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Vlado Nedkov

@vladonedkov

Seasoned business development and operations director with 14+ years experience.

United Kingdom

What I'm looking for

I seek a dynamic role that fosters innovation and collaboration, with opportunities for growth.

I am a seasoned and ambitious business development and operations director with over 14 years of experience in streamlining operations, driving strategic communications, and fostering growth. My career has been marked by a commitment to improving process efficiencies and managing multiple projects under tight deadlines. I thrive on collaborating with stakeholders at all levels, ensuring that innovative solutions are delivered with integrity, customer focus, and accountability.

Throughout my career, I have successfully devised and executed marketing strategies for clients across various sectors, including lifestyle, fashion, hospitality, design, retail, and arts and culture. My expertise in branding has allowed me to create compelling logos and visual identities, while my technical design skills have produced high-quality renderings for residential interior design clients. I take pride in managing high-impact campaigns and events that resonate with audiences and drive engagement.

As a leader, I have achieved significant agency growth and expanded operations internationally. My ability to lead cross-functional teams and streamline business processes has enhanced efficiency and scalability across multiple teams. I am dedicated to fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation, ensuring that every project I undertake is a success.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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Current

Design and Communiations Consultant

Self-employed

Jan 2017 - Present (8 years 4 months)

As a Communications and Design Consultant, I devised and executed marketing strategies, managed digital projects, and created branding materials for clients in lifestyle, fashion, hospitality, and arts. I produced high-quality renderings for residential interior design and managed high-impact campaigns.

Prada USA logoPU

Wholesale intern/Maternity Cover

Prada USA

Oct 2009 - Mar 2010 (5 months)

I evaluated brand distribution expansion possibilities, analyzed potential opportunities and risks, and compiled recommendations for senior management. I collaborated with department store buyers and executed pertinent Footwear, Ready to Wear and Handbag reports for headquarters and clients. I created and presented in-depth product knowledge materials for department store clinics.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Royal College of Art logoRA

Royal College of Art

Master of Arts, Painting

2023 - 2024

Activities and societies: Diversity and Inclusion Student Representative

Royal College of Art logoRA

Royal College of Art

Graduate Diploma, Fine Art

2022 - 2023

Grade: Distinction

Specialized in Fine Art

The New School logoTS

The New School

Postgraduate Certificate, Interior Design

2018 - 2019

BS

Brandeis University International Business School

Master of Business Administration, International Business

2007 - 2009

Dean's Merit Scholarship

Williams College logoWC

Williams College

Bachelor of Arts, Economics, French

2002 - 2006

Full scholarship

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