Georgia Papadimitriou

Program Development Manager
Community Development Initiative (CDI) — Athens
January 2022– Present

• Developed new project proposals with success receiving operating license and funding for a Day Center for Adults with psychosocial problems in Athens
• Led a team of over 10 staff members in implementing mental health programs and education projects for Community benefiting more than 800 community members annually (100 beneficiaries in Symvallein Day Center on a monthly basis, 40 beneficiaries/month in the Centre pf psychological Support, referred from the social service of the municipality of Pallini, 100-300 citizens in the Health & Prevention program on a six-monthly basis, 150 citizens in the over-age population in the Open Elderly Care Centers in Anthousa, Geraka and Pallini, 200 recipients of mental health services, their families and sensitized citizens in annual actions for Information, Intervention & Prevention issues, 80 young people and teachers in school educational structures .
• Managed project budgets totaling €1.300.000 under the directory of Ministry of Health and €300.000 as part of the National Recovery and Resilience Plan "Greece 2.0", ensuring compliance with requirements (budget, audits etc)and project milestones.
• Developed partnerships with local stakeholders, including government agencies and community leaders, to enhance projects sustainability (memorandum of cooperation with municipality of Athens, of Pallini, Babel Day Centre, Amke Ploes, Amke Iasis for the purpose of mental helath.

Sections-Units Development Manager

Sections Development Initiative — Athens January 2021– Present

#Leadership & Culture

• Articulate the nonprofit’s vision, mission, theory of change, statement of need, unique value proposition, and overall strategy and direction of the organization (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI)).
• Build alignment across the organizations units
• Team-working mentality with agile methods

#Fundraising

• Created the conditions for fundraising and donation success and culture(vision, materials,, training, technology (site), write and monitor proposals, suceeded a spectrum of donators at all levels plus a grant of €7.000 from the Ministry of Culture within the Creative Greece Program including recipients of mental health and Day Center in collaboration with artists for the production of a storytelling and filmmaking workshop (on-going).

#Operations, Compliance and Best Practices

• Settled the highest standards possible for our industry, oriented in good practices with synergies, while minimizing risks.
• Stayed in compliance with all laws and regulations, by creating systems and methods to monitor all of this in addition to a culture of learning & development.
• Developed policies of health and safety & GDPR
  ensuring that the organization operates correctly and functionally (vendors and staff get paid, obligations are met, meetings aren’t missed, safe working conditions or physical space for population, and personal data are protected).

#Programs and Activities

• Managed & developed interventions at all levels

Primary intervention (information and awareness in mental health issues, community awareness, good practices)
Secondary Intervention (Investigation and identification of psychosocial movements in the intervention area, psychoeducation of the beneficiaries, as well as their wider family and social environment in mental health matters, special prevention programs
Tertiary Intervention (assessment and evaluation of mental health needs, advisory support, provision of individual or group therapeutic intervention, Interface with social and health agencies)

#Human Ressources

• Ensured that onboarding, recruitment, retention, management, development, and compliance are carried out with excellence by specific procedures and policies.
• Developed clear staff roles (job descriptions), enforced by the mission of the Organization and the agile teamworking methods
• Supervised collaborative tasks (projects/meetings) to ensure that they are done efficiently, inclusively, and with respect.
• Developed several programs for the employees like participation in the Race for the Cure, action plans with #Mporoume, Trainings in Leros island etc.

#Board Development

• Assisted the board in their operations, administration, planning, information and dissemination.

Community Outreach Coordinator
Mental Health-Athens
January 2023 – Present

• Coordinated outreach efforts for mental health awareness programs, reaching over 300 individuals in underserved communities and engaging people with mental health issues in several social activities (bazaar, cinema, theatre, painting activities, gardening, local market etc.)
• Facilitated workshops and training sessions to empower local leaders and volunteers in mental health advocacy (Open Care Centers for the Elderly, Center for the Protection of Disabled Women, Immigrant Education Centers, The Citizens of Moschato Movement ‘Mesopotamia, groups of volunteers and new employees of psychosocial field, cooperation with artists).
• Assisted in the development of communication materials that increased program visibility and engagement (eligible for canva non-profit, development of creative educational guides and tools (comic book), projection of films with discussion sequence

• Stimulated employee engagement, loyalty, and commitment to values and culture of company, resulting in 90% retention rate increase.
• Streamlined HR processes by implementing efficient workflows and reducing paperwork.
• Oversaw payroll processing, ensuring accurate payments while adhering to strict deadlines for submission.
• Managed complex employee relations issues, conducting investigations and resolving conflicts fairly and efficiently.
• Facilitated open communication channels between employees and management to promote a positive workplace culture.
• Collaborated with cross-functional teams to ensure seamless coordination of supply chain activities.
• Enhanced employee satisfaction through the development of comprehensive benefits packages and wellness programs.
• Established strategic partnerships with suppliers to reduce costs and gain from synergies.
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• Successfully managed multiple projects 15 simultaneously by prioritizing tasks according to urgency, resource availability, and alignment with organizational goals.
• Enabled accurate project tracking by maintaining up-to-date schedules, status reports, and budgets in project management software.
• Met project deadlines without sacrificing build quality or workplace safety.
• Planned, designed, and scheduled phases for large projects.
• Documented project progress to fulfill project requirements and establish traceability.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular meetings, clear communication, and shared goal-setting.
• Contributed to successful proposal development by conducting research and preparing supporting materials for presentations.
• Supported OTE Academy partnership in the ASSET european project for Research, Innovation and Education in Energy Transition by delegating OTE Academy-plan, define and realize deliverables)

• Provided ongoing support to employees during organizational changes or restructuring efforts.
• Operationally involved in voluntary redundancy schemes
• Optimized onboarding processes for new hires, fostering a smooth transition into the company culture.
• Supported managers in navigating complex employee relations cases, providing guidance on best practices and legal compliance.
• Streamlined recruitment processes, reducing time-to-hire for key positions.
• Conducted Interviews & Evaluation of staff recruited
• Supported Management & Employees in HR Digitization System and Process Implementation Issues
• Remunerated the employees cost' in account area
• Created Action Plans on the Results of Employee Survey
• Designed Needs in Technical Staff

• Designed and Implemented Programs of Benefits for the Personnel (Stock option plans, health insurance and pension plan, account for children)
• Maintained accurate records of personnel data, ensuring that all documentation was up to date.
• Enhanced employee retention by implementing effective onboarding and training programs.
• Spearheaded change management initiatives resulting in smoother transitions during organizational restructuring periods.

• Member of the Team that organised the S.O 2007 in Athens

• Teacher of 'Communication' for the Journalists Department

• Public Relations & Reception Services and Allocation of the Accredited Journalists for the World Basket Champion '98

• Work volunteering in three refugee camps in Dadaab (Kenya) on a consulting and organisational basis
• Organisation of teams-creation of seminars & educational workshops
• Supported public relations efforts by representing the organization at various community events, building positive relationships with potential supporters.
• Organisation of a series of exhibitions with addressee on the one hand, the refugees’ community whereas on the other hand addressee were the Humanitarian Organizations that operate in the area
• Developed partnerships with local businesses and community organizations to enhance program outreach and impact.