Irina Peridaki
Athens
Summary
Highly organized and resourceful Executive Assistant with over 15years of experience providing support to senior executives in fast-paced environments. Proven expertise in managing administrative tasks, travel coordination, and communications. Strong background in the hotel industry and corporate sectors, demonstrating adaptability, confidentiality, and excellent interpersonal skills. Participated in an annual exhibition in Cannes, France, featuring all Historical Hotels of Europe. Arranged pre-set appointments from a list of 800 clients deemed suitable for meetings. Managed a stand promoting the Historical Hotels of Greece, successfully obtaining leads for future business opportunities.
Overview
37
37
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive Assistant - Corporate Health, Safety & Environment
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
11.2022 - Current
- Provided comprehensive executive support to the company’s CCC Group Health, Safety & Environment (HSE) Director
- Managed the Director’s schedules, meetings (physical or through Skype, Microsoft Teams, or Zoom), and travel and hotel accommodation arrangements worldwide
- Coordinated internal communications, presentations (internal and to Clients), and reports
- Ensured the confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information
- Developed and introduced an HSE section within the inter-CCC Group web-based portal and wrote monthly HSE topics and health tips
- Collaborated with a professional Greek health and safety training company to provide a two-day health and safety training to the CCC Athens staff
- At the end of the training, all staff that attended the training received either a Fire Safety-Evacuation or HSI Adult First Aid / CPR AED Adult (2020) -DC class certificate valid for two years, after which all staff must renew their training
- Prepared the company’s emergency response and evacuation plan and informed the trained and certified Fire Wardens and First Aiders in each building and floor of their responsibilities in case of fire, earthquake, or health issue
- Executed un-planned emergency evacuation
Executive Assistant - Engineering, Procurement & Electromechanical Department
Consolidated Contractors Company
10.2013 - 12.2022
- Provided comprehensive executive support to the company’s Group Vice President - Engineering, Procurement & Electromechanical, and Advisor to the Board of Directors
- Department composed of450 staff
- Managed schedules, meetings (physical or through Skype, Microsoft Teams, and Zoom), and travel and hotel accommodation arrangements worldwide
- Coordinated internal communications, presentations (internal and to Clients), and reports
- Ensured the confidentiality and proper handling of sensitive information
Senior Secretary - Information Technology (IT) Department
Consolidated Contractors Company
07.2007 - 06.2016
- Department composed of30 staff
- Managed administrative tasks, schedules, and departmental communications
- Supported IT executives with reporting, documentation, and internal coordination
- MANAGERIAL ROLES - HOTEL INDUSTRY
Director of Sales & Business Development
Yades Heritage & Hospitality
09.2005 - 05.2006
- Promoted and managed bookings for16 historical hotel proper ties, liaised with clients and hotels, and created seasonal packages
- Participated in an annual exhibition in Cannes, France, featuring all Historical Hotels of Europe
- Arranged pre-set appointments from a list of800 clients deemed suitable for meetings
- Managed a stand promoting the Historical Hotels of Greece, successfully obtaining leads for future business opportunities
Sales Executive
The Savoy Group
07.2004 - 12.2004
- Maximized corporate account revenue and coordinated marketing efforts for high-profile properties including The Savoy, Claridge’s, The Berkley and The Connaught
- Organized Familiarization trips (FAM) to tour operators in Russia, Sweden and & Denmark
- The tour operators would be invited by the hotel to gain firsthand experience and enable them to promote the hotels with confidence
Sales Manager
Rotana Group of Hotels
06.2000 - 09.2003
- Led sales initiatives, developed relationships with clients, and managed corporate events for five hotels
- Was part of the Pre-Opening Team for the Towers Rotana Hotel, Dubai
- Pre-opening activities included marketing efforts to create a “Buzz” and attract potential guests, social media campaigns, press releases, and special events
Assistant Manager/Night Manager
Intercontinental Hotels
02.1988 - 10.1995
- Supervised front office operations, managed VIP visits, and handled guest relations for5-star properties
- Managed three Executive floors
- Managed the membership club Six Continents Club
- Maintained records and room nights stay to be able to take the next level of the membership
Education
BA -
Northern Arizona University
12.1987
Skills
- Coordination Skills
- Scheduling
- Confidentiality
- Executive Sponsor
- Presentations
- Internal Communications
- Microsoft Teams
- Fire Safety
- Occupational Safety and Health
- Safety Principles
- Safety Training
- Languages Spoken (English, Arabic & Greek)
- Communication Skills
- Administrative Operations
- Information Technology
- Front Office
- Sales & Business Development
- Marketing
- Knowledge of Business Events
- Event Management
- Emergency Evacuation
- Incident Response
- Exhibitions
- Problem Solving
- Business Travel Management
- Calendar Management
- Microsoft Office
- Microsoft PowerPoint
- Microsoft Word
- Office Management
- Travel Coordination
- Microsoft Outlook
- Time Management
- Hotel Management
- Business Development
- Customer Relationship Management
- Multilingualism
- First Aid and Preparedness
- Knowledge of Hospitality
- Microsoft Excel
- Adaptability
- Interpersonal Skills
- Networking Skills
- Team Working
Languages
English, Arabic, Greek
Native language
Timeline
Executive Assistant - Corporate Health, Safety & Environment
Consolidated Contractors Company (CCC)
11.2022 - Current
Executive Assistant - Engineering, Procurement & Electromechanical Department
Consolidated Contractors Company
10.2013 - 12.2022
Senior Secretary - Information Technology (IT) Department
Consolidated Contractors Company
07.2007 - 06.2016
Director of Sales & Business Development
Yades Heritage & Hospitality
09.2005 - 05.2006
Sales Executive
The Savoy Group
07.2004 - 12.2004
Sales Manager
Rotana Group of Hotels
06.2000 - 09.2003
Assistant Manager/Night Manager
Intercontinental Hotels
02.1988 - 10.1995
BA -
Northern Arizona University
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