CV EUROPASS NIKOLAOS KOLETSIS

Curriculum Vitae Nikolaos Koletsis

PERSONAL INFORMATION NIKOLAOS KOLETSIS

150 Rue Colonel Bourg, 1140 Evere, Brussels, Belgium

+32 (0) 473931492

[email protected]

Sex Male | Date of birth 18/03/1968 | Nationality Greek

JOB APPLIED FOR

WORK EXPERIENCE

From: 4/3/2016 Retired after the completion of a 25 years carrier as an officer of the Greek Coast Guard, holding the rank of Commodore

From 6/7/2015To 4/3/2016

Deputy DirectorGreek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy

Coast Guard Headquarters (Akti Vasileiadi , Gates E1-E2, 18510 Piraeus, Greece)

Directorate for Sea Borders Management

▪ Duties of Deputy Director▪ Head of the Unit for International Affairs and responsible for the preparation, drafting and

submission of national position and relevant policy documents to the Permanent Representation of Greece to the EU for issues related to the sea borders management sector.

▪ Representation of the Directorate to high level meetings and to the relevant working parties of IMO and EU Council (Frontiers) as national expert.

Business or sector Public Administration (Ministry)

From: 21/9/2011To: 30/6/2015

CounsellorPermanent Representation of Greece to the EU

19-21 Rue Jacques De Lalaing, 1040, Brussels, Belgium

▪ Maritime transport Counsellor (from Sep/ 2011-Mar/2012)▪ Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) Counsellor▪ Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP) Counsellor▪ Participation as a national representative to the following working parties of the Council of

the EU: “Frontiers/Frontiers False Documents”, “FoP for the Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP)”, “FoP for the EU Maritime Security Strategy (EUMSS)”

▪ Participation as a counsellor of the Greek Permanent Representative to COREPER II (Committee of the Permanent Representatives of the Council) and to SCIFA (Strategic Committee for Integration Frontiers and Asylum)

▪ During the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU (1st semester of 2014), have successfully performed chairman duties of the above mentioned three working parties of the Council, achieving to conclude four (4) legislative folders of high priority for the European Union Institutions and Agencies. I have managed to lead the negotiations into a final agreement for the adoption of: - the Regulation establishing rules for the surveillance of external Sea Borders during the joint

sea operations of Frontex- the EU Maritime Security Strategy- the Maritime Spatial Planning Directive and - the Council Conclusions for the Integrated Maritime Policy.

© European Union, 2002-2015 | europass.cedefop.europa.eu Page 1 / 5

mailto:[email protected]

Curriculum Vitae Replace with First name(s) Surname(s)

The conclusion of trilogues on the legislative folders have been achieved after intensive negotiations within a very demanding and limited timeframe of 45 days imposing by the European Parliament elections (May 2014).

Business or sector Public Administration under the supervision of the Greek Foreign Affairs Ministry.

From: 17/3/2010To: 20/9/2011

Head of Unit Greek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy


Directorate for Seafarers Training – 3rd Unit for Education and Training of Seafarers

▪ Monitoring the implementation of the International Convention of STCW on standards of training certification and watch keeping of seafarers

▪ Representation of the Directorate to international forum and working groups of IMO and EU Council as national expert


From: 24/7/2007To: 16/3/2010

Head of UnitGreek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy


Directorate for National Security and Sea Borders Protection – 4th Unit for information analysis and intelligence

▪ Intelligence analysis and risk assessments for Sea Borders Protection and fight against organized crime

▪ Collection storage and processing of data and information▪ Representation of the Directorate to international forum, meetings and working groups of

Frontex and EU Council as national expert▪ Certified Trainer of Frontex for the training of the Rapid Border Intervention Teams. During

2008 and 200 i have participated as a trainer to the 3rd, 7th, 13th, 16th, 19th, 20th and 24th training seminars in Frontex Partnership Academies in Lithuania, Austria, Romania, Italy, Netherlands and Slovakia

▪ In 2006 and 2007 was trained in the USA in Operations Planning, Border Security and Processing techniques and Counter Proliferation.


From: 14/9/2000To: 23/7/2007

Head of UnitGreek Ministry of Maritime Affairs and Insular Policy


Directorate of Port Policy – 3rd Unit for International Affairs

▪ Responsible for the representation of the Directorate in International forum and working groups of IMO and EU Council

▪ Responsible for the promotion of national port interests▪ Responsiblefor the preparation and implementation of ISPS Code in the Greek Ports


From: 21/7/1995To:13/09/2000

Deputy Harbour MasterSantorini Island Coast Guard Authority

Fira, 84700 Santorini, Greece

▪ Deputy harbour master duties▪ Head officer of Units responsible for: National Security, ship inspections, maritime safety and

security, Port Police, Sea environment protection,



Business or sector Public Administration, local Coast Guard Authority

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

From: Sep. 2003To: Sep. 2004

Master of Science (MSc) in Port Management Replace with EQF (or other) level if

relevant

University of Plymouth, UK

▪ Research skills, International trade and law, Business Modelling, Maritime Finance, Shipping Operation, Logistics, Business Systems and Methods, Port Policy and Management, International Logistics Management

▪ Dissertations’ them: “Implementation of ISPS Code in Greek ports”▪ Language of Studies: English

From: Dec. 1993To: July 1995

Ensign Officer of the Greek Coast Guard Replace with EQF (or other) level if

relevant

Greek Naval Academy, Piraeus Greece.

▪ Navigation, Shipbuilding (main Principles), seamanship, Greek penal law, marine engineering, practical on board training (on board cargo merchant ship M/V “Karpathos”)

From: Sep 1990To: June 1992

Computer programmer and analyst Replace with EQF (or other) level if

relevant

College “Control Data INC” Athens, Greece.

