I am a communications specialist with four years of experience in the political sector. I have a strong track record of delivering over 520 deadline-driven documents such as briefs, speeches, press releases, reports, and parliamentary questions, ensuring accuracy, tone, and consistency. I enjoy bridging theory and execution by pairing international policy insight and research methods with hands-on technical skills across communications disciplines. I have successfully grown social media channels in followers and engagement, planned and delivered over 10 events, and built strong relationships with media, journalists, and government stakeholders. I am passionate about social media organic growth, media relations, and content strategy, leveraging my expertise in digital strategy, SEO, event planning, and crisis management.

Aristeidis Velonis

I am a communications specialist with four years of experience in the political sector. I have a strong track record of delivering over 520 deadline-driven documents such as briefs, speeches, press releases, reports, and parliamentary questions, ensuring accuracy, tone, and consistency. I enjoy bridging theory and execution by pairing international policy insight and research methods with hands-on technical skills across communications disciplines. I have successfully grown social media channels in followers and engagement, planned and delivered over 10 events, and built strong relationships with media, journalists, and government stakeholders. I am passionate about social media organic growth, media relations, and content strategy, leveraging my expertise in digital strategy, SEO, event planning, and crisis management.

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I am a communications specialist with four years of experience in the political sector. I have a strong track record of delivering over 520 deadline-driven documents such as briefs, speeches, press releases, reports, and parliamentary questions, ensuring accuracy, tone, and consistency. I enjoy bridging theory and execution by pairing international policy insight and research methods with hands-on technical skills across communications disciplines.

I have successfully grown social media channels in followers and engagement, planned and delivered over 10 events, and built strong relationships with media, journalists, and government stakeholders. I am passionate about social media organic growth, media relations, and content strategy, leveraging my expertise in digital strategy, SEO, event planning, and crisis management.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Advanced
German
Intermediate

Work Experience

Communications Specialist at Ministry of Interior (Greek Government) – Sector of Macedonia and Thrace - Deputy’s Minister Office
June 1, 2024 - Present
Manage social media accounts across Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok focusing on organic growth. Achieved significant organic reach, follower growth, and content interactions on Facebook and Instagram during recent campaign periods. Built strong relations with media, journalists, and government stakeholders. Organized public events with successful social media coverage and led challenging graphic design projects. Executed cross-platform crisis management including real-time monitoring and community moderation.
Communications Specialist at Hellenic Parliament – MP’s office
June 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Designed tailored communication strategies aligned with parliamentary priorities and MP needs. Delivered over 420 written deliverables including press releases, parliamentary questions, articles, and interviews. Managed organic social media accounts on Facebook, Instagram, X, and TikTok with consistent growth in reach, interactions, profile visits, and followers. Created a new TikTok account from scratch achieving 2.5K followers and 13.2K likes in the first month. Built strong media relations and organized multiple public events with successful press and social media coverage.
Social Media Manager at Petrino (Restaurant)
June 1, 2024 - August 27, 2025
Developed social media strategies to increase brand awareness. Created paid Meta ads strategies with targeted audience segmentation and A/B testing, achieving a 2X ROI. Acted as the company's main contact person for social media matters.
SEO Intern at Becode (construction)
June 1, 2021 - August 27, 2025
Conducted competitive and keyword analysis alongside on-page and technical SEO tasks as part of a university program.

Education

MSc in e-Business and Digital Marketing at International Hellenic University
October 1, 2020 - December 1, 2021
MA in International Studies at University of Macedonia
October 1, 2019 - July 1, 2020
BA in International and European Studies at University of Macedonia
September 1, 2013 - July 1, 2019

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Government, Media & Entertainment, Retail, Professional Services, Travel & Hospitality