Founded and manage a successful dance school with over 200 students and 6 instructors // Teach Lindy Hop & Authentic Jazz dance classes to students of all ages // Manage budgets, financial reporting, and bookkeeping for the school // Plan and execute annual dance recitals and performances for students and faculty // Market the school through various channels, including social media, newsletter campaigns and community outreach // Manage weekly meetings with the instructors // Develop and maintain relationships with community partners Dance Festival Director, Athens Rhythm Hop, Athens March 2017 - Present Planned and executed four sold out editions of the Athens Rhythm Hop dance festival (2017, 2018, 2019, 2022) featuring local and international teachers, musicians, performers and participants // Develop the overall vision and strategy, theme, objectives and target audience // Coordinate logistical aspects of the festival such as securing venues, hiring artists and managing the festival's schedule // Develop and implement marketing strategies to promote the festival and increase attendance // Maintain strong relationships with other professionals in the community around the world // Coordinate logistics with performers, contractors and volunteers to ensure a successful event // Oversee event staff, including volunteers // Negotiated contracts with suppliers securing favorable terms International dance instructor & performer - Self Employed January 2015 - Present Co-founder & CEO, Comely Bop, Athens / May 2016 - Sep 2019 Marketing Trainee, Mondelez International / Jun 2013 - Jun 2015 Account Representative, Procter & Gamble, Athens / Dec 2009 - Sep 2012 Education: Master of Science (MSc), Cass Business School / Sep 2008 - Sep 2009 / Grade: 1st Class Honour BA in Business Administration, University of Patras / Sep 2003 - June 2007 / Grade: 8/10 Languages: Greek: Native / English: Fluent / Spanish: Fluent / French: Intermediate (C1)