Christiana Gardikioti
BA from University of Regina, BEduc from University of Saskachewan and Exec. MBA from Hope University of Liverpool. Founder And Managing Director Of Hamu Hellas Ltd.
| Headline: | Entrepreneur |
| Skills: | Business, Leadership, Management, Public speaking, Sales |
| Interested in: | Brainstorming, Finding business partners, Finding cofounders, Finding team mates, Meeting new people, Professional opportunities, Promoting my startups, Recruiting for my startup |
| Schools: | University of Regina |
WORK EXPERIENCE
| Employer: | Hamu Hellas Ltd |
| Position: | Founder and Managing Director |
| Time period: | December 2002 - Present |
| Description: | Conducted a market research and a business plan that lead to the partnership formation. Started up the company after being admitted at the Technology Park of Thessaly New Business Incubator space as an innovative agricultural sprout production and trading company.
Director of Studies, Instructor and Curriculum Design to various Private schools Delivered new technology-supported instruction & re-deployed assets through targeted capital expenditures to fund it. Resolved student conflict, hired new teachers and supervised a staff of 5 increasing revenues by 30% • Implemented new methodologies (Library skills & Super Course) achieving 100% success rate in Exams • Incorporated Internet assisted Instruction and Teleconferencing, causing a palmary market differentiation. |
| Employer: | Volunteer & Community Service |
| Position: | Work experience |
| Description: | President of Greek students’ association and member of the BOD of the Saskatoon’s Greek Community. Radio broadcasting “Aegean Waves” as an information service to the Greeks. Principal at Hellenic Heritage School. Ambassador and General Manager (3 years) for Greek Pavilion at Saskatoon’s Folk-Fest, managing 56 volunteers to serve authentic Greek food they cooked to 55,000 visitors in 3 nights, raising $120,000 Can .to support our School & Church. |
| Employer: | P&K Securities |
| Position: | Securities Trader and Investment Advisor |
| Description: | Leading Securities Firm with 70% of trading activity in ASE and market maker in ADEX (Athens Derivatives Exchange)
Traded & offered brokerage services in equities, derivatives, bonds and foreign exchange. • Conducted sector analyses, read Domestic and Foreign Market reports, interpreted corporate financial data & analyzed ratios to support clients in making informed decisions. • Personally solicited and acquired 275 clients with approx. 2.1 million Euros under management. • Brought in the third in size private client for securities and derivatives attracting similar high caliber clients. |
| Employer: | Interfood Development & Trading Ltd |
| Position: | Import/Export and Business Development Associate |
| Time period: | December 2004 - November 2006 |
| Description: | A major consulting Greek Food Industry firm, providing know-how and enterprise development services.
Assisted owners with Import/Export paper work transactions. Composed the official trading correspondence in English. • Assisted with Business Plan submissions for funding by E.U. for a total of 27 million Euros approved for funding. • Complete “Successful International Trading Seminar ” by Baden-Wurttemberg Export Academy increasing efficiency. • Conducted a feasibility study for vegetable processing plant in PLODVIK -Bulgaria leading to a 6.5 million Investment |
| Employer: | Merrill Lynch (Athens Office) |
| Position: | Financial Consultant - N.Y.S.E. Securities Trader in International Private Banking.l |
| Time period: | December 1996 - November 1998 |
| Description: | Leading Global Investment and Brokerage Firm.
Engaged in trading to customize portfolio for wealth creation. Realized preservation of assets through diversification. Cross-sold of a variety of financial instruments to suit profile & long-term goals eliminating risk and balancing portfolios. • Negotiated & facilitated clients capital acquisition from Merrill Lynch Banks for portfolio and/or business growth. • Devised a business plan pertinent to my peers that lead to a total increase of office productivity by 15% • Contributed to team atmosphere, motivation and goal attainment in all on-going sales competitions. |
| Employer: | Investors Group Financial Services |
| Position: | Executive Account Manager |
| Time period: | December 1991 - November 1997 |
| Description: | The largest, private Mutual Funds Management and Distribution publicly traded Canadian company.
Provided complete Financial Planning services: Mutual funds. Life insurance. Estate Planning. Trusts and Mortgages. Retirement plans. Customized Wealth Management. • Built gradually 578 accounts consisting of: Private citizens, SME owners & businesses, professionals, non profit and for profit organizations, Institutions, Foundations and Religious establishments, mounting to 6.7 Can. Dollars. • Maintained a retention rate of 98.6 % due to superb client service and uniquely personalized client relationships. • Was placed consistently at the top of my Division and obtained 2 Sales Leadership awards in Western Canada. • Solicited, recruited, trained, motivated and Managed By Objective, 6 new planners forming thus a new Division. |
| Employer: | Saskatoon Board of Education |
| Position: | French Immersion Teacher and Program Coordinator |
| Time period: | December 1983 - November 1990 |
| Description: | A Public Board of Education, offering French Immersion Language Programs to English speaking students.
Taught several classroom assignments from Kindergarten to Grade 12. Supervised a staff of 11 and managed the entire school in all administrative functions during the Principal’s absence. • Devised a plethora of Learning Centers (52 for Kindergarten alone) • Presented 43 workshops establishing an Instructional leadership position for the Saskatoon Board of Education • Saved Grosvernor Park School from closure by organizing an unprecedented “ Greek Cultural and Cooking event” |
EDUCATION
| University: | University of Regina |
| Time period: | 1982 |
| Degree: | BA |
INFORMATION
| Memberships: | International Sprout Growers Association 2002 – Present
Governance, policy setting & interest advocacy group, supported by the various key players of the sprouts industry globally. Member of Board of Directors - Public Relations Committee Officer Assisted in writing a proposal for correcting resolutions in the CODEX Alimentarius. Monitored and audited the Association’s financial statements. Worked on seeking “hidden” expertise for the pivotal industry challenge: food safety. |
