Teaching a variety of units in the Tourism, Resorts Management and other disciplines.

As part of the leadership team grow sustainable tourism on Christmas Island by implementing strategies and policies to facilitate destination development to provide exceptional visitor experiences; and managing the corporate and operational responsibilities of the Christmas Island Tourism Association.• Building positive relationships and influencing industry and stakeholders• Managing resources and finances• Leading the Visitor Centre Team to provide high quality visitor and… Show more As part of the leadership team grow sustainable tourism on Christmas Island by implementing strategies and policies to facilitate destination development to provide exceptional visitor experiences; and managing the corporate and operational responsibilities of the Christmas Island Tourism Association.• Building positive relationships and influencing industry and stakeholders• Managing resources and finances• Leading the Visitor Centre Team to provide high quality visitor and member services including retail, bookings and events. This position will be required to provide front line services• Managing contracts, grants and corporate/association requirements to meet activity objectives, key performance indicators and regulatory requirements• Seeking and managing grants and other revenue streams to implement projects, events, and other activities• Formulating evidence-based strategic and action plans• Reporting monthly to the Christmas Island Tourism Association Management Committee on activities, finances and key issues affecting tourism• Providing secretariat support to the Christmas Island Tourism Association Management Committee Show less

Delivering lectures and tutorials for Events Management and Sustainability Operations

While working at Melbourne Polytechnic for over 14 years I developed extensive experience in the preparation and delivery of a high quality learning experience that engaged students through the teaching of tutorials, practical classes, workshops, student field excursions, in the class room, online and through blended learning. I have developed a scholarly yet experential approach to learning and teaching that facilitates student engagement and enhances learning outcomes. In… Show more While working at Melbourne Polytechnic for over 14 years I developed extensive experience in the preparation and delivery of a high quality learning experience that engaged students through the teaching of tutorials, practical classes, workshops, student field excursions, in the class room, online and through blended learning. I have developed a scholarly yet experential approach to learning and teaching that facilitates student engagement and enhances learning outcomes. In consultation with relevant staff and independently I have developed subject materials for use in both domestic and external/off-shore international programs. I also developed and delivered teaching support activities and specialist teaching (study tours, work integrated learning, field trips).I was also responsible for the assessment of student work and providing advice and feedback to students.I also contributed to the development of on line and blended learning and other innovative forms of deliveryAdditionally, my previous tourism, hospitality, charter boat and marine environmental tourism industry experience with extensive industry involvement while teaching has given me an extensive understanding of the tourism industry and tourism operations, especially in the areas of marine based and environmental tourism management and business development. The addition of a Master of Business in Tourism Management in 2015 has also added to my tourism and management expertise. Show less

Teaching in the Diplomas and Advanced Diplomas of Tourism, Events and Hospitality.

Assisted the owners with the development of two concurrent businesses. Dolphin Discovery Tours: Environmental Tourism Experience focusing on the marine wild life extant at the Southern end of Port Phillip Bay . Achieved three tourism awards.Looking Good Yacht Cruises: Hospitality Cruising, Corporate Functions and Team Building, Weddings and other Social Functions