but you can call me Masha.
Here. We. Go.
Professional Summary
I'm told that my background is pretty unique. And that's true. You don't often find the same person with a degree in finance, followed by one in interior design. Which is why if you find me a little confusing, I'm happy to state my case (and perhaps un-confuse you) so that you can discover how we can work together.
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I started my career in cpg marketing, working on 360° product campaigns and retail experiences for the beauty brands L'Occitane and Eau Thermale Avene. Around 2013 I became obsessed with experiential marketing. It was a relatively new concept, and there was no track for the profession, so I felt that a fusion of project management, production and design skills would be a winning combination to bring value to brand experience teams.
If I’m completely honest with myself (and you!), going to FIT was a dream of mine from childhood that felt unfulfilled, and with some encouragement, I put together a portfolio and applied. FIT was one of the most expansive experiences of my career, an opportunity where I stepped beyond my comfort zone and met the mentors who helped push my creative limits and understand what I did best: devising creative concepts that truly sell themselves.
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As I grew, I worked with creative and experiential agencies, leading teams and devising authentic physical and digital experiences that tell brand stories and build brand trust.
Skills
Project Management Experiential Marketing Brand Strategy RFPs
Event Production Budget Ownership KPI Reporting Account Management Campaign Management Presentation Design Environmental Design
Work Experience
2021-Present
Director, Malka Media
Lead project management team with 10+ full time direct reports, spearheading process and workflow for projects involving visual identity, marketing campaigns, web design, video and experiential production for major brands.
Notable Brands: Amazon, MoneyLion, TikTok, L'Oreal, KPMG, Morgan Stanley, Wework, Peloton, L’Oreal, ADP, Shark Ninja, Ironclad etc.
2020-2021
Senior Program Manager, Malka Media
Lead programs, client communications, workflow and resource management for all KPMG projects and playbooks, with multiple direct reports.
2016-2020
Freelance Experiential Producer & Spatial Designer
Led production, project management and creative strategy for design installations, events and conceptual projects, owning timelines, budgets, vendor communication and client management.
Notable Brands: Fresh, Spotify, iHeartRadio, Mastercard, DVF, Warner Media, Turner, ABG (Nine West, Juicy, Vince Camuto, Aeropostale), Dell, NBC Universal, MTV, W Hotels, JW Marriot, The Void, etc.
2015-2016
Project Manager, Big Drop Inc
Led branding and web design projects as the client's primary point of contact and advocate through the design process. Known as Big Drop's "secret weapon", I was present at all major client closing meetings, helping to close over $350K in new sales and upselling creative add-ons to WIP projects.
2014-2015
Product Manager, Eau Thermale Avene
Helped bring first US-designed sun care products to market by engaging with brand agency, developing launch strategy and creating promotional materials and kits. Additionally led planning, execution and analysis for product launches and marketing campaigns across all business units.
2011-2013
Associate Marketing & Events Manager, L'Occitane
Planned and executed 12 national marketing campaigns for new product launches from concept to execution to post-production analysis, owning all POS collateral, campaign instructions and budget. ​
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Designed grand opening marketing strategy and playbook for new and remodeled boutiques and developed yearlong marketing programs to ensure boutiques had the tools to meet annual goals.
Education
2006-2010
Rutgers Business School
Bachelor of Science, Major: Finance, Minor: Russian
2015-2017
Fashion Institute of Technology
Associates in Applied Sciences, Major: Interior Design
Programs
Microsoft Office (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Outlook) Keynote G-Suite, G Drive Adobe Creative Suite (Photoshop, Indesign) AutoCad Sketchup Zoom Slack Invision Teamwork Monday Asana Netsuite