Nikos Tamasios Resume

1. Polytropon Moving Images

2017 – Today
A video production company specializing on company profile movies and social media content

Producer / Director

Scope of work: Developed video productions according to the customers needs and cover various aspects of the production, like Script Writing, Directing, Camera Shooting and Video Editing.

• Directed and produced documentaries and corporate videos

• Produced Social Media Movies and Photo Content

• Wrote scripts for documentaries, commercials. 

1. Sombros Ventures Ltd

2014 – 2017
A company that through the subsidiaries Birch Enterprises and So Mondo Offers a diverse range of services to other organizations.

Operations / Communications Manager.

Scope of work: Managed various operations of the Group of Companies with main duties the development of the communications strategy through the website and the social media.

• Developed and managed the company’s communication strategy.

• Developed and managed the company’s website, www.sombrosventures.com

• Produced and directed video for the company and clients. 

- Freelancer

2002 – 2014

Director/ Producer/ Script Writer/ Theater Teacher

Scope of work: As a Freelancer I developed the most creative projects of my career. Among others are the two Theatrical plays “The Greek Frog” and “The girl from Chios”, as well as the documentary, “Shadows of Sia” and the music performance “Memoirs of July”

• Organized seminars concerts and cultural events

• Directed and produced documentaries and corporate videos

• Wrote scripts for documentaries, commercials and theatrical plays.

• Wrote and directed short films

• Taught acting and theatrical games for kids, teenagers and adults.

  “Sigma” T.V.
  1996-1997
  One of the leading TV stations of Cyprus.

  T.V. Director

  Scope of Work: As a director my main responsibility was to direct live studio programs as well as E.F.P. My major project was the directing of the News Bulletin both English and Greek

• Directed live and live on tape shows

• Directed E.F .P . Shows

• Wrote and directed short comic movies

• Created and directed news and economic shows

• Participated in the production of TV programs

• Directed the main News Bulletin of the station.

  LUMIERE TV PUBLIC CO. LTD

  1998-2013
  The first pay TV of Cyprus and leader of the market until 2013

  Continuity and MCR Supervisor

  Scope of Work: My main duty was to manage the operation and personnel of the continuity and MCR department, which offered services to 12 different TV stations. My greatest achievement was the organization of my department in order to upgrade from 2 TV channels to 12.

• Managed the continuity operations of all channels

• Managed the recordings for all channels

• Managed the Personnel of the continuity and MCR department

• Created and managed the department’s budgets and logistics.

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Antenna TV

2013 – 2014
One of the leading Tv stations of Cyprus

Continuity Operator (Continuity operations for Cytavision)

Scope of Work: My duty was to program, organize and operate the Continuity services for the pay TV Cytavision.

• Establish communication with Cytavision and other cooperating channels.

• Create the daily on air and recording schedule.

• Execute the daily schedule.

• Execute the live sports transmissions.

  New York Institute of Technology

  1994 – 1995
  A top US university specializing on TV production and communication arts in general.

  Teaching Assistant

  Scope of Work: My duty was to help the professor in his lecture and assist students on their projects.

• Helped the students in their E.F.P. shootings

• Taught the students how to use a professional video camera

• Advised the students on editing their projects

• Organized the system of lending school equipment to the students.

Ledra Advertising

2004 – 2005
An advertising agency holding major accounts.

Scope of Work: Copy Writer of the company, writing scripts for radio and TV as well as print adds and press releases.

• Wrote scripts for commercials and copy for print ads

• Wrote invitations and press releases.

• Participated in the creative team of the company.

  Golden Express Shipping LTD

  2001 - 2002
  Shipping Company offering administrative services to major shipping companies with vessels under the Cyprus Flag.

  Communications Consultant

  Scope of Work: Responsible for the communications of the company and the collaboration between stakeholders

• Organized the Communication strategy of the company

• Established communication channels with stakeholders.

Copy Writer

• Helped the personnel on organizing the company’s workflow.
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European Party

2004 – Feb 2016
A Political Party with representation in the Parliament of the Republic of Cyprus.

Secretary of Cultural Affairs

Scope of work: Developed and Managed the Cultural affairs committee of the party.

• Led the cultural affairs committee of the party

• Organized cultural events and seminars

• Participated in the communication team of the party

• Participated in the election campaign of the Party

• Participated in the media campaign of the party.

  Cyprus Theatre Organization

  2013 – Mar 2016 / 2009 – 2012
  The National Theatre of the Republic Of Cyprus

  Member of the Board of Directors

  Scope of work: Appointed by the Ministers council as one of the twelve members of the board of directors for two terms. Our main duty was to manage the theatre both in administrative and artistic matters.

• Participated on the development of the organizations policies

• Took decisions on the organization annual budget.

• Took decisions on the organization’s annual artistic schedule

• Took decisions on the organization’s personnel management

• Member of the Personnel Management sub committee

• Member of the artistic committee.

Theatre “ENA”

1997-1998
One of the oldest and major theatres of Cyprus

Scope of work: Assist the director on his work and organize the production.

• Participated in the organization of the play

• Took part in the formation of the characters

• Helped in the creation of the set

• 20 Years experience in TV and Video and Event Directing / Producing. Most important achievements where the design and directing of the Sigma TV English news bulletin and the Production of a Pantelis Thalassinos concert in Strovolos Municipality Theatre

• 15 years experience in events Producing/Directing

•  4 Years in web and social media communication

• 15 Y ears experience in Documentaries Directing

• 15 Y ears Experience on script writing

• 5 Years experience in Theatre and cultural events directing / producing

• Areas of Expertise

  • Video Directing /Producing

  • Social media content

  • Social Media Manager

  • Corporate Videos

  • Script writing for Advertising

Directing, Video / Cultural Events / Theatre

1. Fluent English and Greek.

2016 - On going

Seminars on Digital Marketing, and Busines Administration

2004 - On Going

Hellenic Theater/ Drama Education Network

1994 - 1995

New York Institute of Technology

Master of Arts (With Distinction) - Communication Arts (Film directing, Script writing).

1991 - 1994

New York Institute of Technology

Bachelor of Fine Arts - Communication Arts (TV Directing and Producing, Advertising)

1981 - 1987

Pancyprian Gymnasium

Graduation diploma of Gymnasium and Lyceum

2016 - On going

Seminars on Digital Marketing, and Busines Administration

2004 - On Going

Hellenic Theater/ Drama Education Network

Seminars on Theatre teaching

• Member of the Directors Guild Of Cyprus

• Member of Hellenic Theater/ Drama Education Network

• Member of Hellenic Theater/ Drama Education Network

• Member of the Directors Guild Of Cyprus

• Member of PA.SI.MIS.(Sailing club)

• NAUI Scuba Diver.

Iordanis Mylonas, ex Manager at Lumiere TV 99618221

Evagoras Constantinides, ex Director at Lumiere TV 99653149

Charalampos Christou, Director at Sombros Ventures 99473929