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PERSONAL DETAILS
Family Name: Benckendorff
Given Names: Pierre Jacques
Address: Western Halls
James Cook University
Phone: (07) 4781 7700
E-Mail Pierre.Benckendorff@jcu.edu.au
Web http://www.jcu.edu.au/~coe-pjb/
Date of Birth 3 September 1976
Citizenship Australian

 

EDUCATION
Tertiary
1.  Qualification
      Institution
      Major
      Honours
Bachelor of Administration (Honours)
James Cook University
Tourism
Destination Marketing on the Internet: A Study of Australia’s Regional Tourism Authorities.
2.   Qualification
      Institution
      Date of Completion
Doctor of Philosophy
James Cook University
February 2002

 

EMPLOYMENT EXPERIENCE
Position 1

Employer

Duration

Description

Associate Lecturer

James Cook University, School of Business

July 1998 – June 1999.

The position involved the preparation and delivery of one-hour undergraduate and postgraduate tutorials. The subject area included marketing and market research. The position has refined personal communication skills and provided valuable experience in the preparation of tutorial material.



Position 2

Employer

Duration

Description

Website Consultant and Author

James Cook University, School of Business and Australian Airports Limited

December 1998 – April 1999

This position involved the planning, design and authoring of the Townsville International Airport website on behalf of Australian Airports Limited. The website can be viewed at http://www.ultra.net/aal. The position provided an opportunity to interact with industry professionals and enhance personal skills in planning, negotiation and website development.



Position 3

Employer

Duration

Description

Residential Tutor

University Halls of Residence, James Cook University

February 1997 – January 2000

The position involves three main roles within the residential college: discipline, pastoral care and communication. The residential tutor is a part of the management team of the college. As such a great deal of responsibility is paced on this position. Skills gained in this position include teamwork, leadership and organisation.

 

AWARDS / ACHIEVEMENTS

Tertiary

Year
Organisation
Award/s

1998
James Cook University

The RACQ Prize for the best honours thesis in level 4 of the Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) course.

Year
Organisation
Award/s

1997
James Cook University
The Quicksilver Prize for the best performance and overall achievement in level 3 of the Bachelor of Administration (Tourism) course.

Year
Organisation
Award/s

1997
Golden Key National Honour Society
Certificate of Honour for Meritorious Service to the Society

Medal for Best Chapter Web Site (International)

Year
Organisation
Award/s

1996
James Cook University

The Carmichael Ford Prize for the Highest Result in Management of Organisational Behaviour I.

 

ACQUIRED SKILLS
Computing

Proficient at both Apple Macintosh and IBM based computers using software such as Windows 98, Microsoft Office97, Wordperfect for Windows, Filemaker Pro 3.0, SPSS 8.0, Micrtosoft Image Composer 1.5, Microsoft Frontpage 2.0 and Adobe Image Styler 1.0. I am also familiar with desktop publishing software including CorelDraw 8.0 and Adobe PhotoShop.

Languages Proficient in reading, writing and speaking Afrikaans (South Africa).

 

LEADERSHIP / COMMITTEE ROLES
Position
Organisation
Duration
Committee Member
School of Business Marketing Committee
February 1999 to Present
Position
Organisation
Duration
Treasurer
Golden Key National Honours Society, JCU Chapter
May 1997 to May 1998
Position
Organisation

Duration
President
Council of Australian Tourism Students - JCU Chapter
October 1996 to October 1997
Position
Organisation
Duration
North Queensland Representative
Council of Australian Tourism Students
April 1997 to September 1997

 

PERSONAL INTERESTS AND OBJECTIVES
Hobbies Desktop publishing, web page authoring, reading, gardening, bush-walking, camping, travel and theatre.
Interests News and current affairs, technology and the future, marketing and tourism.
Short Term Objectives In the short term I hope to complete a Doctor of Philosophy at James Cook University.
Long Term Objectives In the long term I hope to be working as an educator, researcher or manager in the tourism industry. I am particularly interested in aiding the development of Australia as a tourist destination and have specific interests in marketing, technology and regional tourism issues.

 

REFEREES
Name Prof. Philip Pearce Mrs. Mavis Whitney
Position PhD Supervisor Clerk
Address School of Business
James Cook University
TOWNSVILLE QLD. 4811
Western Halls
James Cook University
TOWNSVILLE QLD. 4811
Phone (07) 4781 5133 (07) 4781 5888
Email Philip.Pearce@jcu.edu.au Mavis.Whitney@jcu.edu.au

 


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