Manos Banousis

Educational Programs Coordinator & Youth Worker

I design and facilitate non-formal learning experiences that help young people across Europe find their voice, feel included and take an active part in their communities.

About

I'm a youth worker and educational programs coordinator based in Athens, working where global education, non-formal learning and EU-funded youth mobility meet. Since 2022 i've collaborated with more than 30 Greek and international NGOs, designing, coordinating and facilitating Erasmus+ projects on active citizenship and social inclusion.

My path started in business. I studied Marketing & Communication at the Athens University of Economics and Business and spent several years in digital marketing, e-commerce and data analytics. That background still shapes how i work: i plan carefully, measure what matters and communicate clearly with partners from many countries.

Today i'm deepening my work in education through a Master's in Special Education & New Technologies. Outside of work you'll find me in the gym; i compete internationally in gymnastics and won gold at the Sofia International Gymnastics Competition in 2025 .

Experience

2022 – Present

Project Manager & Facilitator

Youth work with 30+ NGOs, including Associazione TDM 2000, HYP, EKO and USB

Design, coordinate and facilitate non-formal Erasmus+ educational projects on active citizenship and social inclusion. Lead multicultural youth teams as Team Leader in 17 international projects, and represent partner NGOs at European conferences and partnership events.

  • Non-formal education
  • Erasmus+
  • Facilitation
  • Team leadership
Oct 2023 – Jun 2024

Data Analytics Account Manager & Project Manager

Sleed, full-time

Managed client accounts and projects end to end, turning data analysis into strategy recommendations. Handled client communication, invoicing and crisis situations to keep projects on track.

  • Data analysis
  • Project management
  • Strategy consulting
Feb 2022 – Oct 2022

E-Commerce Account Manager & Social Media Manager

SatiSupp Hellas, full-time

Ran Amazon marketplace accounts across six markets (Germany, UK, USA, France, Spain and Italy), from PPC campaigns and keyword research to product listings and account health. Reported monthly on sales and revenue, led client calls and coordinated customer support and shipping.

  • PPC
  • Amazon Ads
  • Market analysis
  • Social media
Sep 2020 – Present

Market Researcher

Ierax Analytix, part-time

Develop and run market research questionnaires on-site and online, then analyse and present qualitative and quantitative findings.

  • Survey design
  • SPSS
  • Data presentation

Volunteering

2019 – 2022

Refugee Educator & Children's Hospital Caretaker

The Smile of the Child

Provided intercultural education and support to children and adolescents from migrant and refugee backgrounds.

Sep 2018

Accounting Assistant

ActionAid Hellas

Supported administrative and accounting work, gaining first-hand insight into how an international development organisation operates.

Erasmus+ projects

Since 2021 i've taken part in EU-funded youth exchanges, training courses, seminars and partnership events across Europe and beyond.

    Role
    Type

    Erasmus+ map

    Every place my Erasmus+ journey has taken me, with flight paths from my home in Athens. Spin the globe and click a pillar to see the projects i took part in there.

    • Team Leader there
    • Participant

    Drag to spin the globe. Taller pillars mean more projects. Click the globe first to zoom with your mouse wheel or trackpad.

    Project calendar

    The days i spent on projects, month by month. Use the arrows or pick a trip below.

    Education & skills

    2025 – Present

    Master of Special Education & New Technologies

    University of Limassol
    2025 – Present

    Adult Education Certificate Course

    Athens University of Economics and Business

    Grade: 100/100

    2024 – 2025

    Integrated Master's Structured Program, Education Science & Pedagogy

    Athens University of Economics and Business

    Grade: 8/10

    2023 – 2024

    Minor in Theatre Arts

    The American College of Greece

    Stavros Niarchos Foundation scholarship student. Grade: A

    2021 – 2022

    Erasmus+ Exchange, International Management

    Radboud University, the Netherlands

    Grade: 7/10

    2018 – 2022

    BSc Marketing & Communication

    Athens University of Economics and Business

    Specialisation in Digital Marketing and Human Resources. Grade: 8.06/10

    Skills, certifications and languages

    Certifications

    • Humanitarian Aid Certification, European Commission
    • Training of Trainers, Leaders Seminar
    • First Aid
    • Driving licence

    Languages

    • Greek, native
    • English, proficiency (University of Michigan)
    • Spanish, intermediate

    Digital marketing

    • Google Ads & Google Analytics 4
    • Amazon Campaign Manager
    • Social media advertising
    • Advanced SEO

    Data, design & project tools

    • SPSS, Excel, Python
    • MS Project, Word, PowerPoint
    • Photoshop, Canva, Figma
    • Wix, Weebly, HTML

    Strengths

    • Public speaking & facilitation
    • Leadership & team management
    • Empathy & crisis management
    • Thriving in fast-paced environments
    • Creative problem-solving

    Awards & Competitions

    1. European Gym for Life Festival, Silver Medal
    2. Sofia International Gymnastics Competition, Gold Medal
    3. LAVRIO Business Plan Competition, Winning Team
    4. Sofia International Gymnastics Competition, Silver Medal
    5. SLEED Academy Marketing Marathon, Finalist
    6. IDEA Greece, Winning Team
    7. JTI Make it Bright Greece, Finalist
    8. Markstrat AUEB, Winning Team
    9. HRM AUEB, Winning Team

    Hobbies & Interests

    What keeps me energised outside of work.

    • Music

      I've been studying singing for 5 years and piano for 4, performing at the Athens Concert Hall (Megaron) and in other concerts.

    • Artistic gymnastics

      I compete internationally: gold in Sofia (2025) and silver at the European Gym for Life Festival (2026).

    • Travel

      I've visited 42 countries so far, 25 of them through Erasmus+.

    • Hiking

      Getting out into nature and exploring trails.

    • Theatre

      I studied Theatre Arts as a minor at The American College of Greece.

    • Volunteering

      With The Smile of the Child and ActionAid Hellas, supporting children and communities.

    Contact

    I'm open to roles in youth work, educational program coordination and EU project management, and i'm always glad to hear from NGOs looking for a partner or team leader.

    This website was created with funding from the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union, through the Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM).

    Youth and Lifelong Learning Foundation (INEDIVIM) Co-funded by the Erasmus+ Programme of the European Union

    The European Commission's support for the production of this website does not constitute an endorsement of the contents, which reflect the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.