Maria Xirokostas

Available to hire

Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
German
Advanced

Work Experience

Activation Assistant at Mars South Europe Cluster
December 1, 2024 - September 30, 2025
Designed and presented communications strategies internally. Collaborated with design agencies to produce assets, including permanent and POP materials for trade channels. Coordinated in-store promotions and sampling initiatives, improving customer engagement. Proofread press releases to ensure consistency with brand tone and messaging. Organized employee engagement events, including office celebrations and road shows. Handled move-ins and move-outs of all permanent display stock.
Sales Advisor at Plaisio Computers
July 1, 2022 - September 30, 2025
Used communication techniques to deliver tailored recommendations to customers, enhancing satisfaction. Fostered a professional and inviting store atmosphere, ensuring smooth customer interactions.
Event Volunteer at TEDxNTUA & TEDxNKUA
December 31, 2019 - September 30, 2025
Supported event operations at TEDx NTUA 2019 and NKUA 2019; assisted with program coordination, logistics.
CP & PR Coordinator at Shape The Future (ESTEC) - Annual International Meeting
December 31, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Coordinated communications and PR for the committee; organized event planning for high-profile events from sports to music; branding, ATL, TTL activities; working with legal teams to craft contracts. Brained storms and contributed to product and campaign launches, rebranding, ATL, TTL activities.
Live Promo Team Member at Athens Job Fair
January 1, 2018 - September 30, 2025
Participated as part of live promotions during the Athens Job Fair 2018.

Education

Bachelor in Marketing & Communications at Athens University of Economics and Business
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2023

Qualifications

Cambridge English Proficiency
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025
Goethe C1 Certification
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Retail, Other