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Nationality
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Australian |
| Health |
Excellent |
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| Present appointment |
Manager Tourism and Economic Development
Newcastle City Council |
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| Career goal: |
Assist people to recognise issues and opportunities, and empower them to make informed choices that lead to greater social justice and sustainability |
Academic record
- Associate Professorship (Hotel Management and Tourism)
Blue Mountains Hotel School, NSW (2007)
- Masters Business Administration
Southern Cross University, NSW (2004 – 2006)
- PhD - Tourism and Visitor Management
University of Canberra (ACT) 1996 – 1999)
- Graduate Diploma - Tourism Management
University of Canberra (ACT 1995 – 1996)
- Bachelor of Applied Science, Natural Resource Management
University of New England, Northern Rivers (Lismore - NSW 1987 – 1989)
- Higher School Certificate
Kingswood College (Box Hill, Victoria 1981) Certifications
- Occupational Health and Safety for Construction Sites
- Liquor Licensee for Q Station, Responsible Service of Alcohol
- First Aid Levels 1 and 2
- First point of attack for fire and related emergencies
- Defensive driving in high risk environments
Professional interests
- Professionally 'greening' the tourism industry
- Effects of culture upon policy, decision making and implementation
Personal interests
- Exploring remote areas of developing countries
- Longboard surfing at uncrowded points (a passion)
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