Kelly Michelakis

Executive Assistant & Business Owner | The Hellenic Odyssey | Cooking School | Online Cooking Classes | Corporate, Cooking Classes & Events | Team Building Activities | Small Group Culinary Travel Tours

Moorabbin, Victoria, Australia

About

I am the Business Owner of The Hellenic Odyssey and have a proud Greek heritage. As the Greece Food and Travel Experts our aim is to expose our clients to parts of Greece which are off the beaten track. We focus mainly on Crete, with its authentic food, hospitable locals and rich culture. We are a small group tour operator servicing our clients from all over Australia and our aim is to provide cultural and culinary tour experiences based on authenticity and connection for every traveller. We provide bespoke culinary experiences in Melbourne in and around Oakleigh and the QV market, Greek culinary walking tours, cooking classes, health, wellness & food retreats and winery tours to suit individuals or groups. Our point of difference is that we tailor the tour to your travel needs and desires, as we want you to experience a truly extraordinary Hellenic Odyssey. Contact us for more information on upcoming events and tours, visit our website www.thehellenicodyssey.com or email us: [email protected] or call us on 0412 728 090.

Experience

  • Executive Assistant at Vasey RSL Care - Serving Those Who Served
    Nov 2022 - Present · 3 yrs 8 mos

    Executive assistant to the CEO and the GM of residential services

  • Food Blogger & Cooking Class Host at The Hellenic Odyssey
    May 2018 - Present · 8 yrs 2 mos

    We provide Melbourne based cooking classes, online cooking classes globally, recipe development and content based on Greek food & the Mediterranean diet as well as walking food tours and cooking classes in Crete Greece. We successfully deliver bespoke culinary experiences including walking tours, cooking classes, health, wellness & food retreats and winery tours to suit individuals or groups.

  • Department of Justice and Regulation, Victoria, Australia (6 yrs 6 mos)
    • Executive Assistant
      Mar 2017 - Jul 2022 · 5 yrs 5 mos

      Responsible as the Executive Assistant to the Solicitor-General for Victoria Provided confidential high level administrative and executive support including word processing, collation and organisation of legal materials and general office and document management Managed the Solicitor-General's office and diary based on an on-going assessment of priorities Supported adherence to methods of approval in accordance with existing delegations and administrative arrangements, and reconciliation of corporate card and processing of tax invoices Successfully organise events, conferences, visits, meetings, travel and accommodation arrangements in order to meet service delivery priorities

    • Executive Assistant
      May 2016 - Mar 2017 · 11 mos

    • Executive Assistant
      Feb 2016 - Mar 2017 · 1 yr 2 mos

      Executive Assistant to the Assistant Commissioner of Security & Intelligence, Corrections Victoria

  • Personal Assistant at Profile Talent Management
    Apr 2013 - May 2014 · 1 yr 2 mos

    Representation, management and contract negotiation to celebrities, TV presenters, radio announcers, actors and guest speakers.

  • Personal Assistant at PKF Melbourne
    May 2012 - Apr 2013 · 1 yr

    Large chartered accounting firm dealing with all tax related matters. PA to senior partners.