Christina Chara Ioannou
Public Relations & Communications Strategist at CCIcomms- Claim this Profile
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Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
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French Professional working proficiency
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Italian Professional working proficiency
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Portuguese Elementary proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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LinkedIn User
Christina was part of the Corporate Digital Marketing team at Hexagon Geosystems. She is a well experienced entrepreneurial individual who is highly motivated and eager to take new challenges and accomplish new milestones. She drove projects with high efficiency and a critical eye, worked well structured and delivered great results always in time. She cooperated with international stakeholders in multiple time zones and in different languages. I am happy to recommend Christina as a result driven marketeer showing a high degree of ambition and drive for her projects. Hope to work with you again in the future, thanks so much!
Carly McGoldrick
Very diligent and knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with. You can always rely on Christina to get the job done to a high standard.
Marie Proffit
Christina is a creative, hard working and enthusiastic professional. She easily adapts to new environments and challenges with her natural positive energy. I enjoyed our collaboration at Eunic London and hope to collaborate again in the future!
LinkedIn User
Christina was part of the Corporate Digital Marketing team at Hexagon Geosystems. She is a well experienced entrepreneurial individual who is highly motivated and eager to take new challenges and accomplish new milestones. She drove projects with high efficiency and a critical eye, worked well structured and delivered great results always in time. She cooperated with international stakeholders in multiple time zones and in different languages. I am happy to recommend Christina as a result driven marketeer showing a high degree of ambition and drive for her projects. Hope to work with you again in the future, thanks so much!
Carly McGoldrick
Very diligent and knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with. You can always rely on Christina to get the job done to a high standard.
Marie Proffit
Christina is a creative, hard working and enthusiastic professional. She easily adapts to new environments and challenges with her natural positive energy. I enjoyed our collaboration at Eunic London and hope to collaborate again in the future!
LinkedIn User
Christina was part of the Corporate Digital Marketing team at Hexagon Geosystems. She is a well experienced entrepreneurial individual who is highly motivated and eager to take new challenges and accomplish new milestones. She drove projects with high efficiency and a critical eye, worked well structured and delivered great results always in time. She cooperated with international stakeholders in multiple time zones and in different languages. I am happy to recommend Christina as a result driven marketeer showing a high degree of ambition and drive for her projects. Hope to work with you again in the future, thanks so much!
Carly McGoldrick
Very diligent and knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with. You can always rely on Christina to get the job done to a high standard.
Marie Proffit
Christina is a creative, hard working and enthusiastic professional. She easily adapts to new environments and challenges with her natural positive energy. I enjoyed our collaboration at Eunic London and hope to collaborate again in the future!
LinkedIn User
Christina was part of the Corporate Digital Marketing team at Hexagon Geosystems. She is a well experienced entrepreneurial individual who is highly motivated and eager to take new challenges and accomplish new milestones. She drove projects with high efficiency and a critical eye, worked well structured and delivered great results always in time. She cooperated with international stakeholders in multiple time zones and in different languages. I am happy to recommend Christina as a result driven marketeer showing a high degree of ambition and drive for her projects. Hope to work with you again in the future, thanks so much!
Carly McGoldrick
Very diligent and knowledgeable, a pleasure to work with. You can always rely on Christina to get the job done to a high standard.
Marie Proffit
Christina is a creative, hard working and enthusiastic professional. She easily adapts to new environments and challenges with her natural positive energy. I enjoyed our collaboration at Eunic London and hope to collaborate again in the future!
Experience
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CCIcomms
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Switzerland
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Public Relations and Communications Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Public Relations & Communications Strategist
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May 2019 - Present
International Communication & PR Services - Planning and leading international communication campaigns focusing on media relations, press campaigns, marketing content, profile raising and reputation management. Creating tailor-made communication content & strategies, advising on messaging & identifying key networking and development opportunities. I specialise in cultural/luxury/design sectors while developing collaborations within the corporate/tech world.- Working with international communication agencies to support with internal management and leadership of teams, business development and operation planning, as a Senior Consultant (KTW London (UK), Helen Edwards PR (UK), Victorious PR(US))- Art & Cultural Projects: Union Dance London, Zurich Tanzt, 51zero Festival Kent, Textile Museum St. Gallen, AS Switzerland, Plutschow Gallery Zurich, Venice Biennale, Heikedine Guenther, Tate Staff Biennale, Zerial Art Projects, Art Thessaloniki, Pinta Miami, Artem Holdings, David Kovats Gallery, Hungarian Cultural Institute, ArtPowher, Cosmic School, Avant Arte, Electric Art Collective, Limna App- Corporate: Hexagon AG, Realbot Engineering, GlobalTechBox, Brynk.eco, Urban Innovation Association Switzerland, Skills Union, GlobetrotterVR, Cambridge Sleep Sciences
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Art Basel
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Switzerland
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Artists and Writers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Senior Media Relations Manager (Fixed Term Contract)
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Jan 2022 - Sep 2022
- Developing and overseeing the PR strategy for the special projects (OVR, Art Market Report, Art Basel Podcast)- Guiding international PR agencies in the successful execution of the campaigns - Media Relations & Research and development regarding media sentiment and media trends - Working together with Content and Marketing teams to align on strategy and campaign success - Developing and overseeing the PR strategy for the special projects (OVR, Art Market Report, Art Basel Podcast)- Guiding international PR agencies in the successful execution of the campaigns - Media Relations & Research and development regarding media sentiment and media trends - Working together with Content and Marketing teams to align on strategy and campaign success
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Urban Innovation Association Switzerland
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Switzerland
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Public Policy
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Project & Communications Lead - Urban Innovation Day 2021
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Jul 2021 - Dec 2021
