Katja Molotkova
Summary
Experienced Marketing and Community Manager, with knack for building and nurturing strong relationships within communities. Well-versed in social media management and content creation, coupled with solid organizational skills. Aiming to foster vibrant and engaged communities that drive positive outcomes and growth.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Project Lead
Environmental Investment Centre
03.2024 - Current
- Leading the planning, execution, and monitoring of European funded partnership projects, ensuring compliance with all applicable requirements and timely delivery of key milestones.
- Managing grant applications and reporting processes, including drafting proposals, preparing budgets, and maintaining thorough documentation for funders.
- Providing strategic advice and support to partner organizations, fostering strong collaboration and clear communication with funding bodies and stakeholders.
Marketing & Community Manager
3VC
01.2023 - 01.2024
- Establishing strategic partnerships with relevant organizations, expanding the reach of the community and generating new opportunities for collaboration.
- Increasing the fund's visibility and reputation in the DACH and CEE markets, and expanding audience engagement;
- Designing and executing a wide range of events, both in-person and virtual, including masterclasses, receptions, and off-sites, for founders and partners;
- Producing content focused on founders' pressing issues, curating a shared knowledge database, providing PR support, and collaborating closely with Venture Partners.
Community Engagement Consultant & Trainer
IREX
04.2020 - 06.2023
- In partnership with local universities, the Media Literacy Programme supports future media professionals to provide audiences with quality journalism and heightened awareness of disinformation
- Providing advisory and operational support and consultation to the Media Literacy Programme;
- Fostering connections between community members, devising and implementing community communication initiatives;
- Organizing and participating in events to build community and boost awareness
Marketing and Communication Manager
Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN)
08.2020 - 01.2022
- Increasing brand awareness; managing social media channels, producing content for website, blog and newsletter;
- Matchmaking within the startup community and the investors in the local and international level / Baltics and Skandinavia;
- Creating regular community events, trainings, networking nights, educational activities with cooperation partners (Business Angel Camp, NewNordicLeads trainings, sTartupDay Investor Day etc);
- Conducting surveys to gauge community needs, using insights to guide development of new programs and services.
- Developing partnerships with Estonian and regional startup community members as well as with potential partners.
Head of Conference Programme
Bonnier AB
09.2017 - 03.2020
- Managing a diverse portfolio of internal and external events for Äripäev, subsidiary company of Bonnier AB, and developing marketing and sales strategy (leading a wide variety of teams for each event);
- Collaborating with a broad range of stakeholders both inside and outside of Äripäev to deliver event solutions that support goals and outcomes;
- Driving budget, resourcing, vendor management, site selection and high-level logistical requirements for each event;
Head of BestMarketing news and conferences
Bonnier AB
11.2018 - 04.2019
- Managing and overseeing BestMarketing content, production of the website and other platforms (social media, newsletter), delivering branded content campaigns
- Growing audiences and improving editorial quality, also implementing daily, mid- and long-term coverage plans (budget management)
- Working with the rest of the teams (advertising, social digital media, radio) to put higher capabilities into practice in newsroom projects and to make connections within news coverage areas
BeWise Project Manager
JCI (Junior Chamber International)
01.2015 - 01.2016
- Collaborating with team members on a smooth seminar and training sessions, managing the organizing process and tracked all activity;
- Organizing and facilitating meetings & project presentations for prospective partners
Education
Sociology, Advertising
Tallinn University
Skills
- Communication
- Event Management
- Community Building
- Public Relations
- Project Management
- Team Leadership
Timeline
Project Lead
Environmental Investment Centre
03.2024 - Current
Marketing & Community Manager
3VC
01.2023 - 01.2024
Marketing and Communication Manager
Estonian Business Angels Network (EstBAN)
08.2020 - 01.2022
Community Engagement Consultant & Trainer
IREX
04.2020 - 06.2023
Head of BestMarketing news and conferences
Bonnier AB
11.2018 - 04.2019
Head of Conference Programme
Bonnier AB
09.2017 - 03.2020
BeWise Project Manager
JCI (Junior Chamber International)
01.2015 - 01.2016
Sociology, Advertising
Tallinn University
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