Hello, I’m Maria Sakka, a marketing student at the Athens University of Economics and Business, with a minor in Cinema Studies. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to craft engaging campaigns in advertising, film, and the arts. I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships and projects like assisting at Bernier-Eliades Gallery and FrieslandCampina, and conducting consumer research for the Next by NBG marketing initiative.…

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Hello, I’m Maria Sakka, a marketing student at the Athens University of Economics and Business, with a minor in Cinema Studies. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to craft engaging campaigns in advertising, film, and the arts. I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships and projects like assisting at Bernier-Eliades Gallery and FrieslandCampina, and conducting consumer research for the Next by NBG marketing initiative.…

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February 1, 2026

Hello, I’m Maria Sakka, a marketing student at the Athens University of Economics and Business, with a minor in Cinema Studies. I’m passionate about blending creative storytelling with data-driven insights to craft engaging campaigns in advertising, film, and the arts.

I’ve gained hands-on experience through internships and projects like assisting at Bernier-Eliades Gallery and FrieslandCampina, and conducting consumer research for the Next by NBG marketing initiative.

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Language

Greek, Modern
Fluent
English
Fluent
French
Fluent

Work Experience

Art Gallery Assistant at Bernier-Eliades Gallery
June 1, 2023 - Present
Assisted daily operations, contributed to exhibitions, and supported outreach/communication tasks in a contemporary art space.
Marketing Research Assistant at Next by NBG (Project)
March 1, 2025 - May 1, 2025
Selected with peers to conduct consumer research and data analysis for the Next by NBG marketing initiative; helped develop service evolution ideas and presented findings to the marketing department.
Marketing Asssistant - Internship at Friesland Campina
July 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Worked in close collaboration with marketing teams, gaining hands-on exposure to corporate processes, branding standards, and professional communication practices.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Marketing at Athens University of Economics and Business
September 1, 2023 - June 30, 2026
Ranked 5th in the National Entry Exams
Minor in Cinema Studies at Deree – The American College of Greece
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Got admitted with an SNF Scholarship, due to great academic performance

Qualifications

SNF Scholarship
September 1, 2024 - December 31, 2026
Erasmus Nominee – Université Paris-Dauphine PSL
September 1, 2025 - December 31, 2025
Selected by AUEB for a highly competitive Erasmus position at Université Paris-Dauphine PSL, Paris. Only one student was chosen for this exchange, based on academic performance, languages and motivation. Participated in courses and cultural exchange within an international academic environment.

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services, Financial Services, Retail
    paper Marketing Research with NBG

    Was chosen with other students to conduct consumer research and data analysis for the “Next by NBG” marketing initiative.
    Collaborated with the university team to develop ideas for service evolution and presented findings to the NBG marketing department.
    Collected and analyzed consumer insights to inform strategic marketing decisions.