Maro Verli

Maro Verli COMMUNICATION EXPERT & CONSULTANT Linkedin: Maro-Maria Verli My portfolio: www.maroverli.com Skype ID: maro.ver Email:-Current Address: Athens, Greece | Nationality: Greek (EU) Position applied for: Communication Assistant / Crisis Communication Specialist Nationality: Greek Language Proficiency • • • • Greek: Native English: C2 (Full professional proficiency) French: A1 (Basic) able to read and understand written materials, with experience collaborating on French-language projects Spanish: A1 (Basic) Education & Certifications • • • • • • • MBA, University of Kentucky, USA -) BA Marketing & Economics, Univeristy of Athens, Greece -) Professional Diplomas in Social Media/Digital Marketing KnowCrunch (2019), Mediterranean College (2013) Certificate in Professional Development, Harvard Manage Mentor (2022) Certificate in Cinema, Human Rights & Advocacy, NUIG Ireland (2016) SEO Essentials, MOZ Academy (2020) Six Sigma Project Methodology, University of Kentucky (2007) Professional Experience Communications & Editorial Manager International Rescue Committee (IRC), Greece / Remote Apr 2020 – Present • Lead content strategy and media campaigns for crisis-affected populations in Europe. • Coordinated emergency communications during COVID-19, Evros emergency, and Ukrainian crisis, delivering timely and accurate information. • Managed editorial calendars and social media campaigns, increasing program engagement by 230%. • Led AI chatbot integration (Signpost AI) for accessible refugee information services. • Trained and supervised a team of 9 social media moderators and content editors. • Created accessible editorial content on EU asylum policies with legal advisors. • Collaborated with Ministries and partners to amplify public health messaging. • Contributed to monitoring and evaluation with detailed reporting and KPIs. Key Achievements: • Refugee.Info website reached 345k visitors and 107,702 unique users. • Social media platforms gained over 115,000 followers and engaged 13k+ users. Senior Non-Key Expert - Communications Particip GmbH (EU Delegation, New Zealand) Apr 2024 – Oct 2024 • Set up and managed four newsletters on Mailchimp, aligned with EU visibility standards. • Coordinated content curation with policy experts and project teams. • Ensured timely delivery of professional and compliant communication materials. Key Achievements: • Achieved an average newsletter open rate of 49% and a 10% click-through rate. Internal Communication Specialist (Consultant) Impact Hub Global Company (Remote) Jan 2023 – Mar 2024 • Developed and implemented internal communications and engagement strategy globally. • Led editorial oversight for newsletters and reports promoting sustainability and organizational goals. • Coordinated communication efforts across global teams to improve clarity and alignment. Key Achievements: • Boosted internal platform engagement by 7%. • Increased newsletter open rate by 3%. Field Communication Consultant (Interim) Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Greece Jan – Mar 2023 • Built and maintained media relationships to enhance MSF visibility in Greece. • Organized events and managed local media coverage analysis. • Oversaw production and editing of local communication tools and materials. • Promoted communication best practices among field teams to protect MSF reputation. Medium Non-Key Expert – Communications Particip (Promel) | EU DG NEAR – Brussels, Belgium (Remote) Apr 2020 – Sep 2023 • Developed visual communication and multimedia products for the “Capacity Development on Monitoring and Evaluation for Enlargement and Neighborhood Regions” project. • Produced high-quality video content to support EU capacity-building and M&E training objectives. • Designed fact sheets outlining lessons learned, best practices, and practical tips to enhance understanding of EU M&E processes. • Created engaging e-newsletters to improve visibility and audience engagement around EU evaluation frameworks. Internal Communications Specialist Doctors Without Borders (MSF - OCB), Brussels, Belgium Sep 2018 – Jun 2020 • Developed a sustainable internal communication strategy for International Technical Coordination (ITC). • Coordinated relaunch campaign from ITC to SPINCO, increasing stakeholder engagement by 30%. • Managed internal communication platforms, including website, newsletters, and multimedia content. • Created an engaging introductory video with 3D animation to boost communication impact. Key Achievements: • 30% increase in engagement via newsletters, campaigns, and website development. • 25% boost in internal visibility measured through surveys. Innovation Communications Consultant Civicus – Resilient Roots Initiative (Remote – South Africa) Sep 2019 – Feb 2020 • Led communication strategy implementation, producing newsletters, blogs, videos, and guidelines. • Supported multilingual engagement in English, French, and Spanish. • Created visual content for Global Accountability Week to highlight civic participation. • Translate video content to Spanish and French