Alexandra Ermichina

alexandra.ermichina@live.com

I would like to tread lightly on earth, but still want to travel and experience all the world has to offer. I am looking for a job, which integrates environmental knowledge of landscapes and biological systems with sound business, research and sustainability to satisfy the desire of communities, cultural organisations and tourists

PROFILE

• Strong academic performance in focused undergraduate program
• Passion for sustainable development and wildlife conservation
• Experienced traveler with visits to more than twenty countries in Europe, Americas, Africa and Oceania
• Quick to learn and master new skills; equally successful in both team and self-directed settings
• Fluent in three languages (English, French and Russian

EDUCATION

-Certificate IV in Eco Tour Guiding 2011 Ecoguiding

-BSc in Ecotourism (Conservation and Wildlife Biology minor) 2010 Murdoch University

EXPERIENCE

Bush Restoration Officer

Ecojobs (Greenskills), Perth, Western Australia                                                                May 2010 - Present

• Conduction of rehabilitation of land and water ecosystems affected by human impacts, working with occupational health experts and city council officers
• Environmental field work includes weeding by hand or using chemicals. Planting of native species done by hand or using pottiputkis
• Promoted to Team Leader after proving excellent organisation skills as well as team management

Ticketing Officer / Tour Guide

Rockingham Wild Encounters, Penguin Island, Western Australia                              October 2011 - Present

• Provision of information about Penguin Island and its surroundings to visitors, as well as sale of tickets for various ecotours. All tours and cruises are run by award winning eco tourism company
• Booking and preparation of tours using internal reservation system. Office duties such as filling and answering the phone

Concierge

Esplanade Hotel, Fremantle, Western Australia                                                 March 2011 - September 2011

• Part of the Concierge team at the 4.5 stars hotel winner of multiple Excellency awards as well as the first hotel in Western Australia to promote and undertake a commitment to the environment by having a ‘Living a Cleaner Dream Policy’ and becoming the first AAA Tourism-accredited Green Stars hotel in Western Australia. Job taken in order to gain valuable experience in high class hotel/tourism
• Assistance to guests with various tasks like making restaurant and tours reservations, provision of information about the local area and valet parking amongst a vibrant team.
• Provided first class service to guests from various background using amicable personality, great organisation skills and proactive attitude.

Supervisor

Kanyana Wildlife Center, Perth, Western Australia                                                       April 2010 - May 2011

• Immersion in wildlife hospital environment, working close with all departments of the center as an efficient team member
• Trained in tube feeding and animal treatment. Considerable knowledge of animal medicine to diagnose and treat simple animal injuries, diseases and deformities. Gained profound knowledge of the use and maintenance of animal material and supplies
• Maintain relevant written records, accurately entered data on computer and assist in departmental planning of goals, objective and OHS procedures as well as bushfire management
• Promotion as a shift supervisor after proving remarkable knowledge of supervisory practices and principles, time management ability, excellent ability to teach and instruct others how to do something and critical thinking
• Provision of educational talks to local schools, businesses and conferences along the education team

Intern

Perth Zoo, Western Australia                                                                                                    November 2010

• Work experience at the Primates Section of the Zoo
• Duties included husbandry, food preparation, behavior observation and participation in the Zoo meetings focusing on wildlife conservation programs
• Responsible for maintaining healthy, safe, sanitary, pleasant and clean facilities for the animal

Little Penguin Research

Penguin Island, Western Australia                                                                              October-November 2010

• Field work on the Island on the ‘Study of the effect of a boat ramp at Beeker Point on the food resources of Little Penguins on Penguin Island’ along Department of Environment and Conservation researcher.
• Installation of fences to trap Little Penguin in order to trap the animals and assess their health, microchip them if necessary and release them in an appropriate spot during overnight stays on the Island

Environmental Technician

City of Stirling, Perth, Western Australia                                                                      August – October 2010

• Field work on a Conservation and Land Management Project implemented by the City of Stirling (Carnation Weed Program). Hand weeding of Euphorbia terracina in a variety of locations.

