Vasileios Dimou
Katerini
Summary
Accomplished professional with expertise in tourism marketing and destination promotion, public relations, and cultural management. Demonstrates strong capabilities in project coordination and organisational management, with a proven track record in securing European funding programs. Skilled in adult education and training, aiming to leverage these competencies to drive impactful initiatives within the cultural sector.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
Work history
Director
Pierian Organization of Tourism Development
Katerini, Pieria
2021.01 - Current
- Responsibilities include tourism development strategy, destination promotion and branding, tourism marketing initiatives, coordination of tourism projects and partnerships, and the promotion of Pieria as a tourism destination in Greece and abroad.
Certified Adult Trainer
Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) & National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government
2018.10 - 2026.05
- Teaching subjects include Chemistry, Culture, and Tourism. Also worked as an instructor in Creative Activity Centers for Children (KDAP).
Special Advisor
Metropolitan Bishop of Kitros, Katerini and Platamonas
2016.06 - 2026.05
- Responsibilities include pilgrimage tourism, public relations and media communication, European programs, organizational development, technical projects, and international outreach activities.
Special Advisor to the Vice Governor of Pieria and Deputy Regional Governor for Culture, Education and Sports
Region of Central Macedonia
2014.10 - 2016.05
Production and Quality Control Manager
Olympus Pellet Biofuel Production Unit
2011.08 - 2014.09
Public Relations and Marketing Director / Artistic Director
Mediterranean Hotels Group
2011.01 - 2013.03
Special Advisor to the Mayor of Dion
Olympus Festival
2007.01 - 2010.12
- Areas of responsibility included culture, tourism, public relations, service organization, and personnel management.
Organization Director
Olympus Festival
2008.01 - 2009.08
Infrastructure and Personnel Supervisor
Olympus Festival
2003.01 - 2007.12
Internship
Katerini Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities
2006.07 - 2006.09
Infrastructure and General Duties Assistant
Olympus Festival
2000.01 - 2002.01
- Summer Periods
Education
PhD Candidate - Tourism Marketing
University of Macedonia
Master’s Degree - Tourism and Cultural Planning & Development
University of Thessaly
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
High School Diploma - undefined
General High School of Katerini
Skills
- Tourism marketing and destination promotion
- Public relations and communication
- Cultural management
- Project coordination
- European funding programs
- Organizational management
- Adult education and training
Language Skills
English
Proficient User (C2)
Certificate of Proficiency in English – University of Michigan
Certificate of Competency in English – University of Michigan
German
Intermediate Level
Zertifikat Deutsch – Goethe Institut
Research & European Program Experience
- Participation and involvement in:
- ESPA 2007–2013 “New Innovative Entrepreneurship”
- Erasmus+ Youth Mobility Projects (Key Action 1 – KA1)
- LEADER Measure 19: Community-Led Local Development (CLLD/LEADER)
- Sub-measure 19.2: Support for the implementation of local development strategies for public-sector interventions
- Additional European and regional development initiatives
Timeline
Director
Pierian Organization of Tourism Development
2021.01 - Current
Certified Adult Trainer
Vocational Training Institutes (IEK) & National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government
2018.10 - 2026.05
Special Advisor
Metropolitan Bishop of Kitros, Katerini and Platamonas
2016.06 - 2026.05
Special Advisor to the Vice Governor of Pieria and Deputy Regional Governor for Culture, Education and Sports
Region of Central Macedonia
2014.10 - 2016.05
Production and Quality Control Manager
Olympus Pellet Biofuel Production Unit
2011.08 - 2014.09
Public Relations and Marketing Director / Artistic Director
Mediterranean Hotels Group
2011.01 - 2013.03
Organization Director
Olympus Festival
2008.01 - 2009.08
Special Advisor to the Mayor of Dion
Olympus Festival
2007.01 - 2010.12
Internship
Katerini Municipal Wastewater Treatment Facilities
2006.07 - 2006.09
Infrastructure and Personnel Supervisor
Olympus Festival
2003.01 - 2007.12
Infrastructure and General Duties Assistant
Olympus Festival
2000.01 - 2002.01
Master’s Degree - Tourism and Cultural Planning & Development
University of Thessaly
Bachelor’s Degree - Chemistry
Aristotle University of Thessaloniki
High School Diploma - undefined
General High School of Katerini
PhD Candidate - Tourism Marketing
University of Macedonia