EDUCATION

2007 Masters Certificate in Urban Planning, Central Florida University, Orlando
In Progress

2003 Masters of Science: Geography, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti, MI
Major Studies: Urban Planning
Minor Studies: Geographic Information Systems

1998 Coursework for Masters of Business Administration, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: Public Administration, Marketing, Personal.

1990 Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
Major studies: Park & Facility Planning, Tourism Development, Interpretation
Minor studies: Administration & Finance, Skills Instruction, Recreational Therapy

1990 Bachelor of Arts: Geography, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
Major Studies: Cartography, Marketing/Location Planning
Minor studies: Urban Planning, Geomorphology

1990 Associates Degree/Certificate in Tourism and Recreation Resource Management Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario

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PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

2004-2006 Planning and Design Director , MJA Consulting, Lakeland, FL
…Supervised urban design studio and planning staff providing private and public sector clients with TND site designs, comprehensive plan amendments

2001-2003 Adjunct Lecturer/ Professor of Geography , University of Michigan, Dearborn MI.
…Sample of Courses delivered: Physical Geography, Urban Studies, and U.S. Geography

1999-2001  Vice President, RMS Consulting, Monroe, MI
… Business Geographics, analysis and feasibility studies, tourism market research
…Land Use Planning, opportunity analysis, project negotiations and financial analysis
…Consulting services to the Oliver Hazard Perry Memorial and Museum

1996 – 1999 Vice President and Treasurer , Great Lakes Interlinks, Inc. and Great Lakes Interlinks (Canada)
...Performed field engineering, fiber optic splicing and project planning to clients including Michigan Department of Natural Resources, Michigan Works! , Great Lakes Power Ltd. and the Sault Ste. Marie Tribe of Chippewa Indians

1992 -1996 President, Resort Management Systems, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario
...Consulting, master planning, feasibility studies, marketing research and funding
...Clients included Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters, Superior Circle Trail Committee, Great Lakes Interlinks, Recreation Management Services and Joshua Operations, Inc.

1992 Tourism Consultant , Tourism and Recreation Information Programming Systems (TRIPS)
...Directed research in conjunction with Systematic Management Systems of Guelph into tourism management software systems

1990 – 1991 Historic Interpreter, Ministry of Tourism - Old Fort William, Thunder Bay, Ont.
…Created and implemented interpretive educational programs Junior Kindergarten to University level students

1988 - 1989 Brigade Leader, Expedition Member, Interpreter - Sir Alexander MacKenzie Bicentennial Sea to Sea Expeditions
...Directed a team of students in the research and preparation of historic reproductions first person interpretation of Sir Alexander MacKenzie in numerous public performances and paddling historic craft the 3,235 kilometre route

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AWARDS

The Duke of Edinburgh's Award -- Gold Level
Personally presented by The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, Edmonton, Alberta 1978

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PUBLICATIONS

Contributor to online textbook, Downtown Revitalization
Self-published by Norm Tyler, Ph.D. (1999)

Panellist for “National Parks Rated ” (2005), “World Heritage Sites Rated”( 2006), “Island Ecosystems Rated”
National Geographic (2007)

Decisions by Design (2005) Self published tourism research website

Issues in Online Public Decision Support System Design
Graduate Thesis, Eastern Michigan University (December 2002)

The Identification and Types of Stressors and Their Role on the 1989 Sir Alexander MacKenzie Bicentennial Canada Sea to Sea Expedition
Undergraduate Thesis, Lakehead University, (1990)

The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards in Canada Expedition Guide
1985 Contributing Editor: First Edition

“A New Approach to Tourism Management”
The Outfitter , Vol. 28 No 6
Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters Association, North Bay (July, 1992)

“Ecotourism: Buzzword or Business Opportunity?”
The Outfitter , Vol. 29 No 1
Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters Association, North Bay, (January, 1993)

“Tourism and Computers: The New Partnership.”
The Outfitter , Vol. 29 No 2
Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters Association, North Bay (January, 1993)

“Planning Tools for the New Millennium”
Festive Times , Summer 2000
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
Chesaning, Michigan

“Developing Festival Opportunities through Partnering”
Festive Times , Fall 2000
Michigan Festivals and Events Association
C hesaning , Michigan

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WORKSHOPS

“Highland County Concurrency Management Approach” Co-Presenter Florida Americans Planning Association Conference Orlando Florida 2007	“Computerizing your Resort Business” Northern Ontario Tourism Conference Sault Ste. Marie, 1992
“Catch the Dream -- Make it REAL” Chamber of Commerce Tourism Awareness Sault Ste. Marie, 1993	“Superior Circle Sled Dog Race and Community Development” Upper Peninsula Travel and Recreation Association Conference Munising, Michigan, 1995
“Stress Managemen,” Kinross Parks and Recreation Department Kincheloe, Michigan, 1996	“Self Defence for Women” Kinross Parks and Recreation Department Kincheloe, Michigan, 1996
“Recreation and Orientation Training for Opening of Kinross Recreation Center” Kinross Parks and Recreation Department Kincheloe, Michigan, 1996	“The Life and Times of Joseph Landry in the Summer of 1815" Michigan Association of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs Conference Kewadin Casino, Hotel, and Convention Center Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 1999
“Festival Market Research and Planning Tools" Michigan Festivals and Events Association Kalamazoo Radisson Kalamazoo, Michigan, 2000

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AFFILIATIONS

• American Planning Association-Florida Chapter
• Florida Planning and Zoning Association
• Florida Recreation and Park Association
• International Geographical Union: Sustainable Tourism Study Group
• National Geographic Traveller: Panel of Ecotourism Experts