Nikoletta G. Martin

www.athens24.gr

 

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE:

 04/03 – Present    Public Relations Agent for the following venues:

1.       Motel, Athens (2006 – 2007, 2004 – 2005) www.motelclub.gr

2.      One Happy Cloud, Athens (2006)

 3.       Barfly, Skiathos Island (Summer 2005 & 2006)

4.       Apsendi Bar Restaurant, Filothei (2005 – 2006)

5.       Bee, Athens (2004 – 2005)

6.       Dekko, Glyfada (2005)

7.       Goya, Myconos (2005)

8.       Daze, Athens (2005)

9.       Playback, Athens + CD Release (2003 – 2004)

10.   Pierro’s, Myconos + CD Release (2003 – 2004)

11.   Danza, Athens (2003 – 2004)

12.   You (2004)

13.   Luv, Athens (2004)

14.   Moods, Ekali (2004)

15.   Floral Liberál, Athens + Client: Paulaner Beer (2004)

16.   Wünderbar, Athens + Client: Paulaner Beer (2004)

17.   Yes, Peiraias (2004)

18.   Bossa Nostra, Athens (2003)

19.   Illusions, Athens (2003)

20.   Plus Soda, Athens (1999 – 2003)

 

Free-lance Public Relations, Productions and Journalism:

Associate Editor re: Clubbing of www.athens24.com: the first online Athens Guide to holistically cover all aspects of the City of Athens (including daily headline news, tourism, nightlife and the 2004 Olympics) on a 24-hour basis. (2003 – Present)

 

 Public Relations and Promotions Manager for the Official Opening and celebration of the 1^st Annual 2x2 Men’s & Women’s Beach Volley Tournament at Vari Sports Club. (July 2005)

 

Public Relations and Promotions Manager for the Valentine’s Day Launch Party at the Hilton Galaxy Ballroom on Monday, February 14th for the “Essence of You” CD Single Release Party & the New Face of Pure Pleasure Perfume by SFP’s Romeo Miller with 30 Models from the major agencies in Athens. (February 2005)

 

  Promotion Director for Danzza record label (GR) releases, DANZZA (RED LABEL) DJ TACO: Flow and DANZZA (BLUE LABEL) DJ PIERRO: Deeper Love. (December 2004)

 

Production Assistant for the US MTV during their on-location filming of

THE REAL WORLD # 13 - ON VACATION. Assisted the Line Producer and film crews with authorizations, set up, travel arrangements and translations for the entirety of their stay in Athens, Santorini and Myconos. (October 2003)

 

Guide and Technical Advisor for Canadian-based Re:Source Media Inc. television producers during their visit to film 2 Documentaries: one regarding Greek nightlife (ENVY TV) and the other on the historical significance of the country (KARMA TREKKERS). Received credit listing on the productions.

(June 2003).

05/01 – 03/03

Plus Management Ltd.

Plus Management emerged to oversee a line of popular dance venues and major festivals, which over the years have hosted the most famous names in the dance music industry (i.e. Digweed, Oakenfold, Sasha, Deep Dish/Grammy winners, etc.). The venue’s established a strong following among youths (30,000 members nationwide) during the years that the electronic music genre developed from a minority movement into a mainstream demographic in Greece — influencing the musical preferences and styles of a large number of the population in Athens.

Lycabettus, Athens, Greece

 

Marketing Manager

Originally hired to write for the company website as well as to communicate with customers via email and SMS. Upon full-time employment, dealt with advertising, acted as media agent, dealt with guest relations and was responsible for sponsorship contracting. Represented joint ventures on an international level (i.e. at the 2002 & 2003 Miami Winter Music Conferences, Ibiza and London). Negotiated bookings / tours for major international artists and local musicians as well as hosting them in the country. Assisted in the creation of major dance Festivals amounting in crowds of over 10,000 people. Furthermore, created numerous venue profiles, sponsorship proposals, communications and edited artist biographies.

