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EVI OIKONOMOU

Thessaloniki

Summary

Multidisciplinary Project Manager and Designer with 20+ years of experience delivering impactful projects in academia, cultural sectors, and EU-funded programs. Proven ability to lead cross-functional teams, manage complex budgets, and execute high-profile events. Combines strategic planning expertise with a refined design aesthetic, offering a rare blend of analytical and creative skills. Certified in Project Management (PMP) and skilled in aligning operational efficiency with compelling visual storytelling.

Overview

28
28
years of professional experience

Work History

European Projects Monitor

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI – SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR RESEARCH FUNDS
06.2013 - Current
  • Financial project monitoring on projects funded by the European Union such as Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, Interreg, South East Europe, Black Sea, FP7.
  • Cooperating with funding institutions and project partners.
  • Liaising with auditors and arguing on non-eligible expenses.
  • Overseeing and preparing financial reports.

Interior and furniture designer

SELF-EMPLOYED
06.2006 - Current
  • Plan, design and furnish interior residential environments.
  • Create aesthetically pleasing environments that represent the client's lifestyle and taste.
  • Determine architectural preferences based on purpose, function, and budget.
  • Prepare space plans and create conceptual designs.
  • Ensure customer problems/inquiries are handled quickly and efficiently.
  • Design custom furniture.
  • Personalized shopping.

Project Manager

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH DISSEMINATION CENTER (KEDEA)
06.2011 - 05.2013
  • Designed and coordinated a series of events to promote and disseminate products and services originating from university research.
  • Designed and managed the production of all communication material produced for conferences and exhibitions.
  • Coordinated the operation of the Conference Center to host conferences, workshops, seminars and cultural events.

Spectators Services Venue Manager

CSC HELLAS – OLYMPIC GAMES “ATHENS 2004”
08.2003 - 09.2004
  • In charge of Spectator Services for Football, in Kaftanzoglio Stadium in Thessaloniki.
  • Lead a group of 50 paid staff and 232 volunteers to welcome, inform and marshal up to 26,000 spectators per day.
  • Cooperated with Venue Management team to customize operational and staffing plans according to strict deadlines.
  • Oversaw the planning and implementation of crowd management, access monitoring, ticket taking and ushering.
  • Trained staff on all necessary functions.
  • Provided consistent direction, motivation and support to staff before and during the games.

Program Officer

THE FRIENDS OF MELINA MERKOURI FOUNDATION
02.2003 - 06.2003
  • Directed the exhibition titled “The theatre in Thessaloniki” with the participation of the most important theatrical companies of the town such as State Theatre of Northern Greece, Piramatiki Skini of Thessaloniki, etc.
  • Coordinated and communicated an international contest of children’s painting with the theme “I dedicate a picture to the athletes of the Olympic Games, Athens 2004”.

Cultural Events Coordinator

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THESSALONIKI
08.1999 - 03.2003
  • Organized cultural events including Mikis Theodorakis concert “Axion Esti” and the theatrical play “Troades”.
  • Conceptualized and maintained web-based database of cultural events of Thessaloniki.

Event Producer and Organizer

“EKPLOUS” NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
04.2002 - 09.2002
  • Produced and organized a 3-day festival titled “Journeys to the Imaginary. A tribute to the philosopher Kornilios Kastoriadis” which took place in the island of Tinos in collaboration with the Ministry of Culture, Ministry of Aegean, Municipality of Tinos, Prefecture of Cyclades. Participants included prominent Greek scientists and various artists from Europe.

Program Officer

“TREASURES OF MOUNT ATHOS” EXHIBITION. “ORGANIZATION FOR THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF EUROPE – THESSALONIKI 1997”
06.1997 - 05.1998
  • Coordinated VIP visits to the exhibition. Among visitors were Prime Ministers, Kings, religious leaders and prominent personalities of the world scene. The exhibition was voted by the New York Times, as the most important cultural pole for 1997.

Education

Master of Science - Innovation Management & Entrepreneuship

Hellenic Open University
07-2025

Bachelor of Arts - Product Design

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY
01.1996

High school diploma - undefined

“ANATOLIA” AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THESSALONIKI
01.1990

Project Management Proffessional (PMP)
On-line

Skills

  • Excellent organizational and administrative skills in project management
  • Effective leader with a strong track record in leading teams and delivering results
  • Strategic thinker with proven ability to develop and implement projects
  • Working knowledge of Microsoft Office

Timeline

European Projects Monitor

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY OF THESSALONIKI – SPECIAL ACCOUNT FOR RESEARCH FUNDS
06.2013 - Current

Project Manager

ARISTOTLE UNIVERSITY RESEARCH DISSEMINATION CENTER (KEDEA)
06.2011 - 05.2013

Interior and furniture designer

SELF-EMPLOYED
06.2006 - Current

Spectators Services Venue Manager

CSC HELLAS – OLYMPIC GAMES “ATHENS 2004”
08.2003 - 09.2004

Program Officer

THE FRIENDS OF MELINA MERKOURI FOUNDATION
02.2003 - 06.2003

Event Producer and Organizer

“EKPLOUS” NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION
04.2002 - 09.2002

Cultural Events Coordinator

CULTURAL ORGANIZATION OF THESSALONIKI
08.1999 - 03.2003

Program Officer

“TREASURES OF MOUNT ATHOS” EXHIBITION. “ORGANIZATION FOR THE CULTURAL CAPITAL OF EUROPE – THESSALONIKI 1997”
06.1997 - 05.1998

Bachelor of Arts - Product Design

BOURNEMOUTH UNIVERSITY

High school diploma - undefined

“ANATOLIA” AMERICAN COLLEGE OF THESSALONIKI

Master of Science - Innovation Management & Entrepreneuship

Hellenic Open University

Project Management Proffessional (PMP)

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