Olga Mavridi
Biologist
Agia Paraskevi
Summary
Early-career biologist (Integrated Master – MSci) currently pursuing an MSc in Integrated Coastal Zone Management at the University of the Aegean (2025–2026), with over 3 years of experience in ecological consultancy, specializing in biodiversity monitoring, fieldwork coordination, and data management. Strong background in ecology and conservation, with hands-on experience in implementing large-scale monitoring surveys, leading field teams, and producing technical reports and assessments. Enthusiastic about marine ecosystems, marine conservation and SCUBA diving, with more than 70 logged dives and high motivation to contribute to conservation and restoration projects.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
16
16
Certifications
3
3
Languages
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Biologist
NCC – Nature Conservation Consultants
02.2022 - Current
- Project Coordinator: Post-Construction Vegetation Monitoring of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in the Albanian section (2025)
- Project Coordinator: Post-Construction Biodiversity Monitoring of the Trans Adriatic Pipeline (TAP) in the Greek section (2022-2024)
Roles in this position:
Organizing and planning the fieldwork of 7 survey types (vegetation and habitat types, fish, amphibians, otter, deer, wolf & birds)
Contact Person & Intermediate. Communicate with +15 people involved, ensuring smooth operation and problem-solving between contractors and experts.
Responsible for Environment, Health & Safety (EHS) for every field trip
Data management and analysis
Report Editor
- Field researcher (2021-2022) Participated in +16 field surveys for pre- & post-construction Projects for birds (bird census, visual flight observations, carcass search, ESAS boat surveys, artificial nest installation on islets for seabirds conservation)
- Fieldwork Coordinator of Carcass search projects (2021) and trained a team of 6 in Carcass search protocols and surveys for wind farms (2024)
- Contributed to the authoring and/or translation of +40 Studies, Appropriate Assessments (AA) and Reports in Management Projects (2021-present) Indicative Marine, Coastal & Terrestrial Projects: EASTMED Pipeline (AAs), Poseidon Pipeline (AAs), Alexandroupolis FSRU (Monitoring Plan, ESIA Compliance), IPTO (AAs).
- Data Quality Control Officer in all Field Protocols/Raw Data concerning land surveys for birds & Data management (2023-present)
- LinkedIn company profile management (2023-present)
Intern
NCC – Nature Conservation Consultants
07.2020 - 09.2020
- Projects involvement:
- Contributed to LIFE Andros Park (LIFE16 NAT/GR/000606) newsletter
- Contributed to LIFE Bonelli eastMed (LIFE17 NAT/GR/000514) in Action Reports translation
- Contribution in an Appropriate Assessment
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
- Prepared project reports to assist senior staff.
Education
Master of Science - Integrated Coastal Zone Management
University of The Aegean
Mytilene, Greece 10.2025 - Current
Integrated Master – MSci - Biology
Department of Biological Applications & Technologies
University Of Ioannina 10.2013 - 10.2020
Certification
Rescue Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
PUBLICATION IN SCIENTIFIC JOURNAL
Ntalli, N., Tsiafouli, M. A., Tzani, K., Mavridi, O., Oplos, C., Menkissoglu-Spiroudi, U., & Monokrousos, N. (2019). Whey: The Soil Bio-Community Enhancer That Selectively Controls Root-Knot Nematodes. Plants, 8(11), 445.
Volunteering
- Underwater clean-up actions at Lagonisi Beaches – Dive Against Debris, PADI AWARE, Diveness.
- MEDASSET– Environmental education programsto 350+ children (ages 4–12), 2024.
- Athens Science Festival 2023 – Participation in the "Illusory Vision" Exhibition.
- ARCHELON– Kyparissiakos Gulf: monitoring & protection of 100+ nests & hatchlings, 2021.
- ARCTUROS– Communication & public awareness, 2021.
- Foreign Language Centre of the University of Ioannina (FLC Dutch) – Teaching & research assistant in Dutch via teleconferences, 2016.
Work Availability
monday
tuesday
wednesday
thursday
friday
saturday
sunday
morning
afternoon
evening
swipe to browse
Skills
Field & Monitoring: Biodiversity surveys, bird monitoring (census, VFO, carcass searches, ESAS), multi-taxa field coordination, implementation of standardized protocols
Languages
English
Upper intermediate (B2)
French
Elementary (A2)
Spanish
Beginner (A1)
Timeline
Master of Science - Integrated Coastal Zone Management
University of The Aegean
10.2025 - Current
Rescue Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
08-2025
Underwater Photogrammetry, Aquatec Scientific Diving Center
07-2025
Enriched Air Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
06-2025
Scientific diving, Aquatec Scientific Diving Center & NKUA
05-2025
Deep Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
05-2025
Dive Against Debris Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
02-2025
First Aid (BLS, Trauma, Bleeding), Hellenic Red Cross
11-2024
Introduction to Mental Health First Aid, Hellenic Red Cross
11-2024
Summer School "Holistic monitoring of multi-stressor marine environments" by Nexus monARC project (Horizon EU)
10-2024
Frog Kick Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
04-2024
Advanced Open Water Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
01-2024
Open Water Diver, DIVENESS (PADI 5 Star Dive center)
01-2024
Geographical Information Systems (GIS) in Geosciences, Centre of Continuing Education and Lifelong Learning of the National and Kapodistrian University of Athens
04-2022
Womentors – Women's Empowerment Program, Labrakis Foundation
03-2022
Biologist
NCC – Nature Conservation Consultants
02.2022 - Current
Ecology: Dynamics and Conservation| online course from the American Museum of Natural History, Howard Hughes Medical Institute, via Coursera
12-2020
Intern
NCC – Nature Conservation Consultants
07.2020 - 09.2020
Driving License (B)
11-2015
Integrated Master – MSci - Biology
Department of Biological Applications & Technologies
10.2013 - 10.2020