Europass Curriculum Vitae Personal information First name(s) / Surname(s) Alexandra Timotheou Address(es) 43 Krinon str., 15572, Zografou, Attiki, Greece Telephone(s) +30 210 3242321 +30 6977 282893 Fax(es) +30 2103242244 E-mail a.timotheou@gmail.com Nationality Greek Date of birth 25/02/1980 Gender Desired employment / Occupational field Female Themes: Local Specific: urban-rural relationships, territorial cooperation, institutions and governance Innovation: Energy efficiency, renewable energy Global: Environmental issues, climate change, energy Work experience Dates October 2010 - today Environment and Sustainable Development Expert in the International Centre for Black Sea Studies (ICBSS) Project management of research projects: - Green Cluster of Knowledge Institutions of Black Sea: A Roadmap on Renewable Energy Sources and Energy Efficiency for Research and Academic Institutions (BSEC-HDF research project) Junior project manager and researcher in FP7 research projects: - S&T International Cooperation Network for Eastern European and Central Asian countries (IncoNet EECA) - S&T International Cooperation Network for Central Asian and South Caucasus Countries (IncoNet CA/SC) Supervisor as an ICBSS expert and participation in the: - Establishment of a WEB-GIS Observatory Network for the Environment and Sustainable Development of the Black Sea area - Study on a System of Indicators of Environment and Sustainable Development of the Black Sea area Other responsibilities: - Participation in project proposals preparation and submission in the fields of environment, energy, governance, innovation etc. - Communication with partners - ICBSS representation in the Working Groups (WG) on Environmental Protection and Energy of the Black Sea Economic Cooperation (BSEC) - Organisation of conferences and workshops (preparation of agenda, search for and communication with speakers, logistics) Page 1/5 - Curriculum vitae of ICBSS (Dr. Zefi Dimadama, Director General), 4 Xenophontos str., 10557, Athens, Greece
International organization Dates November 2010-August 2011 Expert consultant (sub-contractor) Study for the establishment of an efficient Training Mechanism of Self-Employed Persons in Cyprus - The potential role of ANAD, contracted by ANAD to PLANET S.A. Design and preparation of questionnaires, process, analysis and presentation of results of 2 field researches through the statistical package SPSS (with tables, diagrams and report related to the outcomes) PLANET S.A Dates January October 2010 Member of project s team Adaptation and articulation of the competences of Organizations of Local Government in the light of the institutional reform in Greece Recording of competences in 3 governance levels in sectors of social policy, environment and e- government, detection of interfaces, problems, overlaps, design of questionnaires and interviews with relevant actors, recommendations in reforming civil services and personnel National and Kapodistrian University of Athens Public sector Dates September 2009 December 2009 Study for the detection of fields and projects of public interest that can be implemented via publicprivate partnerships (PPP) in the Prefecture of Sterea Ellada, contracted by the Prefecture of Sterea Ellada to DEMOS S.A. Recording European and Greek institutional framework for PPP, data collection for possibilities and needs of the prefecture, interviews with relevant public authorities, assessment of projects based on criteria for possible PPP implementation DEMOS S.A. Dates January 2009 December 2009 Study of Restructuring Local Government in Cyprus, contracted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs of Cyprus and the Union of Municipalities of Cyprus to the National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government Collection and management of data regarding the Local Government competencies in the fields of spatial planning, development and environment, preparation of questionnaires, statistical analysis of responses using SPSS, conduction of reports on competencies and restructuring recommendations National Centre for Public Administration and Local Government Public Sector Dates November 2008 September 2009 European Study on Municipal Councilors Study in 25 European countries for profile analysis of municipal councilors, management of statistical analysis using SPSS, use of project management techniques Institute of Local Government Public sector Page 2/5 - Curriculum vitae of Dates August 2008 December 2008
Thermal tourism as a driving force for local development, 3 Operational Plans of inter-local Cooperation for the Prefectures of Pella, Thessaloniki and Serres, in the framework of LEADER+, contracted by the Development Company of Thessaloniki Prefecture S.A to PLANET S.A. Design of integrated planning system, analysis of existing and future demand and offer of thermal tourism in the 3 counties, interviews with relevant actors, SWOT analysis, definition of operational targets, assessment of projects, project management PLANET S.A. Dates March 2008 October 2008 Integrated Operational Plan titled Study for the Development of the Islands of the Prefecture of Attiki in the framework of the Operational Programme of Attiki, contracted by the Managing Authority of Prefecture of Attiki to PLANET S.A. Design, analysis and process of primary and secondary data for the present situation of islands, preparation of questionnaires, personal interviews with mayors, SWOT ana;ysis, definition of strategic and operational targets, project management PLANET S.A. Dates October 2005 February 2008 