Lecturer's Details

Helen Yorowa Ollor

Senior Lecturer

HOSPITALITY MANAGEMENT AND TOURISM

FULL NAMES: Helen Yorowa Ollor

DESIGNATION(S): Senior Lecturer in Hospitality Management and Tourism

CONTACT DETAILS:

MOBILE: 0803 762 3882

E-MAIL: hyollor@yahoo.com

OFFICE BLOCK/ADDRESS: University of Port Harcourt, Faculty of Management Sciences, Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism

BRIEF PROFILE:

AREAS OF SPECIALIZATION:

Food & Nutrition, Finance, Hospitality Management and Entrepreneurship

RESEARCH STATEMENT:

Topic:

“Cultural Heritage and the Development of Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Nigeria” Nigeria is known for its Rich Cultural Heritage which include Mambila Plateau in Jos, Argungu festival in Sokoto, New Yam and Fishing Festivals in River State, Wrestling and Traditional Marriage Ceremonies in Rivers State, Social Parades and Traditional Dances in Cross River State and Boat Reggata in Rivers State. These are Cultural Heritage which when properly advertised and promoted can attract Tourists within and outside Nigeria.

My research seeks to integrate Cultural Tourism as a means of earning foreign exchange for Nigeria, providing employment for millions of unemployed youths and creating knowledge of the cultural heritages for researchers and policy makers.

 

EDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS ATTENDED/QUALIFICATIONS OBTAINED

Igbinedion University, Okada; Ph. D. (Banking and Finance), 2010

 

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA; Master of Ed. (Family and

Consumer Sciences Education), 2007

 

Iowa State University, Ames, Iowa, USA; B. Sc. (Home

Economics, with specialization in Nutrition and Dietetics), 1982

 

CONSULTING AND COMPENSATED OUTSIDE ACTIVIIES

Served as chairperson, Syndicate Session 2 (Hospitality Group), at the 1st Rivers    State Tourism Summit held on June 21st – 22nd, 2012. Organized by Rivers State Tourism, Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Rivers State House of Assembly Auditorium, Port Harcourt with the Theme: ‘’Tourism and Economic Development: The Challenge of Sustenance in Rivers State’’.

 

As President of Akpajo Women Association, I organized a retreat on Women in National Development held at Limpopo Springs Hotel, Port Harcourt on July 19 – 20, 2013.

 

HONOURS, AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS:

  1. Award of Excellence on September 25, 2015, by the National Association of Hospitality Management and Tourism Students in appreciation of my continuous support to the growth of the Association

 

  1. Member, League of researchers in Sustainable Development, International Research and development Institute, Uyo, Nigeria
  • Emereowa Gbere Nawaya of Acharama. Awarded by Acharama Community in Eleme;

 

  1. Her Royal Highness of Alungwa Community, Akpajo Clan;

 

Achievement Award by Akpajo Stakeholders Forum.

 

TEACHING, RESEARCH AND OTHER WORK EXPERIENCE:

 

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, October 1st, 2015 – Current.
  • Lecturer I, Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Port Harcourt, February 7th, 2012 – September 30th, 2015.

 

  • Currently teaching General Faculty Course: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT 711.1) to Post Graduate Diploma, (PGD) students in the Marketing Department, 2016/2017 Session.

 

  • I am also teaching HMT 211.1: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism to Undergraduates students (200 Level) in Accounting Department, (A Faculty Course).

 

  • I have taught Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (GES 300.1) to Level 300 Students in Political Administration,

 

  • Catering Services (HMT 310.2) in the Hospitality Management and Tourism
  • Lodging Operations Management (HMT 314.2) to Level 300 Students in the same Department.

 

  • I was also involved in the teaching of a General Faculty Course: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT 711.1) to Post Graduate Diploma, (PGD) students in both Full and Part-Time Students in the Departments of Management and Finance and Banking, 2015/2016 Session.

 

  • Also, I was involved in the teaching of two Courses in the Entrepreneurial Centre, (Certificate Programs) of the University. The Courses were: “Cooking Methods and Food Safety”; and “Food Layout and Design” in 2016 Second Semester.

 

 

Courses Taught:

 

  • Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (GES 300.1 and GES 300. 2) to Students in Medicine and Surgery; and Sociology respectively.

 

  • I have also taught this same Course to Part Time Students, (GES 300) in Microbiology.

 

  • I have taught Food and Beverage Management (HMT 314.1) in the Hospitality Management and Tourism

 

  • Catering Services (HMT 313.2) in the same Department

 

  • I have taught a Certificate Program: “Classes of Food” in the Entrepreneurial Centre of the University in their First Semester, 2016

 

  • I have supervised Three Undergraduate Students’ Research Projects in the Department in 2015.
  • Currently teaching General Faculty Course: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT 711.1) to Post Graduate Diploma, (PGD) for both Full and Part-Time Students in the Department of Marketing, 2016/2017 Session.