Environmental Volunteer

Conservation Volunteer Australia, Perth, Western Australia                                        February 2010 - Present

• Conducting numerous ongoing projects. Mostly on coastal areas, especially Penguin Island, clearing of old tracks and construction of a new one, as well as installation of a mesh to avoid dune erosion

Field Assistant

Yanchep National Park, Perth, Western Australia                                                                           March 2009

• Supported the Department of Environment and Conservation field operations in an assessment of fauna and flora before and after a fire. Collection and analysis of data were performed, as well as records of information and trap/release animals in burned/unburned area

Animal Attendant

Paws Awhile Rescue and Boarding Kennels, Perth Western Australia        December 2008 – December 2009

• Position at a kennel owned by a veterinarian as a dog attendant taken to gain experience in animal care
• Managed about forty dogs on a daily basis, providing cleaning of kennels, walking, feeding and medical treatment. Properly kenneled all animals, avoiding overcrowding and regularly maintained a safe environment for each animal
• Successfully performed administrative tasks such as boarders bookings and organization - new found owners as well as boarder owners complimented on the client services provided
• Developed improved methods for kennels’ cleaning and dogs play time rotation that resulted in more efficient use of space and time, which in turn resulted in more playtime and interaction with dogs

Set Designer

Murdoch University, Perth, Western Australia                                                       February – November 2008

• Created theatrical scenery, working with all other departments involved in various plays, collaborating with director and communicating as a team to create original art work
• Involvement with children’s plays, working on educational booklets as well as creating a play and set appealing to young people
• Achieved solutions by thinking outside the box, using creativity and problem-solving skills

Dog Walker

RSPCA, Geneva, Switzerland                                                                           December 2006 – March 2007

• Volunteering on a regular basis to provide companionship, outdoor exercise and training to homeless dogs

Sales Assistant

LaDuree, Geneva, Switzerland                                                                                 January – December 2007

• Responsible for handling of all operations of the shop, including opening and closing, customer relations, sales transactions, managing inventory and filing invoices
• Flair for handling all personality types with tact and diplomacy, consistently acknowledged for ease in providing high quality service in a high standard environment to individual customers as well as large crowd

Waiting Staff / Hostess

Le Soupcon Restaurant, Geneva, Switzerland                                                               May – December 2006

• Increased responsibilities from a temporary replacement hostess position greeting clients, fielding telephone calls, and seat customers to their tables, to a full time waitress position serving clients, managing a floor section, handling orders and cash
• Received very positive feedback from employer and customers

Conference Clerk

United Nations, Geneva, Switzerland                                                                                       November 2000

• Set up conference rooms with nameplates and equipments. Distribution of wireless receiver sets and paperwork regarding to the participant’s language
• Assistance to the technical officer in the meeting including provision of information and assistance to participants and photocopying
• Provided personal help to international participants, translating them information about conference, visits of interest and conversation

LANGUAGES

• English (fluent) University level
• French (fluent) High school and University level
• Russian (native) High school level (mother tongue)
• German (basic) Studied for 7 years in High school
• Spanish (basic) Currently studied at TAFE, Certificate III level

COURSES

• Senior First Aid Certificate obtained September 2011
• Wilderness First Aid Certificate obtained in February 2010 (CPR/EAR)
• Attained the 19^th Conference of the Society for Ecological Restoration, Perth 2009
• Obtained a Wildlife Carers Certificate in July 2010 (Department of Environment and Conservation, WA)
• Member of Ecoclub, the Australian Orangutan Project, Ecotourism Australia, Wilderness Society and Murdoch University Wildlife Association
• Possession of a Working with Children Permit and an A Class driver license

REFEREES

• Academic, professional and personal referees and written references available on request

Hi All!

I'm a freelance consultant with over 9 years of experience working with MSMEs in the tourism and handcraft industries.Currently I'm working as a consultant on the Ethiopian Sustainable Tourism Alliance, a USAID funded project to develop community based tourism enterprises in rural Ethiopia. With expertise in business planning, development, training and marketing, I am looking for opportunities to work in sustainable tourism and/or handcraft development. Please find my CV attached.

