I am a marketing leader with 15+ years of experience in cultural institutions and beyond, combining audience development strategy with hands-on digital expertise. I have built and led marketing functions, launched end-to-end digital marketing frameworks, and delivered measurable growth in audience engagement, ticket sales, and memberships while ensuring accessible and inclusive programs.

Maria Aleksanyan

I am a marketing leader with 15+ years of experience in cultural institutions and beyond, combining audience development strategy with hands-on digital expertise. I have built and led marketing functions, launched end-to-end digital marketing frameworks, and delivered measurable growth in audience engagement, ticket sales, and memberships while ensuring accessible and inclusive programs.

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I am a marketing leader with 15+ years of experience in cultural institutions and beyond, combining audience development strategy with hands-on digital expertise.

I have built and led marketing functions, launched end-to-end digital marketing frameworks, and delivered measurable growth in audience engagement, ticket sales, and memberships while ensuring accessible and inclusive programs.

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Language

Russian
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Interim Marketing Manager at ETOSOL LTD
March 1, 2024 - October 1, 2024
Led interim marketing function for a London-based organization, shaping go-to-market strategy, brand campaigns, CRM, paid media, and digital platforms to support growth.
Head of Digital Marketing at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
January 1, 2022 - April 1, 2022
Directed digital marketing across audience development, CRM, and multi-channel campaigns; led cross-functional teams to scale growth, accessibility and digital platforms for the museum.
Head of Marketing at World Coffee Portal
March 1, 2025 - Present
Orchestrated marketing strategy and GTM planning for a B2B SaaS brand; collaborated with Sales and Product, conducted competitive & product research, and implemented data-driven campaigns to improve pipeline and revenue.
Senior Digital Marketing Manager at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
November 1, 2017 - December 1, 2021
Pioneered the development lifecycle of a museum accessibility mobile app; led cross-functional teams across concept pitches, marketing research, MVP creation, promotion, and performance analysis; achieved notable retention and member growth; implemented data-driven recommendations for audience growth and CRM integration.
Web Project Coordinator at Garage Museum of Contemporary Art
November 1, 2010 - November 1, 2014
Directed end-to-end paid media campaigns, analytics, and reporting; managed budget and timelines; implemented loyalty marketing and brand integration projects; contributed to website development and online ticketing.

Education

MSc in Marketing Communications at Birkbeck, University of London
October 1, 2022 - October 31, 2023
Product Ownership at British Higher School of Art and Design, Moscow
April 1, 2021 - April 30, 2021
MSc in Psychology at Lomonosov Moscow State University
September 1, 2002 - June 30, 2007

Qualifications

CIM Member
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026
Product Ownership, professional development course
January 11, 2030 - May 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services