Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name(s) / Surname(s) MATIAKI, Evangelia Address(es) 10, Ploutonos Street, GR 55 131, Thessaloniki, Greece Telephone(s) +302315512879 Mobile: +306948885033 E-mail matiaki@hotmail.com Nationality Greek Date of birth 27.10.1977 Gender Female Work experience From October 2016 up to date Project Manager of European Co-funded Projects, PhD Candidate Being responsible for the European Projects Management and implementation and PhD Candidate in the field of environmental pollution and sensoring. Aristotle University of Thessaloniki (AUTH), Environmental Engineering Laboratory (EnvE-Lab) Research / Academic / EU Projects Management From October 2013 up to September 2016 Project Manager of European Co-funded Projects Responsible project manager of Cross-Border Cooperation Programmes, Greece Italy, Greece Bulgaria, Greece Albania and national co-funded programmes. Duties included project management, financial management, preparation of Calls for proposals for tendering procedures, contact and communication with relevant public bodies and LPs, project implementation procedures, implementation of project deliverables, certifications of verified expenditures for paying off projects expenses, preparation and organization of project s transnational meetings, regional events and project conferences. Presentation of projects to public bodies, project partners and relevant stakeholders in various events. Coordination and management of project team of 4 people, responsible for communication with Project Partners and Public Bodies, tendering procedures, implementation of physical and financial object of the project Page 1/5- Curriculum vitae of
- EUROACTION, Business Consultants, V. Olgas & Kimis 8, Thessaloniki, Greece - COMNCOM, Business Consultants, Balkan Center, Building D, PC 57 001 European Projects Consulting From November 2012 to August 2013 Administrative Assistant with parallel Project Officer duties at the JTS of European Territorial Co- Operation Programme Greece-Italy 2007-2013, Ministry of Development Competitiveness Infrastructures Transport and Networks Controlling and project management of three (EU) funded projects of the ETCP Greece Italy 2007-2013, including day-to-day monitoring of implementation procedures of physical and financial objective. Duties included: Accurate, timely and reliable financial, managerial and operating information provided to relevant internal and external stakeholders; Processing of budget modification requests, extension requests, communication with final beneficiaries providing support and guidelines for prompt implementation of projects according to EU policies; Contact with First Level Controllers for audit issues, participation in public procurement calls and drafting calls for project proposals, evaluation of project proposals, inserting and processing of project/programme data to the Management Information System (MIS); Carrying out technical meetings with project s stakeholders and coordinating audit controls of projects; Preparation of monthly / quarterly reports for the JTS; Providing technical and managerial support and advice concerning improving of quality and performance management, in order to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the Managing Authority; Evaluation of project proposals; Communication & Guidance to Lead Partners for Project Issues; Contribution to drawing up annual and final implementation reports of the Programme; Checking Project s Progress Reports. Acting as Programme s Administrative Assistant, duties also included: Drafting minutes, supporting implementation procedures, correspondence, mailing lists, Drafting letters for the Task Force of the next Programming Period 2014/2020; Organization and active participation of Steering and Monitoring Committees Meetings; Presenting Programme issues and Calls for proposals at Info days seminars to final beneficiaries and regional stakeholders; Providing technical advice and support to the Managing Authority of European Territorial Co-operation Programmes for risk management of operational issues and target achievement, after close communication with beneficiaries Internal & External Meetings preparation Registration of documentation and project proposals Archive of project s documentation Organization of training sessions Monthly payrolls for JTS Greece Italy Contribute to developing supporting and guidance documents for the projects monitoring and their implementation Ministry of Development Competitiveness Infrastructures Transport and Networks Managing Authority of European Territorial Co-operation Programmes, 65, Georgikis Scholis Street, 57001, Pylaia, Thessaloniki, Greece Control of EU Structural Funded Programmes Page 2/5- Curriculum vitae of
From October 2011 to June 2013 Project Manager INTERREG IVC Projects Responsible for project management and implementation according to EU policies of two (2) EU funded projects with subjects: Innovative Policies and Entrepreneurship (SMART+) and European Forest Fires Management using Information Systems (EFFMIS). Duties included: Project management, continuous communication and coordination of partners as LP; Contact with National Stakeholders for active participation in the projects; Budget allocation and modification issues between partners; FLC Reporting; Attending interregional meetings and drafting follow up procedure; Drafting, controlling and submitting to the JTS of INTERREG IVC quarterly progress reports; Attending international seminars and conferences presenting project s implementation techniques, outputs and results; Responsible for organizing regional / interregional conferences and seminars according to Application Form of Projects; Drafting Mainstreaming Guidebook of the projects as final deliverables to disseminate project