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Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Languages
Certification And Trainings
Hobbies and Interests
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Mikhail Matyushkov

Mikhail Matyushkov

Vienna

Summary

Creative, thorough and analytical-minded Communications professional with 20+ years of experience in Marketing Communications, Business Analysis and proven ability to deliver high quality results working with challenging assignments in a constantly changing Retail environment. Looking for a job Business Analyst.

Overview

18
18
years of professional experience

Work History

Project Specialist in Customer Team

IKEA Austria
09.2023 - Current

Responsibilities related to Omnichannel mindset project:

  • Developed omnichannel playbook and facilitator guidelines, outlining best practices and strategies for seamless customer experiences across channels.
  • Ensured alignment with omnichannel definition and maintained consistency in messaging.
  • Reviewed and improved content quality in briefing for omnichannel communication plan.
  • Monitored and tracked key metrics related to omnichannel mindset development.
  • Oversaw measurements and follow-up activities for digital readiness and usage.
  • Actively participated in executing our comprehensive communication plan.
  • Ensured high-quality content in briefing for external commercial plan

Responsibilities related to Happy Customer Performance:

  • Collaborated on creating visually appealing presentations featuring satisfied customers.
  • Conducted follow-ups and conducted in-depth analyses of customer satisfaction trends.
  • Designed visualizations and provided training for new modules related to customer happiness.

Communications Consultant

Wunderman Thompson
03.2021 - 05.2022
  • Adapted IKEA Ingka triggered (Pull) communications package for Russian market, including revising texts, visuals, and links in email layouts.
  • Proofread all Push campaigns for IKEA FAMILY club in Russia.

Communications Consultant

IKANO Insight
09.2017 - 02.2021
  • Created compelling 1:1 communication to drive engagement, participation, and activation within the loyalty club IKEA Family in Russia.
  • Curated relevant content for marketing communication aligned with the commercial calendar and strategic priorities.
  • Strategically planned and implemented targeted communications using various customer segmentation models.
  • Collaborated across teams to ensure aligned and integrated campaign implementation and performance follow-up.

External Communication Specialist

IKEA Retail Russia
12.2005 - 08.2017
  • IKEA Brand Positioning and Store Traffic Increase:Developed content for national external communications across Out of Home, Print, Radio, and Digital channels.
    Managed the full pipeline of communication content creation, including briefing creative and media agencies, evaluating, editing, adjusting, and finalizing materials.
    Ensured creative execution aligned with IKEA Brand values and visual identity guidelines.
  • Contributed to the development of IKEA’s integrated Marketing and communication strategy based on country marketing plans and consumer insights.
  • Planned, implemented, and followed up on various Marketing campaigns, considering available resources and collaborating with internal and external stakeholders.
  • Responsible for budget management, forecasting, goal setting, and return on investment.
  • Ensured compliance with financial and legal requirements.

Education

Marketing and Communication -

Moscow University of Business Administration
Moscow
01.2001

Skills

  • Idea Development and Team Collaboration: Worked closely with cross-functional teams to create impactful communications
  • Flexibility and Adaptability: Thrived in a dynamic retail environment
  • Effective Communication (Fluent English): Crafted clear and engaging content for diverse audiences
  • Prioritization and Time Management: Organized work efficiently to meet deadlines
  • Knowledge of Customer Relation Processes and Tools: Applied relevant methodologies
  • Data Analysis and Reporting: Excel skills to collect, analyze, and present complex data
    Designed structured and user-friendly reports
    Evaluated retail performance from a multidimensional perspective
    Utilized IKEA specialist knowledge in a multichannel environment to optimize customer interactions

Languages

English – Advanced
Advanced
C1
German – certified A2
Elementary
A2
Russian
Proficient
C2

Certification And Trainings

  • Practical Project Steering Training, PPS, Tieto
  • IKEA Marketing communications and Brand Positioning
  • IKEA Leadership Fundamentals
  • The smile effect - Customer experience the IKEA way

Hobbies and Interests

  • Passionate about Home furnishing and Retail design
  • Travelling
  • Graphic Design

Timeline

Project Specialist in Customer Team

IKEA Austria
09.2023 - Current

Communications Consultant

Wunderman Thompson
03.2021 - 05.2022

Communications Consultant

IKANO Insight
09.2017 - 02.2021

External Communication Specialist

IKEA Retail Russia
12.2005 - 08.2017

Marketing and Communication -

Moscow University of Business Administration
Mikhail Matyushkov