Karine Makiian

Karine

Event Manager
Edinburgh, UK
  • 17 Years Experience
  • Rate Negotiable
Artist managers | Event catering specialist | Event managers | Event planners | Host - Hostess

Overview

My professional experience covers a large number of different projects: shows, conferences, corporates, sports, and charity events.

I like to be useful and at the same time improve my skills, learn something new and apply it immediately. It is important for me to work with tasks and projects that lead to results.

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Work Experiences

EmotionLab

August 2009 - February 2019

Event Project Manager

Directed a variety of clients' events from beginning to end and developed crucial paths. Managed over 1500 projects, including significant events such as the 2018 UEFA Champions League final (Chief Executive of the Volunteers Department), the 2013 World Youth Championships in Athletics (Volunteer Manager), the opening of Donbas Arena (Volunteer Coordinator), and Shakhtar Football Club's 75th birthday.

Work.ua

May 2019 - December 2021

PR and Event Manager

Coordinated all aspects of external events. Cultivated strong vendor relationships and managed project plans. Increased event-driven revenue by 30%, exceeding the plan from 33% to 46%.

MAUDAU

Janaury 2022 - September 2022

Brand Marketing Manager

Developed and executed marketing plans. Managed brand health and enhanced customer experience. Led go-to-market planning and facilitated cross-functional collaboration. Transformed the brand's perception within six months.

The Scotsman Group

September 2022 - November 2022

Marketing and Events Supervisor

Managed daily operations of the hotel’s events areas. Created department rotas and ensured staffing levels aligned with corporate goals. Developed event-critical paths and ensured seamless event delivery. Short term contract. Trained the deputy and the team in 2 weeks.

Deloitte

July 2023 -

Catering Coordinator

Assessed needs and provided recommendations/menu planning, ensured quality service and delivery. Managed vendor relationships, onboarding new vendors, and performed quality control. Established effective communication and collaboration channels between departments in a challenging environment.

Olympic House

May 2024 - August 2024

Operations Manager

Managed Ukrainian Olympic House. Partnership, Sponsorship, Stakeholders' relationship, Volunteers’ management, Stage Management. Achieved a 35% budget optimization and revenue increase for events without admission fees.

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