Diria Aretaki

Coordinator of Sports and Educational Programmes, Events and Activities

Internship : November 2002 - March 2023

September 2023-March 2025: Sports programmes, events and activities:

1. Head of coordination of the Para Judo team at the "Paris 2024" Paralympic Games

2. Head of ticketing & hospitality for the Greek delegation at the "Paris 2024" Paralympic Games

3. Administration Personnel of the Greek Team Management at the "Paris 2024" Paralympic Games

4. Assistant manager in clothing allocation for the Greek delegation at the "Paris 2024" Paralympic Games

5. Team Leader of the national Para Judo delegation at the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Tbilisi 16-19 May 2024

6. Team Leader of the national Blind Judo delegation at the IBSA Judo Grand Prix Antalya Turkey 1-2 April 2024

7. Call Room Manager at the World Boccia Challenger Heraklion 2023

8. Head of Arrival & Departures at the World Boccia Challenger Heraklion 2023

9. Team Leader of delegation in a transnational program for the development of the sport of Para Powerlifting

10. National sports delegations for European and World Championships in sports such as Para Judo, Para Powerlifting, Para Archery, Para Triathlon, Boccia, Para Taekwondo, Para Swimming, Para Athletics.

Educational activities:

1. Author of the fairytale "Figourochora (The Land of Mascots)". Focus on Olympic and Paralympic values, accessibility, mutual acceptance and inclusion

2. Coordinator of the Presentation of Paralympic Sports at the International Festival - Reflection of Disability in Art

3. Chair of the round table "Paralympians" at the International Festival of Reflection of Disability in Arts

4. Volunteers Manager in the European Erasmus+ Program "Par-OLYMPIA" for 250 participants from 12 Countries

5. Participation in 4 Paralympic Panoramas (Athens, Thessaloniki, Livadia)

6. Visiting schools to promote Paralympic Values through storytelling from the fairytale "Figourochora (The Land of Mascots)".

• 79th Primary School of Athens: Parallel Support - Personal Tutor
• 7th Experimental Primary School of Chania : Parallel Support - Personal Tutor
• 15th Primary School of Chania : Parallel Support - Personal Tutor

Job related tasks:

1. Design of specialized educational intervention plans with a focus on specific learning difficulties and meeting diverse student needs.

2. Implemented adaptive teaching strategies to enhance learning outcomes for students with disabilities.

3. Improved student behavior management by implementing consistent routines, clear expectations, and positive reinforcement strategies.

4. Design of educational strategies for the development of social skills for children with low self-confidence and autism

5. Design of educational strategies for the practice of fine and gross motor skills and better coordination fo children's upper and lower limbs

6. Active listening to the emotional needs of the children

7. Fostered strong relationships with parents and guardians, maintaining open lines of communication to ensure student progress.

8. Collaborated with multidisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive support for students with special needs.

9. Taught students across multiple classifications and degrees of special needs.

10. Evaluated student progress regularly using various assessment methods, ensuring accurate measurement of skill development and areas requiring additional support.

1) Customer Services, Food and Beverage Operations:

Santa Marina Beach Hotel, Summer Season 2021

Beach-Bar, Restaurant "Ear", Summer Season 2018

Taverna "Avli", Summer Season 2025

2) Hotel Receptionist-Front Manager

Hotel Castle Suites, Summer Season 2022

1) Job related tasks:

• Assisted customers with product inquiries and issue resolution to enhance satisfaction.
• Provided support in processing orders and managing returns efficiently.
• Adapted quickly to new procedures and systems for improved service delivery.
• Resolved customer complaints by identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions.
• Collaborated with team members to streamline communication processes and enhance workflow.
• Provided exceptional customer service in fast-paced dining environment.
• Assisted with food preparation and ensured adherence to health and safety standards.

2) Job related tasks:

• Greeted and assisted visitors, ensuring a welcoming and professional environment.
• Managed multi-line phone system, directing calls to appropriate departments efficiently.
• Maintained accurate appointment schedules, coordinating with staff and clients effectively.
• Processed incoming and outgoing mail, ensuring timely distribution of communications.
• Supported office operations by ordering supplies and maintaining inventory levels.
• Collaborated with team members to enhance workflow and service delivery standards.
• Assisted in onboarding new staff, providing orientation on office procedures and policies.
• Greeted incoming visitors and customers professionally and provided friendly, knowledgeable assistance.
• Responded to inquiries from callers seeking information.
• Streamlined front desk operations for increased efficiency by effectively managing phone calls, emails, and walk-in clients.
• Handled cash transactions and maintained sales and payments records accurately.
• Resolved customer problems and complaints.
• Kept reception area clean and neat to give visitors positive first impression.

• Care and guard of a one-year-old baby girl
• Planning activities for creative engagement of the baby

• Caring for the daily needs of people with multiple and severe disabilities
• Planning activities for creative engagement
• Planning a camp celebration

• Hotel Reservations Manager
• Coordinating arrivals and departures of reservations
• Managing hotel staff
• Managing basic financial and accounting functions of the hotel
• Communicating with suppliers
• Reception services

• Food and Beverage Services
• Customer Service
• Restaurant's Space Coordination
• Customer Greeting
• Sitting
• Hosting

• Customer Welcome
• Customer Service
• Hosting
• Food and Beverages Services