Policy and Project Coordinator

• Aug 2023 - Present

Policy and Project Officer

• Oct 2021 - Jul 2023

• Grant-writing, with a view to securing funding for the association, for policy-oriented projects in areas of interest for ACA members (student and staff mobility, new mobility formats, digitalisation of internationalisation activities, sustainability of international education, etc.)• Project management – coordination, administration, reporting (both narrative and financial).• Co-chairing ACA’s Thematic Peer Group (TPG) on New mobility formats (dealing with transformations in physical mobility formats and their implications for the sector and for internationalisation funding agencies).• Support in member development activities and ACA’s advocacy work.• Conducting research in different areas of international cooperation in higher education (and research) and production of related briefs, policy papers and publications.• Representation of the association vis-à-vis policy-makers, in expert groups and in various international fora and events. Show less

Managing Director

• Jan 2020 - Present

• Evaluation of applications for EU funding opportunities in education and training • Research • Project development for national and European calls for projects • Website development and digital marketing • Evaluation of applications for EU funding opportunities in education and training • Research • Project development for national and European calls for projects • Website development and digital marketing

Project Manager

• Jun 2020 - Sep 2021

• Managed the European projects department and specifically a portfolio of 14 EU funded projects, for a total amount of ~ 1.5M euros. • Development of dissemination strategies, research for project deliverables and organisation of international events. • Development of the visual identity and oversight and implementation of the EVTA communication strategy and activities (300% increase in audience engagement). • Representation of EVTA to various policy meetings and targeted monitoring of policy updates for the preparation of briefing notes, updating the website etc. Show less

European Projects Engineer

• Sep 2018 - Jun 2020

• Developed project proposals for national, EU and transnational calls (link with the relevant departments of the institution, organisation of the administrative and budgetary aspects, assistance to coordinators for relations with partners, review of texts, project structuring, strategic positioning etc.): Success rate of: 75%, total budget attributed: 8M+.• Targeted monitoring and dissemination of information for benefit of researchers / services / institutions, regarding open calls for European and national projects (preparation of briefing notes, updating the website, individual interviews, organisation of information days).• Organisation of training sessions and conferences for the entire university community as well as colleagues from partner universities (project development, project preparation etc.).• Development of relations and joint actions with relevant national interlocutors.• Management of Erasmus KA02 Strategic partnerships projects, with a budget of over €800k.• Balancing and monitoring programme budget / handling payments as well as arranging the transportation of participants through Amadeus booking platform.Projects:- Erasmus+ KA2: 2017-1-FR01-KA203-037335 / EducEurope - Towards an approach to professional training for educators in contemporary Europe: an innovative response for new generations, to new challenges - Erasmus+ KA2: 2017-1-IT02-KA201-036701 / IRIS - Identifying and Reconstructing individual language Stories - Promoting plurilingualism and enhancing individual language repertoires - Erasmus+ KA2: 2017-1-EL01-KA203-036414 / @postasis Virtual Artistic Laboratory - Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2019-1-FR01-KA107-061620- Erasmus+ KA2: 2019-1-FR01-KA201-062903 / Kamilala, a creative project for social inclusion open to languages and cultures - Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2020-1-FR01-KA107-079040- Erasmus+ KA2 Sector Skills Alliances: 101004053 / European Reform University Alliance Show less

Erasmus+ ICM Officer

• Jul 2016 - Sep 2018

• Managing Erasmus+ International Credit Mobility programme (KA107): 5, 24-month projects, partnerships with Universities from 9 non-EU/EEA Partner Countries, totaling €900k+ budget delivered to 100+ incoming and outgoing students and staff annually.• Cultivating relationships with internal services as well as established and new partners in order to reach project milestones.• Balancing and monitoring programme budget / handling payments as well as arranging the transportation of participants through Amadeus booking platform.• Reporting data on the incoming and outgoing mobilities internally and via the European Commission's online database Mobility Tool+• Providing guidance and assistance to Erasmus+ students throughout all mobility phases (visa procedures, entry in the International Residence, process of opening bank accounts, advising the students in regard with the integration in the everyday life of Paris etc.).• Supervising interns (training, delegation and assignment of tasks).Project:- Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2015-1-FR01-KA107-014355 - Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2015-2-FR01-KA107-022002 - Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2016-1-FR01-KA107-023569- Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2017-1-FR01-KA107-036659 - Erasmus+ KA107 - International Credit Mobility: 2018-1-FR01-KA107-047097 Show less

Administrative Assistant and Project Support

• Sep 2015 - Jun 2016

• Assisted the Erasmus+ mobility manager with the processing of student applications and the organization of the welcome week for over 400 students.• Liaised with universities for the development of new partnerships.• Compiled data and prepared reports regarding student satisfaction in an overall effort to assess needs and ensure quality.

Social Media Specialist

• Feb 2015 - Oct 2015

During my work for the Nathan Ebanks Foundation I was responsible for conducting research on key for The organization's philosophy sector issues for advocacy and information dissemination purposes. I did some extensive content writing for the foundation's website, the blog as well as local newspapers. Finally, I supported the organisation of the 'Jamaica International Conference on Inclusive Education and Accessibility Expo 2015' by contacting possible partners and exhibitors (more info: https://www.regonline.com/builder/site/Default.aspx?EventID=1706628). Show less

Data Collector

• Apr 2015 - Jul 2015

E-Government progress assessment of various countries, for the United Nations E-Government Survey 2016 (UN DESA flagship publication, issued every two years). E-Government progress assessment of various countries, for the United Nations E-Government Survey 2016 (UN DESA flagship publication, issued every two years).

Marketing and Communications Intern

• Mar 2015 - Jun 2015

• Growth and engagement strategies for the MUNPlanet community • Social Media and Community Management • Member Acquisition • Content writing on issues of global importance, with a focus on International Politics • Online PR for the platform • Promotion of various conferences • Growth and engagement strategies for the MUNPlanet community • Social Media and Community Management • Member Acquisition • Content writing on issues of global importance, with a focus on International Politics • Online PR for the platform • Promotion of various conferences

Translator

• Apr 2011 - May 2015

Translation, proofreading and editing services (English to Greek / Greek to English) Translation, proofreading and editing services (English to Greek / Greek to English)

Customer Service Operator

• Apr 2012 - Nov 2012

During my employment in the OTEplus Technical & Business Solutions S.A, I was placed in the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation, specifically in the Retention and Loyalty Department where i was responsible for customer support and customer retention. During my employment in the OTEplus Technical & Business Solutions S.A, I was placed in the Hellenic Telecommunications Organisation, specifically in the Retention and Loyalty Department where i was responsible for customer support and customer retention.