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Brussels Metropolitan Area

Core Responsibilities:▪ Supporting networking activities both at national and transnational levels, between the VET community, the EU Institutions and businesses, creating interactions of mutual added value.▪ Creating synergies between EVBB members and the EU Istitutions, facilitating the formulation of vivid partneships ▪ Providing technical support to EVBB members, resulting to the full use of EU financial instruments and Funds in the areas of Education and Vocational Training… Show more Core Responsibilities:▪ Supporting networking activities both at national and transnational levels, between the VET community, the EU Institutions and businesses, creating interactions of mutual added value.▪ Creating synergies between EVBB members and the EU Istitutions, facilitating the formulation of vivid partneships ▪ Providing technical support to EVBB members, resulting to the full use of EU financial instruments and Funds in the areas of Education and Vocational Training. ▪ Participation in the formulation of VET policies at EU Level.▪ Cooperation with major VET related stakeholders, including i.e. ETF, CEDEFOP, DG EAC, DG GROW, DG EMPL, DG NEAR. ▪ Management of an International Team of VET Experts, based in Brussels. Show less

Brussels Metropolitan Area

European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME (Confédération Européenne des Associations de Petites et Moyennes Entreprises) is the largest confederation of voluntarily associated small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and Mid-Caps. Founded in 1992, we are a Brussels-based business federation with 30 European national and sectoral associations among its members, with over 2.4 million voluntarily associated companies represented, employing over 23 million people in 35 European countries. We maintain… Show more European Entrepreneurs CEA-PME (Confédération Européenne des Associations de Petites et Moyennes Entreprises) is the largest confederation of voluntarily associated small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) and Mid-Caps. Founded in 1992, we are a Brussels-based business federation with 30 European national and sectoral associations among its members, with over 2.4 million voluntarily associated companies represented, employing over 23 million people in 35 European countries. We maintain relationships with 15 partner associations in Europe, the Americas, Africa, Asia, Australia and New Zealand. As a Board member and Vice-President, representing EVBB at an honorary basis, we have the opportunity to link the needs of SMEs to the educational providers and prepare the better matching between the skills needed and those provided by VET schools and Universities. Show less

Lead DG: EMPL - DG Employment, Social Affairs and InclusionMission:Advising the Commission in defining policy priorities and implementing them at local level. Provide stakeholders' feedback. Facilitate cooperation and exchanges among stakeholders. Two or three meetings per year are foreseen.

Greece

EEO Group S.A. / AKMI Group of Companies - Management ConsultingMavrokordatou 1-3, 106 78 Athens (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Business reorganization and reorientation of company's culture and vision, including rearrengement of Product Mix and new prioritization of Key Markets▪ Development of Company's International Profile and growth in new geographic markets.▪ Design and deployment of new growth initiatives and new marketing strategies ▪ International Team… Show more EEO Group S.A. / AKMI Group of Companies - Management ConsultingMavrokordatou 1-3, 106 78 Athens (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Business reorganization and reorientation of company's culture and vision, including rearrengement of Product Mix and new prioritization of Key Markets▪ Development of Company's International Profile and growth in new geographic markets.▪ Design and deployment of new growth initiatives and new marketing strategies ▪ International Team Management and networking with EU (EACEA, DEVCO, DG Employ, DG Justice, DG Migration and Home Affairs) and other institutions (World Bank). Achievements: ▪ Created revenew of 9 M Euros in new contracts based on new Product Mix or 4% of Total Group Turnover. ▪ Breakdown of EU 2014-2020 Hellenic Employment, Education and Public Administration Operational Programmes with a Total Budget of 1.5 Billion Euros ▪ Building of a strong European and International network with more than 150 partners, including Ministries and Public Bodies, Universities, Chambers, SMEs, NGOs, VET Institutes)▪ Design and introduction of a new Contract Management System, including Project Budgeting and Financial Management Show less

Athens, Greece

Familior (successfully merged from Mydada.gr) - Childcare ServicesMavrokordatou 1-3, 106 78 Athens (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Development and implementation of business and marketing strategy including a coherent investment plan▪ Identification of Service product mix▪ Design and implementation of a unique certification process of babysitters competences▪ Market establishment through realization of business opportunities▪ Development and implementing capital… Show more Familior (successfully merged from Mydada.gr) - Childcare ServicesMavrokordatou 1-3, 106 78 Athens (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Development and implementation of business and marketing strategy including a coherent investment plan▪ Identification of Service product mix▪ Design and implementation of a unique certification process of babysitters competences▪ Market establishment through realization of business opportunities▪ Development and implementing capital spending plans that meet the ongoing needs of thebusiness for facilities, equipment and productivity improvements▪ Day-to-day management and direction for all assigned operational functions of the business,including budgets, expense control, reporting and other functions.▪ Developement and implementing process improvements, which continuously improve on-time delivery, reducing operating and service costs while reducing service lead times.Achievements:▪ 3rd award among 1.100 submitted Bplans in the Hellenic Young Enterpreneurs Awards for Seed Capital Funding.▪ Most valued Hotel Child Care Provider in Greece.▪ Over 10.000 hours of child care services provided. Show less

