Damien L. Duchamp’s Profile
Hospitality Management, Marketing, Social Media, Research, Racial Identity Theory, Business
I was born in Paris, France then grew up primarily in Woodstock, NY. I earned a B.S. in Communications from SUNY New Paltz, an M.Ed. from Clemson University, and have completed coursework towards a Ph.D. in higher education administration.
I spent thirteen years working in colleges and universities, specializing in event planning, organization advising, marketing and promotions. In 2009 I made the shift to doing similar work in the hospitality industry, serving as the brand ambassador for Evian Water in New York City where I visited nearly 100 venues each week. This exposure led me to consult with various venues and brands, helping them to increase revenue in all areas of their operation. Over the years I’ve produced major concerts, designed a line of clothing and accessories, co-authored a book, and helped launch a restaurant franchise.
Today my priority is teaching hospitality and tourism classes both in class and online as an adjunct professor at St. John’s University, City Tech, Monroe College and LaGuardia Community College. I specialize in customer service, marketing, technology and tourism. On the side I coach startups, volunteer through New York Cares, organize Meetups and am a partner in an Extra Virgin Olive Oil company known as Lisjak.
My Courses
HMGT 1101 – Perspectives in Hospitality Management – FA15
An overview of the history, likely directions and organizational structure of the hospitality industry and its role in local, national and global economies. Students are introduced to the nature and scope of the hospitality industry, basic terminology, management concepts, career path explorations and the department’s mission and culture.
Parks & Recreation Mgt – HMGT 4988 SP15
Operation and management of leisure segment of tourism, such as parks, commercial and non-profit recreation facilities and sports organizations. History, current trends and likely direction of leisure are explored. Management of resources, visitors and services along with planning and marketing of spectator and participatory sports events and product are highlighted.
My Projects
Sandbox site for workshops! WORKSHOP FOLLOW-UP QUESTIONS: tinyurl.com/openlabsurvey
Living Laboratory Associate Fellows
This is a collaborative space for use by Living Laboratory Associate Fellows participating in the General Education Seminar, part of City Tech’s Title V grant-funded initiative A Living Laboratory. This seminar will concentrate on incorporating general education outcomes into our courses focusing on Kuh’s High Impact Educational Practices, place based learning, open pedagogy and assessment practices.
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