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Ilya Churikov

Project/Account Manager
Kazakhstan, Almaty

Summary

I am an experienced Project Manager with a demonstrated history of working in the advertising and gaming industry. I have strong skills in project management, client relationship management, and leading cross-functional teams. In my most recent role as a Client Solutions Manager at HTTPOOL, I coordinated with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution and led them to achieve company goals. I am skilled in managing budgets, forecasting revenue, and implementing project management methodologies.

In terms of advertising, I have a strong understanding of the industry and successful campaign management experience. I am knowledgeable about various advertising platforms and technologies, and I am able to provide clients with data-driven business insights and marketplace feedback. In terms of digital strategy, I have experience developing and implementing monetization strategies, analyzing statistical data, and optimizing internal processes.

In terms of client relationship management, I have a proven ability to build and maintain productive, long-term relationships with clients. I have experience conducting regular business reviews, leading custom programs and sponsorships, and supporting the sales team with contract closure.

Overview

8
years of professional experience
4
years of post-secondary education
3
Language

Work History

HTTPOOL Advertising Network

Client Solutions Manager
08.2021 - 11.2021

Job overview

  • Managed and grew post-sale client relationships with advertisers of all sizes
  • Coordinated with ad ops, product, and R&D teams to ensure successful campaign execution
  • Monitored and analyzed ad campaigns, proactively improving results
  • Investigated and worked directly with product and engineering teams to troubleshoot client issues during ad campaigns
  • Analyzed campaign performance data to offer clients data-driven business insights and improve company advertising offerings
  • Shared marketplace feedback and guided advertising strategy
  • Supported and worked with sales team on presale research and pitch
  • Conducted regular business reviews and built productive, long-term relationships with clients in collaboration with sales team
  • Managed custom programs and sponsorships with other departments and led custom content campaigns to ensure timely asset distribution and delivery
  • Kicked off campaigns with clients and managed all timelines, assets, and opportunities for optimization
  • Assisted Ad Operations with running weekly reports for campaigns and clients
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advertising platform features (TikTok, Twitter, LinkedIn, Spotify, AdColony, etc.)
  • Served as external product consultant, educating clients and agencies on product solutions and best practices, and grew existing business partnerships
  • Worked in collaboration with diverse, cross-functional teams
  • Proactively led product update discussions, educated brands and agencies on advertisement platform's new and existing products, and advised on best practices to drive optimal performance and groundbreaking campaigns
  • Developed automated collective performance data export API for internal use, linked to Google Data Studio software for convenience
  • Summarized all client performance data in single, easy-access system, optimizing analysis speed and ensuring delivery of instant and up-to-date solutions to each individual client
  • Trained associate CSM employees

TDS Media Advertising Agency

Monetization Expert/Account Manager
10.2020 - 08.2021

Job overview

  • Managed client relationships and coordinated with internal teams to ensure successful campaign execution
  • Analyzed and monitored campaigns, offering data-driven insights to improve results
  • Shared marketplace feedback and guided advertising strategy
  • Conducted regular business reviews and built productive, long-term relationships with clients
  • Assisted with sales team and supported custom programs and sponsorships
  • Maintained up-to-date knowledge of advertising platforms and technologies
  • Served as external product consultant, educating clients and agencies on best practices
  • Worked in collaboration with diverse teams
  • Expanded client base, engaged clients, built and maintained relationships, generated new sales leads, and identified opportunities tailored to existing clients
  • Developed monetization strategy and planning, allocated budgets, and forecasted revenue
  • Analyzed statistical data and optimized internal processes, including cross-department communication, interaction, and task distribution/facilitation
  • Proficiently operated within advertising platforms Google Ad Manager/AdMob and Yandex YAN
  • Generated basic ad-unit HTML script (sizemapping, lazyload, header-bidding/pre-bid, CSS styling, etc.)
  • Optimized client product page-speed and SEO (supportive)
  • Created and supervised department website: partners.tds.media
  • Distributed tasks and tracked progress
  • Managed portfolio that generated over $2 million in yearly revenue
  • Supported sales force staff, participated in meetings with prospective clients, and aided in contract closure
  • Assisted with closure of Oppo 2021 Kazakhstan digital advertisement contract

INFIPLAY Gaming Company

Senior Project Manager
10.2013 - 04.2017

Job overview

  • Oversaw growth and maintenance of client relationships
  • Coordinated with internal teams to ensure successful project execution
  • Led cross-functional teams to achieve company goals
  • Managed budgets and forecasted revenue
  • Implemented project management methodologies to improve team efficiency and project quality
  • Developed and implemented monetization strategies
  • Analyzed statistical data to drive business decisions and optimize performance
  • Developed marketing strategies and localized content for specific regions
  • Oversaw alpha/beta-testing and debugging
  • Assisted with growth and maintenance of portfolio of over 10 successful game projects
  • Improved team efficiency and project quality by implementing project management methodologies
  • Developed and implemented monetization strategies, resulting in increased revenue
  • Analyzed statistical data to drive business decisions and optimize performance
  • Developed marketing strategies and localized content for specific regions
  • Oversaw alpha/beta-testing and debugging, ensuring successful launch of game projects
  • Worked closely with art team to create engaging and effective marketing materials
  • Managed budgets and forecasted revenue, ensuring that projects were completed on time and within budget.

Education

Lingnan Institute of Technology
China, Guangzhou

Bachelor's degree from E-commerce and Marketing
09.2011 - 06.2015

Skills

Project/Account management

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Timeline

Client Solutions Manager

HTTPOOL Advertising Network
08.2021 - 11.2021

Monetization Expert/Account Manager

TDS Media Advertising Agency
10.2020 - 08.2021

Senior Project Manager

INFIPLAY Gaming Company
10.2013 - 04.2017

Lingnan Institute of Technology

Bachelor's degree from E-commerce and Marketing
09.2011 - 06.2015
Ilya ChurikovProject/Account Manager