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Aikaterini Schena

@aikaterinischena

Analytical scientific collaborator supporting international business promotion and market research for Greek–Italian economic ties.

Greece

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What I'm looking for

I’m looking for a role where I can combine market research, stakeholder coordination, and multilingual communication to support international business growth, trade promotion, and data-driven decision-making in global or institutional environments.

I’m a polyglot graduate in International and European Studies, supporting Greek economic, commercial, and institutional interests through research, liaison, and trade promotion work. As a Scientific Collaborator at the Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs of the Greek Embassy in Rome (based in Milan), I respond to Greek enterprise requests for Northern Italy, advise on market entry and regulatory frameworks, and coordinate stakeholders to strengthen bilateral cooperation.

I also bring hands-on experience in financial control and people operations: as a Junior Cost Controller, I validated invoices, tracked expenses vs. monthly budgets, supported procurement system input, and reviewed cost follow-up reporting for construction project cost codes. Earlier, I supported HR interviewing for an Embassy project and completed an internship at the Embassy of Greece in Rome, assisting with reports, meetings/briefings, and consular services for Greek citizens.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Scientific Collaborator

Office of Economic and Commercial Affairs, Greek Embassy in

Jan 2025 - May 2026 (1 year 4 months)

Supported the promotion of Greek economic, commercial, and institutional interests in Northern Italy as a liaison between Greek enterprises, Italian institutions, and public authorities. Managed business support requests, conducted market research, supported trade fair participation, and coordinated event and stakeholder activities.

Market Entry Support Trade Promotion Event Organization

Junior Cost Controller

Caddell Construction

Jan 2024 - Jan 2025 (1 year)

Oversaw cost control and budget tracking for a construction project for the new U.S. consulate in Milan, Italy. Validated invoices and monthly expenses, supported procurement processes, and produced cost follow-up reporting and analysis.

Cost Control Invoice Validation Expense Analysis Procurement Procurement System Data Entry Budget Management Cost Codes Cost Report Analysis Contract Compliance

HR Assistant

AZ Dynamic Athens

Apr 2023 - Jan 2024 (9 months)

Assisted the HR department by interviewing potential candidates for a new U.S. Embassy project in Athens related to the Caddell construction project.

Interviewing Candidate Screening HR Support

Internship

Embassy of Greece in Rome

Oct 2022 - Jan 2023 (3 months)

Worked directly with the Consul and supported the preparation of reports, meetings, briefings, and communication with citizens for commercial and consular services. Assisted with statistical data collection and consular assistance for Greek citizens.

Report Preparation Consular Services Support Data Collection Administrative Support

Hostess and Reservation Manager

Sepia Sushi Restaurant Kefalonia

Jan 2019 - Jan 2023 (4 years)

Handled client needs assessment and coordinated reservations during the summer season. Managed events and supplier relationships, maintained online relations and social media updates, and supported promotion and pricing negotiations.

Customer Service Reservation Management Event Planning Supplier Coordination Social Media Management Advertising Pricing Negotiation Event Promotion