A passionate tourist gives lessons Spanish lessons and Latin American issues in Ottawa

Abdel's Resume

Profile
 Dedicated educator tourism’s principles and practice. Focusing on travel services to understand different elements of the global tourism industry current situation and main trends
 Skilled in understanding share different elements of the Service Industry focused on tourism
 Expertise in corporate strategy, research projects, business challenges and data analysis
 Experienced in sustainable development projects
 Committed to developing long-term oriented customers relationships
 IT savvy and Emotionally Intelligent
 Flexible Schedule, eager to learn and determined to succeed
 Self-motivated, detail oriented and strong work ethic professional
 Bilingual: English and Spanish
Skills
Lecturer
 Taught students using a systematic plan of lectures, presentations, group discussion, seminars, case studies, field assignments and independent or group projects
 Provided research support in the following areas:
o Tourist motives and destination -Tourism and hospitality education
o Service quality in tourism and hospitality – Sustainable tourism
Economy Analyst
 Analyzed tourism information, carried out studies and evaluated customer trends
 Coordinated marketing research studies and suggested successful approaches to increase customers' portfolio and added value
 Planned and evaluated the socio-economic benefits of business (Entrepreneur) to local communities (Stakeholders) in the process of sustainable development
 Gathered statistics, analyzed information and carried out services studies
 Responsible for developing a pipeline of new business by prospecting, identifying client needs & integrating offers and opportunities into client discussions
Experience
Senior Lecture - Central University of Venezuela / Université de Versailles/Saint-Quentin-en-Yvelines - France and Latin America Network of Masters in Tourism
Teaching between 25-35 students in university classrooms or field trip the following subject:
Tourism Principle and Practice
 Tourism demand, socio-cultural, environmental and economic impact of tourism
 The tourism industry: transportation, attraction, accommodation
Sustainable and development tourism
 The impact of human activities on the natural environment (conservation and biodiversity)
Lecturer in Business Management and Latin-American Economy
General economy, principles of strategic management focused in LA
Project Tourism Leader- Researcher at LIA-Group “Online”
 Compiled research issues and assist professors on new course development
 Planned and evaluated the social-economic benefits of tourism to local communities (Stakeholders) in the process of sustainable development
Sustainable Tourism External Advisor - Tourism Analyst
The Nature Conservancy of Venezuela – Amazonia Program (Venezuela)
 Developed a natural resource management plan for National Parks, including actions to protect and restore natural areas that have been threatened by unsustainable tourism.
 Assessed business opportunities and develop strategies to attract venture capital, including the infrastructure improvements needed to accelerate economic growth
Education
MSc. Tourism and Hospitality Management
Bournemouth University Bournemouth, England. UK
B.S. in Economics
Central University of Venezuela Caracas, Venezuela
Additional Courses
OSLT- Business, Algonquin College. Ottawa, Canada
Responsible Tourism. Toronto, Canada
2nd Intl. Conference on Tourism. Davos. Switzerland
IESA Strategic Planning Program. Caracas, Venezuela
Volunteering
Ottawa Jazz Festival
Site Team
Canada Heritage
Canada Day - VIA Rail Train Supervisor
Christmas Lights Illumination Ceremony - Fire Pit Supervisor
Algonquin College
Mentor - Occupation Specific Language Training (OSLT) – Business
Honours and Awards
British Council Venezuela, Climate Change Contest Award
Alumni Representative, Bournemouth University
Outstanding Achievement in Education