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Lara ADER

Lara ADER

Tallinn,Estonia

Summary

Dynamic, versatile and results-driven professional with extensive experience in full-cycle interior design projects, brand management, market research, strategic planning, project management, as well as business development and organisation of events. Proficient in developing marketing materials, managing websites, social media, and mailings. Multilingual, with international experience across Europe and the UK.


Overview

25
25
years of professional experience

Work History

Founder/ Interior Designer

ID1863 Studio OÜ (Interior Design)
Tallinn, Estonia
01.2020 - 02.2025
  • Led and executed over 30 residential interior design projects.
  • Managed client consultations, space planning, visualisation, technical documentation and project execution.
  • Collaborated with vendors and contractors to bring concepts to reality.
  • Managed budgets and timelines for multiple projects simultaneously.

Marketing and Brand development Director

LOODUSE ABI OÜ (retail chain of health products)
Tallinn, Estonia
01.2016 - 12.2018
  • Developed and implemented strategic marketing plans.
  • Led rebranding efforts and managed content creation.
  • Increased customer engagement through digital channels and loyalty programs.
  • Facilitated the opening of five additional stores.
  • Coordinated participation in exhibitions and department stores promos

Founder, Sales & Marketing Director

EASYEXPO OÜ (Exhibition stands design & dvlpt)
Tallinn, Estonia
01.2016 - 11.2016
  • Established a startup specializing in exhibition stands and event solutions.
  • Managed business development, advertising, and marketing strategies.
  • Successfully delivered several major international exhibition projects.

Marketing & Business Development Manager

MARKETEX OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTIONS OÜ
Tallinn, Estonia
06.2010 - 01.2016
  • Developed and executed comprehensive marketing strategies for offshore Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer
  • Organised trade exhibitions and created promotional materials- website, video clips, brochures, presentations
  • Led market research, brand positioning and advertising efforts.

Pan-Baltic Brand Manager Lipton

UNILEVER EESTI (FMCG)
Tallinn, Estonia
07.2007 - 05.2010
  • Managed Lipton’s brand strategy and market positioning across the Baltic region
  • Led product launches (Lipton pyramid teas) and category development, cooperated with Baltic media and creative agencies;
  • Monitored marketing developments and competitors;
  • Was fully involved in category commercial, pricing, budgeting, customer development, and logistical aspects
  • Executed and evaluated activations with Local Key Accounts and nationwide

Team Administrator/ Events Organisation Assistant

AGIP KCO (Oil & Gas)
London, UK
01.2005 - 11.2005
  • Provided full administrative support to the Caspian Division BD team of Offshore oil field development
  • Coordinated planning, organising and holding of several international forums

Corporate Administrator

NOMOBILE SA (mobile technology)
Sion/ Geneva, Switzerland
08.2000 - 05.2002
  • Provided high-level administrative support to the Marketing & Distribution Division, Management Team, Board, and CEO.
  • Assisted in the development of strategic marketing and financial documents, management report, presentations, and promotional materials.
  • Conducted in-depth market research and competitor analysis to support business growth, ensured compliance with IT industry regulations.

Education

Professional Diploma - Interior Design

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SCHOOL
Moscow

Bachelor Honors degree - IBS/ Marketing International Management

THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES
The Hague

Exchange Program - Commerce/ Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Ottawa

Skills

CORE QUALIFICATIONS:


  • Interior design- concept, visual and technical
  • Brand & marketing strategy management
  • Marketing & advertising materials development
  • Content management & communications
  • Websites, social media & mailings
  • Marketing research & analysis
  • Exhibitions, trade promotions and events organisation
  • Entrepreneurship & project management
  • Budgeting
  • Interior Design, FMCG, Oil&Gas, EXPOs, Events, Furniture retail


COMPURE SKILLS:

  • Archicad, Adobe Photoshop & Illustrator, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, WordPress, Google Analytics, SendPulse


DRIVING LISENCE:

  • Cat B (1997)






Languages

English
Fluent
Russian
Fluent
Estonian
Advanced
French
Upper intermediate
Spanish
Elementary
German
Elementary
Dutch
Elementary

Timeline

Founder/ Interior Designer

ID1863 Studio OÜ (Interior Design)
01.2020 - 02.2025

Founder, Sales & Marketing Director

EASYEXPO OÜ (Exhibition stands design & dvlpt)
01.2016 - 11.2016

Marketing and Brand development Director

LOODUSE ABI OÜ (retail chain of health products)
01.2016 - 12.2018

Marketing & Business Development Manager

MARKETEX OFFSHORE CONSTRUCTIONS OÜ
06.2010 - 01.2016

Pan-Baltic Brand Manager Lipton

UNILEVER EESTI (FMCG)
07.2007 - 05.2010

Team Administrator/ Events Organisation Assistant

AGIP KCO (Oil & Gas)
01.2005 - 11.2005

Corporate Administrator

NOMOBILE SA (mobile technology)
08.2000 - 05.2002

Professional Diploma - Interior Design

INTERNATIONAL DESIGN SCHOOL

Bachelor Honors degree - IBS/ Marketing International Management

THE HAGUE UNIVERSITY OF APPLIED SCIENCES

Exchange Program - Commerce/ Business Administration

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Lara ADER