Ester Venouziou

Ester Venouziou

St Petersburg, Florida, United States
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Founder & president of LocalShops1, Tampa Bay's leading advocate for local, independent…

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    LocalShops1

    St Petersburg, Florida, United States

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    St, Petersburg, Florida

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    Fort Lauderdale, Florida

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  • St Pete Tiny Home Festival

    - Present

    When: 10 am to 6 pm April 7+8, 2018
    Where: SPC Allstate Campus, 3200 34th Street South, St Petersburg

    LocalShops1 is partnering with several local organizations to bring the latest and greatest in tiny home living trends! Learn about simplifying your life and living greener at LocalShops1's St Pete Tiny Home Festival & Live Local Expo.

    Tiny Homes + Micro Homes
    Food Trucks + Mobile Boutiques
    Local Artists + Small Businesses
    DIY Workshops + Tiny Living Seminars
    Kids'…

    When: 10 am to 6 pm April 7+8, 2018
    Where: SPC Allstate Campus, 3200 34th Street South, St Petersburg

    LocalShops1 is partnering with several local organizations to bring the latest and greatest in tiny home living trends! Learn about simplifying your life and living greener at LocalShops1's St Pete Tiny Home Festival & Live Local Expo.

    Tiny Homes + Micro Homes
    Food Trucks + Mobile Boutiques
    Local Artists + Small Businesses
    DIY Workshops + Tiny Living Seminars
    Kids' Activities + Live Local + Green Presentations

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  • Top Local Chef

    - Present

    Top Local Chef features Tampa Bay’s best chefs, media personalities, local food products and hundreds local foodies.

    Responsibilities included:

    Operations management
    Recruiting talent for competition
    Media relations
    Video productions and promotions
    Print and web marketing campaigns
    Graphic design
    Event logistics
    Hiring and supervising staff

    Other creators
    See project
  • Best in Biz: Local Business Awards

    - Present

    Every year LocalShops1 celebrates its birthday by honoring the businesses and people at the forefront of the buy local movement. This year's award ceremony will be held on Aug 7, 2014 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. The awards consist of a nominations period, voting by public and select judges and culminated in a banquet award ceremony.

    Awards will be given in the following categories: Best Established Business, Best New Business, Best at Grassroots Marketing and Most Community…

    Every year LocalShops1 celebrates its birthday by honoring the businesses and people at the forefront of the buy local movement. This year's award ceremony will be held on Aug 7, 2014 at the St. Petersburg Museum of History. The awards consist of a nominations period, voting by public and select judges and culminated in a banquet award ceremony.

    Awards will be given in the following categories: Best Established Business, Best New Business, Best at Grassroots Marketing and Most Community Minded. In addition to the popular vote, representatives from the St. Petersburg College and the Tampa Bay Times will make selections from the finalists in each of the categories.

    Responsibilities include:

    Attracting media coverage
    Print and social madia marketing campaign
    Booking host and venue
    Securing sponsorships
    Event logistics
    Graphic design
    Website creation and maintenance
    Vetting nominees

    Other creators
    See project
  • Shopapalooza

    - Present

    Shopapalooza brings together local shops, restaurants and art galleries offering special Black Friday-type deals. This family-friendly event features more than 100 local businesses plus entertainment, kids area and more! A portion of event proceeds goes to support local nonprofit causes.

    Responsibilities through full life cycle of event, including:
    - Overseeing operations of the event
    - Government relations and compliance
    - Media Relations
    - Managing print and web marketing…

    Shopapalooza brings together local shops, restaurants and art galleries offering special Black Friday-type deals. This family-friendly event features more than 100 local businesses plus entertainment, kids area and more! A portion of event proceeds goes to support local nonprofit causes.

    Responsibilities through full life cycle of event, including:
    - Overseeing operations of the event
    - Government relations and compliance
    - Media Relations
    - Managing print and web marketing campaigns;
    - Recruiting and coordinating vendors;
    - Securing sponsorships
    - Graphic design
    - Event logistics
    - Hiring and supervising staff

    Other creators
    See project
  • St. Petersburg Mayoral Forum: Small Business Matters

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    This was the first St. Petersburg mayoral forum after the primaries. Bill Foster (incumbant) and Rick Kriseman (challenger) fielded questions from a panel of experts and community representatives. All questions centered around issues facing the local small business community.

    The event received television and print coverage from all major media outlets in the area.

    The event was produced by USF St. Petersburg and LocalShops1, and sponsored by USFSP Bishop Center for Ethical…

    This was the first St. Petersburg mayoral forum after the primaries. Bill Foster (incumbant) and Rick Kriseman (challenger) fielded questions from a panel of experts and community representatives. All questions centered around issues facing the local small business community.

    The event received television and print coverage from all major media outlets in the area.

    The event was produced by USF St. Petersburg and LocalShops1, and sponsored by USFSP Bishop Center for Ethical Leadership, The League of Women Voters and USFSP Student Government Association. Food was sponsored by Island Flavors And Tings.

    Responsibilities included:

    Media relations
    Securing commitment from candidates
    Coordination between several organizations
    Recruiting/ coordinating volunteers and panelists
    Event logistics
    Print and web marketing
    Soliciting and selecting questions submitted by community and audience
    Hosting and Moderating debate

    Other creators
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Languages

  • Baisc Greek

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  • Limited Portuguese

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Organizations

  • LocalShops1

    Founder & President

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