CURRICULUM VITAECHRISTOS P. GREGORIOU ________________________________________________________________ 95 Griva Digeni Ave 2nd Floor,Flat 21, Agios Nicolaos3101 LimassolTel. 25582137, 99318049Fax 25584640E-mail chrigre@cytanet.com.cy BRIEF PROFILE:

My general knowledge lies in the field of education in technical schools and in the field of finance and management. As Mechanical Engineer and a Professor of Higher Institutes of Vocational Education and Training, I have strong experience and skills in ISO 9000 Quality Management Systems, development and documentation, quality-related manuals writing, quality control projects, organising laboratories, laying down quality control procedures for productivity improvement, applying health and safety rules and standards, machinery and installations design, organising production, managing projects, computerised organisation and educational leadership and teaching.According the field of finance and management, I am highly skilled on organisational and administrative field based on management systems, development, recruitment, strategic planning and programming, financial analysis, cost-pricing methodology, extensive industrial research, personnel training, human resource management and development procedures, product marketing and managerial finance. Part of a team or as an individual I am a highly motivated person, I have the ability to manage my time and meet all the requirements of the job. I am very welcome to any challenge in any aspect in my career.

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE : ________________________________________________________________ 2012- till present: Secondary Education Technical School – Head of ΜΙΕΕΚ (Higher Institutes of Vocational Education and Training) Department, Gas Transportation Pipelines Welding and Industrial Structures Technician Specialization

Teaching Quality Control, Technology and Welding Lab to students Guiding students in applying welding techniques of plates and pipes up to 6G level Applying health and safety rules and standards Teaching and implementing machining processes and techniques Teaching Technical Drawing, Natural Gas Properties, Strength of Materials Programming and procuring supplies, organisation and maintenance of equipment in the

welding workshop Establishing cooperation with Academic Institutions, Quality Control Laboratories, developing

industries to communicate the know-how to ΜΙΕΕΚ, providing special trainers, educational material and technical support

Recording reports to Director for processes optimization Engaging in the drawing up of training schedules on welding and organising of syllabuses Inspecting students’ practical training in Industry Guiding and preparing students for accreditation by an independent body TUV at G3 level,

based on ISO standard 9606-1:2012 For the first time in Secondary Technical Education of Cyprus, accreditation of students as

certified welders at 6G level, by the independent body TUV, based on ISO standard 9606-1:2013

2005-2012: Secondary Education Technical School – Teacher of Refrigeration and Air – Conditioning Specialization, Electrology Sector

Teaching Air – Conditioning systems, Information Technology, Computer Networking, Technical Drawing and Electrotechnology to Technical Schools students

Applying copper pipelines oxywelding techniques for the transportation of cooling gases Participating in financial programming and inventory control of technical school Awarded 10 distinctions in 6 years. Β’ Pancyprian Award in technology school project with

school students, Α’ και C’ Pancyprian Award in the Programme «Young People and Volunteerism», 2Α’, Β’ και 2C’ Awards in District contents in Volunteerism, Β’ Commendation DΙ.S.EURO, Commendation in the contest «Cyprus in Europe»

Writing studies on volunteer social work with children with special needs For the first time introducing inclusive learning in Technical Schools

2001-2004: Ministry of Commerce, Industry and Tourism – Industrial Applications Officer

Inspecting 280 industries and Workshops in the framework of implementing the High Technology Promotion Scheme in the Manufacturing Sector in Cyprus

Evaluation and control of personnel organisation and management, quality control processes, production methods, health and safety systems, electrical and mechanical equipment, and preparation of technical reports to the Ministry Evaluation Committee

Compiling a study on the improvement of the industrial applications evaluation system, based on the effective utilization of financial rations

2001-2002 Public Management and Business Management Faculty, University of Cyprus –Collaborator Carrying out of statistics with the use of SPSS programme on the employment of University

graduates Participating in the Socrates/Erasmus students and professors exchange programme Recording processes for the students guide ECTS

1999-2001 Cypronetwork Consultancy Group - Consultant Carrying out strategic studies on the restructuring of industries, for the development and

implementation of quality systems based on the ISO 9000 standard and human resource development procedures

1996-2000 Cyprus Industrial Training Authority, Institute of Technology – Consultant, Collaborator 24 strategic studies on the restructuring of manufacturing and commercial enterprises and

the preparation of programming and human resource development studies under the Consultation Schemes of the Institute of Technology and the Human Resource Development Authority, for the development, documentation and implementation of quality systems based on the ISO 9000 standard, human resource development, business organisation, the design of mechanical systems, the erection of installations, cost-pricing, and computerising