outputs and results; Participating in the drafting of proposals for public calls of EU funded projects. Close communication with representatives of other countries for collecting documentation for the submission of proposals, under tight deadlines University of Western Macedonia, Parko Agiou Dimitriou, Kozani, GR 50 100 Management of EU Structural Funded Programmes From October 2005 to October 2009 Consultant to the General Secretary of Region of Thessaly Management, administrative and organizational tasks allocated by the General Secretary, including: Organization and coordination of meetings, minutes, finance, technical consulting to regional stakeholders in close cooperation with the General Secretary, for improving efficiency and effectiveness of public sector procedures; Involvement in the implementation of Regional Operational Programmes (R.O.P) 2000-2006. Contact and cooperation with local authorities to identify needs and problems, responsible for monitoring repayment of integrated projects; Responsible for processing data for the Public Investments Programme of Region of Thessaly, coordinating Region s public services and collecting data relevant to projects absorptions; Member of Region of Thessaly R.O.P Planning Group for specializing strategies for the next programming period 2007-2013, according to Ministry of Economy (M.o.E) guidelines. Cooperation with local authorities, control of financial and physical implementation of projects within the current programming period, expressing opinion for integration of new projects, drafting next programming period documentation in cooperation and approval by the Ministry; Active implementation in INTERREG IIIB Project EXTRAMET, attending interregional meetings, monitoring and coordinating implementation of action plans, project management according to EU Policies, participating and presenting the project to international conferences. Managing Authority ROP of Region of Thessaly, 111, Sokratous Street, 41336, Larisa, Greece Management / Consulting of Regional Operational Programmes From March 2003 to October 2005 Free-lance Civil Engineer Participation in public and private works, preparing documents for public tenders, quantity surveying, production of bills of quantities and monitoring the approval process, preparing project schedules and Cad building designs for private works. Responsible for projects timely and risk management, securing effectiveness and paying of implemented construction works. Sidirodromika Erga ATE, 69, Politechniou Street, Pylaia, Thessaloniki, GR 555 35 Ergodomi Makedonias ATE, 14, Vas. Konstantinou Street, Ptolemaida, GR 502 00 Engineering / Construction / Public Works Page 3/5- Curriculum vitae of
From January 2001 to January 2003 Graduate Civil Engineer Member of projects design team, designing studies for structures and buildings renovations, as well as maintenance of public works maintenance. Participation in meetings with clients to adjust needs to design. Clients included: City University of London, University of London, London Underground Jacobs-GIBB Ltd, London, Kings Cross Station, N1C 4AL, UK Engineering Consulting Education and training Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Title of Thesis From February 2010 to February 2012 MBA in Finance (Distinction Awarded) Corporate Finance, Financial Engineering Financial Management, Accounting, Human Resources Management, Marketing Management, Quantitative Analysis of Management Science, Organisational Behaviour, Strategic Management, Project Management, Risk Management, Statistics Risk Management / Optimization of Equity Portfolio using Derivatives University of Macedonia 156, Egnatia Street, 540 06, Thessaloniki,Greece From October 2006 to October 2008 MSc in Territorial Analysis, Planning and Politics University of Thessaly Argonafton and Fillelinon Street, 38221, Volos, Greece From October 2000 to June 2001 MSc in Structural Analysis and Design (Distinction Awarded) City University London Norhtampton Square, London EC1V OHB, United Kingdom Personal skills and competences From October 1997 to June 2001 BEng Civil Engineering Brighton University, Faculty of Science and Engineering, Brighton Mithras House, Lewes Road, Brighton BN2 4AT United Kingdom Mother tongue(s) Greek Other language(s) Self-assessment Understanding Speaking Writing European level (*) Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production English C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user C2 Proficient user French Italian B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user B2 Independent user (*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Page 4/5- Curriculum vitae of
Social skills and competences - High adaptability to multicultural and international environment; - Excellent teamwork player and ability to work independently; - Excellent working under tight deadlines; - Excellent communication (verbal and written) and interpersonal skills Organisational skills and competences - Excellent organisation skills and effectiveness; - Very good experience in project management and controlling; - Very good ability of prioritising tasks Computer skills and competences - Excellent computer literacy; - Excellent knowledge of Office Software Applications (Word, Excel, Power Point, Internet, Access); - Very good command of MS Project software; - Basic command of Matlab programming software& SPSS statistice software Other skills and competences - Good knowledge of EU institutional framework and policies of EU Structural Funded Programmes; - Experience in project management of INTERREG Programmes; - Flexible working hours according to schedule; - Willingness to travel; - Capacity to undertake initiatives and responsibilities, introducing innovative spirit; - Excellent analytical skills Page 5/5- Curriculum vitae of