Environmental Sciences B.Sc. graduate with thesis on Renewable Resources as Fuel implementation. Over 4 years of Public Health / Infection Prevention & Control working experience onboard cruise vessels with multiple successful Public Health Authorities inspections (USPH, Canadian PH, ANVISA, ShipSan). Experienced in Environmental Impact Assessment Studies and Environmental Health & Safety Management Plans development for large scale renewable energy projects. Knowledgeable in ISO 14001 implementation and EU Environmental Health & Safety legislation requirements. Passionate about Environmental Public Health & Safety procedures enhancement and augmentation with new and advanced applications.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Public Health Specialist
COLUMBIA Signature
04.2024 - Current
Company Profile: Vessel Management Company
Duties and responsibilities include:
Coordinating the ship or shore-based operations to achieve the Company standards for Public Health in compliance with HACCP, EU-SHIPSAN, US Vessel Sanitation Program, local public health authorities and other applicable rules and regulations;
Conducting frequent site visits and performing in-depth audits of public health compliance;
Scheduling, conducting, arranging and documenting trainings for all locations on applicable local health authority rules and regulations, and any other job-related training, as required;
Ensuring compliant documentation and log-keeping of Public Health procedures and trainings;
Ensuring readiness of all locations for Public Health inspections at any time;
Providing technical support in design, implementation, monitoring and evaluation of hygiene and sanitation programs;
Ensuring compliance of integrated pest management systems in cooperation with the respective contractor;
Monitoring Water Safety procedures for air conditioning, potable water and recreational water facilities; Maintaining and monitoring of the Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan;
Providing feedback on company manuals and procedures to ensure continual compliance;
Ensuring and monitoring proper procedures for the use of chemicals on board or at shore-based locations and maintenance of MSDS;
Public Health / Infection Control Officer
Celebrity Cruises Ltd.
06.2021 - 03.2024
Company Overview: Cruise Line Company
Responsible for driving and coordinating the execution of the company's shipboard Public Health and Infection Prevention and Control Program, ensuring the company's public health and infectious disease standards are met and/or exceeded onboard.
Cooperate with all shipboard Departments to ensure understanding and implementation of Public Health regulatory and Infection Prevention and Control (IPC) requirements and related company policies and procedures.
Conduct routine inspections and review records/documentation to monitor performance and verify compliance with public health and infection control requirements, including hygiene, cleaning and sanitation protocols, and use of PPE, in areas not limited to, Food and Water Safety, Integrated Pest Management, Housekeeping/Public Areas, Air Handling and Medical Facility.
Assist onboard Departments with implementation of Corrective Action Plans. This includes policies related to hand hygiene and microbial surveillance.
Supervise, guide, support and maintain records pertaining to, a wide variety of public health functions and activities including embark/debark processes, outbreak prevention and response, case investigations, and isolation and quarantine.
Collaborate with Medical and Security teams to conduct contact tracing in a timely manner, when required.
Monitor activity of gastrointestinal illness, COVID-19, and other communicable diseases onboard. Ensure departments monitor crew for symptoms of infectious illness.
Conduct IPC meetings to review IPC topics and trends and identify potential health risks as well as periodically review and update the ships infection prevention risk assessment with the shipboard teams.
Assist the Medical Team in responding to local health authority requests for public health information.
Support shipboard public health training program and periodically review training records, including Public Health Awareness Training, Outbreak Prevention and Response, use of PPE and other IPC related trainings.
Execute tabletop exercises and IPC drills to ensure operational preparedness and response to elevated levels of illness and prepares after-action reports.
Ensure departmental compliance with the ships Integrated Pest Management Plan and that the ship maintains the IPM records in accordance with USPH-VSP and internal policy requirements.
Verify the proper execution and follow up procedures related to Water Safety, including potable, recreational, and technical water systems, bunkering, production, dry dock, and testing for Legionella, Coliform, and E. coli.
Periodically review OPP and PPE par levels to ensure adequate supplies are maintained onboard.
Serve as shipboard point of contact/liaison for Public Health Inspectors and Consultants.
Review inspection reports to identify trends and evaluate performance over time and program effectiveness.
Communicate effectively with the shore side Public Health management and regulatory agencies.
Cruise Line Company
Public Health Officer
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Company Overview: Oceania Cruises Cruise Line Company
Assume personal responsibility for safety and NCLH's impact upon the environment.
Direct and control prevention programs, routine health, hygiene and sanitation verification inspections.
Assessing the effectiveness of risk reduction, actions, and interventions.
