Resume

WORK HISTORY

Mar 2022 - Present

Design Manager

Bright, London

Creative lead in brand development, management, strategy, visual communications, B2B campaigns and narratives for in-house, client accounts and stakeholders across web, digital and print.

● Reached 130% sales target in six months by directing and executing Bright's rebranding initiative, which led to building brand awareness across the marketing consultancy industry.

● Secured industry recognition; shortlisted at the Engage and B2B Marketing Awards for two client accounts in 2 different headlines; a rebranding initiative and a marketing activation campaign.

● Directed a client’s in-person annual Summit; from conception to execution, branding, environmental design, budget management and coordination with external contractors to ensure brand consistency at all touch points.

● Managed cross-functional teams, guided art direction and developed design templates and libraries for independent work among contractors and in-house teams.

Jul 2021 - Mar 22

Graphic Designer

ARC Document Solutions UK, London

Led and executed design projects from conception to completion for global clients including Netflix, EDF, and Shell, specializing in branding, environmental graphics and experiential design installations. Managed stakeholders to define project goals, develop creative solutions, and meet deadlines consistently.

● Led £120,000 rebranding project, collaborating with architects and fabricators to deliver immersive branded environments.

● Developed environmental graphics proposal that exceeded sales targets by 30%, resulting in promotion from freelancer to in-house designer.

● Maintained and developed sales collaterals and pitch documents for in house brand and internal sales department.

January 2023 - Present

Creative Media Sector Specialist Advisor

NOCN Group, London

Ensured industry standards requirements as well as that the apprenticeship programme remains relevant and up to date during the final assessments of apprenticeships in the creative media sector.

● Guided Learning and Skills Teacher End Point Assessors, offering expert advice in specialized vocational fields.

● Continuously analyzed operational workflows to enhance efficiency.

● Fostered sector interest and nurtured budding creative and digital media talent.

● Assess apprentice readiness for Professional Discussions and industry standards compliance.

November 2019 - July 2021

Graphic Designer

Music Teachers’ Association, London UK

Led the design and production of trilogy books for the 7th Conference of the Greek Music Teachers’ Association, directed all promotional materials, and project managed the collaboration with editorial, production and copywriting teams.

● Recognised and awarded as organisational committee, for my design and publication work on the conference's webpage.

● Led and optimized production timelines for concurrent book and magazine launches, resolving logistical and creative challenges with the production team to meet tight deadlines and maintain high-quality standards.

Oct 2017 - September 2019

Graphic Designer

Print Factory, Rhodes, Greece

Produced concepts and briefs based on client needs and vision. Delivered print and digital designs, supervising from concept stage to execution. Managed end-to-end design processes for both print and digital projects, collaborating effectively with cross-functional teams of designers, art directors, copywriters, and photographers. Proficiently crafted illustrations suited for clothing printing, packaging, and laser-cut production.

● Collaborated with cross-functional teams including designers, stakeholders, and contractors.

● Demonstrated leadership and secured promotion from Junior to Senior Designer.

● Managed studio’s portfolio, case studies, pitch documents and designed seasonal promotional campaigns, increasing sales by 25%.

●Awarded for design campaign on the 3rd festival of artistic creation in Rhodes.

● Developed strong client relationships with notable clients including local luxury hospitality firms and Rafael Ioannis Tsakiris, winner of Hell’s Kitchen 2018.

June 2012 - September 2014

Image Editing Teacher

C.T.C. Computer Training Classes, Rhodes, Greece

Instructed students in Adobe Photoshop and GIMP software, ensuring their proficiency. Maintained diligent oversight by submitting weekly progress reports, assessing comprehension, and providing guidance. Prepared both young learners (ages 7-17) and adults for ECDL Image Editing exams. Additionally, contributed to branding efforts by creating a company logo, business and students’ cards, and promotional material.

● Decreased teaching aids expenses by 50% by introducing technology-based learning.

● Improved learners’ results, with 92% of my students performing better than their predicted result and achieving a grade average above 85%.

● Initiated teaching program accommodating and integrating academic and cognitive development of young students.

HONORS & AWARDS

September 2023

Participant artist

Showcased at London Design Festival's digital platform in 2023, promoting A-see-stance: Designing an Accessible Shopping Experience.

Jul 2021

Organisational committee

Issued by Greek Association of Primary Music Education Teachers (GAPMET)

EDUCATION

2020 - 2023

MA Graphic Design

Middlesex University

2018 - 2019

Executive Diploma in Graphic Design & Desktop Publishing

International Career Institute, London

2018 - 2019

MA Pedagogical Training Education

School of Pedagogical & Technological Education, Rhodes

2011 - 2017

BSc Computer Science

Technological Educational Institute, Crete