Markos Psimitis

Tasks undertaken: - Leading and coordinating management and technical activities of Horizon research projects in alignment with established plans and procedures. - Managing diverse project teams across disciplines to ensure seamless execution of project tasks and objectives. - Monitoring project schedules, resources, and budgets, ensuring compliance with established procedures. - Overseeing day-to-day project activities and providing technical coordination for EU projects or INLECOM's work packages, tasks, and roles. - Directing technical activities assigned to INLECOM, collaborating with technical experts as needed. - Drafting and reviewing deliverables for INLECOM, including technical contributions with support from experts. - Organizing and chairing project conference calls and meetings, maintaining accurate records and ensuring timely completion of tasks. - Representing INLECOM at formal project meetings, forums, events and EU-Initiatives, and other related activities. - Coordinating mid-term and final review meetings for project evaluation and progress assessment. - Managing and preparing financial reports for submission to the EC, in cooperation with the administrative department. - Providing support in preparing proposals and bids in areas of expertise to secure project funding and opportunities.

Tasks undertaken: - Overseeing project management and implementation, ensuring successful execution and completion of projects. - Providing comprehensive scientific and administrative support to project teams. - Conducting thorough literature reviews and preparing concise reports. - Developing well-crafted research proposals to secure project funding. - Performing fieldwork research, including interviews, surveys, and observations. - Facilitating workshops, training sessions, and events related to project goals and services. - Creating and delivering engaging project presentations. - Tracking project milestones and deliverables, ensuring they are achieved according to the project plan. - Organizing and facilitating project meetings, including preparing agendas, documenting meeting minutes, and following up on action items. - Contributing to continuous improvement efforts by identifying areas for enhancement in project processes and suggesting appropriate solutions.

Tasks undertaken: - Engaging with customers: Interacting with customers in person, over the phone, or via online channels to understand their needs, provide product information, and address any inquiries or concerns. - Handling customer orders: Processing customer orders accurately and efficiently, ensuring timely delivery or fulfillment of products or services. - Building customer relationships: Nurturing relationships with existing customers, maintaining regular contact, and providing ongoing support to foster customer loyalty and repeat business. - Meeting sales targets: Setting and striving to achieve individual or team sales targets, monitoring progress, and implementing strategies to maximize sales performance. - Providing post-sales support: Assisting customers with any post-sales inquiries, product support, troubleshooting, or warranty claims to ensure customer satisfaction and retention. - Staying informed: Continuously staying updated on product knowledge, market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to effectively communicate value propositions and differentiate the products or services. - Collaborating with internal teams: Liaising with internal departments, such as marketing, product development, or customer service, to align efforts, share customer feedback, and contribute to overall business objectives.

Michigan State University Study Abroad Refugee Internship Placement Program in Moria Camp, Lesvos, Greece Tasks undertaken: - Designing and implementing orientation and training programs for interns. - Facilitating cultural sensitivity workshops to enhance interns' understanding of refugee experiences and challenges. - Conducting regular check-ins and providing support to interns throughout their placement. - Collaborating with local organizations and NGOs to identify internship opportunities and secure - placements for interns. - Monitoring and evaluating the progress and performance of interns. - Organizing and coordinating logistics for internship-related events, such as guest lectures or networking sessions. - Developing and maintaining relationships with key stakeholders, including refugee communities, partner organizations, and host institutions. - Ensuring compliance with program guidelines, policies, and legal requirements. - Managing program budgets, including tracking expenses and allocating resources effectively. - Documenting and reporting program outcomes, including success stories, challenges, and lessons learned. - Serving as a program liaison officer with local agencies and constituencies.

Tasks undertaken: - Supported planning/organizing international events including World Refugee Day, and the Inter-Agency Consultation Forum - Conducted market research, statistical analysis, and presented empirical results to management - Facilitated interactions between local and international actors communicating refugee activities & concerns - Attended NGO and think-tank refugee discussion meetings and prepared summary analytic briefs - Monitored local, national & international media refugee & asylum reports, prepared summary briefs