Mrs. Mary Viterouli, University of Thessaly, Greece
Mrs. Mary Viterouli is a distinguished Greek sociologist, educator, and business administrator with extensive academic and professional credentials. She holds dual bachelor’s degrees in Social Sciences & English Literature from The Open University (UK) and in Business Administration from the Hellenic Open University, alongside three master’s degrees (MBA, MA.Ed., and MSc in Statistics) and is currently pursuing a PhD at the University of Thessaly, focusing on Human Resource Management and Adult Education. Fluent in English, Greek, German, and Italian, Mary has taught English, business, and IT across multiple institutions and has served as Deputy Director at the Vocational Training Institute of DYPA. She has participated in several EU-funded research projects, authored numerous peer-reviewed articles, and published educational books on English grammar and teaching. Her research interests include HRM, leadership, adult education, well-being, sustainability, and tourism. She actively contributes as a peer reviewer and holds certifications in coaching, special education, and adult learning methodologies.
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Academic and Professional Journey
Mrs. Mary Viterouli is a distinguished academic and professional with a diverse educational background spanning language, business, and social sciences. She graduated from the 2nd General High School of Chalkida in 1994 and went on to earn multiple certifications, including TEFL Methodology and a diploma in Commerce, Advertisement, and Product Promotion. She holds dual Bachelor’s degrees: a BSc/BAEng in Social Sciences and English Literature from The Open University of Great Britain, and a BBA in Management and Business Administration from the Hellenic Open University. Her postgraduate education includes an MBA with a thesis on Procter & Gamble’s market share strategies and an MA.Ed. in Applied Pedagogics focusing on adult education and professional training. Currently, she is pursuing a Master’s in Statistics and Data Analysis at the University of the Aegean and a PhD at the University of Thessaly, investigating the interplay between HRM and organizational performance within Greek public employment services. Her research interests include management, leadership, HRM, adult education, marketing, and well-being.
Training in Education
Mrs. Mary Viterouli has undertaken extensive training across education, information technology, special education, and well-being. Her computer proficiency began with certification in Windows, Word, Excel, and DOS in 1995, followed by the ECDL Core Certification in 2004, covering IT fundamentals and key Microsoft Office applications. She is also skilled in Steinberg, Photoshop, CorelDraw, and other software. Her pedagogical training includes accredited certificates in Adult Education and Professional Training (2017), with focus areas such as team dynamics, learning theories, teaching techniques, and project-based learning. In 2018, she completed professional development on apprenticeship programs, career counseling, and modern vocational education methods. From 2019–2020, she pursued specialized training in Special Education and Counseling from the University of the Aegean, covering ADHD, autism, and inclusive interventions. Her commitment to personal development continued with Life Coaching and Ecotherapy training (2021–2022) at the University of Western Attica, exploring coaching techniques, positive psychology, health promotion, and nature-based renewal.
Certifications and Professional Recognitions
Mrs. Mary Viterouli has achieved multiple certifications and recognitions that affirm her expertise in education and professional training. In 1997, she was granted a Qualification Competency License and Teaching Permit for English Language instruction in tutoring centers. Her Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Social Sciences was officially recognized by DOATAP in 2007. That same year, she was included in the Registry of the National Organization for the Certification of Qualifications & Vocational Guidance (E.O.P.P.E.P.). In 2008, she became certified by the Greek Manpower Employment Organization (LAEK) as a trainer for English and administrative courses. In 2016, she received her Certification of Educational Competence for Adult Educators from E.O.P.P.E.P., supported by a wide range of STEP codes. In 2017, she was awarded Pedagogical Competence by the National & Kapodistrian University of Athens. Her professional credibility was further enhanced in 2019 when she was registered as a Certified Assessor by the General Secretariat for Research & Technology
Professional and Teaching Experience
Mrs. Mary Viterouli possesses extensive professional and teaching experience spanning various sectors. Her early roles included serving as Executive Secretary at Evoiki Gnomi and North Yachts S.A., and as Editor-in-Chief at Sigma Newspaper. She completed an internship at the Agricultural Bank of Chalkida and later contributed as a volunteer researcher for Erasmus mobility programs at the Institute of Sustainable Development and Citizen Health. In public service, she held positions as Administrative-Economic Officer at TOMY Vasiliko, Employment Advisor at DYPA, and currently serves as Deputy Director at the Vocational Training Institute of D.YP.A Chalkida. Her teaching experience is equally diverse, having taught English, IT, and administrative subjects at numerous institutions such as EVROGNOSI, AXON, Carierra, and several VET schools. She also held academic roles at TEI of Chalkida and Second Chance Schools, and worked as a training supervisor and adult trainer in LAEK programs, demonstrating a deep commitment to lifelong learning and vocational education.
Research Focus
Mrs. Mary Viterouli’s research focus lies at the intersection of Strategic Human Resource Management, Adult Education, and Organizational Behavior. Her scholarly work emphasizes sustainable organizational transformation, integrating green HRM and change management to nurture eco-conscious practices. She explores themes such as employee engagement, self-directed learning, adult education, leadership, work-life balance, generational dynamics, and diversity in the workplace. Her studies highlight the significance of training, adaptability, and lifelong learning in enhancing organizational performance. Viterouli also contributes to ESG integration, total quality management in tourism, and the role of business intelligence in inclusive HR practices. Her research is inherently multidisciplinary, connecting sociological principles, educational frameworks, and business strategies to address real-world challenges in public and private sectors. Notably, her doctoral research introduces the “Individual-Enhancement Model,” linking HRM with adult education principles in public employment services. Overall, her contributions support ethical leadership, sustainability, innovation, and human capital development across diverse organizational contexts.
Publication Top Notes
📗 Fostering sustainability through green HRM & change management, 35 citations, 2023
📘 Time for change: Tailored training for transformation, 26 citations, 2024
📙 Organizational learning culture & operational performance, 19 citations, 2021
📕 Self-directedness in training & work engagement, 17 citations, 2022
📗 Self-directed HRM in tourism via adult education, 10 citations, 2023
📘 Adult education principles in HR performance, 10 citations, 2021
📙 HR training impact on integration & success, 9 citations, 2023
📕 Adaptive performance & generational learning culture, 5 citations, 2024
📗 Adult learning & knowledge management, 5 citations, 2023
📘 Green ambidexterity in public sector sustainability, 1 citation, 2025
📙 TQM & group dynamics in tourism & hospitality, 1 citation, 2024
📕 ESG & TQM learning strategies for sustainability, 1 citation, 2024
📗 Market share strategy: Case of Procter & Gamble, 1 citation, 2014
📘 Public servant adaptability via transformative learning, 2025
📙 Adult education in strategic HRM, 2025
📕 Inclusive HRM for multigenerational workforce, 2025