Maria Douka

Freelance translator EN, ES, FR>EL, EL>EN

Toerisme / Reizen / Gastvrijheid

Utrecht, Utrecht

Aangeboden diensten

Despite my educational background in physics and nanotechnology, I have worked in a variety of fields due to my interest in foreing languages and continuously gaining new skills and experience. I am currently a freelance translator specializing in technical and tourism texts, while I have also worked in the hospitality industry for a few years now. I have a diverse set of abilities that I have integrated throughout my career in pursuit of all the things that keep me interested, creative, and motivated.

Freelance translator

Hostess

Receptionist

Concierge

Cashier

Geschatte tarief: 12 € per uur

Ervaring

Cashier/Shift Assistant Manager (Summer Season 2021)

Cash drawer was balanced by counting cash at the beginning and conclusion of each shift.
Accepted cash and credit card payments from customers and maked change for cash customers.
Shift coverage was arranged (e.g., when employees took time off).
Tracked daily expenses and earnings
End every shift by balancing the cash tally.
Ensured client satisfaction and managed any complaints with grace.
Guests were greeted with warmth and friendliness.
Guests were seated and the seating chart is managed.
Observed restaurant activity to assess seating and dining flow.
Responded to inquiries and requests from guests in a timely, cordial, and effective manner.
As required, performed opening and closing duties.
Assisting others with additional tasks such as cleaning, stocking, arranging flatware, etc.

Hostess (Summer Season 2022)

Guests were greeted with warmth and friendliness.
Guests were seated and the seating chart is managed.
Observed restaurant activity to assess seating and dining flow.
Responded to inquiries and requests from guests in a timely, cordial, and effective manner.
As required, performed opening and closing duties.
Assisting others with additional tasks such as cleaning, stocking, arranging flatware, etc.

Receptionist and Concierge (Summer Season 2023)

Served visitors by appropriately greeting, embracing, and directing them.
Notified company personnel of the advent of the visitor.
Informed visitors by responding to or directing their inquiries.
Utilized Opera Room Booking Software.
Followed procedures, monitored logbook, and issued visitor badges to maintain security.

Freelance Translator (2021-today)

EN,ES, FR>EL, EL>EN Working as a freelance translator, specializing in technical texts (manuals, user guides, researches, etc.) associated with physics, nanotechnology, semiconductors, and microelectronics, based on my education and research background. In addition, I translate tourism-related texts (menus, brochures, websites, wine lists, etc.), as I have extensive experience in the hospitality and tourism industries.