Warmly,

Jessie McComb

Hello all,

I am spanish student just graduated in Tourism and looking for some experience in the ecotourism, I find myself very committed to the pursuit of social and environment welfare and justice and understand Tourism not only as a way to see the world but also as a way to change it, that is why I would like to focus my career in the green tourism. I also was born in a small island, isolated and fragile, that needs a precise development in ecotourism rather than mass tourism. I am very excited about future opportunities in the area of Ecotourism.

Although my experience in the Hotel Industry is quite wide, working in England and Spain hotels several times, my only experience in the eco-green Tourism is a 6-month internship in organics farms in Germany.. Because of my short experience in ecotourism, I wouldn’t mind doing a few months internship or a trial period that would provide me with the experience and knowledge necessary in order to focus my career in the Ecotourism. I have enclosed a copy of my resume.

Thank you for your time and consideration.

Regards,

Romen

Dear colleagues,

I am a multi-lingual tourism professional who has worked and traveled all over the world.  I am looking for international projects in Responsible Tourism to get involved as a consultant or project member, but also would take opportunities to work as a tour guide or teacher for companies with a strong focus on sustainability. Have a look at my CV if you are interested to work with me.

I am ready to move to any continent and would love to travel as part of my job ...

Looking forward to hearing from you,

Kathrin Enk

Attachments
 Tourism Consultant Kathrin Enk.doc [4081 KB] ::

Hi,

I am a recent postgraduate with a distinction in a Masters in Applied Environmental Geology, and a first class degree in Geology, five months experience with the British Geological Survey in a Land Management/Hydrogeology area and over six years experience in Land/green spaces Management in local Government (Leisure/Culture/Community).

I am looking for Leisure/Tourism/Land Management opportunities ideally in the UK.  Please take a look at my CV.

Thankyou

Mhairi Garner BSc MSc FGS

Attachments
 landscape CV Mhairi Garner.doc [59 KB] :: Landscape CV

Hi, I m french guide tour  specialized in ecotourism. I speak English, Spanish and Portuguses.I ve got huge working and travelling experience. I ve a total mobilty and want to grow up  with an ecotouristic company. I m very interested about the southern area of Africa but I m open to other part of the world.

If you re interested, if you want more informations contact : duguearnaud@hotmail.fr

See you soon

Arnaud Dugué

To whom it may concern:

My name is Suzanne van der Veeken and I am a young Dutch native looking for a challenging job that meets my qualifications, competences and passion.

I have an educational background in Tourism Destination Management (Master) and Commerce (Bachelor). My curiosity about different cultures and destinations have taken me around the globe. I have lived and worked in Australia, Mauritius and France (6+ months). Furthermore I have carried out research and consultancy projects in Bali (Indonesia), Cambodia and Vava’u (Tonga), where I stepped in the local shoes for the minimum period a month. Recently I have worked extensively on the relationship between tourism and adaptation to climate change as a team member of the Pacific Tourism - Climate Adaptation Project, an International Development Research project funded by AusAID. I lead a case study in the Kingdom of Tonga. Publication of my work is proceeding.

My international work experience has left me with incredible courage, strong inter personal skills, global knowledge about the tourism industry and an ongoing growing cross- cultural sensitivity and adaptive capacity. I am fluent in Dutch and English, intermediate in French, German and I’m rapidly improving my Spanish language skills. On a personal level, I am open-minded, creative, enthusiastic, sportive and adventurous.

Now I am looking to apply and expand my skills and knowledge in the field of tourism (destination) development, management or marketing. Don’t hesitate to contact me for career opportunities you may have . I am immediately available and happy to go anywhere in the world!

Please have a look at my Curriculum Vitae or LinkedIN Profile for extensive information on my experience and background. If you would like to have a copy of my Curriculum Vitae in any other format or language, or if you like any further information on my background, feel free to contact me via LinkedIn or svdrveeken@gmail.com.

Many thanks for your consideration and interest.

