Maria Markou (Assoc. CIPD)

Maria Markou (Assoc. CIPD) has over 10 years of experience in human resources. Maria is currently serving as the Head of HR at Visual Data, where they manage all HR functions. Prior to this role, they worked as the Human Resources Manager at Visual Data, responsible for recruitment, employee development, and HR management. Before joining Visual Data, Maria worked as the Human Resources Manager at Big Rock - Performance Marketing Agency, where they provided maternity cover. Maria also gained valuable experience as the Human Resources Manager at WAVE, where they developed and implemented HR and People strategies aligned with business objectives. Additionally, they served as an HR - Talent Acquisition Specialist at WAVE, responsible for the recruitment process of sales and marketing associates. Maria's earlier experience includes working as a Human Resources Administrator at Iliochora, Private Nursery School, where they were responsible for staff meetings and sourcing candidates. Before entering the HR field, they worked as a Teacher and Philologist. Maria holds an Associate CIPD qualification.

Maria Markou (Assoc. CIPD) has a strong education background in Human Resources Management. Maria obtained a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Human Resources Management from the University of Kent in 2019, after completing their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Philosophical Studies at the University of Patras in 2016.

In addition to their formal education, Maria has pursued various certifications to enhance their professional qualifications. Maria obtained a Level 3 Award in Mental Health: Workplace First Aider, as well as a Level 2 Award in Mental Health: Workplace Responder, both from FutureQuals | Awarding & End-point Assessment in 2023 and 2022, respectively. Maria also received a certification in "Human Resources: Managing Employee Problems" from LinkedIn in 2021, and "Interviewing Techniques" from LinkedIn in 2020.

Furthermore, Maria holds certifications in "CERTIFICATE IN EMPLOYEE RECRUITMENT" and "LEVEL 5 DIPLOMA IN HR MANAGEMENT" from the UK Professional Development Academy, both obtained in 2020. Maria has also completed various LinkedIn courses, including "Human Resources: Selecting an HR System," "Human Resources: Understanding HR Systems Features and Benefits," and "Human Resources: Using Metrics to Drive HR Strategy" in December 2019.

Prior to their advanced degree and certifications, Maria obtained the CIPD LEVEL 7 certification from the CIPD in 2018, showcasing their expertise in the field of Human Resources. Additionally, they have demonstrated high proficiency in the English language, achieving an IELTS score of 8.5 from the British Council in 2017.

While some certifications, such as the C2 Proficiency from the University of Cambridge, ECPE from the University of Michigan, and Sorbonne C2 in Diplôme de langue et littérature françaises from Sorbonne University are mentioned, no information regarding the obtained months or years is provided.