I am an experienced event production professional with a creative background in photography and film. I am skilled in project management, production workflow optimization, and digital content management systems, delivering exceptional results and streamlining collaboration across teams. With strong organisational abilities and a passion for creativity, I adapt easily to new environments and I am eager to grow professionally while staying current with industry trends.

Marina Charalambous

I am an experienced event production professional with a creative background in photography and film. I am skilled in project management, production workflow optimization, and digital content management systems, delivering exceptional results and streamlining collaboration across teams. With strong organisational abilities and a passion for creativity, I adapt easily to new environments and I am eager to grow professionally while staying current with industry trends.

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I am an experienced event production professional with a creative background in photography and film. I am skilled in project management, production workflow optimization, and digital content management systems, delivering exceptional results and streamlining collaboration across teams.

With strong organisational abilities and a passion for creativity, I adapt easily to new environments and I am eager to grow professionally while staying current with industry trends.

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Language

English
Fluent
Greek, Modern
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior Operations Manager at The Doers Company (Reflect Festival)
January 1, 2024 - Present
Account management for 130+ partners and exhibitors; coordinate vendor management, orders, and payments; curate attendee experiences including tours and activities; develop best-practice documents and templates; manage event setup/teardown timelines; analyse event outcomes, gather feedback, and recommend improvements.
Senior Production Coordinator & Digital Development & Support Lead at Marcus Evans
January 1, 2023 - January 1, 2024
Website content management system product owner for summits; facilitate effective communication between departments; train and mentor newly hired staff; streamline production processes between offices; continue operating on all past role responsibilities.
Production Coordinator at Marcus Evans
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2023
Coordinated workflows for all summit productions; monitored performance activity reports and production budgets; conducted extensive research for new product events and industry professionals; prepared and proofreading marketing materials and event websites; Operations Manager for the group’s Exclusive Customised Events.
Web Editor & Exhibition Coordinator at Idees Publications
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018
Website content management; coordinated set-ups and running of exhibitions; still life styling for magazine photoshoots.
Digital Studio Coordinator at Arcadia Group - BHS Digital Team, London
January 1, 2012 - January 1, 2016
Scheduling photoshoots and allocating daily projects to freelance talents; ensuring all productions are complete for launch day; approving all online imagery to style guide and quality standards; liaise and collaborate with different departments; creative involvement in content photoshoots; training and managing studio assistants.
Studio Assistant at Arcadia Group - BHS Digital Team, London
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2012
Organising and prepping products for photoshoots; scanning and recording products received; assisting photographers and stylists with set-ups; sourcing props both internally and externally.
Freelance Still Life & Interior Stylist at Freelance / Self-Employed
January 1, 2016 - Present
Prepping products and styling sets; sourcing props and materials; small and large-scale prop-making; set-building; collaborating with different production teams and talents.
Freelance Filmmaker at Self-Employed / Freelance
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2017
Location scouting; negotiating booking costs and contract agreements; coordinating production assistants; responsible for cast and crew on site; sourcing/making props and set-dressing.

Education

BA (Hons) Film Production at UCA - University for the Creative Arts, Farnham
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2010
Foundation Diploma in Art & Design at UCA - University for the Creative Arts, Epsom
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services