PAVLINA KARAGIANNI
29 Berry Street, Liberty Living M1 2AR
07716745425
http://www.linkedin.com/in/karagiannipavlina/
Profile
A Geotechnical and Environmental Engineer with experience on mining sector. I recently
finished my Master studies in Petroleum & Gas Engineering at the University of Salford, UK
in order to acquire further insight into the Oil Industry and Engineering. With great
confidence in my ability to take more challenges and contribute to the growth of any
company I work for in the future. In short, I am reliable, self-motivated, hardworking and
eager to learn and have a genuine interest in geotechnical sector.
EDUCATION
2013-2014
University of Salford, Msc Petroleum and Gas Engineering, Distinction
Modules: Geology, Exploration, Drilling, Reservoir, Production of oil and gas, Gas flow and
Network analysis, Petroleum economics and Project management, Distribution and
Transmission systems, Fundamentals of Natural Gas and Production Systems and Design.
Thesis: Simulation of Chemical Enhanced Oil recovery methods
My research was focused on the oil recovery efficiency for a sandstone reservoir by
combining the chemicals methods. Simulation was done with EORgui software.
2007-2011
Technological Educational Institution of Western Macedonia
Geotechnology & Environmental Engineering, First
Modules: Geology, Mechanics, Mineralogy, Mineral Deposit, Geological Mapping,
Exploitation, Method for soil investigation, Soil Mechanics, Drilling, Applied Geochemistry,
Operation Research, AutoCAD, Health & Safety, Hydrogeology, Environmental Mechanics,
Surveying, Concrete- Structural projects
Dissertation: Transportation means and environmental impact
My project was focused on the air pollution from Transportation means in Kozani, Greece.
Analysis of the environmental impacts carried out and solutions were proffered to control
air pollution.
WORK EXPERIENCE
1 APRIL 2011- 30 SEPTEMBER 2011, PRACTICAL TRAINING, LARCO GMMSA, KASTORIA, GREECE
While working at Larco during my work placement my responsibilities included:
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Accurate chemical analysis of minerals
Possessing and updating data according to chemical analysis
Creation of realistic geological maps with MapInfo and Raster Design software
The role required good communication, cooperation skills. Being able to work under
pressure and meet up with company deadlines, being able to take responsibility for accurate
results of chemical analysis and realistic geological maps. I achieved a 10/10 grade in my
work placement.
Key Skills
Languages:
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Greek (native language)
English (Proficiency)
Italian (intermediate)
Technical skills:
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Databases: ECDL Core Certificate (concepts of information and communication
,managing files, word, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, wed browsing) 2011
Designing Applications: Autocad 2011, Solidwork, GIS
Development environments: Mapinfo, 2009, Raster Design,2009 , Vulcan, 2009
Reservoir Simulation: Schlumberger Eclipse, Petrel (PVI) 2014
Skills:
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Reliable, responsible and dependable in fulfilling duties. From my work experience
at Larco in the Chemical Analysis Sector. I was responsible for analyzing and
compiling results and that helped me to improve my organisation and time
management skills. I also work as part of a group on some other projects which
greatly improved my team playing skills.
Adaptable easily to new challenges. As consequence of my interesting to travel
around the world, i had face new challenges and usually i had to take a decision at
that moment. That has helped to improve my skill of thinking fast, logically and to
observe all possible ways .Also i seek and willingly take opportunities to learn.
From my experience as volunteer in public library of Kastoria, Greece I have
improved my verbal and listening communication skills.
AWARDS AND ACHIEVEMENTS
Performance scholarship from the Technological Educational Institution of Western
Macedonia, Greece for the year 2011.
PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS
Member of the Society of Petroleum Engineering (SPE Salford Student Chapter) since 2013
Member of the Salford University Engineering Union since 2013
FURTHER STUDIES:
2011-2012, studies in screenwriting sector
2015, SIX SIGMA course
VOLUNTEER:
2012- 2013 Public library of Kastoria, Greece
References available upon request