Communication Consultant European Delegation (EU), Yemen Dec 2018 – Feb 2019 • Developed and implemented a communication strategy for the EU Delegation to Yemen. • Managed targeted social media campaigns and improved EU visibility online. • Enhanced understanding of EU values and partnerships through tailored messaging. Field Communication Manager Doctors Without Borders (MSF), Nigeria Nov 2017 – Jun 2018 • Coordinated communication materials and operational visibility initiatives across multiple MSF centers. • Produced short documentary on sexual violence awareness, broadcast internationally. • Developed targeted social media campaigns, increasing patient visits by 20%. • Conducted media monitoring and pitched stories to national and international outlets. Key Achievements: • 20% increase in the number of patients (victims of sexual violence) visiting MSF clinics (targeted social media campaigns). • Short documentary film on sexual violence, enhancing awareness and understanding of MSF programs Broadcasted by National and International media. video, Q&A series Multimedia & Communication Consultant Social Hackers Academy, Athens Aug – Nov 2017 • Developed crowdfunding fundraising campaigns including video production and social media content. • Managed interviews, scripting, filming, and video editing to promote coding lessons for refugees. Key Achievements: • Meet Ahmed from Social Hackers Academy Visual & Content Communication Expert EU Delegation to Myanmar September 2016 – June 2017 • Created photo libraries and communication materials showcasing EU-funded projects. • Led the organization of a public photo exhibition in Yangon, increasing public engagement. • Produced newsletters, leaflets, and promotional materials to support EU policy dialogue. Key Achievements: • Photo library & European Union Photo Exhibition Communication Consultant ActionAid International, Myanmar February – June 2017 • Designed annual report and communication visibility materials. • Produced newsletters and social media content aligned with ActionAid’s strategic vision. Editorial Photographer Frontier Myanmar Magazine January – July 2016 • Researched and produced photo essays on political and human rights issues, including Rohingya crisis. • Nominated for SOPA Award for Editorial Excellence (2017). Media Communication Executive UM Media, Athens, Greece October 2005 – August 2014 • Delivered communication consulting and designed media strategies for clients. • Negotiated media advertising rates and optimized campaigns to increase client sales by 22%. • Developed reports combining business and media data to inform marketing strategy. Key qualifications relevant to the position: • • • • Content Creation & Strategy: Developed accessible digital content on protection and asylum for crisis-affected populations at Refugee.Info (IRC), including during the COVID-19 relaunch. Visual Design & Multimedia: 15+ years using Adobe Creative Suite to produce graphics, infographics, and videos for humanitarian campaigns and vulnerable communities. Storytelling productions: Designed communication and impactful stories to for MSF Nigeria to enhance beneficiaries engagement. Humanitarian Communication: Specialized in crafting inclusive, impact-driven content tailored to displaced and at-risk populations, with cross-sector collaboration (e.g. UCL, MSF, IRC). References • • Antigoni MALLIARITSI: European Union, Financial Manager | Contact Nikolas Panagiotopoulos: International Rescue Committee | Refugee Info Program Manager | Contact Portfolio – Direct Links Publication Design MSF Nigeria –Activity Report Annual Report HumanRights360 Video Production-Social Media / YouTube: To assist victims of sexual violences - Nigeria Script & Pre production: Maro Verli post-edit production: Médecins Sans Frontières / OCP What actually qualifies as sexual violence? Script & Pre production: Maro Verli Post-édit production: Médecins Sans Frontières / OCP Script & Pre/Post production: Maro Verli Greek summer #GRummer Vol 3 Greek summer #GRummer Vol 4 #GRummer: personal series project | Script & Pre-postproduction -Text animations: Maro Verli Photo Production-Print, Online, Exhibition Content Delegation of the European Union to Myanmar Press Release Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Nigeria | MSF suspends medical activities in Rann | International Media Meet Ahmed from Social Hackers Academy Script & Pre-post-animations production: Maro Verli Discussion with Afghan women Mobina Parwana - Khatera Script & Pre/Post production: Maro Verli Social Media Teaser for the International Woman Day Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) Nigeria | 101 persons die of Lassa fever–MSF |National Media Web blogging – Find more in maroverli.com Field Visit- About the MSF project – Port Harcourt Field visit – About the MSF project - Jahun Paradise Timeline Nigeria - Personal project (casual tone) – objective: to provide information about what it means to work for MSF in the field Find more in maroverli.com : editorial assignments - humanitarian topics and production