Permanent: 734 Harrison Street, Monroe, Michigan 48161
Phone: (734)384-6069
E-mail: tmullins@foxberry.net
VOCATIONAL OBJECTIVE: URBAN PLANNING
Tourism and Recreation Land Planning, Business Consulting, Marketing and
Business Geography
SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS
Extensive academic and work experience background in
business, tourism, recreation, and telecommunications
Handles all aspects of event planning and management, site
selection, budget, contract administration and destination management
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, presentation and written
communication skills; professional and clear manner
Creative, resourceful and thorough in clarifying and
developing the essence of a project.
Published author; Duke of Edinburgh Award recipient;
developed and presented workshops, researched, developed, organized and
participated in interpretive expeditions
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Present Graduate Assistant, Eastern Michigan University, Ypsilanti
Michigan
Present Vice President, RMS Consulting, Monroe Michigan
... Business Geographics , analysis and feasibility studies,
tourism market research
... small business planning, opportunity analysis, project
negotiations and financial analysis
... currently providing consulting services to the Oliver
Hazard Perry Memorial and Museum
1996 - 1999 Vice President and Treasurer, Great Lakes Interlinks, Inc.
and Great Lakes
Interlinks (Canada)
...created and successfully implemented business plan,
operation plan, and financial plan for fibre optic plant which crossed the
U.S./Canada border in 1996
... financed projects entirely through private sector
investment. Dealt successfully with international accounting and
legal issues
...performed field engineering, fiber optic splicing and
project planning to clients including Michigan Department of Natural
Resources, Michigan Works! , Great Lakes Power Ltd. and the Sault Ste. Marie
Tribe of Chippewa Indians
1992 -1996 President, Resort Management Systems, Inc., Sault Ste. Marie,
Ontario
...consulting, master planning, feasibility, marketing
research and secure necessary funding
...provide economic development services to clients including
Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters, Superior Circle Trail Committee, Great
Lakes Interlinks, Recreation Management Services and Joshua Operations, Inc.
1992 Tourism Consultant, Tourism and Recreation Information
Programming Systems (TRIPS)
...directed research in conjunction with Systematic
Management Systems of Guelph into tourism management software systems
1990 - 1991 Interpreter: Level I, Ministry of Tourism - Old Fort William,
Thunder Bay, Ontario
...member of educational staff
...researched, created and implemented historical characters
...performed interpretive educational programs and guided
tours geared for Junior Kindergarten to University
level
...appeared in educational films and commercials promoting
Old Fort William
...Master of Ceremonies for special events, such as Canada
Day
1989 - 1990 Research Assistant - Lakehead University, School of Outdoor
Recreation
...researched and designed advertising and marketing to be
used to facilitate a smooth transition of the School of Outdoor
Recreation to a new structure, the School of Outdoor Recreation,
Parks and Tourism
1988 - 1989 Brigade Leader, Expedition Member, Interpreter - Sir
Alexander MacKenzie Bicentennial Sea to Sea Expeditions
...directed a team of students in the research and
preparation of historic reproductions of clothing, equipment
and interpretive materials to be used on the Expeditions
...responsibilities included first aid, equipment repairs,
first person interpretation of Sir Alexander MacKenzie in
numerous public performances and paddling historic craft the 3,235
kilometre route
1988 - 1989 Teaching Assistant - Lakehead University, School of Outdoor
Recreation
...designed and instructed courses in outdoor skills,
survival, environmental ethics, interpretation and
seasonal activities such as snowshoeing and orienteering
EDUCATION
In progress Masters of Science: Urban Planning , Eastern Michigan
University, Ypsilanti, MI
Coursework completed: Urban and Regional Planning, Zoning,,
Site Plan Review, Community Development and Downtown Revitalization, Field
Methods
1997-98 Coursework for Masters of Business Administration, Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan: Public Administration, Marketing, Personal.
1990 Honours Bachelor of Outdoor Recreation, Lakehead University,
Thunder Bay
Major studies: Park & Facility Planning, Tourism
Development, Interpretation
Minor studies: Administration & Finance, Skills Instruction,
Recreational Therapy
1990 Bachelor of Arts: Geography, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay
Major Studies: Cartography, Marketing/Locational Planning
Minor studies: Urban Planning, Geomorphology
1990 Tourism and Recreation Resource Management Certificate, Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario
AWARDS:
The Duke of Edinburgh's Award -- Gold Level
Personally presented by The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh, Edmonton,
Alberta 1978
PUBLICATIONS:
The Duke of Edinburgh's Awards in Canada Expedition Guide, 1985 Contributing
Editor: First Edition
The Identification and Types of Stressors and Their Role on the 1989 Sir
Alexander MacKenzie Bicentennial Canada Sea to Sea Expedition Undergraduate
Thesis, Lakehead University, 1990
"A New Approach to Tourism Management"
The Outfitter, Vol. 28 No 6, Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters
Association, North Bay, 07, 92
"Ecotourism: Buzzword or Business Opportunity?"
