Walking in the rainforest to ID plants and wildlife with indigenous people and specialists, particularly with focus on food and medicinal values; collection of fruits and seeds for propagation; exploring catchments to understand ecohydrology; design and establishment of water gardens; nature photography and writing.
Education
Degrees & Certificates
BA (Hons) Government Univ. Sydney 1974
MAdmin. (Tourism) James Cook Univ. 2000
Grad. Cert. Education (Tertiary Teaching) James Cook Univ. 2004
Languages spoken
English: native language and obviously fluent
French: was once fluent, now a little rusty
Professional Interests
Jobs/Opportunities sought:
Consultancy work in Asia Pacific region at a local level with indigenous clients.
Work Experience
Industry and academic background for over 20 years. Engaged as a Consultant by private and public sector clients including government and indigenous (Aboriginal and Tores Strait Islander) councils and corporations. Lecturer in Tourism for 5 years.
Services Offered
Experience and expertise accrued over 20 years as tour operator and manager in Ecotourism; academic and tertiary teacher (University Lecturer); and Consultant with specific engagement at a local and regional level by private and public sector clients. Expertise in participatory planning includes compilation of natural and cultural resource inventories; design of skills audits and analyses; SWOT analyses; market research (to identify target markets); design of master plan and operational plans; strategies; and media management (including cultural protocols). Outputs included local and/or regional strategies; Feasibility Studies; Business Plans and Information Memoranda.
