liza zakharova

liza zakharova

Event ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
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liza zakharova

liza zakharova

Event ManagerLondon, United Kingdom
About me
Originally from Kazakhstan, I bring a unique cultural perspective that enhances my approach to event planning. I aim to create and manage large-scale events that celebrate London’s vibrant and multicultural creative scene and connect people through art. (And create some magic on the way)
Projects
  • ENCORE Exhibition
    ENCORE ExhibitionENCORE The planning for the ENCORE exhibition originated as a graduation show but evolved into an expansive open call for multimedia artists. After meticulous consideration, we chose Greatorex Street—a dynamic, artist-led venue that doubles as artist studios—as the ideal location. The core concept of ENCORE was to unite a diverse range of multimedia artists under one roof, showcasing everything from documentaries to 3D sculptures. Spanning six months, this project involved raising approximately
Work history
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    Creative Project ManagerStudio KT1
    London, United KingdomFull Time
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    event plannerSelf-
    London, United KingdomFreelance
    Led the organization of five small to medium-scale art exhibitions and launch events, serving as the primary point of contact for all stakeholders, ensuring flawless event execution. Enhanced team communication and coordination by conducting meetings, creating detailed timetables, delegating tasks, and ensuring clarity in responsibilities across the team. Secured £1,500 in crowdfunding for a Graduation Show, and negotiated an additional £3,000 budget from the finance team, overcoming initial budget limitations. Successfully managed all logistics, including health and safety protocols, insurance, transportation, and venue contracts, ensuring full compliance and risk mitigation. Drove event attendance to over 1,000 attendees through strategic marketing efforts, increasing visibility and audience engagement. Conceptualized and designed storytelling elements and art installations, enhancing the visual and narrative impact of exhibitions and afterparties.
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Education
    Kingston School of Art logo
    Kingston School of Art logo
    BA (Hons)Kingston School of Art
     - London, United Kingdom
    -Led the successful delivery of three creative projects, demonstrating in-depth knowledge and expertise in Creative Project Management. -Applied strong analytical and conceptual thinking to complete live client briefs, addressing 360° advertising campaigns, marketing strategies, and stakeholder communications. -Expertly handled, analyzed, and interpreted client data, identifying needs, setting KPIs, and targeting audiences to align with client goals and brief objectives. -Solved complex problems and demonstrated advanced critical thinking skills in fast-paced, high-stakes project environments. -Delivered impactful written, verbal, and visual communications, presenting ideas through well-structured presentations, essays, and client pitches. -Proficiently utilized Adobe Suite, Microsoft Office, Unreal Engine, and 3D modeling software to enhance creative output and project delivery. 
Notable Modules -Art Direction, Creative Project Management, Culturpreneurship, Customer Mindfulness, Live Case Study, Visual Narratives & Design Thinking, History & Context of Creative and Cultural Industries, The Major Project.