Alexey Chekhov

Inhaber, Creative Producer, Imaginary Friends

Finnland

Fähigkeiten und Kenntnisse

Creative Direction
Art Direction
Strategy
Marketing strategy
Mentoring
Storytelling
Digital Storytelling
Interactive Storytelling
Time Management
Pitch
Pitch Consulting
presentation skills
Presentation
Emotional Intelligence
Supervision
Design
Social Media Marketing
Production
Video production
Photography
Programming
Adobe Creative Suite
Adobe Photoshop
Adobe After Effects
Adobe Illustrator
Adobe InDesign
Premiere Pro
Davinci Resolve
Color Correction
Color grading
Final Cut Pro
blackmagic
Can-Do-Mentalität
International experience
Visual arts
Activism and Peace Work
Urbanisme
Teamwork
Team leadership
Team Leader
HTML
CSS
Creating sketches and establishment plans accordin
Wordpress
Apple Xcode
Graphic design
Creative Advertising
Creativity

Werdegang

Berufserfahrung von Alexey Chekhov

  • Bis heute 6 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit 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.

  • Bis heute 8 Jahre und 10 Monate, seit Juni 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.

  • Bis heute 8 Jahre und 10 Monate, seit Juni 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

  • Bis heute 9 Jahre und 7 Monate, seit 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 Monate, Nov. 2016 - März 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 Jahr und 10 Monate, 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 Monate, März 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 Jahr und 3 Monate, Jan. 2012 - März 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 Jahr und 2 Monate, Dez. 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 Jahre und 1 Monat, 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.

  • 2011 - 2011

    New Business Art Director

    Scholz & Friends

    Developing strategies, communications, long term creative platforms, creative concepts. Clients: Siemens, Chevrolet, Opel, Cadillac, Skoda, Vodka ‘Kalinka’, Vodka ‘Vysota’, OBI.

  • 1 Jahr und 9 Monate, Mai 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 Jahre und 5 Monate, Jan. 2001 - Mai 2006

    Designer

    Freelance Graphic Designer

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

  • 1 Jahr und 4 Monate, Nov. 1998 - Feb. 2000

    Editor

    NEP Broadcasting

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

Ausbildung von 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

Sprachen

  • Englisch

    Fließend

  • Deutsch

    Grundlagen

  • Französisch

    Fließend

  • Russisch

    Muttersprache

  • Finnisch

    Grundlagen

Interessen

Filmmaking
Conceptual photography
Art projects
Interventions
City activism
Advertising analysis
Meditation

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