Prepare weekly health reports which include problem explanations, analyses, alternate solutions, and suggestions for improvement.
Implement Outbreak Prevention and Response Program (OPRP).
Conduct epidemiological research of acute and chronic diseases.
Work closely with the Chief Engineer, Staff Captain, Senior Doctor, General Manager, and other responsible Officers to ensure that all public health policies and procedures are implemented, and related documentation are accurately maintained.
Educate guest and crew about health issues and empower them to aid in the prevention of spreading diseases.
Implement company policy and port state regulations that secure and ensure health and safety of the vessel, crew and guests.
Identify and investigate health issues and health hazards.
In conjunction with Marine Operations and the Corporate Medical Departments, assist in the development of plans and policies that help individuals and shipboard health initiatives.
Research innovative solutions that have the potential to enhance shipboard Public Health.
Maintain and schedule inspections for ship sanitation control certificates.
Serve as the ship's liaison to Marine Operations and Corporate Medical for all aspects of shipboard Public Health management and performance.
Conduct Public Health and OPRP training for all Crew, Supervisors and Officers.
Oversee the full implementation of Outbreak Prevention and Response Plan (OPRP).
Chair all meetings related to the OPRP.
Provide training and guidance to all crew and Officers in relation to OPRP.
Ensure all department heads are well versed with their responsibilities and respective roles, as related to Public Health.
Conduct quarterly OPRP and Turnaround Sanitation Barrier assessments with all departments.
Maintain all relevant documents, records, and communications.
Provide training in relation to disease reporting and Medical Log maintenance (AGE/ILi).
Remain observant to and recognize health status of the ships population and actively work with the Medical Department to resolve potential health issues.
Conduct onboard testing of the portable water system to analyze for the presents of Escherichia coli (E. Coli).
Implement maintenance program for potable hot water systems to preclude the growth of Mycobacterium or Legionella.
Conduct monthly legionella sampling.
Monitor all records of potable water bunkering, production and distribution, ensuring they are accurately maintained.
Conduct weekly operation verifications of all test kits.
Conduct a comprehensive monthly review of the Water Distribution System Protection control program.
Provide training and guidance to all relevant crew and officers in relation to potable water bunkering, production, distribution and maintenance.
Monitor all records related to Recreational Water Facilities (RWFs), ensuring they are accurately maintained.
Conduct weekly inspections of all RWF machine rooms and facilities.
Provide training and guidance to all relevant crew and officers in relation to Recreational Water Facilities (RWFs) operation, safety and maintenance.
Oversee the implementation of Integrated Pest Management Program (IPM).
Monitor all records and certificates of training related to the IPM program, ensuring they are accurate and well maintained.
Oceania Cruises Cruise Line Company
Public Health and Safety Specialist
Celebrity Cruises Ltd.
11.2018 - 06.2020
Company Overview: Cruise Line Company
Coordinate with all Departments/Divisions performing Public Health related functions to ensure adherence with the highest operational standards of public health and compliance with company's public health policies as stated in SQM, SOPs, AMOS and any other manual.
Ensure company policy meets and/or exceeds regulations and requirements set forth by Public Health Regulatory Agencies world-wide including USPH-VSP, ShipSan, ANVISA, etc.
Conduct Announced and Unannounced Public Health Inspections, provide guidance and support for all public health related issues and assist in the timely follow up and implementation of corrective action for internal and external inspections.
Manage the Integrated Pest Management Program onboard, monitor execution of procedures including baiting, trapping, inspections, and ensures proper treatment, follow-up and eradication of pest related issues.
Monitor Gastro-Intestinal illness activity and guide the execution of the company's Outbreak Prevention Plan protocols under given conditions.
Ensure proper completion and maintenance of all public health and IPM documentation, records and certifications (including logs and training records), in accordance with company policy and regulatory agency requirements.
Monitor the proper execution and follow up procedures related to Water Safety, including potable, recreational, and technical water systems, bunkering, production, dry dock, testing for Legionella and testing for coliform and E. coli as per SQM.
Organize and deliver public health training to shipboard staff (classroom style), ensuring awareness of all OPP protocols, public health standards, regulations and policies.
Periodically verify OPP Par levels.
Cruise Line Company
Key Accounting & Outsourcing Executive
ACTIONLINE Ltd.
03.2017 - 10.2018
Company Overview: Human Resources & Business Development Company
Maintain work structure by updating job requirements and job descriptions for all open positions.
Analyze training needs in conjunction with line managers, planning and delivering training, including staff inductions.
