Maria Papanika
@mariapapanika
Law graduate with hospitality and movement-therapy experience.
What I'm looking for
I am a Law (LL.B.) graduate from the Democritus University of Thrace with hands-on experience in hospitality, airport operations, and legal practice. I combine legal training with strong customer-facing roles across luxury villas, restaurants, and airport services.
During my legal traineeship I developed research, client communication and case-preparation skills, which I later applied in high-pressure service roles as a Terminal Coordinator and Ground Host Agent. I have a proven record of managing reservations, coordinating operations, and delivering excellent guest experiences.
I am also certified in dance and movement therapy (150-hour certification) and hold additional training in dance and movement psychotherapy, complemented by longstanding dance and theatre experience. These creative and therapeutic skills enhance my interpersonal approach and empathy in client interactions.
I bring multilingual communication (Greek native, excellent English), digital literacy (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Windows, ECDL) and a commitment to roles that blend service, coordination, and human-centered wellbeing.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Hospitality Representative
Luxel Villas Ltd
May 2024 - Nov 2024 (6 months)
Provided guest services and front-desk support at a boutique villa property, improving guest satisfaction during peak season operations from May to November 2024.
Reservation Manager
Vassos Psarolimano Restaurant
Jan 2024 - May 2024 (4 months)
Managed reservations and seating logistics for a busy restaurant, optimizing table turnover and improving booking accuracy during the 2024 season.
Terminal Coordinator
Hermes Airports Limited
Apr 2023 - Aug 2023 (4 months)
Coordinated terminal operations at Larnaca International Airport, ensuring smooth passenger flow and liaison between airlines and ground services from April to August 2023.
Ground Host Agent
LGS Handling Limited
Apr 2022 - Oct 2022 (6 months)
Delivered ground handling services at Larnaca International Airport, assisting passengers and supporting aircraft turnaround operations during 2022 peak months.
Trainee Lawyer
Y. Argyrides & Associates LLC
Sep 2020 - Aug 2021 (11 months)
Supported legal research, drafting, and case preparation at a law firm, contributing to client files and courtroom documentation during a one-year traineeship.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Codarts University of the Arts
Certificate (50 hours), Dance and Movement Psychotherapy
Completed a 50-hour Dance and Movement Psychotherapy certification course at Codarts University in Rotterdam in October 2023.
Democritus University of Thrace Law School
Bachelor of Laws, Law
Completed an LL.B (Bachelor of Laws) at the Law School of Democritus University of Thrace, graduating in July 2020.
St. George Lyceum Larnaca
High School Leaving Certificate (Apolyterion), General Secondary Education
Grade: 19.7/20
Obtained High School Leaving Certificate (Apolyterion) with a GPA of 19.7/20, completed in June 2014.
Trinity College London
Trinity Guildhall Grade, Musical Theatre and Performance Arts
Grade: A
Awarded Trinity Guildhall Musical Theatre and Performance Arts Grade examination (Grade A) in June 2013.
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