Helene Windels

Until December 2005, I was working for the Maryland Park Service in the United States. I was in charge of non-personal communication and visitor education projects. At the end of August 2006, I started to work as a Park Planning Assistant for Logan City Council in Australia. I am now working on developing a network of parks for people to enjoy in this city.

Check out some of my projects with Maryland State Parks

Check out some of my projects with Logan City

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Installation of an information sign I created with Ranger Tammy McCorkle for Greenbrier State Park.

Skills

  • Sustainable tourism and sport development specialist.
  • Strategic planning of parks
  • Marketing and promotion of public lands and nature-based recreation.
  • Desktop publishing.

Achievements

2006-2007 Parks planning

  • Parkland Acquisition Program elaboration and implementation
  • Local Parks Strategies (in progress)
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    2003-2005 Non personal communication support development

  • Developed communication strategies for the Maryland Park Service.
  • Implemented identity standards.
  • Published eight new park brochures in one year.
  • Developed bulletin board information for more than 20 parks.
  • Produced three trail guides
  • Created three bandana maps.
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    2003-2005 Trail management projects

  • Researched and implemented trail counters & trail registers.
  • Conducted a trail assessment study
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    2002-2004 Implementation on “Leave No trace Outdoor Ethics”

  • Developed extensive education & outreach efforts via brochures and posters.
  • Participated in the setup, exhibit design, data collection & analysis of a Leave No Trace study.
  • Professional Experience

    2006-2007 Logan City Council - Parks Branch

    2002-2005 Maryland Department of Natural Resources - Maryland Park Service

    2001         Sierra Nevada Ski Resort, Spain

    2000         Ecrins National Park, France

    Education

    2003         Master’s Degree in sustainable sport and tourism development

                   Summa cum laude       University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France

    2003         Leave No Trace Trainer                                Baltimore, Maryland

    2001         Bachelor’s Degree in leisure environment, sport and tourism

                   Magna cum laude         University Joseph Fourier, Grenoble, France

    Interests

    I am a frequent state and national park visitor.

    I love hiking, biking, skiing, kayaking, etc.

    I also enjoy black & white and color photography.

    Award

    Superintendent’s Commendation - Maryland Department of Natural Resources

    In recognition of my contribution to the establishment of the agency’s visual identity through the design and publication of trail guides, park brochures, wayside exhibits and bandana maps.

     

    Updated on March 24th 2007

    Contact me: helene@thewindels.org