Tahira Makda

Senior Lecturer Elective Courses Coordinator

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  • Ms Tahira J. Makda is currently a Lecturer and an Elective Courses Coordinator at Stenden University Qatar for 5 years. Ms Makda holds a Bachelor Technology Degree in Tourism Management as well as a Master Technology Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management from the Cape Peninsula University of Technology in Cape Town, South Africa.

    Ms Makda holds 10 years of industry experience within the Tourism field and 6 years of academic experience in South Africa. The major disciplines are exercised in Events, Tourism and Business Management. Ms Makda also delivers elective programs for international grand tour students in specialized field areas.

  • • 2008: Masters Technology Degree in Tourism and Hospitality Management (cum laude),
    • 1997-1998: Bachelors Technology Degree in Tourism Management.
    • 2004-2005: Cultural and Regional Site Guide.
    • 2004-present: Tourism Management Trainer, Event Management Trainer /Lecturer and Coordinator
    • 2004-present: Tourism and Event Management Lecturer

  • August 2012 till present: Stenden University Qatar
    Minor Elective Courses Coordinator: International Business/Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs
    • Organization, coordination, evaluation and revision of minor programs in all curriculums offered.
    • Formulation of Minor proposals to Management and developments for new minor programs.
    • Delivering lectures & workshops for IBMS, IHM & ITM BBA Programs.
    • Coaching of students.
    • Volunteer Coordinator for students’ events and educational development activities.
    • Supervision of research students.
    • Liaison with industry stakeholders.
    • Coordination and supervision of events.
    • Member of the Curriculum Committee responsible for program coordination.
    • Member of the Exam Committee for the International Tourism Program.
    August 2010-2012: Stenden University Qatar
    Faculty Coordinator: International Business/Hospitality and Tourism Management Programs
    • Supervision of Tourism and Hospitality departments.
    • Overseeing Tourism and Hospitality staff and programs.
    • Responsibility in coordinating Faculty meetings.
    • Delivering lectures, workshops.
    • Supervision of research students.
    • Liaison with industry stakeholders.
    • Member of the Dissertation Committee in research supervision
    • Member of the Curriculum Committee  responsible for program coordinationApril & Dec 2012-Jan 2013: Museum of Islamic Art and QMA
    Part-Time Tourism Trainer for MIA and QMA
    • Deliver training workshops on Culture and Heritage Tourism
    • Deliver training workshops on Heritage Site Guiding
    • Deliver training workshops on Customer Service
    2004-2010: Cape Peninsula University of Technology, Cape Town, South Africa
    Senior Lecturer: Tourism, Hospitality and Events Management Department
    • Delivered lectures, practical workshops, events
    • Conducted practical tours in tourist guiding and events management
    • Organizing event marketing and exhibitions
    Head of Department of Strategic Projects and International Initiatives for Business Faculty
    • Establishing relations and partnerships with academic institutions nationally and internationally
    2003-2004: Arabella Sheraton Grand Hotel
    Tour Reservations Consultant
    • Marketing and Sales for the Hotel guests.
    • Arranging Tour packages and Car reservations
    2002-2003: Lycee Agricole, Reunion Island-Indian Ocean Islands
    • English Teacher in Conversational English for students
    1995- 2002: Cape Town Tourism Authority, South Africa
    • Tour and accommodation reservations
    • Tourism presentations
    • Arranging Event Exhibitions
    • Marketing Cape Town as a travel destination

  • • Dec 2014: Presentation: Tour guiding regulation as a source of income for the State of Qatar at the VII International Tourism Congress, Oman.
    • May 2012: Research paper on Risk Management in Events in South Africa, African Journal of Business Management. Makda , T et al. 2012 “Risk management within the events industry in Cape Town, South Africa” African Journal of Business Management 23 May, 2012, Vol. 6(20), pp. 6243- 6253. Website link below:
    • March 2012: Research paper on Risk Management in Events in South Africa, Interdisciplinary Journal of Contemporary Research in Business. Makda,T.J.,Bayat,M.S. 2012 “Risk Management in Events in South Africa by 2010 and beyond”  Interdisciplinary  Journal  of  Contemporary  Research  In  Business,  March 2012,Vol 3,No 11. Website link:  journal-archieves16.webs.com/62-85.pdf
    • 2010: Publication of Masters Dissertation on Risk Management in Events Industry in Cape Town,
    Germany.  Makda, T.J.,2008 “Assessment of Risk Management in the Events Industry in Cape Town,Managing Risks within the events industry by 2010 in the City of Cape Town” VDM, Verlag Publishers.
    • October 2009: Poster Presentation: Risk Management in Events Industry, 27th Annual EuroCHRIE Conference in Helsinki, Finland. Poster Title: “Conceptual Analysis of Management of the Event Industry within the City of Cape Town in Preparation for 2010 and Beyond”. 27th Annual EuroCHRIE Conference: From Services to Experiences in Tourism and the Hospitality Industry and Education, 22nd – 24th October 2009, HAAGA-HELIA University of Applied Sciences, Helsinki, Finland.
    • July 2009: Presentation on Risk Management at Safety & Security Events Conference, Johannesburg, South Africa.
    • October 2008: Paper Presentation: Risk Management in Events Industry in Cape Town, 26th Annual EuroCHRIE Conference in Dubai, United Arab Emirates. Paper Title:  “Assessing Management of Risks in the Event Industry by 2010 with reference to the City of Cape Town”. 26th Annual EuroCHRIE Conference: Building a Legacy, Living the Dream: 2020 Vision for Hospitality and Tourism, 11th -14th October 2008, The Emirates Academy, Dubai, United Arab Emirates.