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Maria Charami

@mariacharami

Motivated travel and customer service professional with 10+ years in bookings and administration.

United Kingdom
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What I'm looking for

I seek a remote-first role in travel or tourism where I can manage bookings, support customers, and improve operational processes.

I am a motivated and adaptable professional with over 10 years' experience across customer service, administration, and the travel industry. I deliver high-volume operational support, manage complex bookings, and maintain excellent client relationships.

My travel expertise includes working as a Travel Sales Agent using Amadeus GDS and organising flights, hotels, and special accommodations for groups and individuals. I have also coordinated travel bookings for staff and maintained internal databases to ensure accuracy.

In administration and retail roles I supervised staff, managed point-of-sale operations, handled confidential records, and improved operational efficiency through organised document and database management. I have run a food business, implementing cost-effective measures and ensuring compliance with food safety standards.

I am skilled in Amadeus GDS, Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook), CRM systems, data entry, and problem-solving. I am eager to contribute to a dynamic, remote-first team within the travel or tourism sector and to continue developing my professional skills.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Manchester Airport logoMA

Security Ambassador

Manchester Airport

May 2017 - Nov 2017 (6 months)

Performed passenger screening and provided frontline customer service to ensure safe, efficient passenger flow and compliance with airport security procedures.

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Travel Sales Agent

Purple Travel

Jan 2016 - Feb 2017 (1 year 1 month)

Managed travel arrangements for groups and individuals using Amadeus GDS, booking flights, hotels and special accommodations while delivering tailored travel advice and support.

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Administration Officer

Merseyside Community Rehabilitation Co

Oct 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 2 months)

Prepared and maintained case records, screened visitors for identification, handled incoming inquiries and maintained filing systems to support office security and data accuracy.

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Administrative Assistant

Mental Health Service (NHS)

Jan 2015 - Feb 2015 (1 month)

Managed CRM and databases, created spreadsheets to improve inventory reporting, handled confidential documents and streamlined interdepartmental communication.

Lufthansa logoLU

Customer Service Agent

Lufthansa

Apr 2012 - Oct 2014 (2 years 6 months)

Provided professional customer service, resolved escalated issues and updated internal systems with booking data and client information for airport operations.

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens logoNA

National and Kapodistrian University of Athens

Bachelor of Science, Tourism Management & Marketing

Completed a BSc in Tourism Management and Marketing focused on tourism and marketing principles.

IATA (International Air Transport Association) logoIA

IATA (International Air Transport Association)

Diploma, Aviation

Completed a diploma program in aviation covering industry-relevant aviation topics and practices.

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Michalopouleion High School

High School Diploma, General Secondary Education

Completed secondary education equivalent to A-Levels (high school diploma).

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ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) / Piraeus

ECDL Certificate, Computer/IT Skills

Completed ECDL coursework demonstrating competency in standard computer and office software skills.

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Online / Short Courses

Short Courses / Certificates, Professional Development

Completed short courses in social media (LinkedIn & Instagram), fraud & money laundering, acting/drama/dancing, and journalism.

Tech stack

Software and tools used professionally

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