Suzanne

Master Tourism Destination Management
www.linkedin.com/in/suzannevanderveeken

Attachments
 Suzanne-van-der-Veeken-PrimaryCV_1211.pdf [157 KB] :: Primary CV Suzanne van der Veeken

Hi! My name is Jen Munn. I am searching for an opportunity to support the mission of any eco-tourism organization that is involved with a restoration ecology project anywhere in the world. My services could include any combination of administrative, outreach, or public relations.

While reviewing my attached resume, you will notice that I have over 15 years of experience in sales and marketing within the tourism and hospitality industry. For over five years, I provided sales and marketing services to ecotourism organizations both in the U.S. and abroad. I also served as Environmental Sustainability Officer for a respected U.S.-based meeting planning company, gaining increased knowledge of tourism-specific sustainability issues and resolutions.

Most recently, I have begun pursuing my Masters degree in Natural Resource Management, and would appreciate having a platform for combining my past experiences with my passion for the environment, current learning endeavors, and future career goals.

Please take a look at my resume, and connect with me if you are interested in my services, or if you’d just like to tell me about your project or activities. I would be grateful to hear from you.

Kind Regards,

Jen Munn

P 303-506-3672

Attachments
 Jen Munn Resume 2011.doc [48 KB] ::

Thank you for taking the time to reveiw my CV.  I have a diverse background in higher education departmental management, finance, project management and implementation, and sales experience.  I am interested in sustainable tourism planning and consulting projects, as well as other management roles within the sustainable tourism industry. Please feel free to drop me a line at susanweidmann@gmail.com

Susan Weidmann

Attachments
 SWeidmann Resume.docx [22 KB] :: SWeidmann CV

Please see my attached resume.  I have a wide variety of experiences working professionally for environmental non-profits, government agencies, and outdoor and environmental education organizations.  I would like to gain the experience of managing or working at an eco-lodge or ecotourism guiding service.

Thanks so much,

Whitney White

whitewo@gmail.com

Attachments
 WhitneyWhiteResume.doc [69 KB] ::

I recently completed with distinction a MSc in Ecotourism (School of Life Sciences, Edinburgh Napier
University, UK) with a strong emphasis on environmental management, naturalist and conservation
skills. I would now be very keen on gaining more experience in conservation, ecotourism, community-based projects

and more!
I have excellent conservation and naturalist skills in various environments (the UK and Caribbean plus
I will be a certified New York State naturalist with Cornell at the end of September). I participated in numerous
conservation tasks, such as surveys of seabirds, insects and plants, research on populations of long-
spined sea urchins (Diadema antillarum) in the Caribbean, invasive plant control and trail maintenance
in preserves. In addition to this, I worked successfully as a freelance consultant on tourism and
conservation issues; I delivered a consultancy work aiming at improving the legal protection of seals
against culling in Scotland (Scottish Marine Bill) by showing their economic value for the Scottish
tourism industry, I helped amending and improving best practices guidelines for a tour-operator
association (Wild Scotland) and I developed a press kit to advertise Yemen as a nature destination for
British tourists at the World Travel Market in 2009.
I also have experience in tour design and sales for tour-operators specialized in adventure and leisure
activities in a wide variety of destinations (e.g. North Africa, France, the Himalayas, North America,
and Europe in general), which allowed me to develop excellent skills in time management,
coordination, pricing, marketing and sales.
Moreover, I developed strong communication skills during my studies and through internships,
consultancy and volunteer works. I wrote scientific papers on many occasions (thesis, report on sea
urchins, briefing paper on a climate change issue), lead guided tours, gave presentations (e.g. Urban
avifauna) and conducted interviews, and I also wrote a wide variety of creative and technical
documents such as tour descriptions, a small exhibit for Judy's Day at Cornell Plantations, a press kit
and press releases, recruitment adverts, scientific research works, a newsletter and book review. I am
also proficient with Indesign, Photoshop, website updating and social media (Facebook etc.).
In addition to this, I gained excellent organizational skills while working within two major British
organizations (Forestry Commission, University of Edinburgh) in HR and accommodation
management. I proved to be highly reliable with a great attention to details while sifting hundreds of
applications, writing employment contracts, handling sensitive information, processing weekly salaries
(50 to 200 staff), reporting laundry incomes, and coordinating meetings, trainings and interviews. This
required prioritizing my workload according to urgency and importance, liaising intensively with various
audiences, communicating and working efficiently with my colleagues, as well as a high degree of
autonomy.
Lastly, I am passionate about the natural environment and am a creative and dynamic person who
enjoys learning and tackling new challenges. I also speak fluent French, English and Spanish plus have

basic skills in Mandarin.