▪ Successfully completed the computer information systems and programming cariculum▪ 2 Years course (1308 hours)

From: Sep. 1987To: Sep 1991

Bachelor in Business Administration Replace with EQF (or other) level if

relevant

University of Macedonia, Thessalonica, Greece

▪ Economics, Accounting, Business Administration, Statistics, Elements of Civil and Commercial Law, Microeconomics, Labour Law, Financial Mathematics, Financial Economics, Analysis of organizational cases, Costing and Coast Accounting, Personnel Management, Industrial marketing, Deontology and business activity. ,

PERSONAL SKILLS

Mother tongue(s) Greek

Other language(s) UNDERSTANDING SPEAKING WRITING

Listening Reading Spoken interaction Spoken production

English C2 C2 C2 C2 C2Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.

French B2 B2 B2 B2 B1Replace with name of language certificate. Enter level if known.

Levels: A1/A2: Basic user - B1/B2: Independent user - C1/C2 Proficient userCommon European Framework of Reference for Languages

Communication skills Excellent communication skills gained through my experience as a representative of Greece in working groups of the EU Council, as well as through my experience as a chairman in three different working groups of the Council of the EU during the Greek Presidency (1st Semester of 2014).


http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/european-language-levels-cefr

Curriculum Vitae Replace with First name(s) Surname(s)

Organisational / managerial skills Excellent organisational and managerial skills gained through my experience in positions of high responsibility (head of Unit or/and Deputy Director) that provided me with thorough managerial skills, a strong capacity for planning and organizing work and delivering results, leadership and decision – making abilities as well as to lead inspire and motivate my working teams. Additionally planning of work, anticipating risks and setting goals within my area of responsibility was essential for performing effectively my duties

Excellent leadership skills ( usually responsible for a team of more than 10 people)

Job-related skills I posses a 23 years experience as an officer of the Greek Coast Guard. Posted in positions related with shipping policy, port policy, ship and port facilities security and sea borders management.

I have enthusiastic interest in European affairs and commitment to European integration, as well as an excellent understanding of EU Integrated Maritime Policy (IMP), EU Maritime Security Strategy, EU migration and asylum policies, gained through my 4 years experience as a JHA and IMP Counsellor of the Perm. Rep. of Greece to the EU.

From Sep’ 2011 until June 2015, I have participated in several high level EU meetings and in all the Justice and Home Affairs Ministerial Councils in Brussels and Luxembourg observing, counseling and reporting on decisions and policy-making proceedings first-hand

My experience as an IMP and Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) counsellor of the Greek Perm. Rep. in the EU, as well as my experience as a chairman in 3 working groups of the Council of the EU during the Greek Presidency (1st Semester of 2014), have provided me with:

▪ excellent knowledge of the EU-decision-making mechanisms and an excellent knowledge of various EU Policy areas;

▪ excellent experience with lobbying in Brussels and ability to built and maintain a high level interpersonal professional network;

▪ ability to draft and present high quality policy analysis as well as excellent oral and written communication skills in English, and exceptional analytical and drafting abilities together with sound political judgment, strong analytical credentials, well-tuned diplomatic skills, excellent writing and presentation capabilities of policy analysis at a high level (Ambassadors, Ministers, Permanent Representatives, European Commission officials, members of the EU parliament);

Digital competence SELF-ASSESSMENT

Information processing Communication Content

creation Safety Problem solving

Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user Proficient user

Levels: Basic user - Independent user - Proficient userDigital competences - Self-assessment grid

▪ good command of office suite (word processor, spread sheet, presentation software)▪ good command of photo editing software gained as an amateur photographer

Driving licence Category B

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION


http://europass.cedefop.europa.eu/en/resources/digital-competences


PublicationsPresentations

ProjectsConferences

SeminarsHonours and awards

MembershipsReferences

CitationsCourses

Certifications

Publication: “The need for training for a safe working environment in Ports”, published in Gazette for working relations, Sep 2006, (greek title: “Η αναγκαιότητα της επαγγελματικής κατάρτισης και εκπαίδευσης για ασφαλές εργασιακό περιβάλλον στα λιμάνια»”), http://www.academia.edu/3645427

Publication: “Greece and the protection of the external borders of the Schengen area”, published on 05-02-2016 in http://www.evropskehodnoty.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/%C5%98ecko-a-ochrana-vn%C4%9Bj%C5%A1%C3%AD-hranice-Schengenu.pdf

Key speaker in EU Parliament Conference on 19 February 2014: “The Blue Growth Potential in European Coastal Regions”

Key Speaker in EU Parliament Conference on 19 March 2014: “Blue Growth: Promoting jobs and innovation”

Key Speaker in the European Maritime Day stakeholder’s conference (Brussels Greek Perm. Rep. 11 Dec. 2014).

Written expression of gratitude and honour from the Greek Minister of Shipping for my performances during the Greek Presidency of the Council of the EU (1st Semester 2014).

Written expression of Gratitude of the Head Officer of the Santorini Coast Guard Authority for my essential contribution for the detection of a smuggling cargo in the local port (31/12/1998)

ANNEXES

Annex with my education, training and seminars


http://www.evropskehodnoty.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/%C5%98ecko-a-ochrana-vn%C4%9Bj%C5%A1%C3%AD-hranice-Schengenu.pdf

http://www.evropskehodnoty.cz/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/%C5%98ecko-a-ochrana-vn%C4%9Bj%C5%A1%C3%AD-hranice-Schengenu.pdf

http://www.academia.edu/3645427