Career Summary
6 Jul 2009–11 Jul 2014
European Grant Officer
European University Cyprus, 6 Diogenes Str, 2044 Nicosia (Cyprus)
– Responsible for the research funding available from national and European programmes – RPF, Life Long Learning Programme, Erasmus+, Horizon 2020
– Assist the Centre’s director in the daily operations, attend internal and external meetings to represent the Centre
– Attend information days and workshops/seminars related to research funding, proposal writing and project management (LLP, Erasmus+, FP7,Interreg Cy-Gr, Horizon 2020)
– Inform the faculty and external research associates about available funding and procedures to submit proposals including financial/ audit requirements and budget preparation
– Facilitate partner search in other European countries, create networks of cooperation and administrate a database with potential partners
– Evaluate the quality of research proposals so that they meet the objectives of the call, guide faculty with procedures regarding proposal writing, project management, budget, timesheets, reports, etc.
– Write and submit research proposals for local and EU grants
– Management and coordination of the project personally obtained from LLP Grundtvig – “Health and Longevity with Ayurveda and Yoga” (2012-2014)
– Administration of E.U.C. Research Centre website and databases
– Monitoring all projects, organize case files, ensure the quality and the timing of reports/publications submission
– Editing and reviewing contracts, consortium agreements, communication with funding agencies, etc.
– Organize EUC Research Open Day and other events for the centre to promote access to research programs’ funding and to disseminate the Centre’s projects
Business or sector: Professional, scientific and technical activities
1 Jan 2012–30 Mar 2015
Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga Instructor
Freelance, (Cyprus)
The Primary Series of Ashtanga Vinyasa Yoga – all levels
Yoga philosophy – Yoga Sutras, Bhagavad Gita, Tantric philosophy
Basic principles of Ayurveda and Ayurvedic Cooking classes
Yoga for health and stress management
Psychological Astrology Consultancy
Business or sector: Arts, entertainment and recreation
1 Mar 2005–30 Jul 2009
Waiter/waitress (café)
7 Caves Cafe/Restaurant, Acropolis, 2054 Nicosia (Cyprus)
Preparation and waiting of coffee, juices, cocktail, wines
Taking food and beverage order
Serving food
Cashier
Business or sector: Accommodation and food service activities
1 Jul 2003–30 Sep 2004
Waitress/Floor supervisor
Tasmaria Hotel/Restaurant, Tafon ton Vasileon, Pafos (Cyprus)
Hostess
Taking food and beverage order
Preparing coffee, juices, cocktail, wine
Serving food and beverages
Cashier
Business or sector Accommodation and food service activities
23 Nov 1996–15 Mar 2002
Bar Manager
Hard Rock Cafe Bahrain. Old Exhibition Street, Manama (Bahrain)
Prepare all beverages, cocktail, wines, coffee
Bar supervision and bar staff trainer
Cashier for the restaurant
Order beverages from suppliers
Monthly inventory
Business or sector Accommodation and food service activities
Qualifications & Training
1 Oct 2011–1 May 2015 MA Indian Religions University studies (Master)
University of Wales, Trinity Saint David, Lampeter
Study and research
Indian Philosophy and Religion
Advaita Vedanta, Samkhya and Yoga
The Bhagavad Gita and its Commentators
Modern Yoga and Ayurveda
Tantra and Sexuality in Hindu Traditions
Study Skills for Theology and Religious Studies
Theory and Methodology in the Interdisciplinary Study of Religion
Master Thesis: “Mantra and Spiritual Liberation in Hindu Tantric Tradition”
15 Sep 2005–20 Jan 2010
BA Social and Behavioral Sciences- Summa Cum Laude University studies (Bachelor)
European University, 6 Diogenes Str, 2044 Nicosia (Cyprus)
Psychology: Personality, Human Relations, Group Dynamics, Developmental, Industrial/Organizational, Abnormal, Forensic, Health, History, Experimental, Child and Teenager,Social
Sensation and Perception, Cognitive
Counseling: Introduction, Techniques
Statistics in Psychology
Research Methods in Psychology
Social Sciences: Sociology, Anthropology
Humanities: English, Business English, French, History, Public Speaking, Introduction to Film
Practicum in Psychology
Research Project: “Dreams, Creativity and Spiritual Intelligence” – Correlation Study
• Researched, designed and administered to 140 undergraduates at EUC a survey investigating the relationship between certain personality traits, attitudes, dream recall and creativity as part of my practicum and senior thesis project
• Collected and analysed the data; Wrote up results
April 2008-March 2011 Volunteer at the Movement for Rehabilitation of Mental Health Association of Cyprus (KAPSY) and its Day Center
• Participate in social activities with mental health professionals and day care outpatients
• Attend and participate in seminars and workshops promoting education on mental health management and integration in Cyprus
1 Mar 2010–30 Oct 2010
Consultant in Positive Psychotherapy Post-secondary education (Vocational training)
Romanian Association for Positive Psychotherapy, Bucuresti (Romania)
Theoretical and Practical training in Positive Psychotherapy
1 Sep 2013–22 Feb 2015
Consultant in Psychological Astrology Post-secondary education (Vocational training)
London Center for Psychological Astrology
Theoretical and Practical training in Psychological Astrology
Introduction to Astrology: Planets, The Elements, Houses, The Moon’s Nodes, Aspects
Astrological chart analysis: Personality, Family dynamics, Vocational, The Cycles of life
Relationship – Synastry, Composite
Transits and progressions
Solar Return
World Astrology
28 Aug 2011–28 Sep 2011
Yoga Instructor Post-secondary education (Vocational training)
Yoga in Salento , Zollino (Italy)
200 Hours Intensive Ashtanga Yoga Teacher Training
Yoga theory and practice
Yoga anatomy
Ayurveda
Yoga Philosophy
Adjustments
2 Jun 2012–12 Jun 2012
Yoga Instructor Post-secondary education (Vocational training)
Ashtanga Yoga Copenhagen – David Swenson, Copenhagen (Denmark)
40 Hours Ashtanga Yoga Intensive Teacher Training
Study in the foundations and teaching techniques of the primary series of Ashtanga Yoga
Languages
Mother tongue(s) Romanian
Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING
Listening/ Reading/ Spoken interaction/ Spoken production
Spanish B2 C1 B2 B2 B2
English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2
Hungarian A2 B1 A2 A2 A2
French C1 C2 C1 C1 C1
Greek C2 C2 C2 C2 B2
Italian C2 C2 C1 C1 C1
German B2 C1 B2 B2 B2
Hindi B1 B1 B1 B1 B1
Levels: A1 and A2: Basic user – B1 and B2: Independent user – C1 and C2: Proficient user
Common European Framework of Reference for Languages
Other Skills
Project management, Grant Proposal Writing, Budget preparation, Research, Office Administration, Customer Service, MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook), Public Relations, Foreign Languages, Communication, Translations, Web page management, Event organization, Yoga teaching, Indian Philosophy teaching, Healthy food, Indian cooking teaching, Astrological Consulting, Drinks/cocktails, Wines and spirits, Wine knowledge, Draught beverages (serving), Café (waiting), Cashiering, Wine waiting, Bartending, Staff responsibility, Table waiting