Attachments
 CV-ldf-ecoclub.pdf [96 KB] ::

I have recently ended a 12 year career in global mobility and am looking to enter the responsible/sustainable tourism field. 

I have an MSc in Responsible Tourism Management, which was supervised by Professor Harold Goodwin, Director of the International Centre for Responsible Tourism (ICRT) and my dissertation, which looked at the success factors of community based tourism, was undertaken in conjunction with the ICRT and partly funded by GTZ, a German development agency.

I also have a BSc in Environmental Conservation and my disseration looked at the role ecotourism plays in conservation and development in the south.

I am looking to establish a career in the responsible/sustainable tourism field and believe that the skills I have attained during my working life, coupled with the knowledge and skills attained whilst undertaking both my degrees, will allow me to do this if provided with a suitable opportunity.

Thank you for taking the time to read this and my CV and if you have any queries, or indeed any opportunities for which I would be suitable, please do no hesitate to contact me.

Many thanks.

Rosa 

Attachments
 CVT-RSantilli.doc [49 KB] ::

With a Master Degree in Natural Resources Management and Sustainable Tourism, I have had more than 8 years of professional experiences in the fields of conservation, ecotourism and community-based development worldwide, but especially in Africa those last years.

I'm french but fluent in English and Spanish languages. I have had the opportunity to work as an expert for international organizations such as IUCN in Western Africa, European Union programs in Central Africa or UNDP in the Indian Ocean.

I'm also experienced in ecotourism in Central and South America where I developed the ecotourism in a very remote reserve called "LA Union" in Peru ; and in Asia where I worked in this thematic in the Annapurna region.

I attach my CV and I'll be pleased to be contacted if you have some short term opportunities requiring my services.

Kind regards

Nathalie M. 

Attachments
 CV-Sustainable Tourism.pdf [54 KB] ::

We are two German young professional holders of a Master’s degree in Sustainable Tourism Management, looking for career opportunities within the international development sector, in ecolodge/ sustainable tourism management, destination planning or tourism consultancy.

Our vocational training and our practical experiences in Germany and abroad enabled us to develop skills in tourism development, project and destination management, research and data analysis, marketing, community development, etc.

Both of us have gained experience in different countries and in various organizations.
Jara worked with NGOs, local communities, and the private sector.
Erik worked with international tourism associations and in the field of climate protection.

We would like to bring our expertise and personal commitment to you – either together or individually. With our enthusiasm for what we do and the passion for international development and sustainable tourism, we will be a valuable contribution to any ecolodge, organization or company involved in the development of sustainable tourism.

Please find attached our CVs.

Thank you for your consideration and interest. Feel free to contact us via email if you are interested in discussing our qualifications and experiences in further detail.

Sincerely,

Jara Schreiber & Erik Pfauth

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 cv_jara_erik.pdf [685 KB] ::

Hi all,

Last year I completed my BA in Tourism Administration at Bosporus University, Istanbul, and now I am pursuing  an MSc in Development Management, at London School of Economics. I am particularly interested in tourism development and planning with a particular emphasis on pro-poor tourism. Now I'm based in UK, and have the permission to work.  I would like to work in an NGO or a consultancy company specializing in tourism development. Please contact me if you have any suggestions.

Please find my CV attached.

Best,

Pelin Bardakci

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 CV-PelinBardakci.pdf [162 KB] ::

Hello, my name is David Haynes and I am a wildlife biologist currently working in Wyoming, U.S.  I am interested in becoming more involved with wildlife conservation throughout North America and also internationally.  Thank you.

