Profile
Cristina Steliana Mihailovici
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About Me:
I am a British Romanian, fortunate to call Liverpool my home, and my life is filled with diverse and fulfilling roles throughout the week.
One of my greatest joys is creating poetry and educational stories dedicated to both children and parents. These stories are exploring topics of engineering, marine environment, sustainability, culture and education, and climate change.
I am passionate about everything related to the seas and oceans, but I also love the mountains.
Exploring the world of culinary delights is another passion of mine, and I like to savor and experience a wide array of foods from various cultures around the globe.
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I am a British citizen born in Romania, with a strong background in Nautical Science and Engineering. My lifelong passions revolve around the maritime industry, the natural world, and the protection of marine environments. I am actively engaged in various meaningful roles that focus on education, innovation, culture, addressing climate change, and promoting equality rights for all.
My diverse roles include serving as a part-time Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, where I have the privilege of sharing knowledge and insights. Additionally, I am a valued member of the Marine Management Organization and collaborate closely with NW IFCA, particularly in the vital realm of marine environmental protection. I also contribute to the technical, scientific, and bylaws committee. Moreover, I am honored to serve as the Co-Chair of the LCR Gender Equality Panel, where I work to foster greater gender equality and inclusivity in our community.
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My pronouns are:
She / Her
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My Work:
My diverse roles include serving as a part-time Lecturer at Liverpool John Moores University, where I have the privilege of sharing knowledge and insights. Additionally, I am a valued member of the Marine Management Organization and collaborate closely with NW IFCA, particularly in the vital realm of marine environmental protection. I also contribute to the technical, scientific, and bylaws committee. Moreover, I am honored to serve as the Co-Chair of the LCR Gender Equality Panel, where I work to foster greater gender equality and inclusivity in our community.
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My Typical Day:
I don’t have a “typical” day, because everything what I do is very different: from research, to tutorials or support for students, from marine policies to equality and diversity strategies, from workshops to surveys.
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What I'd do with the prize money:
As everyone involved, I would love to win the prize.
I will invest this prize in an interactive STEM activities accessible to everyone.
Thank you.
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Education:
Qualifications
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Doctorate Polytechnic University of Catalonia – Engineering and Nautical Science Department β Nautical Faculty of Barcelona β NARIC UK
(January 2009 β June 2012)
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MBA Port Management and Multi-modal Shipping – Foreign Trade, Constanta Maritime University β NARIC UK
(September 2003 β March 2007)
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Licence / Degree in Financial Management, Academy of Economic Studies Bucharest β NARIC UK
(September 1998 β August 2002)
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Β Education and Training, Blackpool&Fylde College
(January 2017 β July 2018)
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Certificate in Ocean Science in Action: marine ecosystems and food security, National Oceanographic Centre
(January2021 β February 2021)
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Work History:
MSc Lecturer and supervisor/ Research Associate Maritime TransportΒ
( Liverpool John Moores University)
(June 2023 β present)
Part time collaboration on maritime research projects around port management, sustainability, climate , marine pollution
MSc students supervision in maritime, logistics, sustainability, multimodal transports
Co-Chair Equality Gender Panel LCR
( Liverpool City Region)
(December 2022 β present)
Equality, Equity and Diversity legal framework, organisational management
Community engagement, projects in all domains, specially where exists lack of diversity and equality.
STEM Ambassador
( STEM Learning NW Merseyside and Cheshire)
(December 22 β present)
Inspirational talks around STEM topics, climate change, marine environment, marine life
Encouraging young generation to study STEM
Member technical Scientific By laws Committee NW IFCA
( Marine Management Organisation)
(June 21 β present)
Consultancy on marine environmental protection
Sustainable marine environment
Water quality
Climate change impact / evolution
ECO I NW Project, Liverpool John Moores University
(March 2022 β June 2022)
Temporary project ( EU ), Consultancy in sustainability, Marketing research
ERDF Reports, claims, contracts, policies
Sustainable Development Goals promotions, campaigns, events, workshops
Business development
Ambassador Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain
(November 2021 β present)
Consultancy in:
Marine pollution and environmental protection
Sustainable Development Goals promotions, campaigns, solutions, seminars, workshops
Sustainable audits, assessments, certification ISO 14001
Marine Management Organisation
NW IFCA Member
(May 2021 – May 2025)
Consultancy, board meetings:
Annual Planning, Strategy and Policies implementation
Marine conservation and environmental protection
Governance, strategy, policy, by laws
HR recruitment processes
Trustee Executive Committee, Merseyside Environmental Trust
(January 2021 β August 2023)
Consultancy, Board meetings, organising and managing events, supporting charity and events dedicated to climate change, sustainability and protection of the environment, research, contracts, events and making a positive impact in the organisation.
