Community-based Ecotourism Consultant
Thailand
- Current
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- Community-based Ecotourism Consultant at Community Tourism Consultant (Self-employed)
- Past
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- Community-based Organizational Development Techincal Training Coordinator at Peace Corps
- Myanmar Cyclone Relief Coordinator Bangkok Office at International Rescue Committee
- Manager at Track of the Tiger
- Camp Manager at Elephant Nature Park
- Marketing & Community-based Ecotourism Advisor at Green Discovery Laos
- Marketing Director, Webmaster at The Boat Landing Guest House
- Community-based Ecotourism Development Consultant at Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
- Blue Planet at Planet Computers
- Chief Technical Advisor at Norwegian Church Aid, Drug Supply and Demand Reduction Project
- Community-based Opium Detoxification Consultant at Consortium
- Field Coordinator at Health Frontiers
- Primary Health Care Project Coordinator at Enfants et Développement
- Consultant for Supply & Logistics at United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
- Deputy Operations Officer at International Rescue Committee
- Assistant Regional Supervisor of English Instruction at U.S. Peace Corps
- Education
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- School for International Training
- Colorado State University
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William Tuffin’s Summary
7 years experience in building, developing, operating and marketing an Ecolodge
5 years experience in developing and operating community-based tourism programs
2 years experience as marketing advisor for an inbound tour operator
12 years experience in humanitarian development work Skilled with computers and internet communications
Experienced report and copy writer
Foreign Language Interpreter
William Tuffin’s Specialties:
participatory community development, project design, project planning, community mapping, ecotourism and green certification, financial management, report writing, project evaluation, copy writing, tour itinerary development, tour guide trainer, contract negotiation, internet marketing, government liaison, keyword research, search engine copywriting and keyword placement, website design analysis, website submission and monitoring, link popularity enhancement, directory submission.
William Tuffin’s Experience
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Community-based Ecotourism Consultant
Community Tourism Consultant (Self-employed)
(Self-Employed; Myself Only; Hospitality industry)
February 2007 — Present (2 years 10 months)
Working with communities in a particaptory process to develop high quality community-based tourism products which benefit the community and provide unique personal experiences for the tourist
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Community-based Organizational Development Techincal Training Coordinator
Peace Corps
(Government Agency; International Affairs industry)
December 2008 — April 2009 (5 months)
Responsible for the technical training for 23 Peace Corps Volunteers in Thailand. The main objective of the training was to provide the volunteers with community assessment skills.
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Myanmar Cyclone Relief Coordinator Bangkok Office
International Rescue Committee
(Non-Profit; Non-Profit Organization Management industry)
May 2008 — September 2008 (5 months)
Oversaw the procurement of relief supplies to victims of Cyclone Nargis, facilitated financial transactions, travel and represented the organization at cluster and inter agency meetings.
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Manager
Track of the Tiger
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
January 2008 — April 2008 (4 months)
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Camp Manager
Elephant Nature Park
(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
October 2007 — December 2007 (3 months)
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Marketing & Community-based Ecotourism Advisor
Green Discovery Laos
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
June 2005 — February 2007 (1 year 9 months)
• Worked with graphic design team to develop website, brochures and other marketing materials.
• Responsible for marketing and developing tour programs for outbound tour operators in Europe, North America, S.E. Asia and Oceania
• Represented the company at trade fairs and professional conferences
• Surveyed and developed community-based tour programs
• Trained guides and villagers in guiding, interpretation and hospitality skills
• Trained office staff in sales, guest relations
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Marketing Director, Webmaster
The Boat Landing Guest House
(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
November 1999 — February 2007 (7 years 4 months)
• Partner in conceiving, founding, designing, building and developing the first certified Eco-lodge in Laos
• Responsible for marketing and website development
• Trained staff in guest relations, handling bookings, accounting, restaurant service, house keeping, gardening
• Together with local staff created a unique menu of local cuisine
• Responsible for implementing environmental and social responsibility policies as well as demonstrating qualifications for green certification requirements. -
Community-based Ecotourism Development Consultant
Gesellschaft für Technische Zusammenarbeit (GTZ)
(Public Company; 51-200 employees; Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
September 2004 — May 2005 (9 months)
• Developed a 3 day community-based trekking program with 8 Akha villages called The Akha Experience.
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Blue Planet
Planet Computers
(Leisure, Travel & Tourism industry)
2000 — 2001 (1 year )
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Chief Technical Advisor
Norwegian Church Aid, Drug Supply and Demand Reduction Project
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
October 1998 — March 2000 (1 year 6 months)
Responsibilities included financial management, project planning, implementation, evaluation, logistics, and liaison with government and other aid agencies
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Community-based Opium Detoxification Consultant
Consortium
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
January 1998 — September 1998 (9 months)
Established detoxification centers and community based methodology for opium detoxification
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Field Coordinator
Health Frontiers
(Non-Profit; 1-10 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
June 1996 — November 1997 (1 year 6 months)
Designed and established the Pediatric Residency Program for the Faculty of Medical Sciences, National University of Laos, with support from Case Western Reserve University, Cleveland, Ohio. Responsibilities included financial management, participatory project planning with partners, and liaison with government and other aid agencies.
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Primary Health Care Project Coordinator
Enfants et Développement
(Non-Profit; 11-50 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
June 1992 — December 1995 (3 years 7 months)
Designed, implemented, managed and evaluated a primary health care project in two districts of Luang Namtha Province. Responsibilities included financial management, project planning, implementation, evaluation, logistics, and liaison with government and other aid agencies. The objective of the project was to help villagers take care of their own health.
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Consultant for Supply & Logistics
United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF)
(Government Agency; 5001-10,000 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
November 1990 — April 1992 (1 year 6 months)
Identified problems and implemented solutions with kerosene and LPG distribution and supply management for vaccination programs. Monitored UNICEF program supplies. Made an assessment of the supply procurement system and logistics pertaining to UNICEF supplies in Laos.
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Deputy Operations Officer
International Rescue Committee
(Non-Profit; 51-200 employees; International Trade and Development industry)
August 1989 — October 1990 (1 year 3 months)
Provided planning, procurement, logistical and administrative support. Approved expenditures. Supervised forty-two personnel. Liaised with UN, government and military officials.
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Assistant Regional Supervisor of English Instruction
U.S. Peace Corps
(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; International Trade and Development industry)
February 1985 — May 1987 (2 years 4 months)
Planned and conducted six seminars for secondary English teachers from seven provinces. Developed and instructed five-month classes on English teaching methodology in two high schools. Taught a demonstration English class six hours a week
William Tuffin’s Education
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School for International Training
1987 — 1988
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Colorado State University
B.A. , German Language & Literature , 1979 — 1984
- Activities and Societies:
- Phi Sigma Iota
Additional Information
William Tuffin’s Websites:
William Tuffin’s Interests:
Hiking, photography, learning foreign languages, Fluent in English, German, Thai and Lao, good knowledge of French, Spanish and some Tai dialects.
William Tuffin’s Groups:
Green Globe, Urantia Fellowship, Sustainable Tourism Network, TIES
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Colorado State University Alumni Association -
Thailand Connection ราชอาณาจักรไทย \ Professionals and Friends -
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SIT Graduate Institute Students & Alumni -
ASEAN Tourism and Hospitality Professionals -
Mekong Tourism
William Tuffin’s Honors:
Phi Sigma Iota (Foreign Langauge Honor Society)
Most Outstanding Foreign Langiage Student
William Tuffin’s Contact Settings
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