative offices in St. Petersburg, Novosibirsk and Yekaterinburg.

Achieved high financial results in the first year - average tour cost 30K USD and average contract cost 500K USD
Professional skills
  • Unique experience at Russian and international markets in the field of event management, marketing and placemaking;
    Marketing qualifications;
    Success in developing and implementing creative concepts;
    Experience in conducting large-scale marketing research;
    Brilliant organisational skills;
    Excellent communication skills;
    Effective project management methodology;
    Possession of creative facilitation techniques;
    & many more
Interviews and testimonials
French Ambassador to Russia Jean-Maurice Rieper thanks for organizing and holding the event "Day of France" at Flacon Design Factory
2079207@gmail.com