I relocated to Berlin from Greece and focused on integrating into a new cultural and professional environment. I dedicated time to learning German and achieving fluency to enhance communication and career prospects. After completing an one year full time college in digital marketing, I worked for nearly 2 years as a project manager for a marketing agency where I had the opportunity to work with B2C as well as B2B clients. The last 2 years I am working as a freelancer in Berlin and focus mainly in travel and hospitality industry focusing on Meta and Google campaigns as well as Linkedin accoints growth and optimisation

Maria Papadaki

I relocated to Berlin from Greece and focused on integrating into a new cultural and professional environment. I dedicated time to learning German and achieving fluency to enhance communication and career prospects. After completing an one year full time college in digital marketing, I worked for nearly 2 years as a project manager for a marketing agency where I had the opportunity to work with B2C as well as B2B clients. The last 2 years I am working as a freelancer in Berlin and focus mainly in travel and hospitality industry focusing on Meta and Google campaigns as well as Linkedin accoints growth and optimisation

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I relocated to Berlin from Greece and focused on integrating into a new cultural and professional environment. I dedicated time to learning German and achieving fluency to enhance communication and career prospects.
After completing an one year full time college in digital marketing, I worked for nearly 2 years as a project manager for a marketing agency where I had the opportunity to work with B2C as well as B2B clients.
The last 2 years I am working as a freelancer in Berlin and focus mainly in travel and hospitality industry focusing on Meta and Google campaigns as well as Linkedin accoints growth and optimisation

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Project Manager (Remote) at 10xstudio GmbH, Leipzig
August 1, 2024 - August 6, 2025
Planned, scheduled, and managed projects to meet deadlines and objectives. Communicated effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders while leading cross-functional teams. Developed and implemented SEO and content strategies for Grainli.de aiming for brand authority and lead increase. Managed Meta and Google campaign settings, budget allocation, optimization, and A/B testing for Braumarkt.com to improve ROAS. Suggested new services and opportunities based on data-driven insights to expand client offerings and drive growth.
Freelance Digital Marketer
September 1, 2024 - Present
Managed Meta campaigns for the Greek Film Festival Berlin/Frankfurt and optimized Airbnb and Booking listings for various clients in Greece. Built a personal brand by creating digital services offering digital solutions and starting a travel marketing blog to share industry insights and tips.
Hotel Operations Manager at Papadakis Villas Apartments, Crete
September 1, 2018 - August 6, 2025
Successfully handled contracts and secured deals with major tour operators including TUI, Thomas Cook, and Jet2. Increased hotel revenue by 20% every second season through strategic planning and operational excellence. Invested in solar energy and sustainable resources, reducing electricity costs and increasing profitability. Focused on staff development by training personnel to deliver top-tier service. Achieved and maintained a top 5 position on TripAdvisor for over 7 consecutive years, enhancing brand reputation and customer trust.
Career Transition & Personal Development
December 1, 2021 - August 6, 2025
Relocated from Greece to Berlin to integrate into a new cultural and professional environment. Dedicated time to learning German and achieving fluency to enhance communication and career prospects. Worked in various roles to practice the language and gain insights into the local work culture. Supported two children in adapting to the German education system and integrating into the community, ensuring a smooth family transition.
Volunteer – Content/Marketing at World Human Forum (WHF)
May 18, 2018 - September 17, 2025
Volunteered to conduct competitive analysis and develop content strategy, enabling data-driven insights and strategic content alignment for WHF.
Trainee Online Marketer at Polly and Others Stories
January 23, 2023 - October 18, 2025
Relocated to Berlin from Greece; focused on integrating into a new culture; dedicated time to learn German and achieve fluency to enhance communication and career prospects; practiced language skills across roles to gain insights into the local work culture; supported family during transition.
Project Manager (Remote) at 10xs Studio GmbH
August 24, 2024 - October 18, 2025
Plan, schedule, and manage projects to meet deadlines and objectives. Communicate effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders. Lead and motivate cross-functional teams to deliver results. Develop and implement SEO & Content strategies for Grainlí.de with the final goal of brand authority and increased leads. Manage Meta Ads and Google Campaign settings, budget allocation, campaign optimization, and A/B tests for Braumarkt.com to increase ROAS.
Hotel Operations Manager at Papadakis Villas Apartments, Crete
September 1, 2018 - October 18, 2025
Successfully handled contracts with major tour operators including TUI, Thomas Cook, and Jet2. Increased hotel revenue by 20% each season through strategic planning and operational excellence. Invested in solar energy and sustainable resources, significantly reducing electricity costs and improving profitability. Focused on staff development by investing in well-trained personnel to deliver top-tier service. Achieved and maintained a position in the top 5 hotels on TripAdvisor for over 7 consecutive years, enhancing brand reputation and customer trust.
Content & Marketing Volunteer / Communications at World Human Forum (WHF)
April 1, 2025 - October 18, 2025
Volunteered to conduct competitive analysis and develop content strategy, enabling data-driven insights and strategic content alignment for WHF.
Trainee Online Marketer (Remote) at Polly & Others Stories
January 1, 2022 - January 1, 2023
Supported marketing initiatives including SEO and content campaigns; led cross-functional teams to deliver results; developed and implemented SEO & content strategies for Grainli.de with the final goal of brand authority and increased leads.
Project Manager (Remote) at 10xs Studio GmbH
February 1, 2023 - August 1, 2024
Led and scheduled projects to meet deadlines and objectives; communicated effectively with clients, teams, and stakeholders; led cross-functional teams to deliver results; developed and managed Meta and Google Ads campaigns, including budget allocation, campaign optimization, and A/B testing, to increase ROAS.
Hotel Operations Manager at Papadakis Villas & Apartments, Crete
April 1, 2007 - September 1, 2018
Successfully handled contracts with major tour operators (TUI, Thomas Cook, Jet2); increased hotel revenue by 20% each season through strategic planning and operational excellence; invested in solar energy and sustainable resources, significantly reducing electricity costs and increasing profitability; focused on staff development to deliver top-tier service; achieved and maintained a top‑5 Trip Advisor ranking for over seven consecutive years.

Education

Digital Marketing at DCI Digital Career Institute gGmbH, Berlin
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023
German Language (C1 certificate) at German language courses integrated with DCI program
January 11, 2030 - September 17, 2025
Digital Marketing at DCI Digital Career Institute GmbH, Berlin
January 22, 2022 - February 23, 2023
Digital Marketing at DCID Digital Career Institute GmbH, Berlin
January 1, 2022 - February 1, 2023

Qualifications

German Language Certificate (C1)
January 1, 2022 - September 17, 2025
Efficiency Audit Project
August 1, 2019 - May 1, 2022
German Language Certificate (C1)
January 11, 2030 - October 18, 2025
German language certificate (C1)
January 11, 2030 - April 2, 2026

Industry Experience

Travel & Hospitality, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Retail, Software & Internet, Non-Profit Organization, Other