sofia tsempera cv

May ‘16 Sofia Tsempera_CV

Curriculum Vitae

Contact Information

Name: Sofia Tsempera Address: Ivis Athanasiadou 91, Palaion Faliron, Greece Home Telephone Number: +302109835940 Cell Phone Number: +30-6948968486 Email address: [email protected]

Personal Information Date of Birth: 07/12/1987 Place of Birth: Maroussi, Attica Citizenship: Greek Driving license

Skills and achievements Able to communicate complex information to individuals and groups, make presentations and respond to questions in both educational and workplace settings. Skills developed in degree program and during work experience. Able to give and take instructions and maintain active listening during times of pressure and crisis events.

Education

2013 – 2015

• MA (Master of Arts) Strategic Communication & Public Relations, Deree /American College of Greece.

Subjects: 1. Public Relations Strategy 2. Effective Communication Skills 3. Advanced Media Writing and Techniques 4. Applied Communication Research Methods 5. Crisis Communication Management

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6. PR and the New Media 7. Media and Communication Theory 8. Communication for the Tourism Industry 9. Intercultural Communication and International PR 10. Capstone

2008-2009

• BA (HONS) Fashion Design and Textiles, Bournemouth’s University, UK. Subjects:

1. Textiles/Surface Innovation 2. Fashion design 3. Professional Practice 4. Final Major Project

2005-2007

• HND (Higher National Diploma) in Fashion Design and Styling / AKTO art & Design College.

Subjects: 1. Fashion design 2. Free drawing 3. Art history 4. Marketing 5. Pattern cutting 6. Textiles 7. Computer design 8. Styling 9. Technical drawing

2005 • Kaisaris High School Graduate.

Certifications and Accreditations

• HND (Higher National Diploma) • BA (HONS) degree. • English Language diploma. • French Language diploma.

Computer Skills: Excellent level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point e.t.c.), Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator. Knowledge and understanding of Joomla platform (Front-End, Data Entry).

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Seminars and Conferences:

• Thematic workshop "Promoting social inclusion and combating poverty during the period 2014-2020", General Secretariat for the Management of European Funds.

• Stakeholder Conference on the EU Strategy for the Adriatic and Ionian Region, 6-7th of February 2014.

• 3rd Mobile Smartphones, Tablets and Applications Conference “InfoCom Mobile & Apps”, February 6th of 2013.

• 17th People Management Symposium, titled "FutureProof HR", 25 February 2014.

Employment History

(2015-Present) General Manager, Imode Web Design and Development

• HR Manager • Head of Creative Department • Social Media Marketing • Account Manager • Project Manager • Client Service • Copywriter

Teamed with art directors, senior copywriters and developers for spec works’ purposes, provided ideas for posts and activations for the Social Media accounts of various clients, created slogans and ideas for print ads as well as edited the copy for websites, newsletters and brochures, as well as marketing campaigns. Experience and understood how the advertising industry operates, especially under tight deadlines. (2015) External Communication Manager, Diexodos Techniki / Sinotrading & Operations

• Communication with potential clients • Press Releases • Presentations

(2015) Director of Public Relations and Communication for CIFM project in Greece, China Import Food Mall.

(2015) Public Relations and Corporate Communication, Federation of Attica-Piraeus Industries (SVAP).

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• PR manager • Press Releases • Social Media management • Event Planning • Corporate Communication

(2014) Hostess/Public Relations, Sloop Café Bar Restaurant.

(2014) Division Manager’s Assistant, Divani Apollon Palace & Spa.

• Chief of Stuff • Client Service

(2013-2014) Customer Service, Event Organizing, Divani Caravel Hotel.

(2013 May – Oct) Division Manager’s Assistant, Divani Apollon Palace & Spa.

(2012 Feb) Promotion Representative, TetraPack Co.

(2012 May – Sep) Cashier, Barista / Bartender & Customer Service, Poseidon Hotel.

(2012 Dec – Feb) Front Office/ Reception Assistance (Hellenic Medical Association of Obesity, Hellenic Society of Gastroenterology, Hellenic Society of Hypertension congresses), Triaena Congress & Tours. (2010 Sep – 2012 Dec) Store Manager, Navy&Green brand (in Glyfada), Adamakos Group of companies.

(2009) Storeroom Manager & Merchandiser, Boom Stores for Mango Company.

(2009) Flight attendant’s uniform designer for InterJet’s aircraft of Mr. Melissanidis. (2007 Sep – 2008 Aug) Retail Employee, Replay Company.

(2006-2005) Fashion designer’s assistant in multiple fashion shows. (2004 May – Aug) Olympic Games of Athens / sponsors’ hospitality cooperator, employee of Sports Mark Company. Personal Interests In my free time I enjoy practicing some of my favorite hobbies such as travelling, painting when I need to express my emotions and play the piano. I also enjoy reading and I am especially interested in historical research and new technologies.

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