Design, develop and coordinate semi-structured counseling meetings to discuss career planning and development, to identify individuals strengths and preferences as well as areas of further development and blind spots as to eventually make the best choices for their career.
Participate in assessment centers as assessor, for high potential salesmen.
Train the newly hired employees.
Develop HR planning strategies with line managers by considering immediate and long-term staff requirements.
Administer performance review program to ensure effectiveness, compliance, and equity within organization.
Administer salary administration program to ensure compliance.
Initiate and coordinate development of action plans to maintain a constant pool of assessed candidates to cover customers needs.
Control expenses to meet budget guidelines.
Adhere to all company policies, procedures and business ethics codes and ensure communication and implementation within the team members.
Develop business plan and sales strategy for the market that ensures attainment of company sales goals and profitability for the permanent placement service.
CVs screening, interviews scheduling, participating in interviews. Developing procedures, policies & standards for recruitment.
Managing job application forms and letters.
Preparing new training Academy brochure for employees.
Human Resources & Business Development Company
Environmental and Working Safety Consultant
OikoM Environmental Studies Ltd.
11.2016 - 04.2017
Company Overview: Environmental Studies Company
Energy consultant: Evaluating renewable energy projects - Building a pipeline of solar projects - Finding new market opportunities of renewable energy projects in Greece.
Developer: Environmental Impact Assessment Studies & Environmental Due Diligence Studies for renewable projects and biological wastewater treatment plants.
Participant Developer: Environmental Impact Assessment Studies (EIA) & Environmental Due Diligence Studies for big investments in Greece especially large-scale renewable energy projects (wind & solar parks).
Participant Developer: Specific Environmental Assessments studies (SEAs) and Environmental Health & Safety Management Plans for large scale renewable energy projects (wind & solar parks).
Analyze, plan and support big investments plans in Greece and Balkans (especially identifying, mitigating and managing environmental and social impacts and ensuring compliance of the projects to international standards as Equator Principals etc.).
Provide consulting services for the implementation of environmentally friendly projects.
Monitoring compliance of the solar parks with the Environmental, Health & Safety legislative framework.
Environmental Studies Company
Key Account Manager & Logistics Executive Director
High Fidelity Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2015
Company Overview: Marketing & Communication Company
Organize corporate events and press conferences, marketing strategies formation and execution for products such as Ela Gold and BestGreekFood.com.
Social media campaigns organization, advertising campaign liaison, event marketing, sponsorship manager.
Generate of publicity for clients through exploitation of celebrity clientele and targeted features in the consumer press, brand/product development and media endorsement.
Client services, working with operational management team by raising quality standards across all provisions.
Marketing & Communication Company
Researcher – Co-Writer
High Fidelity Ltd.
12.2011 - 06.2012
Company Overview: Marketing & Communication Company
Bibliographical and In-Situ Research.
Co-Develop of the 'Guidelines to a Successful Green Marketing Plan for an Industrial Park' part of the 'Handbook of Green Communication and Marketing'.
Oversee / Analyze implementation of Green Marketing Plan pilot program on industrial park of Greece.
Marketing & Communication Company
Education
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
University of The Aegean
01.2015
School Degree - undefined
2nd General Lyceum of Alimos
Alimos, Attiki
01.2006
Skills
Environmental Management System - ISO 14001
Integrated Pest Management System Implementation
Infectious disease control
Health education
Strategic planning
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 10/29/88
Nationality: Greek
Driving Licenses
Motorcycles: A
Vehicles: B
Certification
Advanced Integrated Pest Management System Implementation Certificate (2024)
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Greek
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
German
Elementary (A2)
Timeline
Public Health Specialist
COLUMBIA Signature
04.2024 - Current
Public Health Officer
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
09.2023 - 12.2023
Public Health / Infection Control Officer
Celebrity Cruises Ltd.
06.2021 - 03.2024
Public Health and Safety Specialist
Celebrity Cruises Ltd.
11.2018 - 06.2020
Key Accounting & Outsourcing Executive
ACTIONLINE Ltd.
03.2017 - 10.2018
Environmental and Working Safety Consultant
OikoM Environmental Studies Ltd.
11.2016 - 04.2017
Key Account Manager & Logistics Executive Director
High Fidelity Ltd.
06.2012 - 08.2015
Researcher – Co-Writer
High Fidelity Ltd.
12.2011 - 06.2012
School Degree - undefined
2nd General Lyceum of Alimos
Bachelor’s Degree - Environmental Sciences
University of The Aegean
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