Alexey Chekhov

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.

Creative and marketing consulting for brands, writing scripts for commercial and documentary stories, video production and editing. Brand solutions for different media.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Tenders, strategy, creative development. Finalist of the ‘New Talent’ competition for Cristal Ad Festival. Finished Clients: KIA, Bank of Moscow (banking services), BigLunch.

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.

Developing creative platforms, creative concepts. Pre-production for photo (directors, producers briefing). Preparing creative lowres print, hires based on art director’s sketches. Prepress.

Freelancing for many international brands. Such as Nokia, Tandberg, Jewelry brands, etc.

Analyzing news feeds (Reuters, Interfax, Bloomberg, etc.) and preparing short news analysis for news production team

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

Art Direction