Professional experience
Professional experience:
Position : Research engineer
Date / place : Dec. 2012–present / France
Employer : French National Centre for Scientific Research (CNRS); Centre for Functional and Evolutionary Ecology (CEFE)
Description : Conception, development and implementation of the CNRS’s Institute of Ecology and the Environment (INEE) research initiative on human–environment interactions in the perspective of developing global ecology in the Arctic polar zone. Codirector of the Nunavik Human–Environment Interactions Observatory (OHMI). Director of the Research Group for Participatory Action Research and Citizen Sciences (GDR PARCS).
Position : Independent researcher, Associate professor (with funding from the French Polar Institute: IPEV, INEE/CNRS, ISCC, Humanities Research Council of Canada: CRSH)
Date / place : Sept. 2009–Sept. 2010 / Canada, France
Employer : University of Ottawa, InterCulture research group; Carleton University; University of Montpellier III, Managing Societies, Regions & Risks research group (GESTER), Geography Department
Description : Methodology to develop a programme of participatory action research adapted to the Indigenous context in Canada.
Position : Researcher (European Union Marie Curie fellowship)
Date / place : July 2006–July 2009 / Canada
Employer : Carleton University, Geography and Environmental Studies Department; University of Montpellier III, Geography Department
Description : Post-doctorate research project: Community-Based Ecotourism, Biodiversity Conservation and Land Management (CBE-BCLM).
Position : Associate professor
Date / place : 2003–2010 / France, Canada, United States
Employer : 9 universities and institutes of advanced studies
UQAM, Montreal; University of Montpellier III (humanities) and Montpellier II (sciences); University of Perpignan (hotel industry, tourism); SupAgro Montpellier (School of Agricultural Engineering and Agronomy); ESSEC Business School; Carleton University (geography); University of Wisconsin–Madison (biology)
Position : Ecotourism consultant
Date / place : June 2001–2006 / International
Employer/client : TUKTU in partnership with TERCIA and Mercier Consultants
Description : See ‘Projects/studies between 2001 and 2007’
Position : Director of ecotourism research and development
Date / place : 1997–2001 / France, international
Employer/client : SECA eco-development company
Description : See ‘Projects/studies between 1997 and 2001’
Position : Consultant in ecotourism and local development
Date / place : 1993–1997 / France, international
Employer/client : In partnership with Mercier, Téthys, and DETOUR S.A.
Description : See ‘Projects/studies before 1997’
Position : Researcher in ecotourism
Date / place : 1990–1992 / United States
Employer/client : American Museum of Natural History, New York City
Description : Conception and development of a research programme on minimum environmental impacts around the world. Drafted a manual on the design and implementation of guidelines and codes of conduct for travellers, communities and managers of natural areas keen to contribute to the protection of the environment.
Position : Rural tourism project manager
Date / place : 1986–1990 / France
Employer/client : Regional Agency for Agriculture and Forests (DRAF), Languedoc-Roussillon; DATAR Pyrénées and Massif Central, Ministry of Agriculture
Description : Coordination of an applied research programme on rural tourism in the region of Languedoc-Roussillon. Organization, professionalization and networking of rural tourism providers in mountain zones. Conception of themed offers for the European market based on the natural and cultural heritage of the south of France. Implementation, management and follow-up of a Tourism Council Assistance Fund. Launch of programmes for the Pays Cathares, Chemin de la Soie, etc.
Position : Project leader ‘Pays d’Accueil’
Date / place : 1985–1986 / France
Employer/client : Tourist Board ‘Pays d’Accueil’ for Pic-St-Loup, Hérault, France
Description : Feasibility study for the ‘Pays d’Accueil’ Tourist Board. Implementation of regional assessment. Organization and promotion of local tourism operators. Creation and organization of farm stays, nature activities and a network of 4-star eco-lodging. Design of the annual ‘Pays d’Accueil’ guide.
Position : Project leader for local development
Date / place : 1984–1985 / France
Employer/client : Regional Association for Local Development (ARDEL)
Description : Coordinator of the network of Languedoc-Roussillon Local Associations and Intermunicipal Charters. Coordination and training of local organizers, supervision, support and follow-up of projects, submission of applications for funding. Creation of a resource centre and information bulletin.
Position : Project leader for tourism
Date / place : 1984 / France
Employer/client : Association to Promote the Region of St Pons Somail, Espinousse, Caroux, St Pons de Thomières, France
Description : Feasibility study for ‘Pays d’Accueil’.
Position : Project leader for tourism
Date / place : 1984 / France
Employer : Association Les Hautes Terres de L’orb-Salagou, Hérault, France
Description : Conception and implementation of rural tourism offers.
Position : Project leader for rural tourism
Date / place : 1983–1984 / France
Employer : Research & Development of Tourism in Rural Areas (SEATER)
Description : Regional workshop for economic and rural development. Study on the organizational capacity of the rural environment and the potential of the countryside in terms of local recreational activities.
Position : Researcher in rural tourism
Date / place : 1982 / France
Employer : Association Cévenole
Description : Development conditions for rural tourism in the Cévennes (Master’s).
Position : Project leader for tourism
Date / place : 1983–1984 / France
Employer : Languedoc-Roussillon Regional Tourist Council (CRT)
Description : Study on local recreational activities in Languedoc-Roussillon. Audit and redesign of the campaign ‘Your weekend in LR’.
Position : French and Economics teacher
Date / place : 1979–1981 / Finland
Employer : Lycée Français in Helsinki, Finland Alliance Française
Description : Taught classes for Lycée students and in workplaces
Position : French teacher
Date / place : 1978–1979 / Britain
Employer : Ashton-Under-Lyne Secondary School, Manchester, UK
Description : Taught French
Position : Summer jobs
Date / place : 1965–1978 / Britain, Israel, United States, Switzerland, France
Employers : Universities, hotels-restaurants, campsites, kibbutzim
Description : Assistant, receptionist, teacher, waitress