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White Salmon, Wa, Us

White Salmon, Wa, Us

Banjul, Banjul, Gm

Responsible for working on the day-to-day implementation of the US$68M World Bank grant-driven Tourism Diversification and Resilience Project for Gambia tourism activities, coordinating multi-stakeholder collaboration and capacity building for sustainable tourism development and diversification, supporting resource mobilization and investment, and helping the Project Implementation Unit, Ministry of Tourism & Culture, and key stakeholders manage and coordinate the implementation of tourism-related project activities, including hiring of key consultancies, overseeing project timelines, and ensuring the quality of all outputs.

Freetown, Western Area, Sl

Responsible for providing tourism technical guidance, implementation support, and capacity building in all areas of destination management, development and marketing to the Ministry of Tourism and Cultural Affairs, National Tourist Board, and related agencies in order to advance the sustainable development of tourism and facilitate the successful implementation of the Sierra Leone Economic Diversification Project.

Kigali, Kigali, Rw

Through a World Bank Group appointment, responsible for coordinating the IFC tourism program and serving as a technical advisor to the Rwanda Development Board Tourism and Conservation Department. This includes acting as a focal point between IFC and senior decision-makers at RDB, providing strategic direction and leadership to achieve program results, supporting the development of new tourism products and investments, and helping to fundraise and improve the enabling environment for sustainable and regenerative tourism development.

Toronto, Ontario, Ca

Developed and implemented a strategy to scale up community tourism and social enterprise development at a destination level. Initiated partnerships with the Governments of Belize, Jamaica, Panama, and Kazakhstan, and helped to launch the Panama Community Tourism Alliance and create a positive policy and regulatory environment for community tourism in Panama. Focused on building the capacity of the Planeterra management team through coaching and mentorship. Co-developed a community conservation tourism program and secured private sector buy-in and support.

Georgetown, N/A, Gy

Credited for championing the value of tourism at the highest levels of government, raising the profile and impact of the Guyana Tourism Authority, securing global recognition for Guyana as a leading sustainable destination in the tourism market, and supporting the growth of Guyana’s tourism sector.- Destination Management and Development. Led the development and implementation of the Guyana Tourism Strategic Action Plan: 2018-2025 and national tourism policy 2019-2020. Co-developed the Tax Exemption Guide for the Tourism Sector. Led the revision of the GTA Act and regulations. Secured structured partnerships with 15 sister governmental agencies, private sector partner organizations, and NGOs. Secured US$1M in committed grant funding. Created and completed a successful pilot of the award-winning Guyana Community-led Tourism Framework and a successful MSME Tourism Growth Accelerator program. Markedly increased the number of trainees and trainers benefitting from capacity building programs.- Destination Marketing. Implemented an integrated Marketing & Communications Strategy and a new website. Secured market reps in core and investment markets. Received recognition as a leading sustainable destination via 6 awards from ITB-Berlin, LATA, CTO and WTM and as a top destination to visit in 2020 by National Geographic, Travel+Leisure, and Condé Nast Traveler among others. Secured US$160M in advertising revenue equivalent in earned media. Increased social media following by >100%. Fostered a 16% increase in visitation in 2018 and 9.75% in 2019. Became one of Guyana’s top investment markets and the 2nd largest export sector.- Organizational Development. Restructured the GTA. Co-created a new mission, vision and organizational goals and new operational policies and systems. Grew staffing by 20%. Markedly increased organizational capacity and effectiveness. Built the capacity of the senior management team to lead the GTA into the future

Cologny, Geneva, Ch

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Washington, Dc, Us

Consultant working for the World Bank’s Environment team focused on Cameroon, Gabon, Central African Republic and the Republic of Congo. Led an assessment of tourism within the countries concerned and 36 National Parks with support from Conservation Capital. Provided detailed recommendations to governmental leaders for increasing the economic potential of nature-based tourism at a national and protected area level.

Seattle, Us

Focused on fundraising, program development and project implementation, and completing a successful leadership succession.

Seattle, Us

14 years as Founder and CEO of Sustainable Travel International, a globally recognized nonprofit that exists to improve people’s lives and the environments they rely upon. Responsible for raising more than $10M for CSR and sustainable development projects in over 100 destinations with an emphasis on policy, management and operational practices that achieve tangible social, economic, and conservation outcomes.Sustainable Development. Extensive work with governments in Asia-Pacific, Africa and Latin America in assessing risks and opportunities; developing multi-sectorial participatory action and investment plans; securing financing for priority projects; implementing tourism development, conservation and educational initiatives and sustainability management and policy frameworks; and measuring, monitoring and reporting on key indicators. Technical Assistance. Strong track record in providing technical assistance to multinational airlines, cruise lines, hotel chains and tour operators, and to destination authorities worldwide; expertise in performance-based project management and leading activities; and extensive experience implementing sustainable tourism policies and standards and destination management, community development, and conservation initiatives.Project Management. Effective management of program and organizational budgets up to $2.2M/year; proven ability to cultivate and secure donations up to $750,000; design and fund multi-year regional initiatives with budgets up to $1.2M; and secure and manage multiple donor contracts *Chair / Founder (April-October 2015)

Washington, Dc, Us

The United States Travel and Tourism Advisory Board serves as the advisory body to the Secretary of Commerce on matters relating to the travel and tourism industry in the United States. The Board advises the Secretary on government policies and programs that affect the U.S. travel and tourism industry, offers counsel on current and emerging issues, and provides a forum for discussing and proposing solutions to industry-related problems.

Boulder, Co, Us

Undergraduate Program. Taught two separate courses over three years: Strategies in Sustainable Tourism and Sustainability, Business and the Environment

Business and Program Development. Doubled revenues in just four years, growing to $1.5 million in gross annual revenues and annual profitability. Operated in 29 countries on seven continents. General Management. Managed human resources, facility and information systems during which the company grew to 20 employees in North America alone. Quality Management and Cost Savings. Discontinued unprofitable programs, streamlined organizational structure, and refocused strategy to industry leadership programs and sustainable business operations.Group Marketing and Sales. Actively developed key customer relationships with leading affinity groups and companies including such as American Hiking Society, Cabelas, EMS, and The Smithsonian Institute. Marketing and Public Relations. Created highly successful, targeted on-line and traditional marketing and PR campaigns designed to attract the most qualified inquiries at the least cost.

Director of Customer Service. Effectively responded to requests, inquiries, suggestions, and/or concerns. Created systems to measure customer satisfaction. Director of Outdoor Instruction. Established, managed and operated canoe and kayak instructional program and an experiential education program. Both programs profitable in their first year.

Ma, Tourism & Recreation Management

Ba, Psychology, Business