Curious by nature and passionate about cultural exchange, I enjoy exploring foreign languages, cinema, and literature I travel frequently, often combining it with my academic research, and take a particular interest in European cultures and history I'm also committed to innovative university-level teaching and enjoy keeping up with emerging pedagogical methods In my spare time, I enjoy creative writing, long-distance walking, and following developments in international affairs
Rafaella Kounna
Special Scientist
Nicosia
Summary
Committed to fostering collaborative and results-driven educational environment. Proven ability to enhance student comprehension and engagement through innovative teaching methods. Valued for adaptability, reliability, and strong teamwork skills. Expertise in curriculum planning and student assessment.
Overview
15
15
years of professional experience
5
5
Languages
Work History
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
09.2023 - Current
- Project: Work-Life Balance of Employed Carers.
- Literature review development.
- Questionnaire design.
- Data input, management, and analysis.
- Dissemination support.
- Administrative and project management.
Special Scientist - Teaching
University of Cyprus
06.2023 - 12.2025
- Courses taught: Organizational Behaviour, Principles of Management, Cross-Cultural Management.
- Planning lectures and learning materials.
- Individual student meetings.
- Student assessment.
Board Member
The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)
06.2023
- Programmatic evaluation and accreditation
- Institutional quality assurance
- Report writing and recommendations
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
10.2022 - 08.2023
- Project: Motion Project
- Data management and analysis
- Volunteer recruitment
- Life-history interviews
- Dissemination and administration
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
02.2022 - 06.2022
- Project: Allies Project
- Data management and analysis
- Dissemination and social media
- Website management
- Coordination with partners
POS Clerk
Metlife
07.2021 - 12.2021
- Administrative tasks
- Account management
- Customer service
Assistant, International Relations Service
University of Cyprus
07.2020 - 11.2020
- Administrative support.
- Research for university promotion.
- Collaboration with other universities.
Research Assistant
University of Cyprus
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Projects: ALLIES Project, GLOBE International Research Project.
- Data collection and analysis.
- Research support.
Assistant
Mara Gardenita Flower Boutique
05.2011 - 08.2020
- Event planning
- Payroll processing
- Supplier coordination
English Teacher
Bla-Bla in English Private Institute
09.2019 - 06.2020
- ESL instruction (Pre-junior to IGCSE)
- Task preparation and parent collaboration
English Teacher
AIXMI Private Institutes
09.2017 - 05.2019
- ESL instruction (Pre-junior to IGCSE)
- Task preparation and parent collaboration
Education
Ph.D. - Public And Business Administration
University of Cyprus
Nicosia 04.2001 -
Master of Science - Public And Business Administration
University of Cyprus
Nicosia 04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Cyprus
Nicosia 04.2001 -
Skills
Scientific writing
Research design
Qualitative research
Quantitative research
Academic publishing
Literature review
Research proposals
Teaching strategies
Student motivation
Educational research
Accomplishments
- Best Paper Award, 6th Global Conference on International HRM
- Best Academic Performance Award, MSc HRM, 2021
- 40th place, ICAEW100 Leadership Competition, 2019-2020
Interests
Presentations
- EURAM Conference, 2025, From Surviving to Thriving: The Role of Support Systems on LGBQ Employees Job Satisfaction
- BAM Conference, 2024, Multiple identities for LGBQ employees through conflict and enhancement: configurations for job satisfaction
- CRANET Cyprus, 2022, Diversity statement existence in organisations - internally or externally motivated action? A multi-level, cross-country research
- CYHRMA Webcast, 2022, Creating People Advantage Survey Results
- YUFE, 2021, Practices That Promote Work-Life Balance
Personal Information
Date of Birth: 1993-05-06
Publications
Ierodiakonou, C., Stavrou, E., Kounna, R., 2024, Contextual and temporal effects on diversity action programmes in organisations., The International Journal of Human Resource Management, 1-35
References
- Christiana Ierodiakonou, c.ierodiakonou@ucy.ac.cy
- Eleni Stavrou, stavrou.eleni@ucy.ac.cy
- Demetris Hadjimichael, hadjimichael.demetris@ucy.ac.cy
Software
SPSS
Microsoft
Timeline
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
09.2023 - Current
Special Scientist - Teaching
University of Cyprus
06.2023 - 12.2025
Board Member
The Cyprus Agency of Quality Assurance and Accreditation in Higher Education (CYQAA)
06.2023
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
10.2022 - 08.2023
Special Scientist - Research
University of Cyprus
02.2022 - 06.2022
POS Clerk
Metlife
07.2021 - 12.2021
Assistant, International Relations Service
University of Cyprus
07.2020 - 11.2020
Research Assistant
University of Cyprus
02.2020 - 11.2020
English Teacher
Bla-Bla in English Private Institute
09.2019 - 06.2020
English Teacher
AIXMI Private Institutes
09.2017 - 05.2019
Assistant
Mara Gardenita Flower Boutique
05.2011 - 08.2020
Ph.D. - Public And Business Administration
University of Cyprus
04.2001 -
Master of Science - Public And Business Administration
University of Cyprus
04.2001 -
Bachelor of Arts - English Language And Literature
University of Cyprus
04.2001 -
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