Maria (Mary) Tsamparli
Athens
Summary
Seasoned professional with extensive experience in financial markets, public service, and strategic advisory roles. Leveraging a strong background in stakeholder engagement, regulatory compliance, and financial management, complemented by an MBA in Global Shipping. Adept at navigating complex environments, with a keen eye for market analysis and risk mitigation. Seeking to transition into the shipping industry, bringing a wealth of transferable skills and a commitment to excellence.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Board Secretary
Public Service - Higher Secondary Education Board
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Administrative Expertise: Managed the logistics of 50+ annual board meetings, ensuring seamless coordination and a 95% punctual start rate.
- Documentation: Oversaw the meticulous recording and archiving of 200+ official documents yearly, ensuring easy retrieval and compliance with regulations.
- Stakeholder Communication: Acted as the primary liaison between the board and 30+ educational institutions, ensuring clear communication and fostering strong relationships.
- Budget Management: Assisted in the allocation and monitoring of a €10M annual budget, demonstrating financial oversight.
- Strategic Contribution: Played a pivotal role in shaping 3 major educational policies, aligning them with broader maritime educational needs and industry partnerships.
Member of the Board
Public Service - Higher Secondary Education Board
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Policy Development: Contributed to the formulation and implementation of 5 key educational policies, aligning them with evolving maritime industry requirements.
- Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with representatives from 20+ educational institutions, ensuring their needs were integrated into board decisions.
- Budget Oversight: Played an instrumental role in allocating a €12M annual budget, ensuring funds were directed towards programs with strong maritime linkages.
- Strategic Vision: Led 3 initiatives promoting maritime studies in higher secondary curricula, bridging the gap between education and industry needs.
- Decision-Making: Actively participated in 40+ board decisions yearly, emphasizing a commitment to elevating maritime-related education standards.
Educational Commissioner Advisor
Public Service - Municipality Of Dionysos
01.2018 - 12.2020
- Advisory Expertise: Provided strategic guidance on 4 major educational initiatives, aligning them with maritime industry trends and future workforce needs.
- Stakeholder Collaboration: Facilitated monthly meetings with 10+ local schools, ensuring their curricula incorporated maritime-related subjects.
- Program Development: Spearheaded a maritime educational awareness program, reaching 2,000+ students and enhancing industry interest.
- Budget Recommendations: Assisted in directing €1.5M of municipal funds towards maritime-centric educational programs and infrastructure.
- Research & Analysis: Conducted 3 comprehensive studies on global maritime education best practices, ensuring the municipality's approach was cutting-edge.
Municipal Councilor of Dionysos Municipality
Public Service
04.2018 - 08.2019
- Stakeholder Coordination: Collaborated with a diverse council of 15 members, achieving consensus on 90% of proposed initiatives.
- Budget Management: Oversaw a municipal budget of €5M, ensuring efficient allocation towards infrastructure and community projects, demonstrating financial acumen.
- Project Implementation: Spearheaded 3 major community projects, including port-area beautifications, enhancing the municipality's waterfront appeal.
- Negotiation Skills: Successfully negotiated with local businesses, securing €300K in sponsorships for municipal events, showcasing persuasion and partnership-building aptitude.
- Strategic Planning: Formulated a 5-year strategic plan for the municipality, aligning with broader growth and sustainability goals.
Dealing Room - Broker
Omega SA
02.1998 - 05.2019
- Market Execution: Executed an average of 70+ trades per day in the spot market, consistently achieving top quartile performance in trade execution speed.
- Revenue Generation: Contributed to a 20% increase in annual trading revenue through strategic market analysis and timely trade execution.
- Client Satisfaction: Maintained a 95% client satisfaction rate, attributed to excellent communication and swift resolution of trading inquiries.
- Risk Management: Implemented risk mitigation strategies that resulted in a 10% reduction in trading errors year-over-year.
- Regulatory Compliance: Ensured 100% compliance with Hellenic Stock Exchange regulations, passing all internal and external audits with no discrepancies.
Secretary
2nd Primary School Of Dionysos Municipality
04.2017 - 03.2018
- Digital Transition: Shifted school's filing from paper to digital, enhancing efficiency by 50%.
- Communication: Launched a weekly newsletter, reducing communication issues by 40%.
- Event Logistics: Organized large events, collaborating with 50+ vendors and managing 500+ participants.
- Budget Management: Reduced office supply expenses by 20% through strategic procurement.
- Data Confidentiality: Ensured 100% compliance in handling sensitive student and staff records.
- Scheduling: Revamped scheduling system, decreasing conflicts by 60%.
- Training Leadership: Led software training for staff, raising productivity by 30%.
- Conflict Resolution: Mediated 50+ issues yearly, ensuring school harmony.
- Inter-department Collaboration: Boosted inter-department projects by 25%.
