Tourism Assistant

H. Kimo

Boukamba

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+81-50-553*-****

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Wakayama, Japan

EDUCATION

Ph.D.: Tourism

Wakayama University • Wakayama, Japan

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Master of Technology: Tourism & Hospitality Management Tshwane University of Technology • Pretoria, South Africa Bachelor of Technology: Tourism Management

Tshwane University of Technology • Pretoria, South Africa National Diploma: Tourism Management

Tshwane University of Technology • Pretoria, South Africa Matriculation High school Certificate

Cornerstone College • Pretoria, South Africa

08/2015

12/2011

12/2010

12/2006

EXPERIENCE

Part-time English Language Teacher

AtoB Language School • Wakayama, Japan 02/2017 - 12/2020

Develop lesson plans adapted to students' needs.

Ensure classroom participation through creative learning techniques (e.g., songs & games)

Teach classes of one to four students (elementary, junior high school, adults, and senior citizens). Part-time Research Assistant

Center for Tourism Research (Wakayama University) • Wakayama, Japan Funded project 1: Protecting international tourists from harm 04/2018 - 09/2020

Qualitative data collection at Kansai International Airport; Data transcription (English and French) Funded project 2: The Resident Sentiment Index Validation in a Japanese Context

Research planning, data analysis, manuscript writing, and conference presentations Tourism Marketing Lecturer/ Teaching Assistant

Wakayama University • Wakayama, Japan

03/2018 - 09/2019

Develop an English syllabus for Tourism Marketing within the international program

Teach Tourism Marketing to undergraduate students

Provide linguistic support for Tourism Project and Tourism Risk Management classes Internship Program

Direction Générale du Tourisme • Libreville, Gabon 01/2016 - 03/2016

Preparation of statistical reports and management of tourist attractions database Tutor and Mentor

Tshwane University of Technology • Pretoria, South Africa 02/2012 - 12/2013

Promptly address students concerns and simplify the content of lessons to facilitate understanding

Provide support and assistance to 5 postgraduate students in Advanced Strategic Management, Marketing, Tourism Development, and Tourism Research Methods ***********@*****.***

+81-50-553*-****

658 Fukushima, Kouyou Mansion #104

Wakayama 640-8401

Japan

2010 FIFA World Cup Volunteer

City of Tshwane Metropolitan Municipality • Pretoria, South Africa 05/2010 - 07/2010

Providing language support (English and French) and tourist information services Travel Consultant

UNIGLOBE Crigel Travel • Centurion, South Africa

06/2010 - 12/2010

Process accommodation, car rental, and air ticket bookings.

Develop and manage leisure travel itineraries

SKILLS

Data analysis (SPSS, SmartPLS) Critical thinking Computer skills (MS Office)

Research skills Adaptability Self-Improvement

LANGUAGES

Japanese (basic) English (native) French (native) CERTIFIED TOURISM INDUSTRY COURSES

2011: Travel Agency Operations; Domestic Fares and Ticketing 2010: Galileo (Travel booking software); Opera/Fidelio Property Management System 2009: QuickTrav (Billing system); GIS (Global Information System); GPS (Geographic Positioning System) 2008: Tour Plan IS (Quotes, reservations, and accounts management); Sage Pastel (Accounting software) PEER-REVIEWED SCIENTIFIC PUBLICATIONS

Boukamba, K. H. (in press). "Philip L. Pearce on Tourist Behaviour", A Review of Tourist Behaviour: The Essential Companion, by Philip L. Pearce. 2019. Tourism Geographies

Boukamba, K. H., Oi, T., & Sano, K. (2020). A Generalized Approach to Tourist Ethnocentrism (GATE): Analysis of the GenE Scale for Application in Tourism Research. Journal of Travel Research, 60(1). Boukamba, K. H. (2020). Do birds of a feather flock together? Empirical evidence from the Generalized Approach to Tourist Ethnocentrism (GATE). African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 9(1). Boukamba, K. H. (2020). Sampling for All: An Inbound Approach to Travel Experience. 観光 [Tourism Studies], 22, 61–70. https://doi.org/10.19002/AA12438820.22.61

Tshipala, N., Boukamba, K. H., & Coetzee, W.J.L. (2016). Suppliers’ perceptions of the significance of local community demand in sustaining township tourism in Atteridgeville. African Journal of Hospitality, Tourism and Leisure, 5(2).

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