 

06/99 – 06/01 

AΔΚ Consulting Engineers

AΔΚ was established in 1961 and is today a leading multidisciplinary Consulting Engineering firm in Greece — with an established and extensive presence abroad, having undertaken numerous large and complex projects in over 50 countries. Exarchia, Athens, Greece

Excharchia, Athens, Greece

 

Marketing Advisor

Worked under the company’s Business Development Department and was responsible for all of its marketing endeavors / in-house public relations. During Third Quarter 2001, the BDD successfully took part in several separate exhibitions/symposiums: INFRALYMPICS 2000, ΜΕΤΑΩΟΡΕΣ (TRANSPORTATION) 2000, ΛΙΜΕΝΕΣ (PORTS) 2000 — the latter of which ADK won “Best of Show,” etc. Responsibilities included heavy amounts of report editing and project sheet translations (GR to EN). Became well versed in above form of technical writing and was also responsible for the upcoming re-construction of the company web site.

 

11/98 - 06/99  

FREE 99.7 FM

Fashionable radio station whose target group consisted of young fans of techno, house and progressive music. Various underground artists performed on the station.

Pangrati, Athens, Greece

 

Advertising and Public Relations Agent

Negotiated the procurement of radio advertisers. Established ongoing customer relations. Team member of the PR staff — creating publicity for the station.

 

02/98 - 01/99  

PEOPLE Management & Public Relations

PEOPLE managed the careers and handled the public relations needs of celebrities in the entertainment and athletic fields in Greece.

Filothei, Athens, Greece

 

Talent Agent & Public Relations Assistant, Actors Department

Responsible for international business communications. Aided on a variety of publicity events and openings. New business and media contact developer. Assisted clients on an “on-call” basis. Trained employees in Windows and Internet skills. Supported general public relations services.

 

06/97 - 12/97  

PhotoDisc Inc.

Major international provider of royalty-free, stock-photography on CD-Rom and on the Internet.

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

 

Public Relations Intern

Created press coverage files and press releases. Organized press kits and aided tradeshow coordinator. Controlled donation requests. Projects included: event planning, licensing research, awards listing, photographer and graphic designer profiles, library and database system creations.

 

03/97 - 10/97  

Parsons & Associates

Public relations provider for the greater Seattle, Oregon and California areas. Clients included: The Good Guys, the Dairy Farmer’s of Washington, the San Francisco and NW Flower & Garden Shows, Chevy’s and Bucca Di Beppo restaurants, Exordium Group, Leisure Care, etc.

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

 

Public Relations Intern

Created press releases, public service announcements, media alerts and radio/TV hot sheets. Corresponded with all forms of mass media. Selected / interviewed story candidates. Aided at promotion sites, created mailing lists and updated media directories.

 

11/96 - 03/97   Wilmer Communications Group

Provider of marketing and advertising materials, dealing in media relations for clients in the world’s most competitive hospitality and leisure locales (main client: Westin Resorts).

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

 

Office Assistant

Composed general correspondence while working diligently with clientele to ensure proper editing of print advertisements. Responsible for reception as well as general office administration.

 

07/96- 12/96   

Law Offices of F. Andrekita Silva

Seattle, Washington, U.S.A.

           

Legal Assistant

Conducted client interviews, maintained filing systems and reception duties. Assisted with discovery of facts. Drafted various legal documents pertaining to family law and aided with administrative tasks.

 

08/94 - 05/96  

Rhino VIP Restaurant/Bar

Kolonaki, Athens, Greece

 

Events and Personnel Coordinator

Designed and distributed press releases and fliers in both English and Greek. Conceived and coordinated special event activities. Developed patron and media address files. Created a regular customer base, organized staff schedules and placement assignments. (While attending College).

 

11/92 – 05/94 

Atomo Club

Monastiraki, Athens, Greece

Waitress

One of the most popular VIP clubs under the management of Mr. Tasos Meletopoulos.