Ilia Uturgauri

An award-winning producer with a demonstrated history of working with such internationally respected companies as Samsung, Coca-Cola, PepsiCo , LG, P&G, Danone, and Colgate-Palmolive. 
16 years of experience in advertising industry, 13 of which in TV production and 4 years as Head of TV production department. 
Experienced in production across various marketing mediums as well as different geographical regions. 
Proficient in strategical planning and maintaining a calculated approach while navigating multiple complex scenarios in a fast-paced and creative environment.
Excellent understanding of budgeting and client relations. Well established communications skills that help to ascertain client needs while managing client expectations.
An expert in managing and communicating with production vendors and crews, as well as with all the internal agency departments. 
Comfortable with managing multiple large-scale projects simultaneously and resolving a variety of issues over all stages of production.

Oct. 2022 - Present time.   TV Stream (Cable TV holding)
Position: Head of production / Producer General
Management of 16 TV channels within the holding including 7 channels with own production.
Building the production service structure (coordination/traffic department, directors department, camera department, sound department, postproduction department)
Initiating creative ideas and overseeing their development.
Working out financial, administrative, technological, and creative policy of the channels.

Dec. 2019 - Sept. 2022   Freelance TV producer (Moscow, Russia)

TV/Photo/Digital production
Work on a contractual basis with BBDO for such clients as Pepsico, OZON, Avtovaz, FSK
Executive Producer at Apple Pie tabletop studio 

Oct. 2018 - Dec.2019   Grey Worldwide (Moscow, Russia)
Position: Head of TV Department
Responsibilities: In charge of Video /TV Department.
Initiate, coordinate, supervise and control all matters regarding video production for company and the clients such as Sberbank, Procter & Gamble (GiIlette, Pantene, Oral-B), LG, Danone, Tele2, GSK

Oct. 2016 - Sept.2018.   Cheil Russia / CIS Regional HQ (Moscow, Russia)
Position: Head of TV Department
Responsibilities: In charge of Video /TV Department.
Initiate, coordinate, supervise and control all matters regarding video production for company and the clients such as Samsung, Coca-Cola/Multon, Ostin

Sept. 2014 - Oct. 2016.   Freelance TV producer (Moscow, Russia)

Worked on a project basis for such agencies as Leo Burnett, Geometry Global,  Cheil Russia, EMG, Milk, Big4

Sept. 2013 – Sept.2014. Lowe Adventa (Moscow, Russia)
Position: Senior TV Producer with responsibilities of a Head of TV department
Responsibilities: Leading the TV production department for three agencies within ADV group - Lowe Adventa, Znamenka and Draft FCB OK.
In charge of all production and postproduction for such clients as Nivea, BMW, J&J, Coca-Cola, Knorr, Farmstandart etc.
Ensured overall coordination and administrative support to all activities related to the production process.
Ensured the most efficient implementation of the project and process optimization, both from a financial and production timing points of view.

March 2011– Aug. 2013  Young &Rubicam (Moscow, Russia)
Position: Regional Producer
Responsibilities: Responsible for TV and photo production for all brands of Colgate – Palmolive on the territory of Russia, Ukraine, and regions CACE (Turkey, Kazakhstan, Belarus, Azerbaijan, Georgia, Armenia, Uzbekistan, Turkmenistan, Tajikistan, Kyrgyzstan, Mongolia, Afghanistan, Iraq).
In charge of organization and control of TVC projects from earliest conceptual stages to a finished product ready for delivery to television networks

Search and approval of subcontractors (biddings) abroad and on the territory of the Russian Federation, as well.
Briefing of the directors and productions.
Estimates and timing development.

Full control of the financial flow and the project timing.
Drawing up and signing of the international contracts with actors, photographers etc.
Usage rights control.
Work with the countries to make sure they are provided with all the necessary materials and information (materials for adaptations, UR info etc.)
Control of TV adaptation process for regions.
Regular interaction with Y&R Paris, Y&R NY and Y&R Hong Kong. Control of the documentation flow.
Regular project reports for Y&R Paris and Y&R NY.

Additional clients: Danone, Beeline, Baltica, Nar-Mobile, Semper, Boehringer Ingelheim, Nycomed

Achievements:

"The Audio guide Project" for the Moscow Museum of erotic art «Tochka G”.

