Prabin Paudel - Looking for a work position within an eco-tourism company

1. Master of Tourism Studies (MTS), 2002-2004, from Kathmandu Academy of Tourism and Hospitality (Affiliated to Purbanchal University), Kalimati, Kathmandu, Nepal

Specialization: Eco-tourism.

2. Bachelor of Travel and Tourism Management (BTTM), 1999-2002 from Nepal College of Travel and Tourism Management (Affiliated to Tribhuvan University), Kalimati, Kathmandu, Nepal

Specialization: Marketing, Destination Planning and Development.

WORK EXPERIENCE

March 2008- to date

Project Coordinator, Nepal Tourism, Outdoor & Environment Development Project, jointly founded by SUOMEN LATU; Finish NGO and Finish Government and initiated by Nepal Environment & Tourism Initiative Foundation (NETIF), Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Visit: www.netif-nepal.org

Responsibilities:

• Developing concept and policy to promote cultural trek in the Project Area,

• Networking among local communities and other stakeholders,

• Promoting eco friendly tourism,

• Organizing events, seminars and trainings for the project purpose.

July 2003-to date

Lecture of Tourism Management and Culture Tourism, Janamitri Multiple Campus, Kuleshwor Awas, Kathmandu, Nepal.

Responsibilities:

• Conducting Tourism Classes,

• Conducting field visits and tours for the students,

• Give assignments to the students,

• Observing and evaluating the Project Report presentation.

December 2005- December 2007

Executive Manager, Raman Manpower Training Centre P. Ltd (RMTC), A leading Hospitality and Career Development Institute, Thamel, Kathmandu, Nepal.

January 2004- July 2004

Tour Officer and Guide, Krishna International Travels and Tours Pvt. Ltd. Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

January 2001-December 2002

Marketing and Public Relation Officer, Emery Express Travels Pvt. Ltd, World Trade Centre, Tripureshwor, Kathmandu, Nepal

OTHER MAJOR EXPERIENCES & ACTIVITIES

• Assist for Students of Kathmandu University, Environment Science Faculty in Base-line study of Cultural Trekking Trail Development of Sundarijal-Dhukhel Route, organized and supported by Nepal Environment and Tourism Initiative Foundation (NETIF)-April 2008.

• Preparation of report on Butwal Tourism Guide Book & its Surroundings under the support of Butwal Chamber of Commerce- 2008.

• Resource Person, training programme on Management Guide for Business Promotion organized by Nepal Tourism Board, Butwal Chamber of Commerce and Butwal Municipality from March 30 - April 3 2008.

• Participated in the Integration Program organized by UNDP for Disqualified Maoist Combatant from 19^th to 20^th November 2007, Kathmandu.

• Resource Person , a survey on Assessment of Facilities of Hotel in Butwal with jointly partnership of Butwal Municipality, Butwal Chamber of Commerce and Industry and Nepal Tourism Board from 5^th to 7^th November 2007

 

• Coordinator, training on Small Lodge and Hotel Management in Basantapur Bazar of Terhathum District with partnership of Nepal Tourism Board & local agency, National Rhododendron Conservation Management Committee from 15^th to 21^st April, 2007.

• Preparation and Presentation a thesis on Visitors' Need Assessment, Facilities and Services Development Strategy for Sagarmatha National Park submitted to Office of the Dean, Faculty of Management, Purbanchal University (P.U), Biratnagar. January 2005 in partial fulfillment of the requirement for the Degree of Master of Tourism Studies.

• Member of the Research Study Team on Identification of Needs and Wants of the Visitors, Local Residents and Tour Operators in Sagarmatha National Park. The study was conducted under the support of DNPWC/ TRPAP Programme October, 2004.

• A Study Tour Report on Ilam The Hill Station submitted to Kathmandu Academy of Tourism and Hospitality (Affiliated to Purbanchal University) on March 2004 as per the requirements of Master of Tourism Studies (MTS), 2^nd Semester.

• A Report on Ilam District Tourism Development Sub-committee Meeting submitted to SNV/Nepal and Nepal Tourism Board (NTB) on December 2003. The agenda of the meeting included the designing of the team to study the development of tourism in the district.

SPECIAL INTEREST

Research, Planning and Marketing, Event Management. Other Tourism Related Works like; Eco-Tourism, Wildlife, Environment Conservation and Community Development Related Projects, Public Relation.

HOBBIES

Traveling, Trekking, Listening Music, Sports (Cricket, Football, Tennis)
 

REFERENCES

1. Dr. Rudra Prasad Upadhaya

Associate Professior

Central Deparment of Economics

TU Kritipur, Kathmandu, Nepal

Phone: 977-1-4331161, 9803158393

Email: rudra_upadhaya@hotmail.com 

2. Mr. Sudhir Adhikari

Principal

Kathmandu Academy of Tourism and Hospitality (KATH).

P.O.Box: 3310 Rabi Bhawan, Kalimati, Kathmandu, Nepal

Ph-977-1-4275261, e-mail: info@kathtourism.edu.np