Никита Козлов - Резюме Менеджер

LLC “Smart Retail” Moscow, samokat.ru Retail Food retail chain Head of Corporate Events Group for Operations This is an honest and balanced resume without the intention of tailoring it to pass automated screening tools. I am looking for a company where I can genuinely work, create value, influence outcomes, and see products develop, rather than simply maintain the appearance of work or wait for endless approvals. I am not prepared to work in a company that artificially slows down processes two, three, or more times. I am also not interested in companies that merely continue operating without a clear ambition to grow and actively invest effort into development. I am not ready to work in an organization with poorly structured processes; in my view, it is better to have no formal processes than to have ineffective ones. Corporate events and corporate culture manager with experience in retail and technology environments. I manage end-to-end projects, from concept development and technical specifications to contractor management, procurement, documentation, and reporting. I have launched digital services on the corporate portal, including a branded merchandise store, as well as sports, esports, well-being programs, and internal communities. I manage budgets and internal regulations and build effective cross-functional cooperation. Built an end-to-end branded merchandise process, covering development, procurement, storage, and distribution, and launched a merchandise store on the corporate portal. Developed and implemented corporate sports initiatives and an ambassador program covering sports, esports, and well-being. Created a corporate esports community with more than 2,000 participants. Reduced slow-moving inventory of non-standard branded apparel sizes by 40%. Standardized cooperation with key merchandise contractors, with procedures and requirements formally documented. Actively use AI tools in my work, including ChatGPT, DeepSeek, and Gemini. Resume updated: April 29, 2026, 12:08 May 2024 — Present 2 years LLC “SberLogistics” Moscow, sberlogistics.ru Transportation, logistics, warehousing, foreign economic activity Transport and logistics complexes, including air, water, and railway infrastructure Specialist Development and production of branded merchandise: Coordinated the development of branded merchandise designs. Prepared technical specifications for tender-based procurement. Evaluated branded merchandise samples and prepared procurement decisions with supporting rationale. Processed documentation, including contracts, supplementary agreements, and invoices, and accepted deliveries. Developed, implemented, and maintained a branded merchandise distribution system. Event organization: Organized welcome training sessions at new operational sites, including procurement and delivery of training inventory, coordination of training activities, and catering for participants. Organized company-wide corporate events, including challenges and holiday initiatives. October 2021 — February 2025 3 years 5 months LLC “Smart Retail” Moscow, samokat.ru Corporate Culture and Events Manager During my time at the company, I progressed from courier to Corporate Culture Manager. In my current role, I consider the following to be my key achievements: Generated annual savings of more than RUB 15 million for the company by initiating a partnership with Dodo brands / Dodo Pizza for the supply of snacks for events and corporate activities. Launched 9 branded merchandise collections for employees and produced more than 12 limited-edition collections. Distributed more than 9,000 branded merchandise items among employees and company partners. Created a quota-based system for branded merchandise distribution. Developed a gamified system designed to consolidate the company’s corporate culture, currently in the implementation stage. Organized more than 50 events with participant numbers ranging from 10 to 1,500 people. Launched the “Sport in Samokat” project, including 15 active teams across two sports disciplines: football and volleyball. Six of these teams participate in external tournaments. Created an esports community with engagement of more than 2,500 people, organized more than 400 hours of activities, and participated in the Business Champions League — Esports. Organized two esports tournaments with 1,200 and 1,800 participants respectively. Key responsibilities: Provided expertise and quality control over the work delivered by external contractors. Collected and processed CSI feedback. Coordinated project documentation with internal stakeholders. Estimated and planned project timelines, resources, and budgets. Organized team meetings and strategic sessions. Organized corporate events with 10 to 1,500 participants. Developed and distributed branded merchandise for internal employees, covering the full cycle from contractor sourcing to distribution system design. Organized sports events, including training sessions, qualification tournaments, and participation in external competitions. Developed and implemented the “Esports Community” project. Prepared weekly project reports. August 2021 — January 2022 6 months LLC “TRRV” buyk.io Launch Manager Controlled the preparation of premises for launch and operational commissioning. Interviewed candidates for line-level operations positions. Trained and coordinated training for line-level operations staff. Assigned tasks to dark store employees and monitored their execution. Analyzed store performance metrics, prepared reports, and developed and implemented improvement initiatives. Ensured uninterrupted operation of dark stores.

Russian State University for the Humanities, Institute for History and Archives — Records Management and Documentation Support, 2017–2021.

Event management, including the organization of corporate, sports, and esports events. Team collaboration, project team coordination, and team management. Advanced work with spreadsheets, including Microsoft Excel and Google Sheets; statistical data collection, data analysis, and data interpretation. Development, customization, and branding of corporate apparel and branded merchandise. Budget planning, budget control, and preparation of budget reports. Vendor management, negotiations, and preparation of commercial proposals. Drafting, review, and processing of contractual documentation.

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I have two years of experience in a department head position. I have experience restructuring a team in line with current business needs, including staff optimization, interviewing, and hiring.