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Sofia Paipeti

Sofia Paipeti

Haarlem

Summary

Organized individual with extensive decision-making and task-prioritization talents. A confident Import Clerk ensuring that all regulations are followed.

Overview

30
30
years of professional experience

Work History

Import Clerk

UPS
09.2022 - Current
  • Provided quality clerical support through data entry, document management and email correspondence.
  • Interacted with customers by phone and email to provide information.
  • Inspecting invoices and documents related to shipment delivery and custom clearance, in order to give permission to send shipment.
  • Demonstrated excellent problem-solving skills when faced with unexpected challenges during the import process.
  • Collaborated with team members to optimize workflow and ensure that all tasks were completed on schedule.

Assembler and Material Handler

Material in Motion
10.2020 - 03.2022
  • Assembled components with minimal supervision, exceeding expected project milestones.
  • Conducted quality assurance inspections on finished components and identified issues.

Airport Security Officer

ESA security company
05.2011 - 12.2019
  • Operated X-ray screening machines and tools to screen people, containers and personal belongings for potential hazards and weapons.
  • Conducted bag searches and performed pat-downs of passengers to maintain secure, safe premises.

Tour guide

Geotravel
05.2019 - 10.2019
  • Provided information on various sites throughout Corfu area, relaying little-known stories to provide interest.
  • Collected and deposited payments from guests.
  • Answered questions, pointed out important features and offered further details about special exhibits to educate visitors.
  • Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
  • Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.

Archaelogical sites guard

Ministry of Culture
01.2007 - 01.2010
  • Guard of archaeological sites. Informing visitors about sites and function of the museum.

Clerical officer and accountant assistant

Local newspaper "Corfu Today"
01.2004 - 01.2005
  • Financial records.
  • Contact with clients for payment of invoices. Contact with banks, financial and data administration.

Clerical Officer

Copy & Print Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2003
  • Typing of scientifically records (touch typing) Photocopier handling.
  • Contact, arrangements and advices giving with clients about structure of their senior thesis and other kind of important documents.
  • Translation from Italian to Greek and vice versa.

Customer Service Representative

"Fragline" Shipping Company
03.2000 - 10.2000
  • Provided primary customer support to internal and external customers.
  • Responded to customer requests for services and company information.

Customer service

Publishing company "Ostrako"
05.1998 - 10.1998
  • Answered customer telephone calls promptly to avoid on-hold wait times.
  • Recorded account information to open new customer accounts.
  • Offered advice and assistance to customers, paying attention to special needs or wants.

Secretary

Construnction Company Fakiolas
01.1995 - 01.1998
  • Responded to emails and other correspondence to facilitate communication and enhance business processes.
  • Scheduled appointments and conducted follow-up calls to clients.
  • Reviewed and balanced daily bank deposits and deposit report.

Front Office Receptionist

Hotel "Alexander The Great"
06.1994 - 09.1994
  • Wrote professional and error-free letters, memoranda and other business documentation to support office needs.
  • Interacted with customers by phone, email or in-person to provide information.
  • Greeted visitors and customers upon arrival, offered assistance and answered questions to build rapport and retention.

Education

Diploma of Italian - Language and Culture

Italian Institute
Athens

Diploma of Italian Language - Language and Culture

Italian Institute
Athens

Certificate in Information Technology - Multimedia

Tetras Educational Institute
Corfu
01-2000

Diploma - Secretarial Support

Vocational Training Institute
Corfu
06-2000

High School Diploma -

Classic High School
Kastellani Mesis

Skills

  • Administrative support
  • Freight Forwarding
  • Effective Communication
  • Import Regulations
  • Documentation expertise
  • Incoterms Understanding

Timeline

Import Clerk

UPS
09.2022 - Current

Assembler and Material Handler

Material in Motion
10.2020 - 03.2022

Tour guide

Geotravel
05.2019 - 10.2019

Airport Security Officer

ESA security company
05.2011 - 12.2019

Archaelogical sites guard

Ministry of Culture
01.2007 - 01.2010

Clerical officer and accountant assistant

Local newspaper "Corfu Today"
01.2004 - 01.2005

Clerical Officer

Copy & Print Solutions
01.2001 - 01.2003

Customer Service Representative

"Fragline" Shipping Company
03.2000 - 10.2000

Customer service

Publishing company "Ostrako"
05.1998 - 10.1998

Secretary

Construnction Company Fakiolas
01.1995 - 01.1998

Front Office Receptionist

Hotel "Alexander The Great"
06.1994 - 09.1994

Diploma of Italian - Language and Culture

Italian Institute

Diploma of Italian Language - Language and Culture

Italian Institute

Certificate in Information Technology - Multimedia

Tetras Educational Institute

Diploma - Secretarial Support

Vocational Training Institute

High School Diploma -

Classic High School
Sofia Paipeti