I'm a marketing and events professional with a track record in digital marketing, brand management, and product development across hospitality, coworking spaces, and NGO initiatives. I thrive on turning concepts into actionable plans, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments. From launching new restaurant concepts and food courts to driving market expansion in Dubai and Eastern Europe, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I speak Ukrainian, English, Polish, German, and Russian and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create memorable experiences.

Gregory Zarkhin

I'm a marketing and events professional with a track record in digital marketing, brand management, and product development across hospitality, coworking spaces, and NGO initiatives. I thrive on turning concepts into actionable plans, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments. From launching new restaurant concepts and food courts to driving market expansion in Dubai and Eastern Europe, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I speak Ukrainian, English, Polish, German, and Russian and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create memorable experiences.

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I’m a marketing and events professional with a track record in digital marketing, brand management, and product development across hospitality, coworking spaces, and NGO initiatives. I thrive on turning concepts into actionable plans, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering measurable results in fast-paced environments.
From launching new restaurant concepts and food courts to driving market expansion in Dubai and Eastern Europe, I combine strategic thinking with hands-on execution. I speak Ukrainian, English, Polish, German, and Russian and enjoy collaborating with diverse teams to create memorable experiences.

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Language

Ukrainian
Fluent
English
Advanced
Polish
Intermediate
German
Intermediate
Russian
Advanced

Work Experience

Head of NGO at Foundation of LEM's Station
June 1, 2021 - Present
Grant acquisition and contracts
PR Manager at NGO Fraternal Aid
April 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Marketing and PR
Regional Marketing Director at Moderza Hospitality - Argentina Grill and YOY Restaurant
June 1, 2023 - Present
Directed a team of 8 for the Dubai Region. Managed annual marketing budget of 700,000 AED. Developed and implemented over 25 marketing offers. Overlooked the launch of a new F&B branch. Proposed and selected new menu items and F&B concepts. Collaborated with external aggregators to increase turnover by 12%. Planned and executed over 40 events.
Restaurant consultant at iPapus Agency
November 1, 2022 - May 1, 2023
Consulted restaurant owners and managers on concept development, business development, and product design. The portfolio includes the biggest IT company of Ukraine «SoftServe».
Marketing Consultant at MG Consulting
June 1, 2021 - May 31, 2023
Marketing and branding, B2B projects, design and web development
Marketing Manager at LEM Station
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2022
Marketing and events for a creative-innovative hub in a revitalised historic tram depot
Marketing / F&B Operations at Cafe1
May 1, 2020 - January 1, 2022
City cafe and vinoteka operations, marketing and guest experience
Restaurant Manager at Baczewski Restaurant
June 1, 2019 - April 1, 2020
Luxurious award-winning concept-restaurant operations, team leadership, and guest experience
Co-working / Collaboration Manager at TSH Collab
March 1, 2018 - July 1, 2018
Coworking space management and community-building
Operations / Marketing at Wanee’ Restaurant
June 1, 2016 - August 1, 2018
Fine dining university campus restaurant; kitchen and guest experience coordination

Education

BBA in International Hospitality Management at NHL Stenden University of Applied Sciences, Leeuwarden
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2019
Minor, Entrepreneurship / Entrepreneurial Studies at Untrim International, Bangkok
September 1, 2017 - November 1, 2017
Minor, Digital Marketing at Stenden University Thailand
November 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Digital Strategy Certification at KAMA (Kyiv Academy of Media Arts)
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Qualifications

Digital Strategy Certification
April 1, 2023 - August 1, 2023

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Education