Mary Raftopoulos

Mary Raftopoulos

EditorBasingstoke, United Kingdom
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Mary Raftopoulos

Mary Raftopoulos

EditorBasingstoke, United Kingdom
About me
I have experience working in different industries such as Media, Tech, Hospitality and Dance. Having such a varied work background enables me to adapt to different situations and learn new skills with more ease. My Networking skills and Event Management skills have enabled me to create fruitful, creative campaigns and lasting partnerships. My tenacious and proactive approach to work has resulted in numerous wins for myself and my team.
Projects
  • My experience with the police
    My experience with the policeShort video about my personal experience with the police and importance of understanding your privilege and using it to raise awareness and give other people a voice.
  • This is Impt Podcast
    This is Impt PodcastI am so excited to announce that I have decided to start my own podcast. It has been such an exciting and scary experience and I just can't wait to share it with you. It launches Wednesday 16th June!
  • Music is to Blame Magazine - Kings of Leon Are Back!
    Music is to Blame Magazine - Kings of Leon Are Back!I wrote a piece about the Kings of Leon's new singles The Bandit and 100,000 People for Music is to Blame magazine.
  • The C Word Interviews
    The C Word InterviewsA series of interviews I did for The C Word Magazine
  • Candiid Magazine - Covid19: A Year of Reflection
    Candiid Magazine - Covid19: A Year of ReflectionIn this piece I wrote about my experiences during the pandemic and how it affected my life.
  • City Girl Network - Gen  Z, Millennial and Boomer pieces on race
    City Girl Network - Gen Z, Millennial and Boomer pieces on raceI collected three pieces from 3 different generations where they discuss their personal experiences with racism. I did this to highlight how little has changed for POC living here in the UK. I hope by sharing these pieces it can highlight ways in which we can make real change so that we can all live equally without fear and prejudice.
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Projects credited in
  • Journal Issue 3 JOY
    Journal Issue 3 JOYCreativeAdventur.es looks at the journey of modern founders. We explore their life and work and examine what drives them - the steps they took to build their brands and what their ultimate goals are. Issue 3 will take you on a fantastical journey as well as introduce you to one of London's up and coming gift giving havens - with featured work from the revered fantasy filmmaker Hayao Miyazaki, an introduction to The Every Space and a look at the Art of Ping Pong. Each piece will give you an insig
Work history
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    EditorThe C Word
    Basingstoke, United KingdomFreelance
    - Coordinate and revise material for publication on The C Word Mag’s website - Generating ideas for features with writing staff - Pitch collaborative opportunities to PR agencies for any relevant pitches/brands
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    Contributing WriterThe C Word
    Basingstoke, United KingdomFreelance
    - Writing, editing and proofreading text - Conducting and writing interviews - Writing Articles - Sourcing possible subjects for publication and generating ideas for future stories and features that would interest the magazine's readers - Creating and maintaining a network of contacts - Generating ideas for future stories and features
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Skills
  • Event Planning
  • Event Management
  • Planning
  • Social Marketing
  • Social Media
  • CMS Websites
  • Website Administration
  • Relationship Management
  • Budget
  • Exhibition Organisation
Education
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    Choreography and Dance TechniquesUniversity of Winchester
     - Winchester, United Kingdom
    • Extended Independent Study Project • Collaborative Project • Physical Skills- Technique class • Performance Now: Debates and Discourses • Dance Facilitation
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    Choreography and Dance TechniquesLondon Metropolitan University
     - London, United Kingdom
    • Dance Technique in African, Ballet, Caribbean and Contemporary • Choreography • Creating a Performance for stage/ Site Specific • Academic skills • Dance History • Choreographic Fusion • Critical Analysis • Arts Management • Work Placements
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