18 March 2009

TravelMole helps the industry to help itself

MELBOURNE ââ¬' In tough times, with the economy flagging and the outlook for tourism getting more unsettled by the day, TravelMole is ready to help out anyone who is passionate about the industry and may be seeking work ââ¬' possibly as a result of the global downturn.



If youââ¬â¢re a travel and tourism company with a job to fill, please send us the details and weââ¬â¢ll run the vacancy on the TravelMole newswire.



Or, if you are an employee looking for work in the sector, perhaps after losing your job due to economic conditions, send us your CV with a covering note about the kind of work you are looking for.



Maybe there is someone who can offer Flora Nifakos a job in the travel and tourism sector.



Flora recently moved back to Melbourne after working in the airline industry in UK.



She has extensive experience as an Account Manager/BDM in the UK., most recently as Key Account Manager UK-Malev Hungarian Airlines.



Since returning to Australia, Flora has started her Training & Assessment Certificate IV which should be finishing in a couple of weeks.



ââ¬ÅâœThis is a skill that i believe is necessary for any industry,ââ¬~ she says.



If you would like to chat to Flora about possible employment in your business, she can be contacted on her mobile +61 450 221 481



Find Flora's CV here



http://docs.google.com/Doc?id=dg7rjmvf_0csv95tdc&hl=en



Personal Details



Mobile: +61 (0) 450 221 481 Email: flora130@hotmail.com



D.O.B October 3rd 1972



Qualifications



(i)Bachelor of Business ââ¬' Major in Tourism & Hospitality Management ââ¬'



Latrobe University (Albury/Wodonga Campus 1997)



(ii)Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting ââ¬' RMIT 1993)

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Intermediate/experience training with computer packages: BOSS, word, excel & publisher.



(iii)Fluent in Greek Languages



Qualities to Offer



(i)Well developed communication and organizational skills



(ii) Liaison capabilities



(iii) Ability to work as part of a team and independently



(iv)Organizational and analytical skills



Professional Experience ââ¬' Tourism



Key Account Manager UK - Malev Hungarian Airlines ââ¬' 2002 - 2008



(i) Develop and Implement Sales Strategies



(ii) Rewrite Sales process and implement for network



(iii) Liaise with all levels in the Travel Industry, Contract Negotiation



(iv) Promotions & Public presentations



(v) Product training within industry



(vi) Business Development/ Market Research



(vii) PR liaison



(viii) Special interest agents, marine fares, charters, groups



Sales Manager - Kumuka Expeditions ââ¬' 1999 ââ¬' 2002



(i) Develop and Implement Sales Strategy



(ii) Liaise with all levels in the Travel Industry, International Contract Negotiation



(iii) Promotions & Public presentations



(iv) Training of products & staff



(v) Experience in many aspects within the company



(vi) Business Development/ Market Research



Professional Experience ââ¬' Promotions



Personal Assistant/Interpreter - General Consulate of Greece, Melbourne- 1997 -1999



(i) Develop and Implement Customer Service Strategy



(ii) Liaise with business sectors, Government sectors, other International Officials and general public.



(iii) General P.A. duties



Event Coordinator - City of Kingston ââ¬' 1995 to 1997



(i) Assist in coordinating major Tourism & Business Events:



Concerts, trade fairs and Award Ceremonies



(ii) Development of marketing strategies for tourism and business events



(iii) Liaise with business sectors (retail, manufacturing and service)



(iv) Project Coordination & Representative



(v) Creation of brochures and services for events and report drafting



Antipodes Concerts and Festival ââ¬' Extra Curricular Activity



(i) Organization and implementation of Festival Program ââ¬' mindful of various Council & State Government regulations



(ii) Required organizational skills and knowledge of regulations



(iii) Liaise with street vendors, Council, Liquor Commission, First Aid, Board members and contractors



(iv) Development of marketing strategies for tourism and business events



(v) Obtaining various Visaââ¬â¢s



(vi) Organize and oversee itineraries



(vii) Liaise with various media and entertainment industries



(viii) Tour supervisor



Experience Whilst Studying



The Melbourne Holiday & Travel Show ââ¬' 1996 & Brisbane Holiday & Travel Show - 1996



(i) Assist in coordinating the stand



(ii) Organize and supervise the coupon tracking sheet



(iii) Liaise with the entertainment supervisor / tour and inbound operators



(iv) Supervise and design procedures of member participation



(v) Exhibitor and delegate for Legends, Wine and High Country



(vi) Organize and set display for Legends, Wine & High Country stand



Other Achievements



Alfred Hospital -Charity Event for 1999 & Victoria Visitor Information Center



(i) Organization Development of strategy for event



(ii) Facilitating and coordinating committee meetings



(iii) Delegate for Legends, Wine and High Country / Representing Melbourne & Victoria



(iv) Supplying Visitors with Information



Interests & Travel



Ancient History, Netball, Reading, Learning about other cultures, Cooking. Extensive Travel throughout Europe, Australasia, Africa, Asia and Americas.



Referees



Doros Theodorou



Commercial Manager ââ¬' UK Malev Hungarian Airlines



T: +44 (0) 87090 30992



E: theodorou.doros@malev.hu



David Charles Parker



Commercial Manager UK Emirates



E: david.parker@emirates.com



Graham Buddle



American Express Airfares Centre American Express



E: graham.g.budlle@aexp.com



Katherine Clark



Account Manager Airline Lastminute.com



E: kclark@lastminute.com

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