Nathan Aquilina
Birkirkara
Summary
Possesses versatile skills in project management, problem-solving, and collaboration. Brings fresh perspective and strong commitment to quality and success. Recognized for adaptability and proactive approach in delivering effective solutions.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Executive (Internationalisation) at Scale: 7
Xjenza Malta
10.2023 - Current
- National Contact point for the R&I Program - SINO-MALTA BILATERAL FUND & XJENZA MALTA-TUBITAK
- Overseeing the monitoring process of ongoing, and new, projects within XJENZA MALTA's Internationalisation Unit. This involves continuous project monitoring from both technical and financial perspectives
- Responsible for the development and maintaining strong links with private sector, academia and other R&I players, both at local and international levels
- Supporting and contributing to the Internationalisation Unit's work on a number of internationalisation Bilateral funding opportunities (Mainly The SINO-MALTA Fund & XJENZA MALTA-TUBITAK)
Manager I (Fisheries Protection)
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
12.2020 - 09.2023
- Respond, Validate, File and Take any Course of Action needed for all the written requests that are addressed to the FVR by fishing vessel owners
- In most cases this entails in compiling facts and presenting case to Senior Management for feedback and way forward & and assisting in drafting letter in response to customer
- Issue a reply to any queries which are addressed towards the Fishing Vessel Register Section via electronic correspondence & via phone calls
- Addressing other client s requests pertaining to Customer Service and those done through the Application Form
- Assisting with the Issuing of Special Authorizations
- Supervision of new recruits to help them familiarize with the Section's operating procedures
- The compiling and indexing of documents that need to be presented to court
Assistant Manager (Fisheries Protection)
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
07.2019 - 12.2020
- Forwarding and summarizing of any cases in relation to licencing issues to the Department's board
- Listening to any potential complaints or problems which fisherman might be facing, helping and problem solving in their situations where possible
- Upkeeping of Special Authorisations records
- Data Inputting
- Fishing Licence issuance
- Updating any potential changes done to fishing vessel licences
- Corresponding with fisherman and other departmental sections via email
- Ordering necessary inspections on Fishing Vessels
Intern
Shark Lab
02.2016 - 03.2016
- Participating in Dissemination Activities
- Participation in Awareness Campaigns
Intern
Bank of Valletta
02.2015 - 03.2015
- Assisting the Bank's Environmental Manager in Green Projects & Initiatives
Intern
Plant Health Directorate (Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights)
02.2014 - 03.2014
- Assisting the Inspection team for plant pests & diseases
- Assisting the laboratory team in testing for diseases in crop samples
Education
Master of Science - Management, Project Management
IDEA College
Mosta12-2025
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Environmental Engineering, Resource Management, Sustainable Development and Impact Assesment, Water and Energy, Biodiversity and Environment
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
06.2018
Skills
- Communication
- Team work
- Computer Literate (ECDL Certified)
- Management Skills
- Able to work under pressure
- Able to Prioritize & Meet Deadlines
Languages
Maltese
English
Personal Information
Driving License: B
Timeline
Executive (Internationalisation) at Scale: 7
Xjenza Malta
10.2023 - Current
Manager I (Fisheries Protection)
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
12.2020 - 09.2023
Assistant Manager (Fisheries Protection)
Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights
07.2019 - 12.2020
Intern
Shark Lab
02.2016 - 03.2016
Intern
Bank of Valletta
02.2015 - 03.2015
Intern
Plant Health Directorate (Ministry for Agriculture, Fisheries and Animal Rights)
02.2014 - 03.2014
Bachelor of Science (Honours) - Environmental Engineering, Resource Management, Sustainable Development and Impact Assesment, Water and Energy, Biodiversity and Environment
Malta College of Arts, Science and Technology
Master of Science - Management, Project Management
IDEA College
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