Christina Paraskevi Prifti
London,United Kingdom
Summary
I am a dedicated professional, with a proven background in offshore project management with a specialised focus on energy governmental policy and relations. Demonstrated success in coordinating government relationships and multi-stakeholder projects, in a European level focusing on the integration among EU and UK. I am proficient in high-level stakeholder management, adept at navigating complex regulatory landscapes, and committed to advancing sustainable communication practices through informed policy frameworks.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
8091
8091
years of post-secondary education
Work History
Membership Engagement Officer
RenewableUK
London, United Kingdom
10.2024 - Current
- Developed engagement strategies to strengthen RenewableUK’s relationship with industry stakeholders, including government agencies, regulatory bodies, and industry leaders.
- Acted as a liaison between RenewableUK members and policy-makers to influence renewable energy policy, ensuring that member concerns and priorities were communicated effectively to key decision-makers.
- Conducted market and policy research to inform RenewableUK’s stances on energy policy issues, particularly in areas related to offshore wind, onshore wind, and emerging renewable technologies.
- Prepared briefing notes, presentations, and policy summaries for internal stakeholders and members, translating complex policy information into actionable insights for non-experts
Project officer
WindEurope
Brussels, Brussels Capital
06.2024 - 10.2024
- Creation of reporting, organising and coordinating workshops and meetings for EU energy programs for offshore HVDC systems in collaboration with UK stakeholders.
- Submitted performance feedback to stakeholders, coordinate and leading project's energy working groups and stakeholder meetings.
- Defined EU project scope, milestones and task allocation to establish and maintain clear progress plans.
Grids Policy Officer
WindEurope
Brussels, Belgium
02.2024 - 06.2024
- Lead the drafting and compilation of a comprehensive policy survey report addressing the challenges encountered in the permitting process for wind farms to connect to the grid at a national level.
- Communicate the findings in a governmental and EU level, by presenting to the Copenhagen Infrustructure Forum by EU Commission.
- Led the research and analysis from the survey findings, in legislative , economic and political aspects, in collaboration with national associations (United Kingdom included)
- Coordinate and facilitate communication and policy strategies for the InterOPERA European Project, ensuring the international collaboration towards energy integration for energy security.
- Ensuring the successful communication of the various stakeholders within the international political sector and international private energy sector.
Energy System Integration Advisor (Internship)
WindEurope
Brussels , Belgium
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Conducted interviews with various national European wind energy associations to gather insights and perspectives for a survey report and synthesising diverse policy viewpoints to propose effective solutions.
- Contributed to fostering collaboration and knowledge exchange among European wind energy associations, leveraging findings from the report to initiate discussions and facilitate problem-solving strategies for permitting challenges.
- Collaborating with the Innovation team, for supporting the strategic communication platforms for InterOPERA European Project.
Founding Memeber / Columnist for Energy News
Youthvoice.gr
Athens , Greece
04.2020 - 05.2022
- Managing the website media on a daily basis, recording, archiving and categorising the public to develop content promotion strategies.
- Member of the managing team for the implementation and conduct of interviews, with high profile figures, such as politicians and olympic athletes.
- Editor and article writer in the field of Energy security and International News, with legal, economic and political-social orientation.
- Organising panels and promoting through communication platforms.
Advisor - Internship
Greek Permanent Mission to the United Nations
New York, United States
08.2021 - 11.2021
- Close participations of Conferences and meetings within the Third, Fourth, Fifth Committee and the Security Council, with main focus on SDGs and funding processes.
- Reporting the findings of these meeting in a formal format to the Greek Ministry of the Foreign Affairs.
- Representing the Mission at high-level UN meetings and procedures, conducting reports.
Advisor - Internship
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Athens, Greece
05.2019 - 10.2019
- Participated as a reporter in meetings organized by the Directorate with the relevant Ministries on the preparations for the UK's exit from the EU (Brexit) and the EU budget.
- Participate in political events for the preparations for the UK's exit from the EU.
- Provided secretarial and administrative support on a daily basis.
- Organised and collected of information for construction and updating the website of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs for Brexit.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Public Administration
National and Kapodistrian Univercity of Athens
Athens, Attica 09/2018 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Global Energy Transition and Governance
CIFE European Institute
Nice - France / Berlin - Germany 09/2022 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing and Communication
Deree the American College of Greece
Athens, Attica 09/2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Law
Université Sorbonne Paris 13
Athens / Paris 09/2021 - 06.2023
Skills
- High-value project management
- Results interpretation
- Timescale management
- Offshore resourcing
- Problem-solving
- Integrative negotiation
- High-level presenting
- Strategic consultancy
Languages
English
Proficient (C2)
Greek
Native
French
Elementary
Spanish
Elementary
Conferences and Seminars
- European Law Students' Association Member (1/10/2020 – Athens)
- Finance for Lawyers (European Law Students' Association) Recommendation Letter available (03/12/2020 – 17/12/2020)
- European Program WOMENTORS, in collaboration with the Lambraki Foundation (09/2020 – 2022) - After receiving the necessary training, I undertook the organization and conduct of a series of seminars for young women on "Young Women Empowerment Workshops".
- The Challenges of Securing Maritime Areas for the EU Institution: European security and Defence College (28/03/2022 – 01/04/2022 – Athens)
- Webinar: WindEurope Finance and Investment Trends 2022 (05/04/2023 – 05/04/2023)
- Offshore Wind Seminar Energy Valley (21/03/2023 – 21/03/2023)
Timeline
Membership Engagement Officer
RenewableUK
10.2024 - Current
Project officer
WindEurope
06.2024 - 10.2024
Grids Policy Officer
WindEurope
02.2024 - 06.2024
Energy System Integration Advisor (Internship)
WindEurope
09.2023 - 02.2024
Advisor - Internship
Greek Permanent Mission to the United Nations
08.2021 - 11.2021
Founding Memeber / Columnist for Energy News
Youthvoice.gr
04.2020 - 05.2022
Advisor - Internship
Greek Ministry of Foreign Affairs
05.2019 - 10.2019
Bachelor of Science - Political Science and Public Administration
National and Kapodistrian Univercity of Athens
09/2018 - 12.2022
Master of Science - Global Energy Transition and Governance
CIFE European Institute
09/2022 - 06.2023
Diploma of Higher Education - Marketing and Communication
Deree the American College of Greece
09/2019 - 05.2020
Bachelor of Science - Law
Université Sorbonne Paris 13
09/2021 - 06.2023
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