International Guest Lecturer
(January 2020 β Present)
Online seminars teaching different maritime subjects, including commercial and modules in English, Spanish or Romanian, different countries around the World
Liverpool City Council Civic Leadership Program
(July 2020 β June 2021)
Online Seminars, volunteering and activism about how to became a community leader, a school governor, a member of a board in different organisations or trusts, a councillor or a leader for the community., taking in account equality and diversity.
Liverpool City Region commissions, involvement in planning, strategies and proposals in different domains, like: climate change, the future Freeport LCR, education, national sport plan, etc.
Development of different leadership skills, learning from leaders involved in Liverpool Community and Organisations.
Leadership programme and activities, boards in different organisations, from health to education and culture, justice, council, etc.
Liverpool City Region
(December 2020 β June 2021)
Freeport work-group, consultancy, community volunteer – planning, strategy, bid
Freelancer consultant, researcher, Little Globy Projects
(May 2019 β Present)
Events manager and a volunteer with different organisations, making different public presentations and different social, economical and sustainable events.
Civic involvement in different work groups for a sustainable development city, consultancy
Liverpool Council and Liverpool City Region commissions, involvement in planning, strategies and proposals in different domains, like: climate change, education, culture, health, national sport plan, etc.
Suggestions and planning for a sustainable economy, suggestions published on the Parliament UK, consultancy
Lecturer, Blackpool and Fylde College Fleetwood Nautical College and University Centre
(August 2016 β May 2019)
Planning, Teaching, Training, Assessments, Projects and research
Conferences and Seminars involvement: research, writing articles, attending and presenting in conferences, Involvement in Research and HE Development
Initiator and Coordinator Nautical Magazine FNC β Furthering Nautical Careers in Fleetwood Nautical Campus, creating for the first time a magazine for students and staff, in which they can share their sea experiences, research and expertise, including different competitions.
Project Admin, Transocean, (Deep-water), Constanta Port, Black Sea
(August 2014 β November 2014)
Consultancy, Project documentation, devised and implemented a new filing and indexing system for files, resulting in greater easier of access and a more time-efficient process, improving processes, Kaizen methodology.
Economic, commercial and risk analyst
Entrepreneur Maritime Projects, CERONAV MARITIME CENTRE
(June 2012 β April 2014)
Consultancy, Analyse marketing and economic analyst for all the maritime centres in Europe β competitive prices, policies development and implementation, qualitative courses and international standards STCW, Safety Maritime, Project Management
Create and implement European projects ( application Leonardo da Vinci programme, Erasmus, Horizon 2020)
Quality Management, Audit β all departments reports, standards implementation supervise
Seminars and workshops: Maritime Management, Marketing, Maritime Law, Ports Authority, Multimodal transport, Maritime Administration, Maritime Economy, Maritime Safety
PhD, Chairman, Polytechnic University of Catalonia, Nautical Faculty, Barcelona, Spain
(January 2010 β June 2012)
International publications and conferences, international projects
Research and international conferences in maritime domain, offshore and commercial contracts, INCOTERMS 2010
Power Point presentations in conferences and seminars in universities, in different countries
Chairman Session – Maritime Transport 2012 Congress, Barcelona, 27-29 of June 2012
Analyst, Rupubil Management, Barcelona, Spain
(January 2008 β December 2009)
Consultancy, Risk and economic analysis: price competition oil and gas domain, policies and strategies, price control and negotiating to all petrol stations, risk analysis and quick adapting strategies to the market change. Analyse marketing price oil daily, at all oil market actors of Barcelona.