Cannes Lions 2013 PR Lions Sectors & Services; Media, Arts and Entertainment -Bronze

Epica Award 2013 Media Innovation Media Innovation - Alternative Media - Bronze

MIAF Awards 2013 MEDIA PROJECTS Best usage of non-standard advertising (New media) - Bronze

MIAF Awards 2013 PROMO CAMPAIGNS Best sales promotion campaign - Bronze

Piran Idea Y&R CEE Festival, 2013 PR - Silver

Piran Idea Y&R CEE Festival, 2013 SALES PROMO - Silver

KIAF 2013, SPECIAL EVENTS, SPONSORSHIPS, PROMOTIONS - Gold

KIAF 2013, NON-TRADITIONAL PR-PROJECTS - Bronze

Jan. 2009 – Nov.2010. Delo-SL production (Moscow, Russia)

Position: Producer
Responsibilities: Control and management of all aspects of video and audio production and postproduction
Production schedule development, selection of contractors (local and foreign), project team creation (castings of directors, DOPs, actors etc.) & management Project cost & finance management (CE development, control of finance flow)
Project risk management (analysis & prevention of possible risks)
Control of all legal aspects of the project
Assembly and edit direction

Clients:
Grey CIS (Rosneft, Paradontax, Aquafresh, Centum, Zovirax) Ogilvy & Mather CIS (Milka)
EuroRSCG (Citroen, Peugeot, Vichy, Dulux)
DDB (Cirque du Soleil)
Rapp Collins ( HP, Lipton, Nestle)
Upeco (Raptor)
MSK (The Moscow Insurance Company)
RZD (Russian Railroads)

Feb. 2008 – Nov.2008. Magic Box Communications Agency (Moscow, Russia)

Position: Account Manager
Responsibilities: Planning, development, management and control of advertising campaigns (TV, print, OOH, POS, BTL) and projects on brand communication strategy development (research of the competitive environment, market & TA analysis, focus groups)
Briefing of internal divisions of the company
Control and coordination of project flow, control of tasks execution Project risk management (analysis & prevention of possible risks) Preparation of cost estimates and project timings
Control of legal procedures execution

Preparation of financial and legal documentation Financial control

Clients:
Baltika Brewing Company
Brands: Uralskiy Master, Don, Samara, Kupecheskoe, Morsberry, Golden Cap, Party Mix
Karcher

Jan. 2006 – Junе 2007. BBDO / IKON Design Studio (Moscow, Russia)

Position: Project Manager
Responsibilities: Project flow coordination (print, POS-materials, souvenirs)

Project time management (timings creation & control)
Project quality management (check-lists & system of quality control)
Project human resource management (team leading, team evaluation/motivation)
Project cost & finance management (cost estimate creation, monthly fee calculation)
Project risk management (analysis & prevention of possible risks)
Project communications management (communication strategy with all the main project members, contact & call reports, weekly project status, contacts with clients/agency departments/suppliers, coordination of work)
Project conflict management (solving of conflict situations within the agency & with clients)

Clients:
General Electric/DeltaBank/GE Money Bank
BeeLine
Chrysler
Transmark
MARS (Whiskas, Catsan, Sheba, Snickers, Twixels, M&Ms, Skittles) Schwarzkopf/HENKEL
Gillette (Gillette, Broun)
Inter Electro Complect
Krok
BBDO (Internal projects)

April 2005- Jan.2006. Vizavi Consalt recruitment agency (Moscow, Russia) 

Position: Client service & business development director

June 2004-April2005Go-Getter head-hunting agency (Moscow, Russia) 

Position: Business development/client service manager

July 2002- July 2003Podium Expo, (International Beauty Pageant, Modeling agencies, Style & Fashion Exhibition) Moscow, Russia
Position: Business development/foreign client service manager

Dec. 2000 – Jan. 2002. ePocrates (software development company) San Carlos, CA USA 

Position: QA Manager

Sept. 2000 – Nov. 2000 Communities.com (software development company) Cupertino, CA US. Contract.
Position: QA Manager

Feb. 1998 – Aug. 2000. ComQuest Consulting (software development company) San Jose, CA USA. Contract.
Position: QA Engineer

Sept. 1997 – Feb. 1998. Trianon Software Group (software development company) San Diego, CA USA
Position: QA/Tech. support Engineer

Platt College - San Diego. Multimedia Design

Institute of Practical Oriental Studies. Oriental and African Studies, History