George Kokkos
Educator. Online Tutor. Tour Director. at Mercer University- Claim this Profile
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English Full professional proficiency
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Greek Native or bilingual proficiency
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Greek, Ancient (to 1453) Limited working proficiency
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German Elementary proficiency
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Bio
Credentials
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International Diploma in Travel And Tourism
VELLUM GLOBAL EDUCATIONAL SERVICESMay, 2022- Oct, 2024 -
Teaching English to Speakers of Other Languages (TESOL)
Hellenic American UnionJun, 2002- Oct, 2024
Experience
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Mercer University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Educator. Online Tutor. Tour Director.
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Jun 2012 - Present
•Presented live and virtual lectures on the subjects of US History, Democracy, Government, Politics, Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, Classical Archaeology, and Greek Mythology. •Created curriculums for online lessons on Social Studies. •Maintained effective communication with internal and external constituents relevant to programs. •Organized and led educational field trips in Athens and mainland Greece. •Coordinated travel itineraries and routes. •Presented live and virtual lectures on the subjects of US History, Democracy, Government, Politics, Ancient History, Ancient Philosophy, Classical Archaeology, and Greek Mythology. •Created curriculums for online lessons on Social Studies. •Maintained effective communication with internal and external constituents relevant to programs. •Organized and led educational field trips in Athens and mainland Greece. •Coordinated travel itineraries and routes.
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EF Educational Tours
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United States
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Travel Arrangements
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700 & Above Employee
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Tour Director
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Apr 2022 - Present
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Beyond Athens
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Greece
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Travel Arrangements
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1 - 100 Employee
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Educational Travel Specialist. Tour Director.
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Nov 2014 - Present
* Planned, and lead educational activities and domestic tours for travellers visiting Greece. * Created unique tailor-made travel itineraries. * Negotiated rates and researched suitable travel products. * Offered travel solutions based on client requirements to meet specific requests. * Communicated effectively with clients via email or phone. * Negotiated with travel agents regarding domestic tours in Greece. * Planned, and lead educational activities and domestic tours for travellers visiting Greece. * Created unique tailor-made travel itineraries. * Negotiated rates and researched suitable travel products. * Offered travel solutions based on client requirements to meet specific requests. * Communicated effectively with clients via email or phone. * Negotiated with travel agents regarding domestic tours in Greece.
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San Jose State University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Teacher. Tour Director.
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Jun 2016 - Jul 2019
•Presented lectures to undergraduate students on the subjects of Democracy, Politics, Ancient History, Greek Mythology, and Ancient Greek Philosophy. •Organized and led educational field trips in and around Athens, Greece. •Coordinated travel itineraries and routes. •Managed tour guides and drivers •Presented lectures to undergraduate students on the subjects of Democracy, Politics, Ancient History, Greek Mythology, and Ancient Greek Philosophy. •Organized and led educational field trips in and around Athens, Greece. •Coordinated travel itineraries and routes. •Managed tour guides and drivers
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Athens Backpackers
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Athens, Greece
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Travel Manager. Tour Leader.
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Mar 2010 - Oct 2014
•Created and planned educational day trips for schools and universities from Europe and the United States. •Organized and led bus tours in Athens and mainland Greece. •Negotiated with travel agents on domestic tours in mainland Greece and administered travel policies and budget. •Assisted customers with travel issues •Created and planned educational day trips for schools and universities from Europe and the United States. •Organized and led bus tours in Athens and mainland Greece. •Negotiated with travel agents on domestic tours in mainland Greece and administered travel policies and budget. •Assisted customers with travel issues
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Govostis Publishing
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Athens, Greece
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Contributing Writer and Translator
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Apr 2001 - Nov 2010
•Author of articles on Military History, in Greek. •Translated and proof-read History articles in Greek and in English. •Interviewed Greek and British war veterans. •Author of articles on Military History, in Greek. •Translated and proof-read History articles in Greek and in English. •Interviewed Greek and British war veterans.
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VISION MEDIA
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Athens, Greece
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Seminars and Events Manager
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May 2001 - Sep 2009
• Overall management of educational, cultural, and media tech applications and related technologies (online seminar software setup, video projection, sound installation and recording) • Planned, organized, and coordinated seminars, conferences, and live events from start to finish, including managing and installing the technical infrastructure of venues (audiovisual and networks.) • Provided on-site supervision to ensure technical operations were successful during all events. Customers included: Alitalia, Andersen Consulting, BP Greece, Club Mediterranee, Henkel Ecolab, Mercedes Benz, Opel Hellas, PBH. Show less
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Greek Army
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Greece
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Defense & Space
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700 & Above Employee
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Νon-commissioned Army Officer
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Mar 1999 - Mar 2001
•Trained military personnel in Hellenic (Greek) and NATO army bases. •Oversaw the safeguarding and transportation of military equipment. •Gained a unique spectrum of knowledge capabilities and training, from different assignments and duties. •Trained military personnel in Hellenic (Greek) and NATO army bases. •Oversaw the safeguarding and transportation of military equipment. •Gained a unique spectrum of knowledge capabilities and training, from different assignments and duties.
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'Periskopio' publications
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Athens, Attiki, Greece
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Translator
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Sep 1998 - Feb 1999
Translated and proof-read History articles in Greek and in English. Translated and proof-read History articles in Greek and in English.
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Education
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University of Wales Trinity Saint David
Bachelor of Arts (BA), Ancient History/ Archaeology