Katerina Kiafi, Projects Coordinator

Katerina Kiafi

Projects Coordinator

Mott McDonald Limited

Location
United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
Education
Master's degree, MSc in Project Management
Experience
13 years, 5 Months

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Work Experience

Total years of experience :13 years, 5 Months

Projects Coordinator at Mott McDonald Limited
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2015 to March 2017

Seconded under Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation (ENEC) for the construction of the Physical Protection System of Units 1 - 4 in Barakah Nuclear Power Plant.
• Provided support and co-ordination for all direct contractors’ interfaces throughout Phase 1 and 2 of the project.
• Assisted in supervising the work of the construction team and tracking overall work progress, ensuring all works are implemented in compliance with the Plant’s Safety-Quality Standards and the Nuclear Licensing requirements.
• Identified and communicated project risks to senior management, ensuring that appropriate responses were introduced and implemented.
• Attended weekly progress, technical and interface meetings and managed project communications liaising with the various stakeholders in order to build and nurture mutually beneficial working relationships.
• Produced project documentation (progress reports, execution plans, flowcharts, etc.) and maintained project records.
• Monitored the implementation of all project HSE and QA processes and implemented corrective actions where necessary to ensure compliance with the project’s HSE and QA standards.
• Handled sensitive information and provided guidance to internal and external project stakeholders on information sharing, dissemination control, special access and safeguarding requirements.

PPS Project Coordinator at Emirates Nuclear Energy Corporation
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • September 2015 to March 2017
Product Marketing Manager at ASCORP
  • United Arab Emirates - Abu Dhabi
  • March 2014 to September 2015

• Established marketing and sales strategy in both organizational and project level, ensuring the company’s best competitive position in the market.
• Responsible for developing and maintaining commercially productive relationships with both new and old clients.
• Ensured that all company’s projects in execution met the constraints of scope, schedule, budget and quality.
• Supported and assisted the sales team with project documentation, supporting material and project plans.
• Liaised with various governmental entities for civil defense approvals, commercial licenses and environmental permits.

Marketing & Sales Manager (Deputy General Manager) at Oscar Hotel Athens
  • Greece
  • February 2009 to January 2013

• Managed and coordinated operations, corporate marketing public/media relations and communications activities of the group.
• Directed Inbound and outbound marketing activities: Launched new website, social media management, new marketing material (brochures, catalogues).
• Opened new geographic markets and signed contracts of continuous and ad-hoc collaborations with new business associates.
• Established the Conference, Events and Banqueting Department; the project included the construction of two new conference halls and recruitment of 10 team staff.
• Introduced new operational processes and improved the overall customer experience in product delivery through monitoring, controlling, auditing and training activities.
• Formulated new corporate quality and health & safety policies and created the organization’s Code of Ethics and Professional Conduct policy.
• Corporate Social Responsibility: Coordinated with governmental entities and non-profit organizations to assist social groups in need. Introduced and coordinated the procurement, installation and operation of gas-powered heating and air-conditioning systems for two of the hotel units.

Sales Agent at NET360
  • Greece
  • January 2011 to December 2011

 Sales of Marketing packages in companies (web design and development, Social Media, S.E.O. and S.E.M. services, etc)
 Meeting with potential customers and presenting the company’s products and services.

Marketing & e-Sales Manager at E. Brazitikos S.A.
  • Greece
  • February 2006 to January 2009

Responsible for OTA, GDS and booking engine representation and management.
Implemented social media campaigns.
Inbound and outbound marketing.
Attended exhibitions and other events representing the company.
Contracting.
Sales B2B and B2C.

Marketing & Sales Co-ordinator at E. Brazitikos S.A.
  • Greece
  • October 2003 to January 2006

Assistant of Marketing & Sales Manager.
Executive secretary of the CEO and the board.
Pre-opening operations.
Communication with suppliers and other stakeholders.
Attended exhibitions and events representing the company.

Head Receptionist at ROSE BAY HOTEL, SANTORINI - G. & E. Karamolegos Group of Hotels S.A.
  • Greece
  • May 2002 to November 2002

" Responsible for the front office operations and the employees
performance.
" Responsible for the customer service.
" Crisis management and troubleshooting.
" Monitoring of accounts.

Financial auditor at TITANIA HOTEL ATHENS
  • Greece
  • June 2001 to October 2001

Tablist
• Monitoring and keeping accounts for events and conferences.
• Financial control and billing in all the F&B departments of the hotel.

Education

Master's degree, MSc in Project Management
  • at University of Liverpool
  • October 2017
Bachelor's degree, Marketing
  • at London Metropolitan University
  • January 2011

Hospitality, Leisure and Tourism Management

Diploma, Hotel and Food & Beverage Course
  • at OTEK-Secondary Technical Vocational School
  • January 2000

Hotel and F&B operations

Bayt Tests

Management Skills Test
Score 68%

Specialties & Skills

Digital Marketing
Hospitality Management
Sales Management
Project Management
Business Development
Hospitality Industry
Hotel Management
Hospitality Management
Tourism
Revenue Analysis
Event Management
Food & Beverage
Front Office
Hotel Booking
Leisure
Pre-opening
Rooms Division
Banquets
Catering
Yield Management
eMarketing
Branding
tourism
airlines
Product Manager
Tenders
Contracting
Construction
Business Development

Languages

English
Expert
French
Intermediate
Italian
Beginner
German
Intermediate
Greek
Expert
Arabic
Beginner

Memberships

COUNCIL OF IDEAS AND ACTIONS (www.sete.gr)
  • Member
  • December 2006

Training and Certifications

NEBOSH IGC in Occupational Health & Safety (Certificate)
Date Attended:
May 2015
Valid Until:
May 2020
AUTO-CAD 2000 2D (Certificate)
Date Attended:
October 2003
Valid Until:
December 2003
INTERNET AND COMPUTING CORE CERTIFICATION-IC3 (Certificate)
Date Attended:
September 2003
Valid Until:
November 2003

Hobbies

  • Travel, Running, Reading, Yoga