Attachments
 DavidsCV.doc [173 KB] :: CV/Resume

To whom it may concern;

I have been employed as a Research Assistant on numerous projects for the ICRT and for Simon Woodward Associates in the UK. In each position my required duties have varied and are not limited to research, creating, conducting, and analyzing surveys, writing briefs, proposals and best practice reviews, and conducting site inspections based on the triple bottom line.

In all roles I had to adhere to time constraints, and participate in multi stakeholder meetings with various professionals. The work experience I have gained has been exceptionally helpful in showing me how to adapt the triple bottom line of economic, environmental, and social sustainability into real world contexts. Although I am grateful for these experiences and the value they have added to my life I am eager to gain more work experience either within North America or abroad.

Although I am currently employed I am looking for a position that is more in line with my education and work experience. I would be more than happy to make myself available to you at your earliest convenience and will provide references upon request. I thank you for your time and look forward to hearing from you.

B.A. in tourism and marketing. 10 years experience in tourism development in public, private and non-profit sectors. British citizen resident in Italy.

Specialist in tourism development focusing on sustainability, income generation, livelihoods, marketing, ecotourism. Many years experience in large and small projects and consultancies concerning tourism development and environmental issues in Europe and developing countries with UN agencies, EU, and governmental donors.

Competent in PCM, PRA, RRA, successful proposal and project writing, feasibility studies and analysis, M&E, planning and implementation of activities, stakeholder/institution/donor relations, training, management of time, people and projects.

Available for short/medium/long-term initiatives.

Expert CV attached.

For more info: milesdavis72@gmail.com

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 EC CV Davis 2011.doc [32 KB] ::

To whom it may concern,

I am a hard working person, well organized, responsible, problem solver and world traveler looking for a job in ecotourism, adventure tourism, voluntarism or sustainable tourism.

This May, I will be graduating from Johnson and Wales University as an Honors student, with my degree in Travel, Tourism and Hospitality Management and a concentration in sports, adventure and nature-based tourism.

For the past 2 years I have enjoyed the outdoors and backpacking trips into the wilderness, and I have realized that this is not only my passion, but also my main interest area in tourism, where I want to specialize.

I happen to speak two languages fluently, Spanish and English. I have good leaderships skills which I further developed by working for a summer camp this past summer in Cape Town, South Africa. Also, in this camp I learned how to work within a team structure by planning and leading exercises and games to high school children with other camp leaders. In addition, I have broad understanding of the importance of responsible travel in order to preserve our natural environment and a local culture. I support sustainable tourism by understanding the negative consequences of tourism and I am committed to minimize them and encourage others too.

Also, I am currently finishing an internship with Eco Adventures Miami-Dade Parks in which I had the opportunity to learn the logistics of running an eco tour as well as  to enrich my knowledge about nature, wildlife and environmental issues that are affecting our planet.

My enclosed resume further details my work experience and academic history. I am currently very flexible and can be available at short notice.

I feel confident that an interview would demonstrate my enthusiasm and abilities. I look forward to meeting you.

Thank you for considering me.

Sincerely,

Rosario Chercoles

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 Chercoles resume new2.docx [100 KB] ::

Dear All,

I have over 10 years experience in the tourism industry working for both outbound and inbound tour operators in Africa, UK and Asia.I bring with me a wealth of knowledge of the product development, operations, sales and market access as well as senior management experience in multi-cultural companies. I am currently studying a MSc in Responsible Tourism Management at the International Centre for Responsible Tourism at Leeds Metropolitan University.

My goal is to work in pro poor tourism and sustainable development to create opportunities for the poor in the tourism industry by assisting them with training, market access and product development.

I am currently seeking paid or unpaid work with a NGO relating to this field  in developing countries.

I am a hard worker, fun to be around and happy to work anywhere although I need a good internet connection as I have to study for my masters in the evening/weekends. I have attached my CV and am available to start anytime.

If you work for an NGO and have a suitable position or need an expert in tourism to help develop new programs, please do not hesitate to get in touch.

Best wishes

Abs

Arabella Lakin

abslakin@gmail.com