Ani Vardanyan

A dedicated and results-driven professional with extensive experience in Project Management, Event Planning, Content Writing with a People-First approach.

Assistant Project Manager                                                                                                                                               June 2021 - Present

Adidas | Porto, Portugal

• Facilitate the onboarding, communication, and continuous development of the Tech Hub team by creating and hosting events and managing team-building activities. 
• Manage and update Tech Community information across various platforms, including SharePoint and Yammer 
• Work with cross-functional teams to deliver project objectives on time and within budget.

Co-Founder of Quizzaria Entertainment                                                                                                             October 2022 - Present

Quizzaria | Porto, Portugal | 

• Developed and implemented a new concept of interactive games, quests and mystery nights for various companies, resulting in a 25% increase in consumption and revenue. 
• Managed content and promotion for events and created engaging social media campaigns, increasing the company's social media engagement by 30%. 
• Successfully kick-started offering and hosting team building activities for big companies by taking it to a new level

Project Manager                                                                                                                                                  December 2020 – June 2022

ArteMakar Productions | New York, United States (Remote)

• Successfully executed a detailed project plan for developing interactive cinematic game experiences with the Narrative Design team, resulting in a 25% increase in player engagement. 
• Coordinated project communication across four different time zones, ensuring timely delivery of the final product. 
• Designed visually appealing presentations about the company's products, incorporating storytelling and interactive solutions, which were used in marketing materials and client pitches 

Freelance Content Writer                                                                                                                             September - 2020 – June 2022

Travelspiration |Jobup| BeInCrypto | Hidden Portugal |

• Conducted research and generated unique and engaging content across multiple niches, resulting in increased traffic and engagement for clients. 
• Conducted a comprehensive analysis of client needs and produced well-written and optimized articles, blog posts, newsletters, and ad copy to meet their specific goals.
• Built a strong brand persona and tone of voice for clients, increasing brand awareness and customer loyalty. 

L&D Project Manager                                                                                                                                     November 2017 – March 2020

Owen Education | Chongqing, China                                                                                                                                                                    

• Designed and implemented interactive language learning lessons and created new materials based on students' learning behaviors and results, resulting in a 20% increase in student satisfaction. 
• Conducted student evaluations and provided constructive feedback, resulting in improved student engagement and increased student retention rates. 
• Planned and executed cultural events, including traditional festivals and language immersion camps, resulting in increased enrollment and brand awareness. 

Project and Event Manager                                                                                                                                                08/2015 – 11/2017

Aeon Arts & Entertainment | Yerevan, Armenia

• Increased customer acquisition rate by 50% by organizing highly interactive events and improving social media engagement and marketing strategies. 
• Managed a team of 20 event staff and performers, resulting in improved event execution and increased customer satisfaction. 
• Coordinated event logistics, including venue selection, catering, and transportation, resulting in improved cost control and profitability.

SKILLS

Project Management tools: Trello | Jira | Slack 

Content Creation and Management: Canva | SharePoint

Other Tools: Word | PowerPoint | OneNote | Excel

Language Skills: (Fluent) English | Russian | Armenian   (Intermediate) Portuguese

Soft Skills: Communication | Teamwork | Presentation Skills | Storytelling | Emotional Intelligence | Collaboration | Creativity

EDUCATION

YSLU after V. Brusov| Bachelor of Science in Linguistics and Communication (Tourism Animation)                                          

Google Certificate|Project Management

Udemy Certificate |Practical Project Management                                                                                                                                        

HubSpot Academy| Content Marketing Certification