Maria Charami
@mariacharami
Motivated travel and customer service professional with 10+ years in bookings and administration.
What I'm looking for
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
Shopkeeper
Melo’s
Mar 2018 - Present (7 years 9 months)
Supervised retail staff, managed point-of-sale operations and product issue resolutions, and maintained merchandise displays to deliver excellent customer service.
Administrative Assistant
Greystar
Sep 2022 - Jan 2023 (4 months)
Coordinated lease agreements and tenancy transfers, liaised with contractors, processed orders and organised travel bookings while maintaining internal databases.
Administrative Assistant
NBG
Oct 2020 - Mar 2021 (5 months)
Supported document management and audit preparation, performed data entry and communication tasks to ensure smooth office coordination.
Data Entry Clerk
The Claim Guys
Nov 2017 - Feb 2018 (3 months)
Maintained client data accuracy in internal databases and handled confidential records while preparing digital files to support claims processing.
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.
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.
Administration Officer
Britannia International Supplies
Feb 2016 - Nov 2016 (9 months)
Provided administrative support including processing purchase orders, managing digital databases and schedules, and coordinating office operations to improve efficiency.
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.
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.
Administrative Officer
Primary Care Resource
Oct 2014 - Dec 2014 (2 months)
Coordinated office activities, managed documents and maintained project tracking spreadsheets to support operational efficiency in primary care services.
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
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)
Diploma, Aviation
Completed a diploma program in aviation covering industry-relevant aviation topics and practices.
Michalopouleion High School
High School Diploma, General Secondary Education
Completed secondary education equivalent to A-Levels (high school diploma).
ECDL (European Computer Driving Licence) / Piraeus
ECDL Certificate, Computer/IT Skills
Completed ECDL coursework demonstrating competency in standard computer and office software skills.
Online / Short Courses
Short Courses / Certificates, Professional Development
Completed short courses in social media (LinkedIn & Instagram), fraud & money laundering, acting/drama/dancing, and journalism.
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