EU Funded Project Coordinator, Municipal Advisor Strovolos

Curriculum Vitae

Personal Information

Ari Habeshian

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Military Service: Completed service at the 211 Infantry Battalion (July 2019 – September 2020)

Education

University of Cyprus

Bachelor’s Degree in Political Science

Graduated with the highest GPA in the department (8.9/10)

University of Warsaw, Poland (Erasmus+ Programme)

Department of Political Sciences

(September 2022 – February 2023)

Terra Santa College

High School Diploma – Final Grade: 18.2/20

Professional Experience

Cyprus Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI)

Officer – Department of European Affairs and Programmes

Nicosia, Cyprus January 2025 – Present

Coordinate and manage EU-funded projects and cross-border initiatives.

Organize and moderate workshops, roundtables, and policy seminars focused on European integration, digitalization, and economic development.

Serve as speaker and panelist in events related to EU affairs and private sector cooperation.

Facilitate stakeholder engagement with public authorities, business leaders, and civil society.

Monitor programme implementation in alignment with EU regulations and strategic objectives.

Draft policy briefs, position papers, and project reports on European matters relevant to Cyprus.

Strovolos Municipality

City Councillor & Head of Municipal Group (Elected Position)

Strovolos, Cyprus June 2024 – Present

Lead the municipal group and participate in local governance and decision-making processes.

Represent citizen interests in council sessions and promote local development initiatives.

Chairman – Committee for European Affairs and Programmes

June 2024 – Present

Chair committee sessions focused on EU integration, funding opportunities, and community-based EU projects.

Coordinate with local departments to align projects with EU frameworks.

NEO.DEPA (Young Democrats of Europe)

General Organizer & Project Coordinator

Nicosia, Cyprus April 2023 – Present

Organize policy-related events, campaigns, and youth empowerment initiatives.

Coordinate project logistics, funding applications, and volunteer teams.

University of Cyprus

Research Assistant to Dr. Michalis Moutselos – Research Department

Nicosia, Cyprus November 2019 – June 2024

Conducted academic research on global migration trends and policy analysis.

Assisted in the preparation of academic articles, literature reviews, and data collection.

Provided support in managing research databases and citations.

UEFA Signage Team

Event Operations Assistant (GSP Stadium)

Nicosia, Cyprus June 2018 – September 2022

Installed and maintained advertising boards and branding for UEFA competitions.

Worked closely with event organizers to ensure timely and accurate placement of sponsor materials.

Zorbas LTD (Coffee Berry – Zorbas Bakeries)

Barista

Nicosia, Cyprus March 2018 – June 2019 & March 2020 – February 2022

Prepared and served beverages, maintained high customer service standards.

Managed inventory and maintained a clean and efficient workspace.

Simos Tofaridis Design, Color & Prints

Print and Installation Assistant

Nicosia, Cyprus June 2015 – August 2017

Assisted in the design, printing, and physical installation of promotional banners and signage.

Supported the production team with material handling and finishing tasks.

Voluntary Experience

YELL Summit 2025 – Young Local Leaders

Appointed Delegate – Only Representative from Cyprus

Location Brussels Scheduled for 9/2025-9/2026

Selected as one of 20 promising young elected local leaders across Europe to participate in the YELL Summit 2025.

Will engage in high-level workshops and discussions on leadership, governance, sustainability, and citizen engagement.

Representing Cyprus in a network of innovative municipal leaders shaping the future of local policy across Europe.

Eurocities Conference – Braga, Portugal

Municipal Delegate – Chairman of European Affairs, Strovolos Municipality

Braga, Portugal 3–6 June 2025

Represented Strovolos Municipality at the Eurocities Conference.

Participated in high-level discussions on urban sustainability, climate resilience, and green transitions with the Vice President of European Parliament Younous Omarjee

Engaged with European municipal leaders to exchange best practices and strengthen inter-city collaboration.

Liberal Communicators’ Network (ELF)

Cyprus Delegate

Düsseldorf, Germany May 2025

Represented Cyprus in a European network of liberal communicators.

Engaged in workshops focused on digital communication strategies and political messaging.

LYMEC Congress

Delegate – Cyprus Youth Representation

Warsaw, Poland November 2024

Participated in discussions and policy sessions as part of the Pan-European Youth Liberal Congress.

Advocated for youth political engagement and digital innovation policies.

Meet the Champions of Excellence (EU Project)

Cyprus Team Representative – Gender Equality in the Workplace

Brussels, Belgium February 2024

Collaborated with European peers on strategies to promote workplace equality.

Delivered presentations and contributed to workshop sessions on inclusion.

MP Hack – LYMEC (ELF)

Participant – Policy & Innovation Hackathon

Vienna, Austria October 2022

Developed proposals addressing misinformation and the role of AI in politics.

Collaborated with cross-border teams to draft and pitch innovative solutions.

"Tell Me Your Story" – LYMEC (ELF)

Speaker & Workshop Facilitator

Berlin, Germany July 2022

Presented techniques for impactful storytelling and effective public speaking.

Led sessions on audience engagement during political discourse.

Parallel Parliament for Civil Society – Republic of Cyprus

Member, Human Rights and Social Affairs Committee

Cyprus May 2020 – August 2022

Contributed to policy discussions related to civil society and minority rights.

Participated in drafting recommendations for public institutions.

Armenian Orthodox Church – Sunday School

Volunteer Teacher

Nicosia, Cyprus April 2015 – August 2018

Taught basic religious education and values to children.

Organized interactive activities and storytelling sessions.

Future Football Stars Academy

Assistant Youth Coach (Ages 3–8)

Nicosia, Cyprus May 2016 – September 2019

Assisted head coaches with technical drills and child development exercises.

Fostered teamwork and discipline in early childhood training sessions.

Armenian Youth of Cyprus

Board Member & Event Organizer

Cyprus August 2018 – Present

Plan and execute cultural, educational, and humanitarian events.

Coordinate with youth organizations and community leaders.

Pan-European Council – Armenian Committee

Cyprus Delegate

Brussels, Belgium October 2018

Advocated for Cyprus at a European forum discussing socio-economic challenges.

Networked with diaspora leaders and presented policy issues.

European Youth Parliament (EYP) – Cyprus

Delegate – High School Representation

Cyprus October 2017

Participated in debate and resolution drafting on European issues.

Gained early exposure to parliamentary procedures and diplomacy.

Languages

Greek – Native / C2

English – Fluent / C2

Armenian – Fluent / C2

Turkish – Advanced / C1

Arabic – Intermediate / B2

Technical & Professional Skills

Hard Skills

Certified in 7 ECDL Modules (MS Office, Excel, PowerPoint, Access, Outlook, Databases, IT Security)

Proficient in Windows 10 and Microsoft Office Suite

Strong Presentation, Management & Marketing Capabilities

Soft Skills

Excellent Communication & Team Collaboration

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving

Strong Work Ethic and Adaptability

Confident Decision Maker

Hobbies & Interests

Competitive Football:

oDigenis Morphou Academy (2008–2012)

oEfthymiadis Academy (2012–2015)

oDragao Academy (2015–2016)

oOmonia Nicosia U-16/U-18 (2016–2018)

oArarat Futsal (2015–2020)

Outdoor Activities: Fishing, Diving, Mountaineering

Photography and Visual Storytelling

Community Service & Charity Work

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