 

  • I am also teaching HMT 211.1: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism to Undergraduates (200 Level) in Accounting, (A Faculty Course).

 

  • I have taught Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (GES 300.1) to Level 300 Students in Political Administration,

 

  • Catering Services (HMT 310.2) in the Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015/2016

 

  • Lodging Operations Management (HMT 314.2) to Level 300 Students in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015 /2016
  • Food and Beverage Management (HMT 314.1) to Level 300 Students in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015 /2016
  • I was also involved in the teaching of a General Faculty Course: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT 711.1) to Post Graduate Diploma, (PGD) for both Full and Part-Time Students in the Departments of Management and Finance and Banking, 2015/2016 Session.

 

  • Also, I was involved in the teaching of two Courses in the Entrepreneurial Centre, (Certificate Programs) of the University. The Courses were: “Cooking Methods and Food Safety”; and “Food Layout and Design” in 2016 Second Semester.
  • Taught a Certificate Program: “Classes of Food” in the Entrepreneurial Centre of the University in the First Semester of 2016.

 

Other academic activities (e.g. Curriculum Development, Supervision of Undergraduate and Graduate Research, etc)

 

  • Currently, I am an Advisory Member of the Curriculum Review Committee of the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism.

 

  • Member of the Research Committee of the Hospitality Management and Tourism. We attend meetings and decisions made concerning Research Programs of the Department.

 

  • I am supervising Seven (7) Undergraduate Research Projects of seven (7) Final Year Students in 2016/ 2017 Session in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism.

 

  • I supervised Ten (10) Graduating Undergraduate Students’ Research Projects in 2016 in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism.

 

  • In 2015, I supervised three (3) Students’ Research Projects in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism

 

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES IN THE UNIVERSITY OUTSIDE TEACHING AND RESEARCH COMMITMENT: (E.G. MEMBERSHIP OF COMMITTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES HELD, ETC.)

 

I acted for the Head of Department (HOD), of the Hospitality Management and Tourism when she was away for about three days to attend a Conference, March 15 – 17, 20117. My activities included being in the office regularly and seeing visitors who wanted to see the HOD; seeing Students and signing documents for HOD. I also attended emergency Faculty HODs Meeting in which decision was made concerning Graduating ‘Students Day Activities’.

 

I am the current Staff Adviser of the Year Three Hundred Students in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism. My activity with the students includes meeting with them regularly and advising them on any information available for them.

 

I have been involved in organizing the design, layout and equipment of the Departmental Kitchen for the undergraduate students’ Practical in the Hospitality Management and Tourism.

 

Chairperson, Kitchen, Restaurant/ Bar Management Committee of the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism; our Terms of Reference include: Planning of activities, Procurement of food stock, Arrangement for Practical, Sales of Food & confectioneries and Management of sales accounts and any other relevant assignment. Meetings were held and I Chaired the Meetings. Decisions were carried out concerning the Terms of Reference. Report of was written and submitted to the Departmental Board for approval and same has been approved.

 

Member, Faculty of Management Sciences Welfare Committee, 2014 – 2016, responsibilities included attending Meetings and participating in discussions affecting the academic staff of the Faculty.

 

Member, University of Port Harcourt Celebration Committee in the Department of Hospitality Management & tourism, responsibility include attending Meetings and participating in discussions affecting the Department.

 

I acted for the Head of Department (HOD), of the Hospitality Management and Tourism when he was away for about a week during July 28 – 31, 2015 to attend: ’’The 9th Annual Conference of the Academy of Management Nigeria’’ in Benin, Edo State, Nigeria.

 

I acted for the Head of Department (HOD), of the Hospitality Management and Tourism when he was away for about a week during February 18 – 22, 2013 to attend: “The Conference of the Academy of Management Nigeria’’ in Lagos.

