Andre N.B Dukhia

Dynamic professional with extensive experience in teaching and local economic development, specializing in community development, tourism product marketing, stakeholder engagement, and project management. Proven ability to drive impactful projects and foster collaboration among diverse stakeholders, ensuring successful outcomes in various initiatives. Certified Project Management Professional (PMP) since 2018 and dedicated member of the Economic Developers Association of Canada (EDAC) since 2008, demonstrating a commitment to continuous professional growth and industry excellence. Passionate about leveraging expertise to create sustainable economic opportunities and enhance community well-being.

• Member of the Economic Developers Association of Canada – present
• Member of the Project Management Institute and Toronto Chapter – Present
• Member of the Advisory Committee of Navigating Employment Pathways (Metis Nations of Ontario)
• Member of the Eco Club, Greece
• National Member of Habitat for Humanity, Guyana
• National Committee on Conformity Assessment, Guyana
• National Event Planning Committee, Guyana

• Project Management Professional, PMP – Project Management Institute, 2018
• The Challenges of Global Poverty – Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MITx)/EDx 2014
• Year 2, Advancing Economic Development Opportunities, EDAC/University of Waterloo, 2009
• Year 1, Fundamentals of Community Economic Development, EDAC/University of Waterloo, 2008
• Sustainable Tourism Development for CARICOM countries, Meio University, Okinawa, Japan, 2004
• Management Training in Tourism Administration, Pontificia Universidad Catolica Madre Y Maestra, Dominican Republic and Curacao Tourism Development Bureau, 1999

• Adjunct professor at Algoma University in the Business and Economics and Cross-Cultural Studies faculties. I teach managing non-profit organisations, community engagement, strategic planning, and environmental and community resilience.
• Past partial-load college professor at Seneca Polytechnic, Faculty of Business, teaching integrated project, Marketing, project management and Asset Management Planning.
• Master’s degree in development studies. Some of the program's critical subject areas were civil society and the intricacies of not-for-profit organisations. I also worked for a not-for-profit for seven years.
• Seneca Professional Development Training in Teaching with Technology 1 and 2, Case Writing and Teaching, Classroom Management, The Fundamentals of Online and Flexible course design and delivery and Assessments and Feedback.
• More than 20 years of collective experience managing projects in community development, tourism and government programs intersecting with not-for-profit organisations.
• Specialized in events planning and management, product development, marketing and project management.
• Led four (4) major community/tourism development projects, all completed within schedule, budget and scope.
• Expert at stakeholder engagement, led a stakeholder collaboration project that involved 66 representatives from private businesses, provincial and local governments and NGOs across Northern Ontario.
• Highly developed computer skills, very proficient in using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Exceptional interpersonal, leadership and motivational skills
• Highly developed presentation skills for events such as workshops, conferences and meetings
• Member in good standing of the Project Management Institute (PMI) and PMI Toronto Chapter, a member in good standing with the Economic Development Association of Canada (EDAC).

• Ontario Trails Coordinating Committee – Ontario Ministry of Tourism Culture and Sports, 2013 -2017
• Batifish Review Advisory Committee – Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, 2012 -2017
• Ontario Recreational Boating Advisory Committee – Ministry of Transportation, 2012-2014
• Northern Ontario Tourism Summit Steering Committee – NOTO and RTO 13, 2011-2017