Dimitra Dimopoulos

Personal Information Date of Birth August 11th, 1968 Address Agiou Nikolaou 88 Korydallos, Peiraias 181 21 Phone- E-mail- Dimitra Dimopoulos Customer Service & Communications Profile I'm a very reliable, ambitious and hardworking individual with a great thirst for learning and development in a growth oriented company. My patience and excellent communication skills facilitate exceptional customer service. I breeze through translations since I am proficient in English and Greek (writing & oral communication skills). I strongly support teamwork and consider it a vital part of an efficient and successful organization. U.S. citizen. Career Objective Seeking an entry level position where my linguistic and communication skills would be utilized extensively; in an environment where hard working individuals are valued and appreciated. Professional Experience Marketing Research & Communications Specialist Business Analyst HPD Laboratories Athens, Greece 1/14 – PRESENT Creating content and supervising the production of all marketing material, printed and digital, supporting the needs of sales distributors and representatives. Copywriting, editing & proofreading. Researching, developing and implementing communication strategies to encourage companies in target markets. Researching and analyzing market trends to determine market needs. Conducting research on the design and development of services / products according to clients’ objectives. Analyzing, evaluating and assessing all research data (what businesses do, what challenges they face, how to improve current processes and implementing automated functions). Translations Freelance Writing/Translations Athens, Greece 5/10 – 6/13 BEST OF MILOS – online travel guide This was my first official project in translating from Greek to English. Since I have a great love for the travel industry, I gladly accepted the position, even though specialized terminology was required in many parts of the guide. (I have used my married name-Paloumbi) English Teacher Private Lessons Athens, Greece 2/94 – PRESENT Offering private lessons in English to students of all ages & for all levels. Administration Manager Intravco Travel Centers New York, NY 11/91 – 9/92Performing various tasks for busy corporate travel agency including filing, typing, bookkeeping, monitoring accounts receivable and general office assistance. Maintaining inventories, office stationery and other equipment. Responsible for weekly sales reports. Making various reservations on airlines, cruises, air / land packages, car rentals and hotels. Trained and excelled in the Apollo System. Air France Passenger Service Agent JFK International Airport New York, NY 6/90 – 10/91Assisting passengers at Check-in (First, Business & Economy Class). Translating to help communications between Immigration officers and passengers (filling out necessary documents / forms). Responsible for departing flights: accounting for all tickets (making sure that everyone was on board the aircraft), separating aliens from U.S. Citizens, in charge of boarding at the gate. Certifications Cambridge International Diploma in IT Skills (August 1991) TRAVEL CAREERS INTERNATIONAL, INC., New York, NY Travel Agent Certificate Course: TWA Computer Training (PARS) Skills Computer Mac Windows Languages English – Native tongue Greek French Personal skills Responsible Cooperative Dedicated Honest Motivated Optimistic People-oriented Persevering Key Competencies Translation ESL Teaching Editing Creative Writing Proofreading Copywriting Communication Skills Public relations Market Research Microsoft Office (Word, Excel) Social Networking Event Management Customer Service Strategic Marketing Volunteer Experience Member, Treasurer and President of PTA at 4-7 Elementary School of Korydallos & 1 Junior High School of Korydallos November 2001 - June 2010 (8 years 8 months) Amazing experience in helping to raise money to provide students and faculty with all necessary equipment and furniture. Organized bazaars, book sales, Christmas events as well as graduation parties. Activities & Societies IKAROS GREEK CLUB OF QUEENS COLLEGE (CUNY OF NY) Active Member of the Greek Club "IKAROS" -) Elected President of "IKAROS" -) Over 100 members. Focused on weekly meetings, planning and discussions regarding various activities (participation in cultural events: the National Greek Parade & International Festivities) Available upon request