Konstantinοs Hantzopoulos, Communication Manager

Konstantinοs Hantzopoulos

Communication Manager

Embassy of Venezuela

Location
Greece
Education
Master's degree, MPhill in Applied Humanities
Experience
17 years, 3 Months

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Total years of experience :17 years, 3 Months

Communication Manager at Embassy of Venezuela
  • Greece
  • My current job since May 2015

Being the responsible Communications/ Media Chief Consultant, I have created the official comunications channels of the Embassy of Venezuela in Athens, amongst other responsibilities, actively using my skills in preparation of press releases, presentations, writing/editing and translating 90% of the time and handling the corporate communication agenda

Education and Outreach Coordinator at UAE National Pavilion
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to August 2014

Responsible for the overall official Internship program and the Communication channels as well as the networking, sponsored by the National Pavilion of the UAE and the HH Sheikha Salama bint Hamdan Al Nahyan Foundation, in the International Exhibition Biennale di Venezia

VIP International relations at Art Dubai
  • United Arab Emirates - Dubai
  • March 2014 to March 2014

Working for the Art Dubai International and VIP Relations Department as a Guide for the L.A. MOCA trustees to Art Dubai 2014 edition and to a variety of other important cultural events and activities in Dubai and Sharjah

Expert European Communication Manager - Journalist/ Editor at SKAI Group
  • Greece
  • June 2010 to December 2013

- Handling and maintaining live, attractive, genuine and engaging content in WebPages and SM platforms for e-Kathimerini site and for clients as Content Editor in Athens and Dubai
- Has been collaborating for more than a year as an external editor in the Saturday issue of KATHIMERINI Newspaper (SKAI Group), "Life & Art", English version HERALD TRIBUNE as well as other publications - online/press
- Writing/translating all sorts of articles press releases and press clips, online content, social media and blogging: social, cultural, tourist, travel, leisure, lifestyle and ecology-nature
- Samples of my published work in my Travel Blog: http://konhans.blogspot.gr/

Chief Communication/ Digital Communication Consultant at Cervantes Institute of Athens
  • Greece
  • March 2009 to December 2012

- Being the responsible Communications/ Media Chief Consultant, he has created the official brand campaign of the Cervantes Institute amongst other responsibilities, actively using his skills in preparation of press releases, presentations, writing/editing and translating 90% of the time both in English/Spanish.
- Elaboration the official Social Media campaign of the organization and planning of all the digital communication through the company guidelines and through careful examination of the local society market and target groups.
- He has designed and executed the online and above/ below the line publicity campaign as well as being in close relations with media and companies from Greece, Spain and Latin America, while organising press conferences, and maintaining an active PR agenda and a strong press database
- Handling of the Corporate Communication and the media coverage of important events, such as the royal visit of HM Queen Sofia of Spain in Athens, while collaborating closely with the Spanish Embassy and other authorities

Instructor of Media, Communication at I.E.K. State Technical School
  • Greece
  • February 2011 to February 2012

-Teaching basic principles and more specific strategies of Communication, Media and Journalism
- Use of Language, Press releases, Writing, Journalist Writing Skills
- Use of SM and content in the promotion and information, examining the Journalism and Social Media relations

External Communications Officer at LDK Consultants
  • Greece
  • January 2008 to December 2009

- In his role as external communications officer in LDK, he has been involved in projects dealing with media campaigns, Communication and Public awareness strategies, interactions and public relations with local authorities and sponsors, almost all exclusively for the European Commission, using all the channels available (press and digital media)

Administrative Manager at 51ª Biennale of Visual Arts Venice
  • Greece
  • May 2005 to August 2005

- Responsible for the general administration, communication and PR of the Greek National Pavilion in the 51st Biennale of Visual Arts in Venice,
- Being in direct collaboration with the Ministry of Culture of Greece and the Greek Embassy in Venice and designing the promotion and the information channels of the Pavilion locally and internationally

International Internship at GUGGENHEIM MUSEUM VENICE
  • Italy
  • January 2005 to April 2005

- Awarded the international Guggenheim Internship with administrative responsibilities throughout the infrastructure of the museum
- Has collaborated with the Press department and the temporary exhibitions department for the promotion of the Museum
- Has also realised guided tours in the museum both in English and Spanish and participated in various educational programs/presentations

International Communications Manager at ATHENS 2004 Olympic Organising Committee
  • Greece
  • June 2004 to September 2004

- Been the responsible of the interpreter’s and translator’s board in a huge international sport and culture event in the Language Services Department, International Relations Division, while actively using my interpreting and translating skills in the Main Languages: Spanish, English and Greek
- Planning and execution of the specific communication guidelines and building relations with the athletes, the journalists, the spectators and the VIP division
- Planning and execution of the pairing of interpreters in the press conference room, in three different venues and in the Paralympic Games

PR Manager at ARCO '04, Cultural Olympiad, International Forum of Modern Art
  • Spain
  • February 2004 to March 2004

General coordination and communication in the Greek stands and galleries/PR in the Contemporary Art fair "ARCO 2004"

Administrative secretary at Museo Nacional Reina Sofia
  • Spain
  • November 2002 to May 2003

- Master´s Internship: Administration, support & communication - promotions of the activities and exhibitions at Permanent collection, Sector of Photography and Graphics
- Editing/translation of the Catalogue of Banesto Collection, a huge and important archive of the modern art

Education

Master's degree, MPhill in Applied Humanities
  • at Carlos III University of Madrid
  • January 2008
Master's degree, International MASTER in Tourism Management
  • at Instituto Univeristario Ortega y Gasset, Madrid
  • July 2003

TOURISM POLICIES, PR and MARKETING, ADMINISTRATION OF ORGANISMS, MANAGEMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

Bachelor's degree, Communication and Media
  • at Panteion Panepestimion Ikonomikon kai Politicon Epistimon
  • February 2002

THEORY OF COMMUNICATION, CULTURAL MANAGEMENT, PUBLIC RELATIONS, ADVERTISMENT,COMPUTERS, SPEECH AND WRITING...

Specialties & Skills

Multi cultural Marketing
Public Relations
Social Media Marketing
Extensive International Experience
Web Content Management
English
Microsoft Office
Photoshop
Press Releases
Media Relations
Social Media Marketing
Public Relations
Cultural Heritage
Cultural Management
Journalism
Art History
Translation
Spanish
Web Content production
Writing
Content Editor

Languages

Spanish
Expert
English
Expert
Italian
Intermediate
Greek
Expert

Training and Certifications

Computer Literacy (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2000
Valid Until:
January 2002
Specialized Courses in Spanish translation (Certificate)
Date Attended:
February 2009
Valid Until:
June 2009

Hobbies

  • Travel and Travel writing
    Published articles in newspapers and blogs alike, Herald Tribune in Greece-Cyprus, Travel Blogs
  • Arts research papers
    Mphill investigation papers of high research quality and graded A