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CV

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Bachelor Degree in Physical Education & Sport Science and Master Degree in Sports Management & Events.

Experienced in several Sports Events in different roles like: 

  • Team Assistant

  • Colab with photographers & journalists

  • Sport Organization Staff

  • Social Media / Communication Expert (English/Spanish/Greek)

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Sport Events Experience

Mixed Zone Supervisor

Paris 2024 - Comité d'organisation des Jeux Olympiques de 2024

Supervise the preparation of the Mixed Zone in the period before the start of the Games, as well as its operation during the period of the Games.
Cooperate with the teams of Broadcasters, Sports, International Federation, Press Attachés and others to ensure the proper functioning of the Mixed Zone.
Develop and maintain a close relationship with the representatives of other functional areas at the venue.
Train and manage the entire volunteer Mixed Zone team.
Submit daily reports to the Venue Media Manager on the activity of the Mixed 
Zone.

 Saint Denis Aquatic Centre

Photo Support - Editorial Team

America´s Cup Barcelona 

Photo Support for Editorial Team (based I Media Center)

Communication - Press

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – 71o Trofeo de Conde de Godó (& 72o)

Support Journalists and Photographers to carry out their duties. Assist Press Conference & Media Day Events.

 Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona 

Media Team 

36th LEN European WaterPolo Championship Croatia 2024

Assist the Media Team, taking care tasks according CRO_WP instructions, As such supporting Journalist and external media.  Communications across other external channel.

20 - 25 June 2023

Media Team 

European Athletics Team Championship Silesia 2023

Work at  Media Team, according Polish Athletics Association instructions, Assist and support to international media, stakeholder & networks (at Media Centre as well as at the playground) Communications across other external channel 

28 August-10 Sept 2022

Media Team 

35th LEN European WaterPolo Championship Split 2022

Work for the Media Team, according CRO_WP instructions.  Content creating, flash Interview at MIX ZONE after games, Assist and support Journalist and external media.  Communications across other external channel 

25-26 May 2022

Communication - Press

45th Gran Premi Ciutat de Barcelona 2024 MareNostrum 29-30 May 2024

43th Gran Premi Ciutat de Barcelona 2022 MareNostrum 25-26 May 2022

42th Gran Premi Ciutat de Barcelona 2021 MareNostrum  5-6 Jun 2020

40th Gran Premi Ciutat de Barcelona 2019 Marenostrum  15-16 Jun 2019

Assisting in CMS management of Marenostrum & Club Natció Sant Andreu Social Media APPs. Communications across other external channel. Content development.

14-19 Jun 2021

Communication - Press

FINA Women's Water Polo World League Super Final 2021 

Collaboration with Hellenic Swimming Federation assisting Journalist as Interpreted in Spanish, English, Greek language, at Mix Zone and Press Areas. 

14-26 Jan 2020

Communication - Press

34th LEN European WaterPolo Championship Budapest 2020

Support Journalists and Photographers to carry out their duties. Communications across other external channel 

04-08 Dec 2019

Media Operations Team

LEN European Short Course Swimming Championships

Provide accredited media with facilities and services essential for covering the Championships. Assist journalists and photographers in carrying out their responsibilities within the media center, tribunes, mixed zone (interview area with athletes), and photo positions around the pool.

06-08 Jun 2019

Team Support

Waterpolo Champions League Final8 – LEN - Hannover

Provide support to training centres & allocations services, coordinate and organise team activities.

April 2019

Communication - Press

Barcelona Open Banc Sabadell – Trofeo de Conde de Godó

Assisting Media Team, Manage, create & distribute Social Media Content. Support Journalists and Photographers to carry out their duties. Assist Press Conference & Media Day Events.

 Real Club de Tenis de Barcelona - Diario del Torneo

July 2018

Communication/Interpreter

2018 Men's European Water Polo Championship

Being part of the media Team. Manage the CMS App of LEN & Barcelona Host City (Social Media). Communications across other external TV & Media channel. Content Creation & development. 

June 2018

Communication Assistant

2018 Mediterranean multi Sport Games.

Apr 2016 - Oct 2016

Operations Manager

Open Camp Europe

Audiovisual & Merchandising Open Camp products and services

Ensure that day-to-day business activities are completed. Lead, develop, manage and motivate a 45p team to deliver desired results. Making sure that all the aims of the project and quality standards are met. Establish and maintain relationships with third parties. Strategizing and overseeing changes.   – Estadi Olimpic Lluis Companys

Jun 2004 -Sept 2004

Technical Support

Sport Campus of UB – Universitat de Barcelona

Education

Master Degree in Sports Management & Events

Bachelor Degree in Physical Education & Sport Science

University of Athens

ΤΕΦΦΑ ΑΘΗΝΩΝ - Kapodistrian University

Sport Certification 

Tennis – Official ITF Certification

International Tennis Federation

London ITF

Sports & Human Rights Congress

University of Athens .

Sports Law & Philosophy Department

Aerobics Instructor 

AF Studies 

AF Studies - Athens 

Fight Bo Trainer AF Studies

https://afstudies.gr/

Athens, Greece

Assistant Football Referee Certification

FIFA.com Education & Technical – Referees by Association

Athens, Greece

Football Under 16 Conference

University of Athens

SEF Stadium

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