Brand & Marketing Specialist with 5+ years in FMCG activation and integrated campaigns. Experienced in international marketing and consumer insights-driven brand strategy — from AOP development and ATL & BTL campaigns to cross-functional collaboration with sales, trade marketing, and creative teams. Multilingual (EN/DE/FR/ES) and passionate about building brands that stay culturally relevant and drive real business growth. Thinking in systems, executing with impact.

Daria Gallinger

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Brand & Marketing Specialist with 5+ years in FMCG activation and integrated campaigns. Experienced in international marketing and consumer insights-driven brand strategy — from AOP development and ATL & BTL campaigns to cross-functional collaboration with sales, trade marketing, and creative teams. Multilingual (EN/DE/FR/ES) and passionate about building brands that stay culturally relevant and drive real business growth. Thinking in systems, executing with impact.

Next availability:
July 25, 2026

Brand & Marketing Specialist with 5+ years in FMCG activation and integrated campaigns.
Experienced in international marketing and consumer insights-driven brand strategy — from AOP development and ATL & BTL campaigns to cross-functional collaboration with sales, trade marketing, and creative teams. Multilingual (EN/DE/FR/ES) and passionate about building brands that stay culturally relevant and drive real business growth. Thinking in systems, executing with impact.

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Experience Level

Language

English
Fluent
German
Intermediate
French
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Advanced
Russian
Fluent

Work Experience

Marketing Manager | FMCG Brand & Campaign Management at Mega Brands Marketing Agency. Full-service FMCG marketing agency — cleaning, beauty & personal care categories
December 1, 2023 - February 1, 2025
• Owned end-to-end brand strategy execution for FMCG clients: led Annual Operating Plan (AOP) development, budget planning and control (~€100K quarterly budget), campaign execution, and performance reporting • Translated consumer and category insights (Nielsen, BHT, Brand Analytics) into activation concepts and strategic brand recommendations, directly influencing positioning and messaging decisions • Planned and executed integrated ATL & BTL campaigns across OOH, digital, influencer, and event channels — achieving 10M+ reach with cost-efficient CPV (~€0.006) • Managed cross-functional teams and 50+ external partners simultaneously; collaborated with commercial stakeholders, agencies, and creative teams across the full campaign lifecycle • Developed brand activation frameworks and presented campaign results and forward strategy directly to clients
Marketing & Events at VR Holding
September 1, 2022 - December 1, 2023
• Developed and executed integrated marketing strategies for 3 premium consumer lifestyle brands simultaneously, adapting brand communication and activation to local market needs across 3 international markets • Planned and executed ATL&BTL activations including 3 VIP events (400+ attendees each), coordinating agencies, partners, and on-site execution end-to-end • Built 6 social media channels from scratch with always-on content and email marketing programmes; campaign activity generated 100+ direct sales • Managed audience segmentation and CRM communications across email, social, and digital channels, supporting both acquisition and retention objectives • Contributed to brand visual refresh across client-facing materials including catalogues, print, and event collateral
PR & Marketing Manager at Exponenta Film
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Managed integrated ATL & BTL PR and marketing campaigns for 20+ film releases, contributing to $2.6M box office revenue across the portfolio. Planned and delivered 20+ press and celebrity launch events; led media partnerships, press pitches, and release development to maximise cultural visibility and audience engagement.
PR & Marketing Manager at Exponenta Film. Independent film distributor — theatrical releases across major cinema networks
October 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
• Managed integrated ATL & BTL PR and marketing campaigns for 20+ film releases, contributing to $2.6M box office revenue across the portfolio • Planned and delivered 20+ press and celebrity launch events with 50+ guests each — independently managing venue, guest lists, talent coordination, and media communications end-to-end • Led media partnerships, press pitching, and press release development to maximise cultural visibility and audience engagement at launch

Education

BA in Linguistics & Communication Theory at National University of Science & Technology MISiS
January 1, 2015 - June 30, 2019

Qualifications

HubSpot Content Marketing Certification
May 17, 2026 - June 22, 2026
Google Ads Search Certification
May 1, 2026 - September 1, 2026
UDEMY Full Digital Marketing Course 2026
May 17, 2026 - August 1, 2026
German B2 Professional Language Course
January 29, 2026 - August 6, 2026
HubSpot Inbound Marketing Certification
June 9, 2026 - June 24, 2026
German B1 Professional Language Course (DTC)
October 1, 2025 - November 30, 2025
DELE (Diplomas de Español como Lengua Extranjera) B2
August 1, 2024 - November 24, 2024

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Consumer Goods, Retail