Ghia Kakoulli Resume

C.SAVVA & ASSOCIATES LTD
Assistant Account Manager (03/2013-PRESENT) Nicosia, Cyprus

 Administration of companies and maintenance of the statutory records of the company ensuring that the company meets all its legal obligations such as annual filings with relevant authorities.
 Assisting own portfolio of clients and providing maintenance to the company’s corporate register.
 Review and preparation of various documents and forms (minutes, POAs, resolutions, agreements).
 Formation of new Companies, Partnerships, and Trusts.
 Opening of bank accounts and assisting with execution of bank transfers.
 Filing changes in the company structure with the Registrar of Companies, such as changes in the company directors, secretary, registered office, shareholders, authorized and/or issued share capital etc.
 Billing and debtor collection.

THE ASPEN TRUST GROUP
Client Liaison Officer (CLO) (07/2009 – 03/2013) Nicosia, Cyprus

 Promptly respond to all potential client enquiries by providing advice on services offered, options available and preparing quotations for services and/or drafting of client proposals up to EUR 500K based on each client’s structural needs and tax requirements.
 Work directly under the supervision of the Chief Executive Officer to provide potential clients with tax advice support and legal opinions depending on each client’s specific needs.
 Implement structure in accordance with client’s tax advice and handover client to the Administration Department for management of the day-to day operations
 Perform due diligence on all potential new clients in line with EU directive and prepare all required documentation for engaging new clients.
 Expand network of existing relationships with corporate service providers in other international jurisdictions, such as BVI, Belize, Hong Kong.
 Manage credit control for potential new clients and expected incoming funds.

THE ASPEN TRUST GROUP
Corporate Service Officer (CSO) (11/2007 – 07/2009) Nicosia, Cyprus

 Managed the day to day operations of a portfolio of up to 120 clients by providing prompt legal, banking, accounting and company secretarial support.
 Maintained updated corporate registers for each client, ensuring accuracy and proper corporate governance in line with the Cyprus legislation.
 Performed monthly billing exercise for charging of services based on time spent, and suggested discounts as needed.
 Provided on the job training to new CSOs on managing client requests in line with company procedures.


SOCIETE GENERALE CYPRUS
Budget Management & Quality- Support Officer (02/2007 – 11/2007) Nicosia, Cyprus

 Provided daily monitoring of 3 departmental budgets, and provided accurate documentation of various expenses of the bank, reporting to top management all expenses over budget, out-of-budget, or other areas of concern.
 Initiated the transition and use from an outdated budgeting tool to a novel budgeting software in order to enhance reporting and statistics.
 Created and organized a more efficient method of monitoring the expenses of employees with staff allowances such as petrol, mobile, utilities, corporate visa card, etc.
 Participated in preparation and forecasting of the budget for the upcoming year with finance department.

BELIZE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Belize City, Belize
Operations Manager (01/2006-10/2006)

Coordinated and implemented a variety of special projects aimed at improving operational procedures within departments as well as between the 8 departments of this private hospital.
Developed, organized and conducted regular customer service training programs for the staff of each department.
Drafted a Loan Proposal to secure a $1.3 million loan for major expansion project of building to include 8 additional consultation rooms, office space, cardiology equipment and a new cafeteria.
Planned and coordinated the company’s 17th Anniversary Cocktail for more than 200 guests including corporate customers.
Spearheaded the Social Events Committee which planned holiday and social events for staff and their families in an effort to improve corporate culture within company and boost employee morale.
Introduced and implemented ScheduleView, a software program that extensively improved management of appointment scheduling for 25 specialists at the outpatient clinic
Trained all frontline staff, monitored its progress, and handed over responsibility and control to the clinic manager.
Initiated and assisted with design and implementation of a new billing program for clinic consultation fees and hospital bills using Quickbooks and ScheduleView.


OFFICE OF TECHNOLOGY TRANSFER (OTT) Louisville, KY, USA
Marketing Associate (06/2005-12/2005)

Evaluated novel medical technologies/inventions received through the University of Louisville Research Foundation (ULRF) for commercial value and marketability.
Researched potential licensees and solicited their interest in commercializing ULRF technologies.
Negotiated licensee and option agreements with small biotech, pharmaceutical and start-up companies.
Revised and significantly shortened the invention disclosure form to simplify the process of disclosing research to the OTT office and increase the number of disclosures per year.
Organized over 300 available technologies into 6 main categories to make all technologies more accessible, manageable and easier to market as a package.
Established and developed rapport with key contacts in several biotech and pharmaceutical companies.

BELIZE MEDICAL ASSOCIATES Belize City, Belize
Project Manager (2001-2003)

Coordinated and monitored medical services provided daily by private hospital under the National Health Insurance (NHI) Pilot Project.
Devised and implemented proper admission procedures in accordance with NHI regulations that reduced inconsistencies in patient referrals and ensured payment on time.
Managed outpatient customer complaints, supervised six front-line employees in delivering customer service.
Planned and organized promotional events, press meetings, and fundraising programs.
Developed an effective business plan that was approved for a bank loan to purchase additional equipment and expand the radiology department.
Drafted and developed company’s first employee manual to educate employees of their rights, and eliminate abuse of company policies.

Highly motivated and innovative professional
Excellent communication, organizational and interpersonal skills
Strong team building and leadership skills
Professional experience in organizing, planning and event management.

Fluent in English
Basic Spanish
Basic Greek

MASTER’S OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION IN ENTREPRENEURSHIP
University of Louisville, Graduated August 2005 Louisville, KY, USA
 Honors: Graduate Assistantship, Carlos-Wehby Scholarship Recipient

BACHELOR OF SCIENCE IN BIOLOGY
Spalding University, graduated May 2001 Louisville, KY, USA
 Honors: Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, International Scholarship Recipient

Reading, Traveling, SCUBA Diving