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Levan Gogichadze

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Market research consultant at Freelance who designed evaluations of 84 refugee-led businesses published by UNDP Georgia.

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At Freelance, I design market research studies, customer surveys, and evaluation frameworks for SMEs, development organizations, and academic institutions. I turn customer behaviour analysis and market reviews into practical recommendations for business decisions.

At CARE Caucasus, I managed performance analytics and evaluation activities for SME and community development programs. I designed a scorecard-based evaluation of 84 refugee-led businesses across three cohorts, published by UNDP Georgia.

At Unigroup, Ltd (Lukoil Georgia), I led marketing strategy, research, and customer development. Marketing initiatives contributed to 200% customer base growth and sustained 15% annual sales growth.

I also teach Marketing Research, Brand Management, and Strategic Marketing at Georgian American University - GAU, and Retail Management and Marketing Research at Ilia State University. My research toolkit includes SPSS, Excel, KoboToolbox, and AI-assisted research workflows.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Freelance logoFR
Current

Principal Consultant

Aug 2015 - Present (11 years 1 month)

Independent research and consulting practice supporting SMEs, development organizations, and academic institutions through applied market research, marketing analysis, and performance measurement.
• Designed and implemented market research studies, customer surveys, and evaluation frameworks.
• Conducted customer behaviour analysis, competitive assessments, and market reviews to support business

Ilia State University logoIU
Current

Invited Lecturer

Feb 2014 - Present (12 years 7 months)

Teach Retail Management and Marketing Research.
• Develop and deliver courses focused on consumer behaviour, retail strategy, and research methodology.
• Supervised 120+ student research projects involving market analysis, customer behaviour, and retail strategy.
• Guided students in applying research methods to real-world business questions.

Georgian American University - GAU logoGG
Current

Invited Lecturer

Jan 2007 - Present (19 years 8 months)

Teach Marketing Research, Brand Management, and Strategic Marketing at BBA and MBA levels.
• Apply marketing concepts and research methodologies to practical business cases.
• Supervised 20+ theses and 300+ student-led projects focused on marketing analysis, research methodology, and business problem-solving.
• Adapted course delivery to hybrid and online formats while maintaining practical app

CARE Caucasus logoCC

MEAL Coordinator (Performance Analytics & Research Focus)

Feb 2022 - Dec 2025 (3 years 10 months)

Managed performance analytics, research, and evaluation activities for SME and community development programs.
• Designed and managed performance analytics systems across a portfolio of 117 SMEs and 46 infrastructure projects, tracking business, employment, and financial outcomes.
• Built KPI frameworks and grant monitoring tools to measure commercial and operational performance.
• Conducted ba

Hualing Group logoHG

Head of Marketing and Public Relations

Dec 2019 - Aug 2020 (8 months)

Managed marketing, PR, and digital communication activities for a multi-sector international business group.
• Owned marketing strategy, public relations, digital communication, and campaign execution.
• Initiated and built the company’s first CRM system to improve customer information management and marketing effectiveness.
• Conducted media and channel performance analysis across UX, SEO, soc

Regional Development Association, RDA Georgia logoRG

M&E Manager & Portfolio Analytics

Jun 2015 - Dec 2019 (4 years 6 months)

Managed monitoring, evaluation, and analytics activities for SME support and infrastructure development programs.
• Designed grant monitoring frameworks and KPI systems for 470 funded SMEs and 102 infrastructure rehabilitation projects across two program phases.
• Assessed business viability, operational progress, and performance against commercial and development indicators.
• Analyzed SME out

UNDP Georgia logoUG

Marketing Expert

Sep 2017 - Dec 2017 (3 months)

Provided marketing and business analysis support for the strategic development of Georgia’s Legal Aid Service.
• Assessed service delivery models, customer needs, and operational efficiency.
• Developed recommendations to improve customer orientation and service accessibility.

Unigroup, Ltd (Lukoil Georgia) logoUG

Marketing and PR Head

Jul 2005 - Jan 2015 (9 years 6 months)

Led marketing strategy, research, communication, and customer development activities for a leading energy-sector company.
• Managed end-to-end marketing activities, including market research, customer analysis, advertising, PR, CRM, and campaign performance tracking.
• Grew the customer base by 200% and delivered consistent 15% annual sales growth across a near-decade tenure.
• Developed custom

GeoEngineering logoGE

Marketing Manager

Jan 2003 - Dec 2004 (1 year 11 months)

Developed and implemented marketing and business development strategy for an engineering services firm. Conducted market research, built competitive positioning frameworks, and led planning for marketing campaigns and public visibility. Supported expansion into both public and private sector client segments.

CERMA Center of Enterprise Restructuring and Management Assistance logoCA

Business Consultant

Jan 2002 - Jan 2003 (1 year)

Advised two Georgian companies — Mamuli Ltd (parquet production) and Iberia Ltd (pharmaceuticals) — on marketing strategy, competitive positioning, and sales planning. Supported operational restructuring, improved customer targeting, and developed growth strategies adapted to the Georgian market.

Complexus, JSC logoCJ

Marketing Manager

Jan 2000 - Jan 2002 (2 years)

Led marketing strategy, promotional activities, and PR. Covered market research, product positioning, distribution planning, and media outreach. Improved alignment between marketing activity, field sales performance, and customer needs.

Georgian Red Cross Society logoGS

Director

Jan 1999 - Jan 2000 (1 year)

Defined the organisation's strategic goals and led their implementation during a period of transition and reform. Coordinated with national and international partners, managed resource allocation, and introduced improvements to service delivery, policy, and organisational learning.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

NH

New Horizons

Data Science - Implementing an Azure Data Solution

Issued Feb 2021

UD

Udemy

The complete SQL bootcamp 2021

Issued Jan 2021

ES

EF SET

EF SET English Certificate 81/100 (C2 Proficient)

Issued Mar 2021

UD

Udemy

Intro to Project Management with PRINCE2 and PIRINCE2 Agile

Issued Jan 2020

CU

Caucasus University

Master's Degree, Business Administration Marketing

1999 - 2001

GU

Georgian Technical University

Architect

1989 - 1995

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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