Julia Kaponi

Experience

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  Ministry of Sports Deputy Office

  Jul 1996 - Oct 1998

  International Communication Officer

  ▸ Played an integral role in leading international communication for the 1997 World Championships in Athletics the Claim of the Athens 2004 Olympic Games

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  Ministry of Culture and Sports – General Secretariat of Sports

  Mar 1998 - Jun 2001

  Information Center Manager
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  OAKA Olympic Athletic Center of Athens “Spiros Louis”

  Jul 2001 - Apr 2021

  ▸ Developed a commercial extroversion and growth plan that attracted international clients and stakeholders. ▸ Opened new markets by setting up international collaborations; promoted facility awareness.▸ Oversaw and agreed contracts and providers for services.▸ Organised large-scale programmes (conventions, shows, concerts and athletic tournaments) and coordinated teams for the execution of all aspects of the events. ▸ Identified market opportunities; developed synergies.▸ Formulated facility operations plans and closed mutually beneficial agreements. ▸ Detected facility potential, risks, and availability for the execution of events and venues. ▸ Prepared budgets and revenue reports, wrote contracts for Cultural, Facility, Legal Services Departments, and contributed to the development of activities with all 7 athletic facilities. ▸ Responded to emergency and critical needs during events. Show less ▸ Worked with teams to coordinate the execution of parallel large and small-scale events, concerts, and international conferences along with the daily operations of 7 facilities. ▸ Responded to facility rental requests, developed project budgets and agreements, and served as the key liaison for all events.▸ Prepared detailed project reports with service prices, revenues, expenses, attendees and agreements. ▸ Proposed and executed special communication strategies to externalize and introduce the facilities to the public. Show less

  • Project Manager

    Feb 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Head of Information Technology Department

    Nov 2017 - Apr 2021

  • DPO: Data Protection Officer

    Feb 2019 - Jul 2020

  • Programme Manager (Facilities & Venue/Events Projects)

    Jun 2013 - Nov 2017

  • Facilities Manager: Tennis Court Facilities

    Jun 2010 - Jun 2013

  • Head of Cultural & Commercial Events

    Sept 2009 - Jun 2013

  • Media & Press Department Officer

    Feb 2008 - Sept 2009

  • Information Technology Department Officer

    Sept 2005 - Feb 2008

  • Public Relations Executive

    Jul 2001 - Sept 2005
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  Athens 2004 Olympic Games

  Aug 2004 - Aug 2004

  PR Officer: Αthens Οlympic Βroadcasting – Ιnternational Βroadcasting Center
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  Facilities Manager: Velodrome

  Apr 2021 - now

  OAKA Olympic Athletic Center of Athens "Spiros Louis"

  ▸ Oversaw and agreed contracts for leases as well as with providers for services. ▸ Ensured that basic facilities are well-maintained.▸ Allocated and managed space between athletes, permanent leases and special events.▸ Ensured that facilities met government regulations and environmental, health and security standards.▸ Managed service charges for use of facilities, budgets and ensured cost-effectiveness