Curiosity and wonder are two words that accurately describe my approach to life. I believe our world is interconnected, its many parts working together, like clockwork, to create the incredible things we see around us. Studying the world is one of the ways that I like to reciprocate what nature provides. So when I have some free time, I grab my binoculars, camera, and notebook, and explore the crazy, complex, inspiring world we inhabit.
Permaculture Design Certificate Oregon State University | 2025
MSc Biodiversity and Ecology
University of Cyprus | 2025
Dynamic System Modelling and Analysis (MSc Module) University of Bergen | 2022
Natural Resource Management (MSc Module) University of Bergen | 2022
Climate and Society (BSc Module) University of Lancaster | 2022
BA (Hons) Popular Music
Perth College UHI | 2021
Operations Manager Cyprus Environment Foundation, Cyprus | 2023-2024 During my time with CEF, I had the pleasure to meet and interact with a great number of the environmental champions of Cyprus, the people who work tirelessly to make sure that nature is represented in our education, our law, and our communities. Some of my responsibilities included grant application and project management, communication and outreach, fundraising strategy, administrative overview and capacity building.
Founder & Director Creative Journey, UK | 2017 – 2022 During my studies, my freelance business served a great purpose in my personal and professional evolution. Other than the ensuing interpersonal and business management skills, it helped me to acquire a toolbox of best practice and strategy, applicable both to work and life.
Art, Photography, Film and Sound Design Teacher Thalia Pontiki School of Art and Creativity, Cyprus | 2021 Teaching is a challenge. Managing a class, preparing the curriculum, teaching, and critiquing, presented a big opportunity to develop a sensitivity for communication and learning styles.
Associate Creative and Video Consultant Smoove Media, UK | 2020 – 2021 Helping student unions increase their engagement by awaking their creative potential. Developing content strategies and building a toolbox for quick and effective content creation. Video - Photography - Social Media Management.
Communications Intern Highlands and Islands Student Association, UK | 2020 Responsibilities included internal and external relations, press release preparation, social media curation and management, content creation and more.
Vice President of Education and Engagement Highlands and Islands Student Association, UK | 2018 Voted in this position by my university’s student body, it was my first experience with true, public responsibility. I learned that acting on our own agency can have great impact on others.
Professional
Communication
Problem solving
Leadership
IT proficiency
Project-management
Creativity
Teaching/ mentoring
Consulting & auditing
Creative
Music
Photography
Filmmaking
Graphic design
Website design & development
Digital marketing
Copy writing
Science
Academic writing
Report & proposal writing
ArcGIS
RStudio
Research & data analysis
Fieldwork
My slowly growing list of academic publication can be found on my ORCID profile.
Michaelangelo Pontikis - ORCID
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