Maria Simou

Operations & Community at Orange Grove
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Patras, Western Greece, Greece, GR

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Experience

    • Financial Services
    • Operations & Community
      • Apr 2020 - Present

      *Managing the smooth daily operation of Orange Grove *Being the initial contact point for startups, mentors, media, partners etc. *Facilitating OG’s partners, mentors and trainers in delivering their support to participating startups and trainees *Assisting startups with problems or concerns on operational matters, where possible *Co-ordinating communication with partners, suppliers, providers etc *Managing and route phone calls and emails appropriately *Optimising operations with the use of the right software tools (cloud services, CRM, webmail/email clients, newsletter tools, web analytics tools, calendars etc.) *Managing and order office supplies *Processing and reporting on office expenses, keep records of invoices and make payments *Organising & updating office documents *Researching for data and collect metrics to draft reports, proposals, research documents, manuals, startup lists *Organising and maintaining an up-to-date database *Updating promotional material, where needed *Monitoring the progress of projects and assisting in their successful outcome *Assisting the organization of workshops/events/activities (from startup selection processes to bootcamps and networking events) and providing on-location support during workshops/events/activities *Making travel and accommodation arrangements *Providing support to the Communication & Events Manager and the General Manager

    • United Kingdom
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • UK/EU Recruitment Assistant
      • Jan 2019 - Mar 2020

    • UK Recruitment and Events Assistant
      • Oct 2017 - Dec 2018

      1. First point of contact for enquiries from prospective students, teachers and their influencers; 2. Holding departmental purchasing authority; part of the team raising Purchase Orders and processing invoices in relation to UK Recruitment and Events expenditure.3. Providing administrative team support to 5 UK Student Recruitment Officers; managing the planning and organisation of transport, freight and accommodation for attendance at external events.4. Responsible for the extensive logistics management of on and off campus events: room bookings, liaising with external suppliers, transport bookings.5. Responsible for managing the UK Recruitment Events database and Events folder, and several complex databases containing registration information for all events; ensuring information is accurate and up-to-date.6. Coordination of Student Ambassadors and database, organising and participating in training sessions and pre-event briefing sessions, allocating campus tours, securing student assistance at on and off campus events, the collation of temporary worker documentation and the authorising of monthly timesheets.7. Responsible for the collation of relevant materials for display at both on and off campus events; monitoring overall stock levels and organising re-ordering of materials as required. 8. Assisting in the organisation and implementation of mailings to prospective students, teachers and schools in the UK and to be responsible for the distribution of hard copy and electronic copy publicity materials.9. Supporting and coordinating the updating of web resources in relation to on-campus events and the Student Ambassador Scheme as and when required, liaising with Recruitment Marketing in the use of the University’s T4 web publishing system. Coordinating Virtual Events using Adobe Connect as a host10. Co-representing the university at events or Higher Education Fairs as and when required, providing information to prospective students, teachers and parents.

    • Receptionist/ Administrative Assistant - The Hunterian (Kelvin Hall)
      • Nov 2016 - Oct 2017

    • Museum and Gallery Assistant - Tour Guide for The Mackintosh House
      • Oct 2011 - Nov 2016

    • United Kingdom
    • Civic and Social Organizations
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Visitors Assistant (People's Palace)
      • Nov 2012 - Oct 2014

    • Curatorial and Social Media Intern for the Hannah Frank exhibition in Maclaurin Galleries, Ayr
      • Mar 2014 - Aug 2014

      Assistant Curator for the exhibition "Cultural Connections" at Maclaurin Gallery in Ayr, Scotland in summer 2014, designing the outline of Hannah Frank's gallery as part of the exhibition, choosing exhibits, arranging loans from other institutions, writing information panels and labels. Conducting research on Hannah Frank's archival material located in Scottish Jewish Archives and Westacres Carehome and on 20th century Scottish artistic scene. Managing Hannah Frank's facebook page and twitter account aiming on public engagement and marketing.

    • Part-time Lecturer
      • Sep 2007 - Jul 2010

      Teaching "Introduction to Historical Studies" and "Methods and Techniques of Cultural Heritage preservation" Teaching "Introduction to Historical Studies" and "Methods and Techniques of Cultural Heritage preservation"

    • Educator
      • Jan 2007 - Jun 2009

      Teaching Art History for the departments: "Technician for Painting Conservation" and "Guards at Museums and Archaeological Sites" Teaching Art History for the departments: "Technician for Painting Conservation" and "Guards at Museums and Archaeological Sites"

    • Research Assistant
      • Jun 2006 - Jan 2007

    • Volunteer team leader and tour-guide for visual exhibitions
      • Jan 2006 - Dec 2006

Education

  • The University of Glasgow
    M.Sc., Museum Theory and Practice
    2010 - 2012
  • University of St. Andrews
    M.Litt., Art History
    2004 - 2005
  • University of Ioannina
    M.A., Archaeology
    1999 - 2003

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