Kyriakos Serafeimakis

Available to hire

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Intermediate

Work Experience

Account Manager at Solid Havas
August 1, 2020 - Present
Responsible for managing Xiaomi and Google Greece accounts. Achieved key performance indicators including increasing share of voice, product reviews, media coverage, brand recognition, and event media attendance. Edited, wrote, and translated Xiaomi press releases, collaborated on review plans with journalists, and managed day-to-day tasks related to Google’s PR initiatives including daily briefings on current affairs and media matters.
Author and Copywriter at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Published a book of short stories and worked as translator and editor for Oops Comics. Script writer for educational videos by Skill4gigs. Frequent contributor for publications such as Andro.gr, A8inea.com, The Greek Report, among others. Ghostwriter for MPs and political figures.
Senior Account Executive at Touchpoint Strategies
July 1, 2020 - August 26, 2025
Designed narratives for clients in banking, retail, and energy sectors focusing on positive media presence. Collaborated with tech startups for contests, events, and promotions. Successfully pitched and won strategies for product launches in tech and retail. Organized forums, awards, and corporate events attracting mainstream media attention.
Content Strategist at STIRIXIS Group
February 1, 2018 - August 26, 2025
Created copy for company projects featured in trade publications. Redesigned the company website to attract new business opportunities and boost brand awareness.
Press Officer at Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 1, 2015 - August 26, 2025
Served as media consultant to Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, acted as Press Office liaison with local media, monitored media, prepared daily briefings on important issues, and conducted research.
Account Manager at Solid Havas
August 1, 2020 - Present
Primary handler of the Xiaomi and Google Greece accounts; contributed to winning the Xiaomi RFP; achieved KPIs including Share of Voice, product reviews, media coverage, brand recognition, and media attendance at events. Primary editor, writer, and translator for Xiaomi press releases; planned review plans with journalists and tech reviewers; managed Google PR in the Greek market with daily briefings on current affairs and media matters.
Author and Copywriter at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Freelance author and copywriter; published a book of short stories; translator and editor for Oops Comics; script writer for educational videos; frequent collaborator for outlets such as Andro.gr, A8inea.com, The Greek Report; ghostwriter for MPs and political figures.
Senior Account Executive at Touchpoint Strategies
July 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Designed narratives for accounts in the banking, retail, and energy sectors with emphasis on positive media presence; collaborated with local tech startups for contests, ad hoc events, and promotional activities; pitched at specs and won for proposed strategies on product launches in technology and retail; organized fora, awards ceremonies, and corporate events with significant media attention.
Content Strategist at STIRIXIS Group
February 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Copywriter for the company’s portfolio; redesigned website to attract new business opportunities and emphasize brand awareness.
Press Officer at Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Media consultant to the Deputy Minister; Press Office liaison with local media; media monitoring and daily briefings prepared on important affairs; researcher.
Account Manager at Solid Havas
August 1, 2020 - Present
Primary handler of the Xiaomi and Google Greece accounts. Part of the team that won the Xiaomi RFP for Solid Havas. Achieved KPIs for Xiaomi (increased Share of Voice, product reviews, media coverage, brand recognition, media attendance at events). Primary editor, writer, and translator for Xiaomi press releases for international and local news. Responsible for review plans with journalists and tech reviewers. Managed Google PR in Greece with daily briefs on current affairs and media matters.
Autor and Copywriter at Freelance
January 1, 2007 - Present
Author of a book of short stories; translator and editor for Oops Comics; script writer for educational videos; frequent collaborator for outlets such as Andro.gr, A8inea.com, The Greek Report; ghostwriter for MPs and political figures.
Senior Account Executive at Touchpoint Strategies
July 1, 2020 - September 15, 2025
Designed narratives for accounts in the banking, retail, and energy sectors with emphasis on positive media presence. Collaborated with local tech startups for contests, ad hoc events, and promotional activities. Pitched at specs and won for proposed strategies on new product launches in technology and retail. Organized fora, awards ceremonies, and corporate events attracting considerable mainstream media attention.
Content Strategist at STIRIXIS Group
February 1, 2018 - September 15, 2025
Copywriter for the company’s portfolio, with many projects featured in trade publications. Redesigned website to attract new business opportunities and emphasize brand awareness.
Press Officer at Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
February 1, 2015 - September 15, 2025
Media consultant to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Press Office liaison with local media; Media monitoring and daily briefings prepared on important affairs; Researcher.
Autor and copywriter at Freelance
January 1, 2014 - Present
Freelance author and copywriter. Published a book of short stories; translator and editor for Oops Comics; scriptwriter for educational videos by Skill4gigs; frequent collaborator for publications such as Andro.gr, A8inea.com, The Greek Report, and other outlets; ghostwriter for MPs and political figures.
Senior Account Executive at Touchpoint Strategies
February 1, 2018 - July 1, 2020
Designed narratives for banking, retail and energy accounts with emphasis on positive media presence; partnered with local tech startups for contests, ad hoc events and promotional activities; pitched at specs and won for new product launch strategies in technology and retail; organized fora, awards ceremonies, and corporate events with substantial mainstream media attention.
Content Strategist at STIRIXIS Group
June 1, 2017 - February 1, 2018
Copywriter for the company’s portfolio; contributed to past and ongoing projects, with many featured in trade publications; redesigned website to attract new business opportunities and emphasize brand awareness.
Press Officer at Hellenic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
October 1, 2013 - February 1, 2015
Media consultant to the Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs; Press Office liaison with local media; conducted media monitoring and prepared daily briefings on important affairs; researcher.

Education

MSc in Management at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
MSc in Philosophy at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
BA in Philosophy and Communication, Media, and Culture at Oxford Brookes University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
MSc in Management at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
MSc in Philosophy at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
BA in Philosophy and Communication, Media, and Culture at Oxford Brookes University
January 1, 2005 - January 1, 2008
MSc in Management at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
MSc in Philosophy at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
BA in Philosophy and Communication, Media, and Culture at Oxford Brookes University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008
MSc in Management at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2010 - September 1, 2011
MSc in Philosophy at University of Edinburgh
September 1, 2008 - September 1, 2009
BA in Philosophy and Communication, Media, and Culture at Oxford Brookes University
September 1, 2005 - June 1, 2008

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Consumer Goods, Financial Services, Energy & Utilities, Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Government, Retail, Telecommunications