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Maria Alexandra Kaouna

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Social Media Manager & Brand Strategist at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - June 6, 2024
Developed and managed content strategies for startups and lifestyle brands across Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest. Created visual identities, editorial calendars, and branded campaigns. Collaborated with founders to grow audience, traffic, and sales. Clients included Nomad Concept Store, Hotel Papa Nikola, Project P.A.N., Tabot, and more.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at ZARA, INDITEX GROUP – HALANDRI & AGIA PARASKEVI
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Delivered customer-first service in high-traffic retail environment, across multiple roles including sales assistant, cashier, receiving & stockroom manager. Trainee visual commercial and department manager responsible for VM updates, daily replenishment, and POS.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at ZARA, INDITEX GROUP – HALANDRI & AGIA PARASKEVI
January 1, 2021 - June 6, 2024
Delivered customer-first service in high-traffic retail environment, across multiple roles including sales assistant, cashier, receiving & stockroom manager. Trainee visual commercial and department manager responsible for VM updates, daily replenishment, and POS.
Assistant Store Manager at SIMPLE CARACTERS – HALANDRI
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw store operations and led a team of 5+. Responsible for inventory, daily planning, and sales goals.
Sales Assistant / Section Manager at ZARA – MUNICH, GERMANY
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Supervised floor team, implemented layouts and visual updates. Focused on product knowledge, customer experience, and KPIs.
Social Media Manager & Brand Strategist at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - June 1, 2024
Develop and manage content strategies for startups and lifestyle brands across Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest. Create visual identities, editorial calendars & branded campaigns. Collaborate with founders to grow audience, traffic & sales. Clients include Nomad Concept Store, Hotel Papa Nikola, Project P.A.N., Tabot, and more.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at Zara, Inditex Group
January 1, 2009 - December 31, 2017
Customer-first service in a high-traffic retail environment, across multiple roles such as sales assistant, cashier, receiving & stockroom manager. Visual commercial & department manager trainee. Responsible for VM updates, daily replenishment & POS.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at Zara, Inditex Group
January 1, 2021 - June 1, 2024
Customer-first service in a high-traffic retail environment, across multiple roles such as sales assistant, cashier, receiving & stockroom manager. Visual commercial & department manager trainee. Responsible for VM updates, daily replenishment & POS.
Assistant Store Manager at Simple Caracters
January 1, 2018 - December 31, 2019
Oversaw store operations and led a team of 5+. Responsible for inventory, daily planning, and sales goals.
Sales Assistant / Section Manager at Zara
January 1, 2017 - December 31, 2018
Supervised floor team, implemented layouts & visual updates. Focused on product knowledge, customer experience & KPIs.
Social Media Manager & Brand Strategist at Freelance
January 1, 2020 - Present
Develop and manage content strategies for startups and lifestyle brands across Instagram, TikTok & Pinterest. Create visual identities, editorial calendars, and branded campaigns. Collaborate with founders to grow audience, traffic, and sales. Clients include Nomad Concept Store, Hotel Papa Nikola, Project P.A.N., Tabot, and more.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at Zara, Inditex Group
December 31, 2017 - July 15, 2025
Customer-first service in a high-traffic retail environment across multiple roles including sales assistant, cashier, receiving & stockroom manager. Visual commercial & department manager trainee. Responsible for VM updates, daily replenishment, and POS.
Sales Assistant & Cashier at Zara, Inditex Group
January 1, 2021 - Present
Customer-first service in a high-traffic retail environment across roles including sales assistant and cashier. Visual merchandising and replenishment responsibilities.
Assistant Store Manager at Simple Characters
December 31, 2019 - July 15, 2025
Oversaw store operations and led a team of 5+. Responsible for inventory, daily planning, and sales goals.
Sales Assistant / Section Manager at Zara
December 31, 2018 - July 15, 2025
Supervised floor team, implemented layouts & visual updates. Focused on product knowledge, customer experience & KPIs.
Cashier at AB Vassilopoulos
January 1, 2017 - September 30, 2025
Υπεύθυνη για την εκτέλεση συναλλαγών με ακρίβεια και ταχύτητα, διασφάλιση άψογης εξυπηρέτησης πελατών και τήρηση πολιτικών της εταιρείας.
Sales Promoter
January 1, 2013 - September 30, 2025
Εφαρμογή προωθητικών ενεργειών, ενημέρωση και εξυπηρέτηση πελατών.
Picker at AB Vassilopoulos
January 1, 2023 - September 30, 2025
Ετοιμασία παραγγελθιών πελατών με ακρίβεια, διασφάλιση ποιότητας και σωστή διαχείριση παραγγελιών.

Education

Senior High School Diploma at Athens, Greece
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Senior High School Diploma at Athens, Greece
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007
Senior High School Diploma at Athens, Greece
January 1, 2007 - December 31, 2007

Qualifications

Add your qualifications or awards here.

Industry Experience

Retail, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Consumer Goods, Education
    paper Your Post Co | AI Social Media Manager

    Your Post Co is an AI-powered social media management service combining artificial intelligence with retail psychology and 16 years of retail experience. Founded by me, this done-for-you social media service creates content that sells, handling everything from strategy to execution. With 413 followers and 18 posts, Your Post Co specializes in helping brands build slow, intentional presence through strategic content that converts, offering insights on seasonal marketing, brand building, and retail-focused social media strategies.

    paper KAONAT PROJECT | Gifts that get you

    Kaonat Project is a shopping and retail brand specializing in giftable emotions for main characters. Featuring bold text, soft moods, and curated chaos, the brand offers unique designs available on Redbubble with new drops monthly. With 688 followers and 82 posts, Kaonat creates products that resonate with personality-driven aesthetics, including quotes, dog-themed edits, zodiac content, and empowering visual statements for those who appreciate thoughtfully designed merchandise.

    paper Mamadohori | Μαμαδοχώρι

    Mamadohori (Μαμαδοχώρι) is a Greek community platform supporting mothers through village-style mutual aid. This Instagram-based project (822 followers, 213 posts) provides truth, support, and free tools to help moms navigate motherhood together. The account features story highlights on “Save Stories” (ΣΩΣΤΑ ΣΤΟΡΙΖ), merchandise (ΜΕΡΤΣ), and authentic motherhood content, fostering a supportive online village where no mom has to go through it all alone.