Background

Experienced Tourism Specialist with a demonstrated history of working in the higher education industry. Teaches English and leads lectures on Tourism and Hospitality, Guest Service Management, Introduction to the Travel and Tourism Industry, A sense of Place, and other tourism-related modules at MDIS in Tashkent. "Front Office Skills" (Fidelio PMS system), “Food and Beverage Management” and «Housekeeping Management" short courses author and trainer. TESOL and TEFL certified international teacher. Skilled in Coaching, Translation, Tourism Event Management, Facilitation, and Administration. Strong research professional with a Bachelor of Science (Honours) focused in International Hospitality and Tourism Management from Bangor University (UK) and a Master of Arts – MA TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language) from Webster University (US).

Education

●Webster University Master of Arts - MA, TESL (Teaching English as a Second Language)

●Bangor University Bachelor of Science (Honours), International Hospitality and Tourism Management

●Management Development Institute of Singapore in Tashkent (MDIS Tashkent) Bachelor's degree, Foundation Year

●Tashkent Professional Tourism College Tourism and Travel Services Management

Areas of Teaching

Introduction to Travel, Tourism Industry of Uzbekistan, A Sense of Place, Travel and Tourism Work Placement, Heritage and Experiential Tourism, Guest Services Management, English as a Second Language, English for Academic Purposes, Academic Writing.

Areas of Research

Sustainable tourism, Tourism and Hospitality Management, MICE tourism, Smart Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry, Academic Writing, English as a Second Language, English for Academic Purposes, Materials design, Curriculum Material Development, and Teaching Methodology.

MEMBERSHIP IN EXTERNAL COMMITTEES AND PROFESSIONAL ESTEEM INDICATORS

No Membership in External Committees

Publications

●Current trends in sustainable tourism research Scientific Digest. Issue 2 · Jun 10, 2019

 ●Hot Trends in the Global Hospitality and Hotel Industry Conference Proceedings on "Investments and Entrepreneurship: Challenges and Prospects" · May 7, 2019

 ●MICE tourism development trends and use of foreign experience in Uzbekistan International Scientific Conference proceedings on " MICE tourism development trends and use of foreign experience in Uzbekistan". November 18, 2021 ISBN 978-9943-6856-0-4

 ●Book name: Artificial Intelligence for Smart Technology in the Hospitality and Tourism Industry. Link: https://www.appleacademicpress.com/artificialintelligence-for-smart-tourism-and-the-hospitality-industry/9781774914908