Airi Shakuova
- -Summary
As a Digital Marketing Manager, I thrive on working with a diverse range of clients, skilfully managing
multiple campaigns, and delivering on tight deadlines. I have honed my organisational,
interpersonal, and analytical abilities through a combination of academic learning, work experience,
and self-study.
Experience
LG Electronics KazakhstanAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Social Media Manager2023 – 2025
Managed and operated all LG Central Asia & Mongolia social media accounts (12 total) across Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube, ensuring alignment with global KPIs, industry trends, and budget constraints, including coordinating agency teams of up to 10 members
Strategically allocated annual social media budgets ranging from $25,000 to $50,000, continually monitoring KPIs and optimising spend to improve channel performance (e.g. 20% increase in ad views per month)
Planned, launched, and analysed paid campaigns to enhance brand awareness, managing monthly investments of up to $30,000 for optimal reach and engagement
Kogi Digital Agency Almaty, Kazakhstan
Digital Marketing Manager2019 – 2023
Developed, launched, and managed digital strategies tailored to various project needs, actively participating in commercial tenders and client meetings to align with their goals, strategy, and vision
Strategically allocated marketing budgets across multiple channels, including Google Ads, Meta, influencers, Programmatic, Yandex Search, social media, and offline campaigns, maximising reach and effectiveness
Managed project budgets of up to $10,000, ensuring optimal allocation to drive performance
Led a cross-functional team of five, including copywriters, designers, and a junior SMM manager, fostering collaboration and delivering high-quality campaign execution
PN Kazakhstan (PN Holding – head office was based in Russia)Almaty, Kazakhstan
Distribution of childcare products, formula etc
website: https://pnholding.com/en/affiliated-companies.html
Regional Marketing manager 2018 – 2019
Delivered full-spectrum 360° marketing support for multiple brands in Kazakhstan, utilising diverse channels, including media, TV, influencers, B2B/B2C exhibitions, and events to maximise brand visibility
Strategically allocated annual marketing budgets of $40,000–$50,000 across the most effective channels to enhance brand awareness and drive product promotion
Fidelity Health Clubs & SPA (currently Royal clubs & Spa)Almaty, Kazakhstan
Sales representative 2015 – 2018
Increased membership sales by 10% annually through lead generation and client retention initiatives
Built and maintained relationships with high-value clients, contributing to a 7% improvement in client retention
Negotiated corporate partnerships, bringing in 15+ new corporate accounts and boosting revenue
Organised promotional events and referral programs, increasing new member sign-ups
Additional Experience
AB Restaurants – Marketing junior managerAlmaty, Kazakhstan
Chain of premium restaurants in Kazakhstan, website:2013 – 2015
Managed and optimised the loyalty program across a chain of restaurants, overseeing budgeting and ensuring high-quality customer support
Analysed key performance indicators (KPIs) and conducted in-depth market research, delivering data-driven insights and presenting monthly performance reports to senior management
Education
Kazakh University of International Relations and World Languages, Bachelor program, 2013
A four-year, full-time degree program
Degree Institution, Bachelor, Marketing, scoring 95%
Additional
Languages: English, Russian, Kazakh
Created and recorded podcast about mental health: https://shorturl.at/rehwU
Self-study:
2018 – Open School of Literature – Fiction writing (Russian)
2019 – Web-design, Web-design school - https://razdva.kz
2022 – Performance Marketing, online platform - https://netology.ru