- Communications Strategy Planning for 2021 Edition - Liaising with partners, start-ups and the board- Social Media Strategy Planning & Marketing support - Event Set-up, online and offline- Admin and Logistics support- Research and auditing - Communications Strategy Planning for 2021 Edition - Liaising with partners, start-ups and the board- Social Media Strategy Planning & Marketing support - Event Set-up, online and offline- Admin and Logistics support- Research and auditing
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Brunswick Group
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United Kingdom
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Business Consulting and Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Account Director, Brunswick Arts
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May 2016 - May 2019
- Building and executing Global Communication Strategies & Media campaigns for leading institutions - Delivering media and market analysis to clients, with intelligent insight informed by data, analysis and experience- Deep understanding of clients, their potential & crisis management - Ensuring all logistics for client meetings and events are executed smoothly - Nurturing a network amongst peers inside and outside the firm, providing valuable insight for the firm and for clients- Expanding Network with research and pitching for New Business opportunities- Supporting Internal training and management of Trainee Executives- Internal Networking: In charge of 'Brown Bag' sessions inviting external speakers to network and connect with the team & in charge of team outings and networking events calendar(Projects: Guggenheim UBS MAP Global Art Initiative 2016, Nanjing International Art Festival 2016, London Design Biennale 2016, FIAC Art Fair 2016 - 2017-2018, SITC 2016 - 2017 - 2018 (Sculpture in the City), CASS Sculpture Foundation, Olivier Malingue Gallery, Bodleian Libraries, La Panacee, Timothy Taylor, Faurschou Foundation, Khora Contemporary, HK Ballet, Christie's, Palazzo Strozzi, Axel Vervoordt, Paris Photo, Royal Opera House Muscat, Yves Saint Laurent Museum Paris, Fondation Giacometti, Fondation Carmignac, Abu Dhabi Festival)
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Pickles PR
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Netherlands
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Museums, Historical Sites, and Zoos
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1 - 100 Employee
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Account Manager, PR
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May 2014 - May 2016
- In charge of International Cultural Project Accounts, Press liaison & Media Relations Specialist- Communication strategy & Administration, press coverage monitoring, event planning, calendar, contact database development- Development and branding strategy, Research & networking(Projects: ARCO Madrid 2016, Spain | TBA21 Vienna, Austria | Biennale of Sydney, Australia | SP-Arte Fair 2015-2016 Sao Paulo, Brazil | ARTBO 2015-2016 Bogota, Colombia | Greek Pavilion in 56th Venice Biennale, Italy | Kilmahew St. Peters, Scotland among others)
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Hauser & Wirth
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Switzerland
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Artists and Writers
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200 - 300 Employee
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General Assistant, Front of House & Press
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Jan 2014 - Jul 2014
-Front of house daily operations, internal communications -Press and Media monitoring and archiving support, Info pack productions-Client communication and visitor support, events planning & VIP mail-out assistance-Branding & digital media (InDesign, Photoshop, Social Media) -Front of house daily operations, internal communications -Press and Media monitoring and archiving support, Info pack productions-Client communication and visitor support, events planning & VIP mail-out assistance-Branding & digital media (InDesign, Photoshop, Social Media)
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EUNIC London
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Retail Art Supplies
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Communication and Branding Strategy Assistant (Internship)
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Apr 2013 - Nov 2013
- Marketing and PR to enhance a profile for EUNIC, Working on Media and Publicity to highlight forthcoming projects- General media and introducing the network- Updating Social media platforms - Working on the Content of brochure and distribution to major cultural institutes- Researching EU funding opportunities and future partners- Project Management: Contributing to the preparation, research and implementation of EUNIC projects and programmes alongside the team. ( European Literature Night, Annual Cultural Diplomacy Conference)
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Pinta Art London
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United Kingdom
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Fine Art
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1 - 100 Employee
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Visitor and Exhibitor Support, VIP
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Jun 2013 - Jun 2013
-Assisting VIP team, Fair Directors and Floor Managers-Representing the fair to related events at embassies-Assistance with general administrative tasks at the ticket counter, such as filing, assembling and replenishing of press kits, and VIP listings.-Assist attendants at the VIP Lounge and Auditorium. -Assisting VIP team, Fair Directors and Floor Managers-Representing the fair to related events at embassies-Assistance with general administrative tasks at the ticket counter, such as filing, assembling and replenishing of press kits, and VIP listings.-Assist attendants at the VIP Lounge and Auditorium.
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Dance Teacher, Administrative & Sales Assistant
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Sep 2008 - Jun 2011
Dance Tutor and Administrative/sales Assistant-Latin American and Ballroom dance instructor:private and group lessons (curriculum,choreographies, technique)-School Coordination and operations, Front of House, Sales support and event planning, Marketing support Dance Tutor and Administrative/sales Assistant-Latin American and Ballroom dance instructor:private and group lessons (curriculum,choreographies, technique)-School Coordination and operations, Front of House, Sales support and event planning, Marketing support
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Gagosian
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United States
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Artists and Writers
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200 - 300 Employee
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Communication and Gallery Operations Support
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Oct 2010 - Feb 2011
-Administrative assistance -Internal and external communication - Visitor experience-Exhibition and event preparation-Liaising with stakeholders and industry professionals. -Administrative assistance -Internal and external communication - Visitor experience-Exhibition and event preparation-Liaising with stakeholders and industry professionals.
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Education
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Goldsmiths College, U. of London
M.A. Arts Administration & Cultural Policy, Arts and Cultural Industries -
State University of New York Empire State College
Bachelor, Communication and Media Studies -
Arsakeia - Tositseia Schools
High School Diploma, Β΄ Αρσάκειο-Τοσίτσειο Λύκειο Εκάλης -
Gene Kelly Dance Academy
Professional Diploma in Latin and Ballroom social Dance, Performing Arts/Dance