Pierre Kolko
Digital Product Senior Manager
8+ years in the Digital and Internet industry.
Motivated and passionate about digital and web products. Pragmatic, results-oriented, I have a strong creative background mixed up with business and entrepreneur skills. I am never afraid to step back and say "this could be better", to solve problems with creativity and always a strong analytical basis. I am often considered as a leader with excellent communication skills, empowering international multi-disciplinary teams of developers, designers and strategists. Launched several websites, mobile and desktop B2C applications to millions of users around the globe.
[email protected]
(+33) 671-135-645
Paris, France // Relocating to Singapore end of 2017 // Dependent Visa
Skills
UX-UI, Design Thinking, Art Direction, Product Management, Digital Marketing Strategy, Analytics, Agile Methodology, Data Analysis, Team Management, Leadership, Product Requirements, Entrepreneurship, Mobile Applications, Web Applications
Experience
Chief Product & Marketing Officer, AdaptiveBee (SIEN), Jan 2016 - Present
Executive committee member and Director of products :
- Define vision, specifications, go to market strategy, roadmap, kpis and reporting of a multi-platform web browser “UR Browser” (>1M downloads on Windows, Mac and Android in 1 year, trend of > 100k MAU ) and an Android mobile app “UR Launcher” >4M downloads)
Lead multi-disciplinary team of passionate designers, developers, writers and strategists :
- Head of creatives, responsible for UX-UI on all products, communication supports and user acquisition
- Head of corporate communications, copywriting and press.
- Lead teams of product and marketing (up to 6 people), designers (3-4), and developers (up to 10 people working on C++/Java/HTML/CSS/JS/.NET among others)
Mobile Product Manager, Creative Director, SIEN, June 2012 - Dec 2015
- Member of the SIEN's Executive committee (since December 2013)
- Empower a varied and international team across locations and time zones: France, UK, China, Brazil, Spain, Romania. My team included copywriters, 2D/3D animators, illustrators, developers and graphic designers (up to 16 people).
- Manage Android product development, from conception to delivery. Including but not limited to: product specifications, digital marketing strategies, mobile acquisition, monetization methods, advertising, in-depth analytics, KPIs and overall strategy implementation.
- Define user stories, backlogs and tasks using the Agile Scrum methodology. Build case studies, carry out A/B tests and competitive analyses. (http://www.urlauncher.com + apps >4M installs in 2 years).
- Responsible for all content creation, UX, UI and marketing-related publications (landing pages, banners, websites etc.) for Iminent Emoticons and Games : >140M users.
- Coordinate and lead the communication between various teams: design, product management, marketing and development.
- Oversee corporate communications (since September 2014)
Art Director, Manager, SIEN, July 2011 - June 2012
Leading a team of designers and animators for content creation (3D, 2D, animations, virtual goods...).
Iminent Emoticons, Virtual Goods and Games : >140M users)
Content creation process, budget, reports...
Multimedia Designer, Freelance, July 2010 - July 2011
-Web design and project management
-Concept design and development for several agencies
-Video recording and editing, artwork and photography.
Client list: Zagett, Radical Production, SEENK, CNES (french spatial agency), 3 Suisses, and many more.
Director, Co Founder, A&K Mixmedia, Jan 2009 - June 2010
Co-founder and manager of the agency, my duties involved customer relations and prospection, responsible of the account management, print design, sound design for promotional video films, and photography.
Certifications
Digital Marketing Fundamentals, Google
Online Google certification about Digital Marketing fundamentals.
Certificated in 2017.
Motion Design A to Z, Les Gobelins
Adobe After Effects Certification, Les Gobelins, Paris, France.
Certificated in 2011.
Education
West Catholic University of Angers, France, 1999 - 2002
BA degree Information & Communication
