Mark Jakowenko Email & Phone Number

Melbourne, Vic, Au

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

For the Melbourne International Film Festival (MIFF), I coordinated and engaged with the Programming team to curate a festival screening schedule for regional cinemas under the direction of the Artistic Director. Engaging with film makers and and distributors in the lead up to the festival. As this was a client-focused role, in collaboration with the Guest Services Manager to host Talent/VIP guests. Managing their movements, ensuring proper arrangements of all necessities prior to arrival and during the festival. It was also part of my role to handle guest travel arrangements, including transfers and itineraries, as well as the management of guests on the ground. To maintain smooth execution, I ensured alignment of activities in collaboration with Events and Operations on all festival event activations.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

South Yarra, Victoria, Australia

In this role, I established, developed and maintained strong working relationships with film distributors. Producing and driving film promotion in way of movie premieres and launch events. With my leadership and communication skills, I acted as key representative in the promotion of the Village brand to VIP and international guests whilst in Melbourne. I also utilised project management skills and knowledge in the entertainment field to elevate client projects and achieve enhanced public relations and financial return. To drive business development, I identified revenue opportunities through communication with potential and existing clients, as well as the coordination with media brands to promote products in-cinema.

Melbourne, Australia

In this Media and Client Relations role, I lead the coordination and execution of film premieres and events, managing teams in preparation and show days and ensuring adherence to budget requirements. I also planned and pitched events whilst acting as the central point for events, interfacing with all Exhibition departments to ensure successful activation. With my engagement skills, I handled relationship management and client networking, communicating effectively with film distributors, corporate clients and internal departments. I also drove positive brand perception, leveraged relationships and acted as the Village Cinemas representatives for ambassadors. Finally, I coordinated with the Marketing and Sales Teams to identify opportunities increase patronage from corporate business and VIPS, highlighting revenue possibilities through unique events and appearances.

As a Senior Events Manager, I coordinated the delivery of high-quality events, including the production and execution of film premieres, ensuring adherence to performance requirements and brand image. Managing top tier client corporate events, launches and internal and external showcases. I utilised key communication skills in managing VIPs and providing high-level guest services prior to and during events. I also supervised the events team across the entire Village Cinemas locations, ensuring alignment of activities and achievement of established objectives.

Melbourne, Australia

This role involved the creation of sales collateral for the sales team and produced creative film-specific sales packages for the sales managers. I reviewed marketing plans and activities with the sales team to evaluate effectiveness and execution of brand targets, implementing methods to enhance efficiency. I also provided support and assistance to the development and execution of distribution and trade marketing activities.