Maria Vlachou

Administrative & Imports Specialist | ๐Ÿ“ฆ Office Operations & Supplier Communication | ๐Ÿ“ Englishโ€“Greek Translation | ๐Ÿ’ก Detail-Oriented | Adaptable | Team Player

Thessaloniki, Central Macedonia, Greece

About

๐ŸŒŸ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ๐œ๐ž๐Ÿ๐ฎ๐ฅ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ข๐ฅ-๐จ๐ซ๐ข๐ž๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐Ÿ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ๐ข๐จ๐ง๐š๐ฅ with a strong academic foundation in Foreign Languages in Management and Trade, and over a decade of hands-on experience in business operations, administrative coordination, and international trade support. ๐Ÿ’ฌ Fluent in English and Greek, with working knowledge of Italian, Korean, and Japanese, I have consistently acted as a reliable bridge between companies and international partners โ€” translating documents, communicating with foreign suppliers, and coordinating cross-border logistics. ๐Ÿ“ฆ My background includes order tracking, import procedures, supplier negotiation, and inventory oversight, as well as office support tasks such as scheduling, filing, data entry, and basic accounting & payroll. Iโ€™ve contributed to both cooperative organizations and family-owned businesses, helping streamline workflows, improve communication, and support day-to-day operations. ๐Ÿ“Known for my strong work ethic, organizational skills, and fast learning ability, Iโ€™m comfortable handling multiple tasks with precision and consistency, while always maintaining a team-oriented and service-driven mindset. ๐Ÿ’ก ๐Š๐ž๐ฒ ๐’๐ญ๐ซ๐ž๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐ก๐ฌ โœ… Translation & Localization (ENโ€“GR / GRโ€“EN) โœ… Imports Coordination & Supplier Communication โœ… Office Administration & Document Handling โœ… Multilingual Communication (EN, GR, IT, JP, KO) โœ… Time & Task Management โœ… ERP (SoftOne) & MS Office โœ… Attention to Detail โœ… Adaptability & Team Collaboration ๐Ÿ“ฌ Letโ€™s connect! Iโ€™m always open to meaningful connections, new opportunities, and professional exchanges that foster growth and collaboration. โœ‰๏ธ [email protected]

Experience

  • Operations Manager at Vlachou Maria Paper Goods
    Sep 2015 - Present ยท 10 yrs 10 mos

    โ–บ Oversee the overall operation of the business and develop strategies to achieve key objectives โ–บ Assist and support 20+ customers per day, ensuring high levels of satisfaction โ–บ Communicate and negotiate with more than 8 suppliers daily to maintain efficient workflows โ–บ Monitor the full order cycle, from submission to delivery โ–บ Coordinate and supervise import processes for incoming products โ–บ Manage inventory levels and ensure product availability โ–บ Perform basic accounting tasks, issue invoices, and maintain financial records โ–บ Handle payroll processing with accuracy and timeliness โ–บ Track market trends and evaluate competitors to enhance business strategy

  • Imports & Market Research Coordinator at Thessaloniki Dental Cooperative (S.O.TH.)
    Jan 2010 - Sep 2015 ยท 5 yrs 9 mos

    โ–บ Supported the companyโ€™s administrative operations across departments โ–บ Managed correspondence with international partners and suppliers โ–บ Oversaw order processing and coordinated import procedures โ–บ Communicated and negotiated with shipping and logistics companies to secure optimal pricing and delivery times โ–บ Researched the market and identified potential new products โ–บ Organized and participated in exhibitions and conferences in Greece and abroad โ–บ Maintained company records and handled promotional materials for marketing campaigns โ–บ Translated correspondence, invoices, product samples, and marketing content from English to Greek

  • Freelance Translator at Paradies Travel Agency
    Nov 2009 - Dec 2009 ยท 2 mos

    โ–บ Translated the agencyโ€™s full website content from English to Greek, ensuring clarity, accuracy, and consistency with the companyโ€™s tone of voice

  • Office Support Assistant at Simolia Tiano Titina โ€“ Trading & Import Company
    Oct 2007 - Dec 2007 ยท 3 mos

    โ–บ Provided general office support in a commercial and import/export environment, assisting with daily administrative and clerical tasks

  • Office Assistant (Fixed-Term Contract) at Lemon Advertising
    Feb 2006 - May 2006 ยท 4 mos

    โ–บ Supported the daily operations of the advertising agency by handling administrative tasks, organizing files, and assisting internal teams with project coordination