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Maria Mitropoulou

Maria Mitropoulou

Hotelier

Summary

Dynamic and result-driven hospitality professional with extensive experience in hotel management, sales & marketing and guest relations. Proven ability and motivate teams, optimize hotel operations and drive revenue growth. Fluent in Greek and English, with expertise in managing hotel software, OTA channels and strategic planning. Passionate about creating exceptional guest experiences and achieving business excellence.

Overview

2025
2025
years of professional experience
6
6
years of post-secondary education

Work History

General Manager

Iconic Boutique Cave Hotel
Santorini , Cyclades Greece
1 2022 - Current
  • Company Overview: WLHA Global Award Winner 2022, 2023 &2024
  • Oversee daily hotel operations, ensuring high levels of guest satisfaction and operational efficiency.
  • Monitoring KPIs and prepare detailed performance reports for management.
  • Organize and execute events to boost sales and promote the hotel.
  • Collaborating with marketing team to implement and manage marketing campaigns.
  • Build strong connection with suppliers and partners to enhance service quality.
  • Putting forth and executing fresh concepts
  • Manage budgets, control expenses and ensure financial goals are met.
  • Develop and deliver staff training programs; evaluate employee performance.
  • Assessing employee performance
  • Ensure compliance with safety regulations and industry standards.

Key Achievements:

  • Achieved net operating income of 36%
  • Reduced expenses by 3% throughs effective negotiations with vendors.
  • Increased guests' loyalty and satisfaction resulting in higher repeat guest numbers.
  • Reduced customer complaints through the implementation of rapid response policies.
  • Improved internal communication and staff morale by introducing a safe platform for team feedback.

Business Development Manager

Flamingo Paradise Beach Hotel
Protaras , Cyprus
11.2020 - 10.2021
  • Setting up and maintaining online and offline reservation systems
  • Maximize use of all distribution channels to ensure book-ability and market penetration
  • Head of Sales-Development and implementation of sales marketing campaigns and promotion plans
  • Understand competitive marketplace through analysis of trends and data and build strategic approach to manage trends
  • Ensured reservations and front desk teams received appropriate tools and training in order for them to deliver required standards of performance and constant delivery of excellent Guest service
  • Generated new business with marketing initiatives and strategic plans.
  • Reached out to potential customers via telephone, email, and in-person inquiries.
  • Negotiated and closed long-term agreements with new clients in assigned territory.
  • Conducted comprehensive market research and analysis to identify emerging trends and potential areas of expansion.
  • Collaborated closely with marketing teams to develop targeted campaigns that generated high-quality leads for the sales pipeline.
  • Established relationships with key decision-makers within customer's organization to promote growth and retention.

General Manager

Ducato Di Oia & Ducato Wine Hotel
05.2019 - 11.2019
  • Developed and implemented sales revenue and reservation strategies
  • Recruiting and hiring all team members, including Front office, Reservation agents, director of housekeeping
  • In Charge for hotel management on a day to day basis and for maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction
  • Forecasted occupancy reports, projected revenue for weekly upper management review

Hotel Manager

IKIES Traditional Houses - Boutique Hotel
04.2014 - 01.2019
  • Company Overview: WLHA Global Award Winner 2016, TripAdvisor Award Winner - 2010-2017
  • Recruiting and hiring all team members, including Front office and reservation agents, housekeeping and food and beverage members
  • Developed and implemented staff training programs
  • In Charge for hotel management on a day to day basis and for maintaining high levels of guest satisfaction
  • Also working closely with all departments to ensure smooth operation at all levels
  • Managed Reservation Department, achieving optimal levels of hotel revenues and occupancies
  • Managed and distributed rates, promotions and inventory across all channels
  • Forecasted occupancy reports, projected revenue for weekly upper management review
  • Representing the hotel in various events and exhibitions
  • Enabling innovation in hotel operations and guest services through the analysis of statistical data
  • Creating positive working environment for hotel staff
  • Taking prompt, decisive and corrective action to rectify any hotel or staff shortcomings
  • WLHA Global Award Winner 2016, TripAdvisor Award Winner - 2010-2017

Reservations / Front Office / Concierge

IKIES Traditional Houses - Boutique Hotel
04.2010 - 10.2013
  • Company Overview: TripAdvisor Award Winner 2010-2018
  • Booking and managing reservations via email and phone, emphasis in personalized guests' service, welcoming guests, organize and support activities, event and
  • TripAdvisor Award Winner 2010-2018

Reservations Department

Katikies Group Boutique Resorts & Villas
01.2007 - 04.2010
  • Call center agent
  • Booking and managing reservations via phone and emails, managing online booking engines, conclusion of agreements between travel agencies and hotels, event planning, wedding planning

Education

Psychology

Aristotle University
Thessaloniki Greece
01.2000 - 01.2006

Skills

Hotel Operations Management

Revenue Analysis & Strategic Planning

Sales& Marketing Campaigns

Staff Training & Performance Management

Reservations & Account Management

Guest Relations & Costumer Satisfaction

Vendor & Supplier Relations

Pre-opening & opening operations

KPI monitoring & Reporting

Fluent in Greek & English

Proficient in Hotel Software and OTA Channels

Efficient multi-tasker

Top talent recruiting, hiring, and retention

Profit and loss accountability

Budgeting and cost control

Procurement

References

Available upon request

Personal Information

  • Date of Birth: 09/16/82
  • Nationality: Greek
  • Driving License: True

Timeline

Business Development Manager

Flamingo Paradise Beach Hotel
11.2020 - 10.2021

General Manager

Ducato Di Oia & Ducato Wine Hotel
05.2019 - 11.2019

Hotel Manager

IKIES Traditional Houses - Boutique Hotel
04.2014 - 01.2019

Reservations / Front Office / Concierge

IKIES Traditional Houses - Boutique Hotel
04.2010 - 10.2013

Reservations Department

Katikies Group Boutique Resorts & Villas
01.2007 - 04.2010

Psychology

Aristotle University
01.2000 - 01.2006

General Manager

Iconic Boutique Cave Hotel
1 2022 - Current
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