Aliya Lapotko
Zug
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner
Brunch Factory Zug
Zug
07.2021 - Current
- Created first concept for cosmopolitan breakfasts in town and started first spot in local food court
- After a year of operation opened a coffee shop, which run successfully for a year and closed because of rent issues
- Created various pop ups including lunch menus and meal deliveries programs
Business Manager Part Time Role
Swiss Music School
Zug
01.2020 - 08.2024
- Organised all concerts at the school, including for general public
- Coordinated schedules of teachers and students
- First point of contact between clients and teachers
- Administrating all students, payments and correspondence of the school
- Created marketing materials and placements
Enterpreneur
Event Organisation
Zug
01.2018 - 01.2020
- Organised number of events and workshops for Russian audience living in Zug on topics of self development
- Invited various speakers from fields of art, psychology, nutrition, astrology, yoga, meditation
- Became known in community and created bonds between many people
Franchise Owner
Gymboree Play and Music
Baku
05.2009 - 01.2018
- Started the first flagship center in the former Soviet Union space
- Became first English speaking pre school in Baku
- Had over 200 families attending classes at the time
- Hired a successful team and managed 10 teachers
Researcher in Headhunting Firm
Watmough Mallett
London
01.2004 - 01.2008
- Mapped the whole market for the Emerging market in Sales, Trading and Structurer positions levels of VP and above in London
- Closed number of positions for Barclays and Citigroup
- Worked effectively alongside the Managing Partner to attend client meetings and interviewed candidates for potential positions
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Kings College London
06-2001
High School Diploma -
Francis Holland School
06-1998
Projects
2025
Art and meditation space, Freiruum, Zug
Founder of the concept
Led art workshops for children
Developed programs combining creativity and mindfulness
2024
Art Assistant at artist studio of Julia Nissimoff
2020
Creative Art Collaboration, Zurich
Collaborated with artist Elena Kirilova to develop a project presenting her artworks on leather bags
Supported concept development, production, and sales strategy
EXHIBITIONS
September, 2025
Affordable Art Exhibition, Zug
Participated as one of the artists. Organized and planned exhibition from marketing, set up of works and team meetings
December, 2025
Artists and Miracles, Basel
Participated as one on the artists.
January, 2025
Solo exhibition, FDM Gallery Zurich
Timeline
Owner
Brunch Factory Zug
07.2021 - Current
Business Manager Part Time Role
Swiss Music School
01.2020 - 08.2024
Enterpreneur
Event Organisation
01.2018 - 01.2020
Franchise Owner
Gymboree Play and Music
05.2009 - 01.2018
Researcher in Headhunting Firm
Watmough Mallett
01.2004 - 01.2008
Bachelor of Science - Business Management
Kings College London
High School Diploma -
Francis Holland School