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Certification
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IOANNA ATHANASOPOULOU

PIRAEUS

Summary

I am a Hellenic Coast Guard Officer, with extensive experience in managing illegal migration incidents and tackling cross-border crime. I have high ability in effective communication and critical thinking, honed during tenure while serving at the Coast Guard. My colleagues recognize my reliability and attention to detail in high-pressure environments.

Overview

2026
2026
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS / DIRECTORATE OF SECURITY AND SEA BORDERS PROTECTION
2018 - Current

- MANAGEMENT OF ILLEGAL MIGRATION INCIDENTS AT SEA

BORDERS

- TACKLING CROSS-BORDER CRIME



HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD / CENTRAL PORT AUTHORITY OF HELAKLION
2013 - 2018

- INTEROGATION OFFICE

- SHIP INSPECTION OFFICE

- SEAMEN'S OFFICE

- PERSONNEL OFFICE

HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS / DIRECTORATE OF ITINERARIES
2008 - 2013

DETERMINATION OF GREEK SHIP ROUTES

NURSE

ATTIKO HOSPITAL
2006 - 2007

SPECIAL INFECTIONS UNIT

NURSE

PAPAGEORGIOU HOSPITAL
2003 - 2006

UROLOGY CLINIC

Sales Employee

ANEK LINES
2001 - 2003

CUSTOMER SERVICE IN RESERVATION AND ISSUANCE OF FERRY TICKETS ON THE PATRAS ITALY LINE

Education

MASTER - ECONOMICS, DEFENCE AND SECURITY

UNIVERISTY OF PELOPONNESE
TRIPOLI GREECE
01-2022

Bachelor - Geography

HAROKOPIO UNIVERISITY
ATHENS GREECE
01-2013

HELLENIC COAST GUARD ACADEMY
ATHENS GREECE
01-2007

Nursing Education

ST ANDREW HOSPITAL
PATRAS GREECE
01-2002

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Punctuality
  • Reliable and responsible
  • Professional demeanor
  • Law enforcement collaboration
  • Time management
  • Attention to detail
  • Computer skills
  • Critical thinking
  • Effective communication
  • Adaptability and flexibility

Certification

-Certificate of Completion, course "Fundamental Rights for Border and Coast Guards": FRFBCG/2025/01, Frontex, 11.6.2025

-Certificate of Completion, course "Rights at Borders in the context of Migration", IOM e-campus, 07.8.2025

Languages

Greek
Native or Bilingual
English
Full Professional
German
Professional Working

Timeline

HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS / DIRECTORATE OF SECURITY AND SEA BORDERS PROTECTION
2018 - Current

HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD / CENTRAL PORT AUTHORITY OF HELAKLION
2013 - 2018

HELLENIC COAST GUARD OFFICER

MINISTRY OF MARITIME AFFAIRS & INSULAR POLICY / HELLENIC COAST GUARD HEADQUARTERS / DIRECTORATE OF ITINERARIES
2008 - 2013

NURSE

ATTIKO HOSPITAL
2006 - 2007

NURSE

PAPAGEORGIOU HOSPITAL
2003 - 2006

Sales Employee

ANEK LINES
2001 - 2003

MASTER - ECONOMICS, DEFENCE AND SECURITY

UNIVERISTY OF PELOPONNESE

Bachelor - Geography

HAROKOPIO UNIVERISITY

HELLENIC COAST GUARD ACADEMY

Nursing Education

ST ANDREW HOSPITAL
IOANNA ATHANASOPOULOU