Alexey Chekhov
Inhaber, Creative Producer, Imaginary Friends
Finland
Timeline
Professional experience for Alexey Chekhov
Current 6 years and 4 months, since Sep 2017
Mentor
Udacity
Through my thoughtful and personal mentorship I managed to train and help 3 times more graduates (who actually got the certificate) than average in online courses.
Current 8 years and 7 months, since Jun 2015
Creative Producer
Imaginary Friends
Creative and marketing consulting for brands, writing scripts for commercial and documentary stories, video production and editing. Brand solutions for different media.
Current 8 years and 7 months, since Jun 2015
Creative Lead
Imaginary Friends
On a freelance basis, I do creative and marketing consulting for brands, writing scripts for commercial and documentary stories, video production and editing. Brand solutions for SMB: from ideas to the final results. Clients: Ekström Seafood, Linnanmäki
Current 9 years and 4 months, since Sep 2014
Creative Producer
The Fill-Bellies
Developing a unique product from scratch: educational eco startup for kids in Karelia (North of Russia). Developing character, producing voiceovers, animation, design, video cases for pitching and fundraising, technical aspects (hardware: sensors, sound chips, etc.) This product was created with no budget out of pure enthusiasm by three people only — we were highly motivated to make an impact. Results: it became significant for the whole region, 50+ kindergartens in the program in 1 year.
5 months, Nov 2016 - Mar 2017
Creative Producer
Goodbyes. Experimental Theatre Play
The scope of work: video production (from idea to the final results), on-stage sound and light supervision. Working closely with technical departments: rigs, lights, sound, etc.
1 year and 10 months, Nov 2014 - Aug 2016
Creative Director
Imaginary Friends Escape Games
Developing, building real-life escape games with a unique theme (promoting Finnish culture). Working closely with Helsinki Tourist Office to deliver an unforgettable experience for the international journalists writing about Helsinki. Everything from strategy, the concept, crafting stories, gameplay, brand marketing to the final production, including building a set design. After a one year of success, a prominent local competitor approached us with an offer we couldn't resist.
11 months, Mar 2013 - Jan 2014
Senior Art Director
DigitasLBi
After a successful tactical campaign for LetoBank (banking service for young clients) — was recognised as one of the most prominent banking startups in Russia. One of designers mentored by me achieved international recognition in product design. Boosted social media channels with creative content for Nestlé, Universal Channel, Nescafé. Tenders, strategy, creative development. Clients: Nestlé, Nescafé, Unipharm, Lactalis, LetoBank, Schick.
1 year and 3 months, Jan 2012 - Mar 2013
Senior Art Director
ADV Group
The creativity of my team made the agency profitable in short time (just 9 months). Tenders, strategy, creative development. Socially significant projects, launch of the product on the international market. Clients: BinBank, Azersun, CAF+«Dima’s dream» Fund, NaturProdukt, Imperial Tobacco, Waymark.
1 year and 2 months, Dec 2010 - Jan 2012
Art Director
Anybodyhome Creative Agency
Tenders, strategy, creative development. Finalist of the ‘New Talent’ competition for Cristal Ad Festival. Finished Clients: KIA, Bank of Moscow (banking services), BigLunch.
3 years and 1 month, Jan 2008 - Jan 2011
Art Director
PAPA Creative Agency
Developing creative platforms and creative concepts. Pre-production for photo and video shootings (directors, producers briefing). Participation in tenders. Clients: TELE2, Nomos Bank, HomeCredit Bank.
Developing strategies, communications, long term creative platforms, creative concepts. Clients: Siemens, Chevrolet, Opel, Cadillac, Skoda, Vodka ‘Kalinka’, Vodka ‘Vysota’, OBI.
1 year and 9 months, May 2006 - Jan 2008
Designer
PAPA Creative Agency
Developing creative platforms, creative concepts. Pre-production for photo (directors, producers briefing). Preparing creative lowres print, hires based on art director’s sketches. Prepress.
5 years and 5 months, Jan 2001 - May 2006
Designer
Freelance Graphic Designer
Freelancing for many international brands. Such as Nokia, Tandberg, Jewelry brands, etc.
1 year and 4 months, Nov 1998 - Feb 2000
Editor
NEP Broadcasting
Analyzing news feeds (Reuters, Interfax, Bloomberg, etc.) and preparing short news analysis for news production team
Educational background for Alexey Chekhov
2017 - 2017
Digital Marketing
Udacity
Marketing Fundamentals, Content Strategy, Social Media Marketing, Social Media Advertising with Facebook, Search Engine Optimization (SEO), Search Engine Marketing with Adwords, Display Advertising, Email Marketing, Measure and Optimize with Google Analytics
2006 - 2007
Design and Illustration
British Higher School of Art and Design
2004 - 2005
Art direction
Miami Ad School
Art Direction
Languages
English
Fluent
German
Basic
French
Fluent
Russian
First language
Finnish
Basic