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Maria Alithinos

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Work Experience

Interim Chief Marketing Officer (CMO) at Independent / Freelance
January 1, 2024 - Present
Served as interim CMO for startups and small businesses in wellness, SaaS, healthcare, and consumer products. Developed and executed full-funnel marketing strategies, brand positioning, and go-to-market plans. Advised founders on digital transformation, sales alignment, and retention strategies. Built and led cross-functional teams; integrated CRM, ESP, and marketing automation stacks; implemented scalable outreach and data-driven optimization.
Director of Marketing & Communications at University of South Florida
January 1, 2024 - October 21, 2025
End-to-end marketing strategy, brand development & storytelling, PR & media relations (global + national), digital campaign management (SEO, SEM, PPC). Lead generation & demand creation. Integrated data-driven tactics for email marketing, website optimization, and campaign performance. Developed strategic messaging frameworks and quarterly business reviews for key clients. Led global marketing and communications across B2B partnerships with Google, Amazon, Kraft, Oracle, and Ford.
Founder | Digital Marketing & Publicity at MACO Consulting
January 1, 2021 - October 21, 2025
Created marketing roadmaps, led content production, and managed paid ad campaigns (Google, Meta). Orchestrated multi-media events, influencer partnerships, and integrated cause marketing. Key impact: Secured media coverage into top-tier outlets and negotiated sponsorships. Delivered consistent client ROI, impactful campaigns, and long-term agency growth.
Senior Account Director at Media Fusion Digital Marketing & PR Agency
January 1, 2019 - October 21, 2025
Created marketing roadmaps, led content production, and managed paid ad campaigns (Google, Meta). Orchestrated multi-media events, influencer partnerships, and integrated cause marketing. Key impact: Secured media coverage into top-tier outlets and negotiated sponsorships. Delivered consistent client ROI, impactful campaigns, and long-term agency growth.
Associate Producer at IMAX Documentary: Secrets of the Past
December 31, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Associate Producer on an IMAX documentary; narrated by Nia Vardalos; directed by an Academy Award-nominated director. Contributed to production and content creation.
Executive Producer at The Interns – Reality Series/Webisodes
December 31, 2006 - October 21, 2025
Executive Producer overseeing production and distribution for the reality series and webisodes.

Education

Bachelor of Arts in Mass Communications at University of South Florida
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2024

Qualifications

Viral Marketing and How to Craft Contagious Content (University of Pennsylvania)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025
Contract Law: From Trust to Promise to Contract (HarvardX)
January 11, 2030 - October 21, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Healthcare, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services