Polina Shekhirina
Paris
Summary
Dynamic event management professional with a strong track record in tour production and artist coordination. Successfully executed large-scale events while collaborating with international teams, enhancing operational efficiency, and team satisfaction.
Strong problem-solving abilities and adept at improving workflow efficiency.
Experienced in fast-paced environments and adaptable to last-minute changes. Thrives under pressure and consistently earns high marks for work quality and speed.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Talent Buyer
Russian Football Cup
03.2021 - 09.2024
- Negotiated contracts with performers, vendors and other service providers.
- Researched artist availability and negotiated fees within budget parameters.
- Managed all aspects of the booking process including flights, accommodations, and hospitality needs.
- Coordinated with the production team and the venue to ensure a seamless execution of the event planning process.
Stage Manager
VK Festival
06.2021 - 08.2023
- Open-air festival accommodating 15,000 to 25,000 daily visitors.
- Executed logistics and artist coordination on stage (10 to 15 artists each day).
- Facilitated communication across creative and technical departments.
- Negotiated and secured necessary equipment and materials for set design and construction.
- Coordinated all aspects of stage production from rehearsal to performance, ensuring seamless execution, created call sheets prior to each rehearsal and show day.
Production Coordinator
Concerts and Tours in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and CIS countries
01.2018 - 01.2022
- Coordinated events for international artists, including Thirty Seconds to Mars, Ludovico Einaudi, Limp Bizkit, and others
- Organized Park Live Festival 2024 in Almaty, Kazakhstan, featuring artists like Die Antwoord, Tyga, and The Kooks
- Managed Ludovico Einaudi Tour 2023 (Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan) and 30 Seconds To Mars Tour 2024 (Serbia, Kazakhstan, Georgia, Uzbekistan, Azerbaijan)
Venue Manager
Concert Venue "1930"
01.2019 - 01.2021
- Oversaw venue operations, including event scheduling, technical support, and team management
Backstage Manager
Nashestvie Festival
- Company Overview: Largest open-air Russian rock festival, which attracted up to 200,000 visitors annually
- Managed backstage operations for the largest open-air Russian rock festival, which attracted up to 200,000 visitors annually
- Largest open-air Russian rock festival, which attracted up to 200,000 visitors annually
VIP Experience Coordinator
Muse
- Managed VIP guest experiences and ensured seamless logistics for high-profile events
Education
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations & Advertising
Saint Petersburg University of Social Sciences
Saint Petersburg, Russia05-2016
Skills
- Coordinating production schedules
- Logistics planning
- Problem-solving
- Venue inspections
- Flexible problem-solving, adaptivity
- Effective team collaboration
- Skilled in Microsoft Office
- Adobe Photoshop Expertise
Notableperformance
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Pokeqgyd3s
Languages
Russian
First Language
English
Advanced (C1)
C1
French
Beginner (A1)
A1
Timeline
Stage Manager
VK Festival
06.2021 - 08.2023
Talent Buyer
Russian Football Cup
03.2021 - 09.2024
Venue Manager
Concert Venue "1930"
01.2019 - 01.2021
Production Coordinator
Concerts and Tours in Russia, Ukraine, Belarus, and CIS countries
01.2018 - 01.2022
Backstage Manager
Nashestvie Festival
VIP Experience Coordinator
Muse
Bachelor's Degree - Public Relations & Advertising
Saint Petersburg University of Social Sciences
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