Research fellow and junior project manager Participation in European research projects in the fields of Spatial Policies and Planning, Environmental Policies, Sustainable Development and Local Government and Governance: - ESPON (E.U. INTERREG III) Policy impact project 2.4.2 National study for regional disparities of Cyprus in relation with EU - ESTIA SPOSE (E.U. INTERREG IIIB/CADSES) Spatial Indicators, conduction of studies and pilot applications - SEΜSON (E.U. INTERREG ARCHIMED) Spatial Indicators, conduction of studies and pilot applications, comparative analysis and assessment of projects co-funded by the EU - SIMCODE (E.U. INTERREG ARCHIMED) Spatial Indicators, statistical analysis, comparative analysis and assessment of projects co-funded by the EU - G-FORS (E.C., FP6) The Strategic Study of Environmental Impacts of the Spatial Plan on Renewable Energy Sources as a case-study for the analysis of different forms of knowledge and governance of the stakeholders that took part in consultations Research Institute of Urban Environment and Human Resources of the Panteion University of Social and Political Sciences Research institute Education and training Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Dates October 2004 September 2005 MSc Environment and Sustainable Development Environmental concerns and their interlink with development theory and practice / The Political Ecology of Environmental Change / Urban Environmental Planning and Management in Development / Environment and Sustainable Development in Practice / Transforming Local Areas: Urban Design for Development Page 3/5 - Curriculum vitae of
Name and type of organisation providing education and training University College London (UCL), Bartlett s Development and Planning Unit (DPU) Title of qualification awarded Principal subjects/occupational skills covered Name and type of organisation providing education and training Dates October 1999 September 2004 Diploma in Planning and Regional Development Infrastructure Planning / Geographic Information System Management / Spatial Dimensions of the European Integration / Tourism Development and Planning / Evaluation of Programs and Development Policy School of Engineering, University of Thessaly, Greece Personal skills and competences Mother tongue(s) My experience in research projects has taught me to effectively interact with multiple project teams and multi-disciplinary partners. I have been involved in the preparation and implementation of several project proposals developing my planning and organizational skills. I am considered tolerant to stressed situations, able to adapt and produce quality work. From my nature, I work well with others and over the years I have developed high communication skills. I am able to follow instructions but I also work with minimal guidance. I always give emphasis on details and orderly, qualitative results to be delivered on time. I am a reliable person with strong work ethic. 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 C1 Proficient user C2 Proficient user French C1 Proficient user C1 Proficient user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user B1 Independent user (*) Common European Framework of Reference for Languages Social skills and competences Organisational skills and competences Computer skills and competences Other skills and competences Driving licence Participation in many EU projects with excellent collaboration and communication with partners from different countries (Black Sea, Eastern Mediterranean, Central Asian, Eastern and Western European countries) and different backgrounds (planning, environment and energy, social policy, science, technology and innovation). - Experience in management of research projects (contacting and consulting the project partners, coordinating working teams and financial resources, preparation of interim and final scientific and financial reports) - Project proposals preparation, submission and implementation - Organisation of Conferences in the framework of research projects or thematic workshops / events (e.g. Symposia, Summer Schools, Round-table discussions) - Excellent use of MS Office applications (Word, Power Point, Excel) - Good knowledge of the statistical program SPSS - Advanced internet user - Database searching - Attendance to 2 series (Cycles) of thematic courses in Free University (Stoa tou Bibliou - Athens) on Greek Language and Greek History - Long-distance running Category B Page 4/5 - Curriculum vitae of
Additional information Publications: - Dimadama Z., Timotheou A. (2013), Black Sea Synergy of the European Union and the limits of integration, Scientific Series of the European Academy Berlin, Nomos Verlagsgesellschaft, Baden- Baden, pp. 175-190. - Dimadama Z., Timotheou A. (2013), Empowering the Black Sea Region, an Influential Crossroad Between East and West, in the Black Sea Region: Bringing Future Decision Makers Together in the Changing World, a Collection of Conference Speeches and articles, Yerevan, 14-15 March 2013, Armenian Atlantic Association. - Dimadama Z., Timotheou A. (2010), Greening the Black Sea: Overcoming Inefficiency and Fragmentation through Environmental Governance, Policy Brief no. 21, International Centre for Black Sea Studies, ICBSS, ISBN 978-960-6885-18-1 - Symeonidou M., Timotheou A. (2003), Pedestrianization policies in the city of Katerini, Urban Policy: Reflections on Policy Issues, Publications of University of Thessaly, Volos. Memberships: Member of Technical Chamber of Greece (TEE) Athens, 12 December 2013 Alexia Timotheou Page 5/5 - Curriculum vitae of