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RODOULA ELPIDOPHOROU
Email: rodoula.elpidoforou@gmail.com
Tel/Mobile: (M): +357 99498148
Address: 56, Ay. Panteleimonos Str., 4651 Trachoni, Limassol, Cyprus
Nationality: Cypriot
Date of Birth: 13 July, 1971
PROFILE / CAREER OBJECTIVE
A seasoned professional in the Logistics / Shipping Industry with many years’ experience gaining an
excellent knowledge of the Global Logistics Markets, including Asian, Middle East and European
Logistics Markets. High level management and marketing experience with excellent contacts in the
shipping industry. Head of Forwarding accustomed to working under strict deadlines delivering an
excellent service to customers. Marketing and sales oriented with excellent communication skills.
Organised, process driven, with the ability to develop efficient logistics procedures. As a proven leader
is able to quickly establish clear expectations from junior staff, and by demonstrating high standards of
work practices and having a safety conscious attitude. Always encourages colleagues to work cross
functionally, and not stop at the boundaries of their job description. Keen to be part of a successful
operation, and to be member of a company where there will be significant career development
opportunities.
CAREER HIRTORY
2012 up to present Head of Forwarding Dept. / LAVAR SHIPPING CO. LTD
Overlooking and control day to day office business.
Negotiations and rates with shipping lines, agents’ correspondence and
business relation development.
Involved in the ISO 9001 structure and final approval procedure.
Member of the management team, taking part of the strategic decisions
for the development of the Forwarding department and the Company
future.
2003 up to 2012 Managing Director / MULTI CARGO SERVICES LTD
Started private own forwarding business March 2003 and kept running
office until June 2012.
1998 up to 2003 Head of Marketing-Forwarding Dept. / ANDREAS ORTHODOXOU
LTD
In charge of the Marketing Dept and responsible for the Sales Team.
Handling daily correspondence of Managing Director and conclude.
Communication and support of agents daily correspondence as well as
clients.
Quotation control, mark up and follow up.
1996 up to 1998 Personal Assistant to the Managing Director /
REANA MANUFACTURING LTD
(general correspondence, L/C procedures, quotations and
correspondence to overseas clients, import procedure of our overseas
purchases)

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1992 up to 1995 Sales Advisor – Offshore Company
BRAND ENGINEERING LTD
(day to day correspondence with overseas clients, quotations, follow up)
1989 up to 1992 Receptionist B’
CRUSADER SUNOTEL – LIMASSOL
(general Front Desk procedure- day or afternoon shift)
1988 up to 1989 Receptionist B’
PAPHIANA HOTEL – YEROSKYPOU / PAPHOS
(trainee after school – continued as Receptionist B’)
EDUCATION
1982 up to 1988 GRADUATED “Saint Mary’s School” Limassol
CERTIFICATES / SKILLS
Accounting Knowledge
 Bookkeeping
 LCCI Certificate (Elementary, Intermediate and Higher)
Excellent Knowledge of Logistics procedure
 FORWARDING: Imports & Exports - Air & Sea / Truck Service / CrossTrade Traffic Service/
Insurance
 CUSTOMS CLEARANCE: Procedure & Documentation
 OIL & GAS LOGISTICS: Limited experience
 COOL CHAIN: Movement of temperature controlled cargo
ADDITIONAL SKILLS
 IT Skills – Proficient in various shipping software mainly Licomsy (Shipping System),
CYPOS (Port System), and “Theseas” (Customs System).
Also proficient in MS Office Suite including Word, Power Point, Excel, Microsoft Visio,
Email and Internet.
 Languages - Greek (native); English (fluent); French (good); Italian (good).
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
 Member of World Logistics Alliance (WLA)
 Following Easy Fresh Network Meetings
 Following Women’s International Shipping & Trading Association (Wista) Events
 Following Cypriots Shipping Association