ANNA MAKSYMENKO

Los Angeles

Summary

Strategic Marketing & PR Director with 20+ years of experience leading integrated marketing, digital, and communications teams across agencies and government initiatives. Proven track record of scaling marketing departments, increasing revenue by 40% YoY, delivering 10x ROI influencer campaigns, and building high-performing cross-functional teams.

Overview

years of professional experience

Work History

Marketing & PR Director / Chief Operating Officer

Adgasm Performance Agency

01.2020 - Current

Built marketing department from scratch (0 to 6 employees in 3 months)
Increased company revenue by 40% YoY with 41% profitability
Grew client base by 50%
Delivered influencer campaigns with up to 10x ROI
Reduced operational costs by 15% and improved execution speed by 30%

Marketing & PR Director

Federal Cultural Initiative

01.2019 - 01.2020

Led national PR strategy and ranked #1 in media visibility among 13 initiatives
Managed crisis communications and large-scale media exposure
Expanded digital reach through influencer partnerships

Director of Client Services

QMarketing Agency

01.2018 - 01.2019

Led performance marketing campaigns for financial and e-commerce brands
Oversaw KPIs, budgets, and cross-functional execution

Account Director

FleishmanHillard Vanguard

01.2012 - 01.2014

Managed multinational accounts across 5 countries
Developed regional communication strategies
Supervised cross-border teams

Education

Master's Degree - Law

Kyiv National Economic University

Skills

Marketing Strategy & Execution
Brand Development & Positioning
Performance & Growth Marketing
Influencer & Creator Campaigns
Public Relations & Media Strategy
Revenue Growth & Profit Optimization
Team Leadership & Operational Management
Budget Oversight & KPI Delivery

LANGUAGES

English – Fluent

Russian, Ukrainian – Native

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