The Outfitter, Vol. 29 No 1, Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters
Association, North Bay, 01, 93
"Tourism and Computers: The New Partnership"
The Outfitter, Vol. 29 No 2, Northern Ontario Tourism Outfitters
Association, North Bay, 01, 93
"Planning Tools for the New Millennium"
Festive Times, Summer 2000, Michigan Festivals and Events
Association, Chesaning, Michigan
"Developing Festival Opportunities through Partnering"
Festive Times, Fall 2000, Michigan Festivals and Events Association,
Chesaning, Michigan
WORKSHOPS:
"Computerizing your Resort Business," Northern Ontario Tourism Conference,
Sault Ste. Marie, 1992
"Catch the Dream -- Make it REAL," Chamber of Commerce Tourism Awareness,
Sault Ste. Marie, 1993
"Superior Circle Sled Dog Race and Community Development," Upper Peninsula
Travel and Recreation Association Conference, Munising, Michigan, 1995
"Stress Management," Kinross Parks and Recreation Department, Kincheloe,
Michigan, 1996
"Self Defence for Women," Kinross Parks and Recreation Department, Kincheloe,
Michigan, 1996
"Recreation and Orientation Training for Opening of Kinross Recreation
Center," Kinross Parks and Recreation Department, Kincheloe, Michigan, 1996
" The Life and Times of Joseph Landry in the Summer of 1815", Michigan
Association of Foster Grandparent and Senior Companion Programs Conference,
Kewadin Casino, Hotel and Convention Center, Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan, 1999
"Festival Market Research and Planning Tools", Michigan Festivals and Events
Association, Kalamazoo Radisson , Hotel and Convention Center, Kalamazoo
Michigan, 2000
VIDEO AND FILM PERFORMANCES:
"The MacKenzie Expedition," Roger Murry Productions (57 min.), CBC
Broadcast, 1990, Principal Actor
FEDNOR Advertisement, Petryna Advertising (1 min.), CBC Broadcast, 1991,
Principal Actor
Old Fort William Interpretive Video, Ministry of Tourism and Recreation (20
min.), Old Fort William Interpretive Centre, 1992, Principal Actor
"Survival," Sean Donaghey Productions (57 min.), 1993, Principal Actor
CERTIFICATIONS:
Basics of Telecommunications Certification; Advanced Information
Technologies, 1997
Human Resource Management, Certified Festival Executive Program, Purdue
University/IFEA 1995
Fibre Optic Splicing Certification; Fibre Instrument Sales, 1997
Bronze Cross, Red Cross Life Saving Society, 1990
First Aid Instructor, Red Cross, 1990 Basic Rescuer / CPR, 1990
Instructor Level II, Ontario Recreational Canoeing Association, 1989
Survival Instructor: Boreal North, Desert, Coastal, and Urban
AFFILIATIONS:
Resort and Tourism Division - American Planning Association
Michigan Festivals and Special Events Association
Tracy Mullins is a geographer, planner and explorer. Born in Northern Ontario he spent his youth deeply involved in the Scouting movement. His love of the wilderness and exploration lead to rambles in the backwoods of most of North America. Tracy's strong sense of community, has had him deeply involved in public service. Tracy has served on economic development boards, historic sites boards, festival and special event boards, public and private, both in Canada and the United States.
In 1998 Tracy Mullins was awarded the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh's Award by His Royal Highness The Prince Phillip, Duke of Edinburgh for community involvement and athletics. After representing Canada as part of an international team on expeditions in the Caribbean, Tracy became one of the editors of the first Duke of Edinburgh's Award in Canada Expedition Manuel.
In 1989, Mr Mullins was part of the highly successful Sir Alexander Mackenzie Canada Sea to Sea Expeditions, paddling 3,235 kilometers from Fort McMurry Alberta to Gary Island in the Arctic Ocean. As part of the team, Tracy portrayed Sir Alexander McKenzie in numerous public appearences throughout Canada.
A writer, actor and provider of various workshops, Mr Mullins is largely self educated, but a firm believer in lifelong learning. Tracy holds an Honors Bachelors of Outdoor Recreation, Tourism and Park Planning, a Bachelor of Arts in Geography, an Associates Degree in Tourism and Recreation Resource Management, Masters level coursework in Public Administration and Business Administration.and is currently working on a Master's of Science degree in Geography with a concentration in Urban Planning.
Tracy Mullins sees himself as a modern pathfinder and explorer, a problem solving resource person who leads his clients through the jungles of the business world. Skills of observation, adaptation and leadership honed on expedition are used, as part of the planning process, to evolve a clients vision into a workable business plan. In addition to this, Mr. Mullins uses the art of planning, the union of design and technologies in which he crosses the disciplines of Urban Planning, Tourism Planning and Marketing to raise clients project to new levels.
Mr Mullins has found that the process by which a successful client project is produced is a complex multifaceted skill that requires the ability not only to design an organization, facility or event, but to management political circumstances, economics, organization of skills and people. Tracy knows that design never stops and that throughout the process of implementation the so-called original idea is reformed many times even down to the last moments that the job is finished. Using tools such as the Visitor Activity Management Process the client designs their own project and together, they create a value added solution which is highly attractive to sponsorship.
For more than 10 years Tracy has aided clients into turning their dream project into a working profitable reality through a market driven project planning.
Tracy spends his leisure time canoeing, rock climbing, playing rugby or loafing on the racing sloop Carabiner Queen