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Resume
OLGA S. THOMAS
POB 6, Moscow, 125284 RUSSIA
Projects: SendFlowers.ru I ipc2U.de | icos.ru | ICN.ru
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Profiles
Web Content Manager | Web Site Managing Editor I Web Project Management | Web Content Management & Strategy | E-Marketing | Information Architecture
Objective
Mid-level manager with more than four year's Web strategy and development experience in agency, in-house, start-up and solid company environments. Unique combination of creative, technical, managerial, and analytical skills. Recognized for dependability and "getting the job done" through persistence and a strong work ethic. Able to thrive in a fast-paced environment, extremely proactive, impeccable attention to detail, and strong communication skills. Friendly and enthusiastic team player as well as leader with a proven record of success and innovation. Demonstrated ability to grasp complex concepts and learn new skills quickly. Strong knowledge of e-marketing principles, online consumer behavior, and how an organization's Web site and marketing initiatives influence and drive its business.
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| FULL-TIME PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE: |
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| SDC (System Decision Company) – Web design and development agency, Moscow. |
05/2000-12/2000 |
Senior Graphic Designer, Web Designer and e-management specialist.
Major Accomplishments:
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- Collaborated with department heads to develop and implement content strategy, management, and development methodologies and standards.
- Architected, designed, and developed Web sites for a variety of clients.
- Consulted with clients to understand business and communications goals, researched competitors and industry best practices, developed content strategy, and managed development of content and related design and functional deliverables for Web projects. Involved in ongoing maintenance efforts serving in managing editor roles.
- Collaborated with executive management to define development team roles, analyze resource allocation, and recruit staff.
- Identified, prioritized, and managed a team of designers and developers to produce critical Web site enhancements and e-marketing initiatives for a major product launch. Defined functional requirements, developed wireframes, and authored content.
- Developed aspects of web site in consultation with senior editorial, technical and general management.
- Developed concepts for areas and functionalities of comprehensive Internet Web site, and wrote/edited content.
- Developed content strategy for rich content/functionality modules that are supplied as private label plug-ins to client Web sites.
- Devised navigation structure and content for each page of product
- Developing and placing banner advertising
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SendFlowers.ru, Moscow, Russia – International Flower Delivery Corporation. Moscow.
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12/2000-06/2002 |
Content Manager and E-Marketing Manager of SendFlowers.ru
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- Established the content management discipline.
- Daily updated/edited news feeds and features, images, poll questions. Obtaining and coordinating the posting of web content. Ensure all content issues are resolved prior to posting new information.
- Developed business process and workflow for the review and control of content to the web site. Adhere to electronic publishing standards for editing and content management.
- Enforce content formatting, image treatment, and design consistency.
- Serve as content management liaison for client and contractor.
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ICOS – Industrial Computer Systems, Moscow. |
10/2003-present |
Content Manager and E-Marketing Manager - ipc2U.de, icos.ru, icn.ru
Major Accomplishments:
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- Actively maintain and support the corporate Web site. Collaborate with senior leadership to define objectives, strategy, and tactics for content, design, and functionality.
- Manage two redesigns and maintain several Web sites of the company, including significant development of new content and functionality. Responsible for all sites content, gathering of product photos.
- Wide range of other duties: e-newsletter writing and strategy, work with internal staff and external organizational partners on e-marketing and editorial projects, e-commerce business and tech strategy.
- Develope work planning and analysis tools, using Microsoft Excel. Define a plan for creating a "paperless" office.
- Meet with prospective clients to evaluate their needs and made suggestions for improving online business strategy and then deliver written proposal of services. Consult with clients about the complete process of business integration to a web entity and site map development with strategies to maintain an easy navigational user experience.
- Mapped order processing workflow, identified ways to improve turnaround time and enhance data integrity, and researched and recommended software- and process-based solutions. Solutions improved customer service.
- Research and archive digital library of company products.
- Responsible for online advertising, maintaining pay per click services for company.
- Work with the IT division to assess web technology needs and implement solutions.
- Contribute to overall IT communication activities, which may include writing, editing, and proofing.
- Wrote or co-wrote all copy for corporate Web site and client/investor marketing materials.
- Project manager for CD – offline version of ipc2U.de.
- Corporate e-marketing initiatives for the company, including full editorial responsibilities.
- Manage e-commerce operations including order fulfillment, customer service, email marketing, and other online and offline marketing programs to develop business and marketing strategies.
- Wrote/edit, design and produce press releases, direct mail pieces, marketing collateral and other mass mailings.
- Create short- and long-term content strategies and publishing plans. Define functional requirements, templates, and metadata scheme for site implementation. Develope legacy content migration plan.
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| FREELANCE EXPERIENCE: |
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The large travel company KARLSON-TRAVEL, Moscow
Project Manager
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- Responsible for research and competitive analysis, development of competitive marketing strategies, search engine ranking, analysis and search submissions including development of high ranking keyword redirect web pages competitive redirect web pages.
- Met with design team to take over all duties and take course of action to migrate 5,000 web pages to the Guestzilla web site.
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MASSAGE MEDICAL, Moscow, Russia
Project Manager
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- Designed and developed web site and database of medical service.
- Obtaining and coordinating the posting of web content.
- Negotiated deals with medical industry companies, publications, etc., for content and cross-promotions.
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MaxiSystem CLUB, Moscow, Russia
Project Manager
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- Designed and developed club web site and database of health related services in the advertising community.
- Developed and systematized new sources of online content to complement what comes from print publication weekly.
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| EDUCATION: |
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Diploma of Light Industry Engineer, Academy of Design, Moscow, Russia, June 1994
degree equivalent to a master's degree.
Studied:
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- Engineer Science
- Computer Science
- Design and Art
- Business Administration
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The Computer Training Center at Bauman Moscow State Technical University, Moscow, Russia.
Studied: Internet- and web-technologies: Web-design, Web-marketing, Web-mastering, HTML, Flash 5.
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Alliance Francaise, Lyon, France
Studied: French.
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English school, Moscow, Russia
Studied: English.
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| DISTINCTIONS, SOFTWARE SKILLS & PROFESSIONAL KNOWLEDGE: |
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- Proficient with Microsoft Office suite, Photoshop, Illustrator, ImageReady, ColorDraw, Dreamweaver and Homesite
- Strong hands-on experience with Windows platform
- Proficient with HTML and familiar with JavaScript, Flash editors
- Strong working knowledge of enterprise content management systems at the Lotus Notes basis
- Strong writing, editing, and proofreading skills
- Experience developing and working with multi-stage development methodologies
- Experience analyzing site usage statistics, developing and placing banner advertising, creating usability tests and facilitating testing, and developing information architecture and functional requirements
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Languages: native Russian, excellent English, good French, basic skills in German
- Thorough understanding of the limits and the possibilities of online media
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References available upon request
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| OTHER KEYWORDS: |
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developer writer online content manager, editor, and writer; e-marketing writer; javascript, html, homesite, dreamweaver, microsoft office 2000: word, excel, outlook, project, photoshop, pagemaker, quarkxpress, adobe acrobat, outstanding verbal and written communication, research and analytical skills; online content editor, online content manager, online content writer, internet content editor, internet content manager, internet content writer, offline version
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