Maria Tsatov
Highly results-driven Project Management and Strategy Consultant with 8+ years of comprehensive experience specializing in the successful execution and strategic oversight of complex funded initiatives. Expertise spans administrative, technical, and strategic management for national and European research programs (e.g., Horizon Europe), consistently ensuring compliance and maximizing project efficiency. Proven ability to combine strong organizational skills with effective stakeholder engagement, digital outreach, and events management to support and promote innovation centers and research objectives. Seeking to leverage deep knowledge of the R&I ecosystem in a challenging and growth-oriented role.
## EDUCATION🎓 MSc in Banking Hellenic Open University
🎓 BSc in Economics Athens University of Economics and Business---PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCEFunding Programs Consultant (Freelancer)
📌 (4/2023-Present)Project Management & Strategic Support for Research and Innovation (R&I) Initiatives.
Providing comprehensive, multi-faceted consulting and administrative expertise to academic, research, and independent entities focused on securing and executing complex funded projects.* Funding Program Strategy & Management:
* Specializing in the technical support and strategic management of national, European-funded research projects, including programs like Horizon Europe and Horizon 2020, and co-financed programs (NSRF, RRF etc.)
* Consulting on proposal development and ensuring compliance with funding requirements, leveraging knowledge of National Contact Points (NCPs) protocols.
* Overseeing project lifecycle from strategic planning to execution and reporting.Project Support Department (SARG NKUA)
📌 (4/2024-3/2025)* Technical support and management on national and EU funded research projects (Horizon Europe, Horizon 2020, etc.)
* Collaborating with National Contact Points (NCPs) to support European funding programs.Administrative Support Administrative Support (Archimedes - Center for Innovation & Entrepreneurship of NKUA)
📌 (4/2023-3/2024)* Project management and administrative support
* Support in organizing physical and online meetings, workshops and events
* Support in managing the website and social media to ensure extroversion, promotion of the acceleration program and the actions of the Innovation and Entrepreneurship center of NKUA---SKILLS✅ Technical Skills:
* Computer Certification: ECDL.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
* Strong skills in data analysis and information organization.✅ Professional Skills:
* Strategic funding management and proposal writing.
* Familiarity with legal and regulatory frameworks for grants and funding programs.---PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS* ✔️ Economist – Member of the Economic Chamber of Greece.
* ✔️ Registered Evaluator in the NSRF Funding Program (EFEPAE).