Marialena Chasekidou
Thessaloniki, GR
PROFESSIONAL PROFILE
Professional Translator and multidisciplinary creative with a strong background in translation, research, architecture, design, and brand ownership. Highly skilled in translating and adapting written content while preserving meaning, tone, context, terminology, and cultural nuances. Strong command of language, grammar, proofreading, editing, and research, with the ability to work accurately across different subjects and audiences. My background in architecture, design, and brand development further strengthens my ability to understand specialized terminology, visual communication, and creative content. Detail-oriented, reliable, and adaptable, with a strong commitment to linguistic accuracy, clear communication, confidentiality, and meeting deadlines.
LANGUAGES German: proficiency leve, high school German diploma Greek: native English: proficiency level, Mician Proficiency
EDUCATION Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki , German School of Thessaloniki high school education 2010-2016 Six years study in a German high-school of Thessaloniki (Deutsche Schule Thessaloniki), a half German half Greek school, with high level German education - emphasis on studying and analyzing books & texts from German authors - writing multiple essays and speaking about various subjects - learning specialized technical terms for applied geometry - practicing English to German translations and the opposite for the English class
B&MA Bachelor & Masters in Architecture Engineering 2016-2026 University of Thessaly Erasmus in Architecture and Fine Arts 2021-2022 Universidade Lusofona, Lisbon Portugal
TECHNICAL SKILLS Microsoft Office, Google Workspace Adobe Creative Suite (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, 3D Modelling) Website and Social Media Content Creation & Design Project Management & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Storyboarding and Visual Narrative Development
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE Freelance Translator | Independent, Remote
• deep language fluency • Specialized Terminology: architecture, design, science, economy, marketing, humanitarian sciences, arts • Written & Verbal Communication • Proofreading & Editing • Research & Fact-Checking • Grammar & Linguistic Accuracy
June 2024 – Present
Design Researcher| APPARATUS, University of Thessaly • Academic Research, Academic writing • Conducting qualitative and quantitative research to understand user needs, behaviors, and motivations. • Planning and facilitating user interviews, surveys, focus groups, and workshops.
June 2025 – June 2026
• Analyzing research findings and translating insights into virtual material • Implementation of drawing techniques for maps, diagrams and plans creation to depict research findings
Brand Designer| asteroid.8, slow fashion brand
March 2024 – December 2025
• Logo Design • Brand Strategy • Art Direction
• Ensuring brand consistency across all communication channels and touchpoints.
• Presenting design concepts and incorporating client feedback into final solutions. Junior Architect | Artia Construction, Thessaloniki, Greece
March 2023 – August 2024
• Developed architectural drawings, plans, and 3D visualizations for residential and commercial projects. • Model making • Proficiency in CAD software such as Auto CAD , 3D Modeling in Rhino and model making • Conducted site surveys and collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to support project delivery.
Textile Artist | ethnography, art and crafts
May 2024 – Present
• Designing and creating original textile artworks, patterns, and surface designs • Working with a variety of textile techniques, including weaving, embroidery, printing, dyeing, • Developing concepts from initial research and sketches through to final textile pieces. • Maintaining knowledge of textile trends, sustainable practices, and innovative materials. • Producing commissioned works and collaborating with galleries and clients. • Managing projects, budgets, timelines, and production processes. • Workshop organization, and hosting
PROJECTS & ACCOMPLISHMENTS Mural painting competition Universidade Lusofona’s Physiotherapy Clinic
2024 – April 2026 • Won 1st place among my year’s fine arts students propositions, mural painting on Physiotherapy Clinic’s wall was a teamwork project • Ongoing: Architecture competition participation for housing apartments in Lemessos, Cyprus
ORGANIZATION & PATICIPATION OF EVENT: “EDUCATIONAL PROJECTS OF FLEXIBLE LEARNING”
a day of presentations of multiple organizations which work in flexible teaching methods, which combine experimental learning with typical learning from books and presentations, social gender and gender performativity in school life, workshops on “designing the school of our dreams” & more