Efthymia Psatha
@efthymiapsatha
Experienced caseworker and administrative professional specializing in international protection and compliance.
What I'm looking for
I am an experienced caseworker and administrative professional with extensive work in international protection, humanitarian settings, and client-focused services. I have applied complex SOPs and humanitarian legislation while producing formal COI research and analytical opinions for decision-making.
My background includes strong data and system management using the Alkyoni Case-Tracking System, advanced Microsoft Office and collaboration platform skills, and proven autonomous remote-work discipline meeting strict daily deadlines. I bring multilingual communication skills (Greek, English, German) and demonstrated intercultural facilitation in interview contexts.
I combine hands-on administrative, financial and customer-service experience with specialized humanitarian mediation and pedagogical training, offering meticulous attention to detail, compliance rigor, and a collaborative, empathetic approach to sensitive cases.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Case Worker
European Union Asylum Agency
Mar 2020 - Jul 2025 (5 years 4 months)
Served as an expert in the international protection process, applying SOPs and humanitarian legislation to cases while conducting COI research and drafting formal opinions to support decisions.
Administration Secretary
Moria Registration & Identification Center
May 2019 - Jan 2020 (8 months)
Managed digital coordination between the R.I.C. and external bodies, held minutes and coordinated weekly site management meetings, and prepared MoUs to ensure administrative compliance.
Pilates Teacher
Self Employed
Aug 2013 - Nov 2017 (4 years 3 months)
Operated an independent Pilates teaching business managing client acquisition, scheduling, multilingual instruction (DE/EN/EL), and organising small retreats while maintaining client retention.
Restaurant Staff
Taverna Sotiris
Feb 2010 - Oct 2012 (2 years 8 months)
Provided front-line customer service and complaint resolution in a high-pressure hospitality environment, maintaining service quality and teamwork during peak periods.
Accountant
Ploumpis Aris A.ME.T.E.E.
Jan 2008 - Nov 2009 (1 year 10 months)
Maintained financial records, ensured audit readiness through meticulous documentation, performed database backups, and provided analytical support for financial decisions.
Administrative Secretary
Axon Global
Sep 2007 - Dec 2007 (3 months)
Managed schedules and digital records, produced professional documentation using advanced word processing and Excel, and supported presentations and communications under pressure.
Accountant
Financial Advicers LLC
Sep 2006 - Jun 2007 (9 months)
Performed hands-on accounting functions including data reconciliation, entry verification, and documentation preparation while ensuring accuracy and confidentiality.
Salesperson
United Colors of Benetton
Nov 2005 - Jun 2006 (7 months)
Delivered customer-focused sales and product promotion, handled high-traffic periods while maintaining service quality and building client rapport.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
European Union Asylum Agency (EUAA)
Certificate, Asylum / Protection Training
2020 - 2025
Completed EUAA technical trainings on interview and assessment techniques, COI research and drafting, and regulatory compliance.
Higher School of Pedagogical and Technological Education
Certificate, Pedagogy / Teacher Training
2019 - 2020
Completed pedagogical training covering teaching methodologies and related pedagogical competencies.
University of the Aegean
Certificate, Intercultural Education
2019 - 2020
Undertook intercultural education training focused on teaching students with refugee and migration backgrounds.
International Committee of the Red Cross / Danish Refugee Council
Certificate, Humanitarian Mediation
2019 - 2019
Completed a 40-hour humanitarian mediation induction training focused on conflict resolution, dialogue facilitation, and interpersonal communication.
PilatesLab
Certificate, Pilates / Fitness Instruction
2012 - 2013
Completed Pilates trainer training covering teaching methodology, applied anatomy, and client acquisition/retention for practical Pilates instruction.
Democritus University of Thrace
Bachelor of Arts, Economics / International Relations
2000 - 2005
Completed a degree in National Economics, Development and International Relations with coursework in international/european relations, accounting, and macro/microeconomic theory.
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