Preparing proposals for projects undertaking Developing job specifications for hiring positions Supporting companies in the recruitment drive and contacting interviews Financial analysis for the evaluation of the cost of products and services Data collecting, monitoring, analyzing and recommending on the optimization of processes 20% increase in profit by the development and implementation of strategic business plans

and applying improved processes Organising and delivering training programmes to staff in 12 industries

1997-2000 Technical consultant- Mediterranean Beach Hotel Carrying out a study on the organisation of the hotel maintenance system 25% reduction in the operational cost of the Technical Department through human resource

restructuring and energy savings Inspection of installations and of the operation of the hotel’s electrical and mechanical

engineering structure

1996-1999 Quality control consultant - Vogen Laboratories Ltd Pharmaceutical Industry Compiling a quality manual and applying quality systems based on the ISO 9000 Standard and

Good Drug Production Rules

1996-1998: Technical Consultant - WELFIT Ltd Development and control of Industry Projects Management System to improve factory

production methods and construction works in construction sites for upgrading projects profitability

1994-1996: F.G Sykopetrites Ltd – Factory and Quality Assurance Manager Design, development and implementation of industry quality system based on ISO 9000

standard. Applying quality control processes in production for reducing defective products Organising a quality control laboratory and improving production processes Designing of new plastic spare parts and pipes by making appropriate moulds and upgrading

laboratory checks Control of operation and maintenance of electrical engineering installations Computerising the stocks system and programming and checking supplies Supervising the operation of sales, deliveries, and controlling storage system 35% reduction in the cost of raw materials for the construction of polyethylene pipes by

increasing the use of recycled plastics in the production process Upgrading of software and implementing cost centres for increasing products profitability and

withdrawing of less profitable products from production Contact with CYS officials and foreign bodies Extensive training on developing and implementing management systems by local and foreign

organisations

Organising the work schedule of and managing 65 employees

1991-1993: ΟΕRLIKON Electrodes Ltd- Quality Control Manager Compiling of quality manual and applying of quality system based on the Cyprus standard CYS

66:1990 on the production and control of electrodes Setting up of quality control laboratory for electrodes testing and final welding and

computerising processes Reducing defects by applying sample-taking techniques and introducing statistical technics Installing and handling of spectrograph for the chemical analysis of the metals to be welded

and proposing appropriate type of electrode, method, preparation and welding technique In 6 months’ work the standard quality mark (product certification) of the CYS Standards and

Quality Control Organisation was awarded, being the fourth in line Cyprus industrial company to be accredited

Increase in exports and internal sales due to electrodes quality marking Executing of export mail, preparing of customs clearance, and communicating with shipping

companies for the shipment of products and receiving of raw materials Installation of modern machines for the manufacture of welding rod for the MIG welding

method

1989-1990: Νemitsas Industries Ltd- Head of Quality Control in the Mechanical Department Programming and control of CNC Lathes Restructuring the parameters of the CNC software programmes to reduce the processing time

of cast iron parts and upgrade productivity Improving tolerances accuracy and reducing delays at assembling Organising the work schedule and supervising 25 employees

1986-1989: G.A.P Cables Industry Ltd- Head of Quality Control and Machinery Design Compiling a quality manual and applying the quality system based on the Cyprus standard

105:85 for the production and control of insulated solid copper electric conductors Regulating, maintaining and checking electrical engineering installations and upgrading

production methods and quality control processes Organising of quality control laboratory and manufacturing and installing new devices and

instruments for testing the insulation and the conductor of electric cables to comply with standards

10 out of 11 cables were accredited the compliance certificate with the Cyprus standards by CYS.

Designing a unique machine of the type ‘drum twister’ for the manufacture of stranded copper and aluminium bare copper conductors to serve the needs of the Cyprus Electricity Authority. Minimum purchase value of the machine at the time CY£ 150.000 entailing a manufacturing cost at the time of CY£ 25.000

Submission of quotes to the Cyprus Electricity Authority and receiving manufacturing orders amounting to CY£50.000, CY£250.000 and CY£1.000.000 respectively in three consecutive years.

