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Olga Gurova

Olga Gurova

Design , Branding & Advertising Executive
Antalya,Turkey

Summary

Creative illustration professional with extensive experience creating engaging and visually stunning images for print, digital and web mediums. Skilled in producing drawings using various techniques with strong understanding of design principles and layout.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Illustrator

Freelance
Antalya, Turkey
01.2022 - Current
  • Developed compelling visual interpretations of complex data for easy understanding by audience.
  • Applied artistic skills towards enhancing product packaging designs, raising market appeal.
  • Created inspiring character designs for popular children's book series.
  • Assisted in designing company's website, improving user experience significantly.
  • Tailored illustration style to suit specific project requirements, ensuring client satisfaction.
  • Produced detailed storyboards to visualise potential advertisement outcomes.
  • Refined client ideas into captivating illustrations for improved brand recognition.

Head of marketing & communications

Derinsu Gida Limited Company
Antalya, Turkey
01.2017 - 12.2022
  • Directed marketing strategies to enhance brand visibility.
  • Championed social media activities, expanding online presence.
  • Leveraged analytics tools to gauge campaign effectiveness.
  • Validated market research by conducting thorough analysis.
  • Spearheaded product launch events, sparking interest in target audience.
  • Advanced digital advertising campaigns, elevating product awareness.
  • Launched public relations initiatives, enhancing company reputation.
  • Boosted public image for target audiences using multiple engagement platforms.

Public relations executive

Dream Management Dogus Holding
Instabul, Turkey
01.2014 - 12.2017
  • Mitigated potential negative press with proactive reputation management tactics.
  • Conducted market research, gaining valuable industry insights.
  • Secured positive media coverage by drafting and distributing press releases.
  • Facilitated open lines of communication between stakeholders, ensuring transparency and trustworthiness.
  • Managed crisis situations for minimised brand damage.
  • Established brand presence by creating and implementing robust PR campaigns.
  • Coordinated company events to bolster public image.

Customer relations executive

Cinar Rugs
Antalya, Turkey
01.2011 - 12.2013
  • Crafted personalised responses for each client query maintaining a high standard of care.
  • Ensured customer satisfaction by resolving complex issues efficiently.
  • Responded professionally to escalated complaints, restoring consumer confidence in our products and services.
  • Coordinated cross-departmental teams to meet customers' needs effectively.
  • Handled difficult situations calmly, preserving the quality of customer relations under pressure.
  • Delivered excellent customer service which resulted in increased brand loyalty.
  • Implemented feedback loops for continuous service improvement.

Speech writer

Gallery of Chizhov
Voronezh, Russia
01.2003 - 12.2007
  • Drafted memorable speeches for diverse audiences, achieving effective communication of key points.
  • Tailored language level within each speech according to target audience demographics leading to improved comprehension rates.
  • Collaborated with clients to understand their vision for speeches, resulting in engaging and tailored presentations.
  • Liaised closely with PR teams coordinated consistent messaging across different platforms.
  • Generated impactful talking points for interviews, press conferences and panels discussions to shape public perception positively.
  • Worked under tight deadlines consistently delivered high-quality work on time.

Education

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Anadolu University
Turkey
09.2023 -

Bachelor of Arts - Communication / Advertising

Akdeniz University
Antalya
09.2020 - 06.2024

Bachelor's degree - Journalism / Public Relations

Voronezh State University
Russia
09.2001 - 06.2006

Skills

  • Freehand drawing expertise
  • Patience and concentration
  • Illustration styling
  • Motion graphics knowledge
  • Artistic innovation
  • Animation basics
  • Layout designing
  • Logo design capability
  • Originality generation
  • Colour theory application
  • Brand understanding
  • Digital media production

Languages

English
Upper intermediate
Russian
Native
Turkish
Fluent
German
Elementary

Certification

  • Public Speaking License , Ministry of Education , Turkey
  • Illustrator Certificate , Ministry of Education , Turkey
  • Administrative Assistant , Ministry of Education , Turkey
  • Digital & Film Production , Hogarth Academy & Advertising foundation , Turkey


References

References available upon request.

Timeline

Bachelor of Laws - LLB - Law

Anadolu University
09.2023 -

Illustrator

Freelance
01.2022 - Current

Bachelor of Arts - Communication / Advertising

Akdeniz University
09.2020 - 06.2024

Head of marketing & communications

Derinsu Gida Limited Company
01.2017 - 12.2022

Public relations executive

Dream Management Dogus Holding
01.2014 - 12.2017

Customer relations executive

Cinar Rugs
01.2011 - 12.2013

Speech writer

Gallery of Chizhov
01.2003 - 12.2007

Bachelor's degree - Journalism / Public Relations

Voronezh State University
09.2001 - 06.2006

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