Coordinator Export-Import Department, Transnatur, Barcelona, Spain
(October 2005 β December 2007)
Shipping contracts, Maritime transport, insurance transport with different international shipping companies, marine stakeholders, INCOTERMS contracts.
Economist, Ferry-Boat S.A, Constanta, Romania
(October 2001 β April 2005)
Financial and Risk Analyses, Minister of Transports, Romania, financial analysis based on the monthly balance – sheet and accounts, profitability, profit, unpredictable costs
Analysis for reduction of fuel costs for boats, ships equipmentβs inventories,
Internal and external audits;
Student jobs, Constanta, Romania
(July 1998 β August 2001)
Public Relations Manager – Association of Cultural and Classical Music, Romania: recruiting students for a national project to promote culture in museums, theatres and operas, advertising contracts, marketing, investors. Everything happened in a year and had great success at national level. (1 year)
Management and economic analyst in Romania’s tourism sector
Applied Skills, Knowledge and Experience
Proficiency in all areas of Microsoft Office
Consultancy and expertise in marine environment and sustainability
Professional data and risk analyse, detailed charts, research, reports and public presentations
Developing and implementing economic and sustainable policies
Interactivity, motivational and professional public presentations
Excellent communication skills
Research, International Trade, maritime economics, logistics and Shipping
Safety Maritime Management, Water Waste management, IMO, ILO, Port Authority
Involved in different projects for good causes like: BAME, Climate change, Sustainability, Save the Children β education, health, COVID 19 volunteer
Marine management, marine pollution, commercial shipping contracts.
International Projects, academic publications, seminars and workshops
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INCOTERMS, International Commerce Terms implementation and management
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Chairman / management and coordination skills – Maritime Transport 2012 Congress, Barcelona, 27-29 of June 2012 ( the only women chairman in maritime in that period of time)
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Climate change and sustainability expertise, focused on all 17 United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and insisting on SDGS 5, 8, 9, 10 12, 13 and 17 ( workshops, strategies and presentations)
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Liverpool City Region commissions, involvement in planning and strategies00
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Current Job:
MSc Lecturer and supervisor/ Research Associate Maritime TransportΒ
( Liverpool John Moores University)
(June 2023 β present)
Part time collaboration on maritime research projects around port management, sustainability, climate , marine pollution; tutorials; research.0
MSc students supervision in maritime, logistics, sustainability, multimodal transports
Co-Chair Equality Gender Panel LCR
( Liverpool City Region)
(December 2022 β present)
Equality, Equity and Diversity legal framework, organisational management
Community engagement, projects in all domains, specially where exists lack of diversity and equality.
STEM Ambassador
( STEM Learning NW Merseyside and Cheshire)
(December 22 β present)
Inspirational talks around STEM topics, climate change, marine environment, marine life
Encouraging young generation to study STEM
Technical Scientific By laws Committee NW IFCA
( Marine Management Organisation)
(June 21 β present)
Consultancy on marine environmental protection
Sustainable marine environment
Water quality
Climate change impact / evolution
Ambassador Sustainable Procurement and Supply Chain
(November 2021 β present)
Consultancy in:
Marine pollution and environmental protection
Sustainable Development Goals promotions, campaigns, solutions, seminars, workshops
Sustainable audits, assessments, certification ISO 14001
Marine Management Organisation
NW IFCA Member
(May 2021 – May 2025)
Consultancy, board meetings:
Annual Planning, Strategy and Policies implementation
Marine conservation and environmental protection
Governance, strategy, policy, by laws
HR recruitment processes
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Employer:
Liverpool John Moores University
Collaborations: marine Management Organisation, STEM, Liverpool City Region.
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My Interview
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How would you describe yourself in 3 words?
passionate about seas and oceans
What did you want to be after you left school?
researcher
Were you ever in trouble at school?
Yes, in the theory of philosophy.
If you weren't doing this job, what would you choose instead?
Something related to seas and oceans.
Who is your favourite singer or band?
Abba
What's your favourite food?
sarmale
If you had 3 wishes for yourself what would they be? - be honest!
Innovate something that makes a positive impact to the whole World; have the power to help people; be a successful writer around the World.
Tell us a joke.
Why was the math book sad? It had too many problems.
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