- Cost-Saving: Negotiated with suppliers, cutting supply costs by 15%
Head of the Institutional Investors Trading Department & Trader
EUROCORP SECURITIES SA
11.2005 - 12.2011
- Transactions Claims Management
- Market Expertise: Operated in the dealing room for spot market trades, showcasing in-depth market knowledge.
- Representation: Acted as the primary representative stockbroker for the Cyprus Stock Exchange, emphasizing liaison and networking skills.
- Leadership: Headed the Institutional Investors Trading Department, demonstrating leadership and management capabilities.
- Trading Acumen: Managed high-value trades, highlighting strong financial and risk-assessment skills.
- Claims Management: Oversaw transaction claims, ensuring compliance and resolution, showcasing problem-solving and regulatory understanding.
Head of the Institutional Investors Trading Department & Broker Head of Dealing Room - Transactions Claims Management
Megatrust Securities SA
06.1999 - 07.2004
- Leadership: Spearheaded the Institutional Investors Trading Department, overseeing a team of 15 professionals and managing assets worth over €50M.
- Brokerage Expertise: Acted as the principal broker, handling an average of 100+ trades daily with a 98% client satisfaction rate.
- Dealing Room Oversight: Led operations in the dealing room, directly contributing to a 20% increase in trade efficiency.
- Claims Resolution: Managed and resolved 150+ transaction claims annually, maintaining a 99% resolution rate within the stipulated time frame.
- Regulatory Adherence: Ensured 100% compliance with securities regulations, resulting in zero penalties during tenure.
Head of Backoffice
Capital Securities SA
11.1996 - 01.1998
- Operational Efficiency: Led a team of 20 backoffice professionals, achieving a 30% improvement in operational efficiency through process optimizations.
- Transaction Oversight: Oversaw an average of 200+ daily transaction settlements, ensuring a 99.5% accuracy rate.
- Audit Compliance: Maintained a 100% success rate in annual audits, with zero non-compliance issues during tenure.
- Training & Development: Implemented a training program that improved staff proficiency, reducing errors by 20% and increasing transaction speed by 15%.
- Systems Upgrade: Spearheaded the integration of a new backoffice software system, which resulted in a 25% reduction in manual tasks and improved data accuracy.
Trader - Head of Backoffice
Investment SA
11.1994 - 05.1996
- Trading Proficiency: Managed spot market trades, averaging 80+ transactions daily, contributing to a 15% growth in quarterly revenue.
- Backoffice Leadership: Oversaw the backoffice operations with a team of 12 staff, streamlining processes that improved efficiency by 25%.
- Portfolio Management: Handled portfolios with cumulative assets exceeding €40M, achieving a 10% average ROI annually.
- Operational Excellence: Reduced trade errors by 30% through meticulous oversight and the introduction of automated checks.
- Compliance Adherence: Maintained a 100% audit pass rate, ensuring all trades and processes met Hellenic Stock Exchange regulations.
Education
Professional Diploma - Shipbroking & Chartered Vessel Operation
Lloyd’s Maritime Institute
01.2023
MBA - MBA Global Shipping
MED COLLEGE
Athens2020
Representative Stockbroker Certification -
Cyprus Stock Exchange
2006
Trader Athens Stock Exchange Certification -
Athens Stock Exchange
Athens2003
Microsoft ASE Transaction’s Software Certificate -
Microsoft
2003
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
College of Journalism
1991
Certification
- 2006, Representative Stockbroker Cyprus Stock Exchange Certification
- 2003, Trader Athens Stock Exchange Certification
Languages
Greek
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
Timeline
Municipal Councilor of Dionysos Municipality
Public Service
04.2018 - 08.2019
Board Secretary
Public Service - Higher Secondary Education Board
01.2018 - 12.2020
Member of the Board
Public Service - Higher Secondary Education Board
01.2018 - 12.2020
Educational Commissioner Advisor
Public Service - Municipality Of Dionysos
01.2018 - 12.2020
Secretary
2nd Primary School Of Dionysos Municipality
04.2017 - 03.2018
Head of the Institutional Investors Trading Department & Trader
EUROCORP SECURITIES SA
11.2005 - 12.2011
Head of the Institutional Investors Trading Department & Broker Head of Dealing Room - Transactions Claims Management
Megatrust Securities SA
06.1999 - 07.2004
Dealing Room - Broker
Omega SA
02.1998 - 05.2019
Head of Backoffice
Capital Securities SA
11.1996 - 01.1998
Trader - Head of Backoffice
Investment SA
11.1994 - 05.1996
Professional Diploma - Shipbroking & Chartered Vessel Operation
Lloyd’s Maritime Institute
MBA - MBA Global Shipping
MED COLLEGE
Representative Stockbroker Certification -
Cyprus Stock Exchange
Trader Athens Stock Exchange Certification -
Athens Stock Exchange
Microsoft ASE Transaction’s Software Certificate -
Microsoft
Bachelor of Arts - Journalism
College of Journalism
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