Design and manufacture of 22 new types of cables within two years by producing appropriate moulds for the manufacture of cables and upgrading laboratory checks

Contact with clients, preparation of tenders and shipment of their orders Designing and erection of new buildings Managing and monitoring 12 employees

EDUCATION :____________________________________________________________________ 1999-2002: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Public and Business Administration

Post-graduate studies in «Finance» Dissertation in: «Review, Synthesis, and Critical Analysis of the Bankruptcy Research in the

1990s»

2002: University of Cyprus, Nicosia, Faculty of Economics and Management, Department of Public and Business Administration

Msc of Science in Finance 1994: Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber,

Approved member in Mechanical Engineering 1985-1986: Patras University, Greece

Post-graduate study in Mechanical Engineering Dissertation: «Stress Concentrations around Spherical Inclusions in a Biaxial Stress Field»,

presented in the first National Conference of Mechanical Engineering, Athens, June 1986 1985: Patras University, Greece, Polytechnic Faculty, Department of Mechanical Engineers

Diploma in Mechanical Engineering

1998: Cyprus Institute of Technology The Use of Technology of Leaser in the Metal Manufacturing Sector Programme Technology Transfer and Innovation Management ProgrammeProgramme Certificates of Attendance

1998: Cyprus Chamber of Commerce Effective Execution on Diagnostic Studies Programme Programme Certificate of Attendance

1997: Mitsingas Consultancy Personnel Management

1996: SVA Practise Ltd Sales Promotion – Design and Execution

1994-1996: Cyprus Institute of Technology – Accredited Consultant in: Quality Management – ISO 9000 Production Management Design Management Production Technology Facilities Planning`

1995: ΒSI International Training Assessor/Lead Assessor Course

Programme Certificate of Attendance

1995: ELOT ΙSO 9000 registrationProgramme Certificate of Attendance

1994: Cyprus Institute of Technology - Development of Consultants Strategic approach, decision-making and problem resolving, communication Project management, group works, change adoption, systemic approach

Programme Certificate of Attendance

1993: ΒSI Quality Assurance Competitiveness through Technology and Quality Management, Shell UK Ltd

Programme Certificate of Attendance

1992: ΒSI Quality Assurance Quality Systems Certification Course

Programme Certificate of Attendance 1988: Cyprus Industrial Training Authority

Business Management Programme specialising in Production Management Programme Certificate of Attendance

1986 – 1991: Cyprus Productivity Center Production Management Use of special lathe tools and precision instruments Use, behavior and heat treatment of steel Specialized machine shop fabrications Gear milling

Programme Certificates of Attendance

1987: Phillips College, Κύπρος Industrial Management

Programme Success Certificate

OTHER TRAINING :_______________________________________________________

2013 – 2014: Cyprus Open University, Nicosia Post-graduate studies in the programme ‘Environmental Management’. Study entitled: « Evaluating Sustainability Indicators in the Management of Municipal Solid

Domestic Wastes in Limassol town’.

Attendance in training seminars-conferences:1995 – 2014

Participation in other 35 Courses, Programmes, Seminars, and Congresses, in the field of Quality Management, Business Management, Marketing, Personnel Management, Technology, Education and Pedagogy, organized by leading Governmental and International Training Organizations as Cyprus Productivity Center, Institute of Technology, Human Resource Development Authority, Pedagogical Institute, University of Cyprus, Commerce and Industry Chamber, CYS, BSI, and ELOT

1983: Cyprus Cement Company, Cyprus Trainee in the Mechanical Department of cement plant

1975 – 1978 and 1981-1982: Building Construction Industry of Cyprus Builder assistant during the summer terms

PUBLICATIONS :____________________________________________ ____ Α’ National Conference in Mechanical Engineering, Athens 25-27, June 1986 Review, Synthesis, and Critical Analysis of the Bankruptcy Research in the 1990s

Articles in the national newspapers on the subjects: ‘recycling and compaction technology – a prospective solution in waste management’ ‘Great success of the graduates of MIEEK (Higher Institutes of Public Vocational Education and Training)

in the Gas Transportation Pipelines Welding and Industrial Structures Technician Specialization. Certification of welders at 6G level by international external body’

LANGUAGESGreek mother language, English very well

COMPUTER KNOWLEDGEHolder of the ECDL Qualification in:

Using the Computer and Managing Files Presentations and Graphics Word Processing Information and Communication Basics Concepts of Information Technology Spreadsheets ECDL CAD (AutoCAD 2005)

Participation in European Training Programmes: ‘Erasmus+’ «Development of skills of after secondary education students (MIEEK)», Italy, October 2014. ‘Leonardo da Vinci’ «Skills Development for Gas Technicians (ΜΙΕΕΚ)», Lithuania, October 2013. ‘Youth in Action’ Participation in «Acting Out exchange project» people with special needs from NGO Organization Prosvasi»,

Lithuania, June 2013. ‘Youth in Action’ «Catch the Spirit», students of Technical School, 2012.

Participation in Educational Fairs with Technical school students, 2010, 2011 and 2012.Research on waste management (recycling and compaction technology), 1994.

Membership in professional bodies: ΚΟΕΔ, Cyprus Scientific and Technical Chamber, Cyprus Mechanical Engineering