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Yulia Chekaeva

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Brand manager and e-commerce/brand strategist with experience taking projects from idea to business implementation, including digital branding, online retail consulting, and marketplace growth.

About

Brand manager and e-commerce/brand strategist with experience taking projects from idea to business implementation, including digital branding, online retail consulting, and marketplace growth. Strong focus on consumer insights, brand integrity, and KPI-driven marketing performance.

Founder of a kidswear brand with end-to-end experience across concept, design, production, storytelling, and online sales. Previously led luxury retail brand strategy and marketing at Vertu in Astana, and managed e-commerce project documentation and web templates earlier in her career.

  • 15 years' experience
  • Joined August 2026

Languages

  • RussianFluent
  • EnglishAdvanced
  • KazakhBeginner
  • FrenchAdvanced

Industry experience

  • Retail
  • Software & Internet
  • Consumer Goods
  • Media & Entertainment
  • Financial Services

Work experience· 10 roles

Project manager, QA · Safe.dem mobile appDec 2020 – Feb 2021 · 3 mos

Planned and negotiated project concept with developers; managed communication with stakeholders; translated design vision into delivery. Owned marketing strategy for app distribution. Conducted product testing and quality assurance and established effective workflow organization across participants.

Founder / Brand owner (kidswear brand) · Pauline’s kidswear storeApr 2020 – Present · 6 yrs 8 mos

Founded a kidswear brand with own production and online retail. Built and maintained WordPress/Wix websites, managed Instagram presence, and developed the brand concept including logo, color scheme, story, packaging, and product development. Created collection concepts, naming, and storytelling; organized photo sessions for an advertising campaign and drove online sales.

Brand manager · Vertu, Astana, KazakhstanNov 2015 – Jun 2020 · 4 yrs 8 mos

Led strategic planning based on key consumer insights to enhance portfolio and improve consumer communication. Monitored and analyzed business performance, goals, and competition; implemented marketing plans with internal/external suppliers. Prepared internal/external presentations for product introductions, marketing materials, and brand/communication objectives. Coordinated meetings, produced regular performance reports with KPIs, guided the team on visual merchandising and brand integrity, and oversaw production of adverts and editorials for magazines and websites. Monitored product distribution, managed marketing campaigns, and ensured compliance with legal/regulatory guidelines while liaising with compliance personnel.

Store manager · Vertu, Astana, KazakhstanApr 2014 – Oct 2015 · 1 yr 7 mos
Founder (online store) - e-commerce · Pot-Pourri online storeApr 2014 – May 2016 · 2 yrs 2 mos
Store manager · Chopard, Astana, KazakhstanJul 2013 – Apr 2014 · 10 mos
Brand manager, Client relationships manager · Belvedere Wealth Management, London, UKFeb 2012 – Aug 2012 · 7 mos
Project manager assistant · Tsesna Investment Corporation, Astana, KazakhstanMay 2010 – Sep 2010 · 5 mos

Education

MA in Luxury Brand Management (with Merit) · European Business School London, Regent’s University London2011 – 2012
BA in Management · Kazakh-British Technical University2006 – 2010

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