Greece

Ecological S.A. - Facility Management16, K. Mavromichali, 18545 Piraeus (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Overall Business management and Development of repositioning Strategy for entering new markets emphasizing on the private sector ▪ Business development process reengineering for the support of the new business model▪ Development of a new Contract Management System, including a network of evaluated subcontractors, to support business expansion▪Responsible for new… Show more Ecological S.A. - Facility Management16, K. Mavromichali, 18545 Piraeus (Greece)Core Responsibilities:▪ Overall Business management and Development of repositioning Strategy for entering new markets emphasizing on the private sector ▪ Business development process reengineering for the support of the new business model▪ Development of a new Contract Management System, including a network of evaluated subcontractors, to support business expansion▪Responsible for new Investments emphasizing on Solid Waste Management, including collection (purchase of waste management trucks, design of a Material Recovery Facility).▪Responsible for Company’s Strategy diversification, including the preparation of investments plans in the areas of (i) hazardous medical waste management, (ii) electricity and heat power production through the creation of a biogas plant and (iii) tourism through the construction of a 5star Resort at Messinia, Greece. Achievements:▪ Annual revenue based on new product mix of 1.7 Million Euros or 8.5% of Total Annual Turnover.▪ Secured co-Funding for Investments of a total amount of 7 M Euros▪ Establishment of a strong Network with Landmark the acceptance at the EuropeanFederation of Cleaning Industries (EFCI). ▪ Increased number of winning tender’s, up to 175%. Show less

Xatzikonstanti 18, Panormou, Athens, Greece

Core responsibilities: ▪ Business Development and execution of Consulting Services in terms of Technical Assistance, Project funding & Management, Project Finance and outsourcing services to International Financial Donors and the E.U. Bodies (EiB, EiF, EBRD, World Bank, IBRD), including European Social Fund, Interreg and other Financial Instruments. ▪ Management of Consultancy including financial planning and daily administration, allocation of Resources, Supervision of procedures… Show more Core responsibilities: ▪ Business Development and execution of Consulting Services in terms of Technical Assistance, Project funding & Management, Project Finance and outsourcing services to International Financial Donors and the E.U. Bodies (EiB, EiF, EBRD, World Bank, IBRD), including European Social Fund, Interreg and other Financial Instruments. ▪ Management of Consultancy including financial planning and daily administration, allocation of Resources, Supervision of procedures, Drafting and implementing development strategy (product mix, key areas, investment plan)▪ Building and expanding a broad network of Greek and International partners, including Consortia Building, Negotiations with Project Partners before and during project implementation▪ Proposal writing and submission (Greece and Abroad) including Concept Note and Implementation methodology ▪ Project and Contract Management throughout the project circle, including contract signing and negotiations during the agreement process, project management from Inception to Delivery phase, Financial & administrative management of contracts, Quality control of project reports, Communication with partner organizations, experts, Contracting Authorities and Clients/Beneficiaries▪ Drafting and submitting of Project Deliverables on various areas of expertise (as an expert, Team Leader or Team Member).Achievement:▪ 75 full proposals and applications drafted and submitted to various Organizations, covering a wide range of opportunities and open (or restricted) calls. ▪ Over 30 new Projects negotiated and signed ▪ About 4 M Euros of Revenue created▪ Successful Consultancy management through standardization of key Company Functions Show less

Kifisias 180, Halandri, Athens, Greece

Core responsibilities: ▪ Set up of an International Department for EU External Aid Projects, as a member of a multinational Project Team ▪ Establishment of a European Social Fund co-financed Project Department, targeting contracts from the Hellenic Administration ▪ Participation in Project Drafting and Tender Preparation, including proposal writing▪ Preparation of Deliverables and Ex-Ante / On-going / Ex-post Evaluation of Operational Programmes Achievements: ▪… Show more Core responsibilities: ▪ Set up of an International Department for EU External Aid Projects, as a member of a multinational Project Team ▪ Establishment of a European Social Fund co-financed Project Department, targeting contracts from the Hellenic Administration ▪ Participation in Project Drafting and Tender Preparation, including proposal writing▪ Preparation of Deliverables and Ex-Ante / On-going / Ex-post Evaluation of Operational Programmes Achievements: ▪ Company’s first International Projects Funded and successfully implemented ▪ More than 5 Million Euros revenue from new International and ESF co-funded Projects▪ 150 Full Proposals and Applications prepared and submitted. ▪ Company’s core team members increased from 5 to 27 within 5 years.▪ Company resulted to be considered as one of the Leaders in Greece Show less

Master Of Arts (M.A.), European Studies/Civilization

Activities and Societies: Student Association For International Affairs (SAFIA), being one of the first members of the organization that.

Law School Of Athens, Department Of Political Science And Public Administration, European Studies, System Theory, Organisational Studies, Distinction (4Th Among 220 Students)

Activities and Societies: Member of Student Association For International Affairs (SAFIA)