Event Producer & Creative Director

Oleksii Komiakov

I help companies transform ordinary gatherings into experiences that people remember and talk about.

After 17+ years directing events — from intimate corporate dinners to city-scale festivals with up to 2,500 participants — I've learned one thing:

Great events don't just happen. They're engineered.

Top Skills

  • Event Production & Management
  • Creative Direction & Storytelling
  • Budget Planning & Resource Optimization
  • Team & Contractor Leadership
  • Production Process Design & Scalability

create memorable experiences

As a Fractional Event Producer, I partner with IT companies, private clients, and enterprises across Cyprus, Spain, and Ukraine to

  • Design event concepts that align with brand values and business objectives
  • Build and lead production teams that execute seamlessly — from script to launch
  • Coordinate cross-functional teams and international contractors at scale
  • Deliver on-budget, on-time events that create emotional impact
  • Establish repeatable production systems and frameworks

My experience spans corporate team-buildings, private celebrations, public festivals, and hybrid online/offline formats — managing events from 10 to 2,500 guests, supporting anywhere from a single client event to multiple concurrent productions.

If you're looking for a fractional event producer who brings strategic thinking, team leadership, and stress-tested project management — let's connect.

Professional Skills

  • Event concept development and scriptwriting
  • Production team leadership and contractor management
  • Content creation and brand storytelling
  • Copywriting (scripts, presentations, announcements)
  • Project and production management
  • Vendor coordination (local and international)
  • Event coordination across online/offline/hybrid formats
  • Production process design and system documentation
  • AI tools for marketing and content automation
  • Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Drive)
  • Figma/Canva (design and presentation creation)

Languages

  • English
  • Ukrainian
  • Russuan

Experience

Fractional Event Producer & Director

— Self-Employed / CORPORATE & INDIVIDUAL Clients
2013 – Present (12+ years)
Cyprus, Spain, Ukraine & International

I partner with companies to design, produce, and execute events. Rather than solo production, I build and lead teams of contractors, technicians, and creative specialists tailored to each project's scope and geography.

Key Focus Areas:
  • Event Strategy & Concept Development: designing narratives and experiences aligned with client goals and brand positioning
  • Team Building & Leadership: recruiting, coordinating, and managing production teams (local and international contractors)
  • End-to-End Production: scriptwriting, timing, technical coordination, on-site direction, and real-time problem-solving
  • Budget Optimization & Resource Planning: delivering high-impact productions within financial constraints
  • Process Design & Scalability: creating repeatable workflows that work across multiple events and team configurations
  • Hybrid and Remote Formats: seamlessly executing online, offline, and blended event models
Results Delivered:
Sep 2022 – Present
  • Produced 30+ online events for corporate clients (20–450 guests per event)
  • Delivered offline events across Spain and Cyprus for international IT companies
  • Managed remote production support for distributed teams across 3+ time zones
  • Established team coordination systems enabling concurrent event management
Jul 2021 – Feb 2022
  • Executed 15+ offline private events (10–100 guests)
  • Rapidly assembled and coordinated production teams during market uncertainty
Mar 2020 – Jun 2021
  • Pivoted entire operation to online formats within 2 weeks of pandemic onset
  • Produced virtual teambuilding experiences for IT companies
  • Developed remote production and coordination protocols that became industry best practice
Apr 2018 – Mar 2020
  • Managed 40+ private offline events ranging from 10 to 2,500 guests
  • Coordinated complex multi-vendor productions requiring precision team orchestration
  • Maintained 100% on-time delivery record across all productions

Press Secretary & Manager of Cultural and Mass Activities

SKP "Kharkivzelenbud", Kharkiv City Council
2020 – 2024 (4 years)
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Key Responsibilities:
  • Organization and execution of mass cultural events in city parks and public spaces
  • Development and implementation of brand strategy, website, and social media presence
  • Content creation and audience engagement across digital platforms
  • Vendor and technical contractor coordination across Ukraine
Key Achievements:
  • Built enterprise brand presence from zero to an active, engaged digital community
  • Designed and launched an integrated communication strategy for a municipal enterprise
  • Maintained consistent event programming and public engagement during a challenging operational environment
  • Established vendor network and production protocols for city-wide events

Assistant Director & Event Manager

— Staging Group for City and Regional Events (Kharkiv Regional State Administration)
2008 – 2021 (13 years)
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Key Responsibilities:
  • Development of event concepts and full scripts for city and regional celebrations
  • Definition of creative "supertask": establishing scenario, form, narrative arc, and character of each production
  • Recruitment, leadership, and coordination of contractors and production teams (local and international)
  • Management of large-scale events with participant groups from dozens to 2,000+ people
Key Achievements:
  • Participated in the creation and development of large-scale city and national signature events
  • Built and managed multi-disciplinary production teams across creative, technical, and logistical functions
  • Established vendor partnerships and production frameworks that remained in use for 13+ years
  • Developed a reputation for reliability and artistic excellence with government stakeholders

Art Director

— Watson Bear Restaurant
2016 – 2017 (1 year)
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Key Responsibilities:
  • Development of event concepts, scripts, and production timing
  • Recruitment and coordination of production contractors
  • Budget calculation and resource optimization

Art Director

— Radmir Night Club
2012 – 2013 (1 year)
Kharkiv, Ukraine
Key Responsibilities:
  • Development of event concepts and scripts for regular programming
  • Contractor recruitment and team coordination
  • Budget management and optimization

Education

Kharkiv State Academy of Culture
Master's Degree, Directing of Entertainment and Mass Festivities (2008 – 2013)

Personal Qualities

  • Stress-resistant and adaptable under pressure
  • Creative problem-solving and strategic thinking
  • Ability to manage complex information and competing priorities
  • Remote work expertise across multiple time zones
  • Strong time management and project planning discipline
  • Commitment to continuous learning and skill development

Additional Information

  • Driving license, category B (10+ years driving experience)
  • EU work authorization granted – eligible for immediate engagement with EU-based clients and projects
  • Comfortable working both on-site and remotely

Let's Discuss Your Project

Ready to explore how I can elevate your next event? I'd be happy to discuss your vision, timeline, and goals through a quick introductory call or video meeting.

Reach out to schedule our conversation: oleksii@komiakov.com or +357 9744 8528or+34 672 041 924

Whether you have a specific event in mind or want to explore fractional partnership possibilities, I'm here to listen and collaborate.