 

 

 

OTHER TEACHING AND WORK ACTIVITES

 

  • Teaching Assistant, Department of Banking and Finance, Igbinedion University Okada, 2008/ 09 Session; Taught Introduction to Finance and Investment Management to undergraduate students.
  • Research Assistant, Department of Banking and Finance, Igbinedion University Okada, 2007/ 09 Sessions. Research Project: Socio- Economic Status and Family Budgets of Civil Servants in Rivers State of Nigeria.
  • Supported Living Technician, Mainstream Living, Ames, Iowa – 2005-2007
  • Higher Dietitian, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital, Port Harcourt – 2003-2004
  • Paralegal, International Federation of Female Lawyers (FIDA), Port Harcourt –1998-2001
  • Director, Center for Advanced Leadership and Learning –1997-2001

Coordinator, Development Initiatives, Akpajo Women Cooperatives–1999-2000

  • Coordinator, CIVITAS International, Eleme Local Government Chapter – 2000
  • Director, Hellor Catering Services– 1991-1997
  • Director, Port Harcourt Nutrition Center– 1984-1991
  • NYSC Dietitian, University of Port Harcourt Teaching Hospital– 1983-1984
  • Library Asst., University of Science and Technology, Port Harcourt– 1975
  • Medical Store Asst., Rivers State Ministry of Health, Port Harcourt– 1974

 

OTHER ACTIVITIES OUTSIDE THE UNIVERSITY:

 

As President of Akpajo Women Association, I organized a retreat on Women in National Development held at Limpopo Springs Hotel, Port Harcourt on July 19 – 20, 2013.

 

MEMBERSHIP OF PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND NON-GOVERNMENTAL ORGANIZATIONS (NGOs)

  • League of Researchers in Sustainable Development
  • American Association of Family and Consumer Sciences
  • Nigerian Dietetic Association
  • American Dietetic Association
  • President of Akpajo Women Association
  • Women’s League of Christ Church, Port Harcourt
  • Mothers’ Union, Church of Nigeria, Anglican Communion
  • University of Port Harcourt Women Association
  • African Daughters International
  • National Council of Women Societies

 

ACADEMIC APPOINTMENTS:

  • Senior Lecturer, Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, October 1st, 2015 – Current.

 

  • Lecturer I, Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, Faculty of Management Sciences, University of Port Harcourt, Choba, February 7th, 2012 – September 30th, 2015.

 

PUBLICATIONS:

Journal Articles:

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2015). Management and the Hospitality industry: Toward the

Effectiveness of Hotel Personnel. International Journal of Advancement in

Development Studies. Volume 10, Number 1.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2015). Sub-Saharan Africa and the Transformation Question:

Franchising and Transforming the Hospitality Industry. West African Journal of

Industrial & Academic Research, April, Vol. 13 No. 1, p. 82 – 92.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2014). Africa’s Competitiveness in the Global Economy and the

Tourism Sector. West African Journal of Industrial & Academic Research,

December 1, Vol. 12 No. 1, p. 137 – 147.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2014). Investment Management for Wealth Creation: Involving Children

in Savings and Investments. International Journal of Innovations in

Management Science, 6 (1), p. 8 – 12.

Ollor, Helen Y. (2013). Consumer Behavior and Expenditures on Education, Food and

Leisure, International Journal of Advancement in Development Studies, 8 (3),

  1. 119 – 128.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2013). Small and Medium Scale Enterprises Development in the Niger

Delta Region of Nigeria. International Journal of Advancement in Development

Studies, 8 (3), p. 89 – 95.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2013). Micro Finance and Poverty Reduction in Nigeria. THE

UNIVERSITY Advanced Research Journal. Issue 11, July – September,

  1. 56-72.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2013). Investment Management and Small Business

Development: A Case Study of Port Harcourt Nutrition Center. African

Journal of Management and Administration, 6 (4), p. 145-150.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2012). Ohmae Kenichi on the Next Global Stage; Challenges and

Opportunities in our Borderless World: A Review Article. Okada Journal of

Management Sciences, 1 (2), June, p. 23-37.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2012). A theoretical Examination of Entrepreneurship and

Economic Growth in Nigeria. THE UNIVERSITY Advanced Research

Journal. Issue 5, January – March, p. 119-141.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2009). Socioeconomic status and family budgets for

Housing. Okada Journal of Management Sciences, 1 (1), June, p. 32-38

 

Books:

Ollor, Helen Y. (2013). Women in Entrepreneurship: What it takes to start a

Business. In Mojekwu, R.; Otu, S. & Ollor, Walter G., (eds.): Women in

National Development: Proceedings of a Retreat organized by Akpajo Women

Association. Publisher, Hellor Consult Ltd., p. 110-132.

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2010). A Review Essay on The Hidden Connections:

Integrating the Biological, Cognitive and Social Dimensions of Life into a

Science of Sustainability by Fritjof Capra. In Ollor W.  G. (ed.): Education

for Sustainable Development: Essays in Honour of Sylvanus J. S. Cookey,

  1. 54-67.

 

 

OTHER PUBLICATIONS

 

Ollor, Helen Y. (2015). Small and Medium Enterprises Development in the Niger Delta

Region of Nigeria. An Abstract Publication. In Women in Research, 2nd ed.

Compiled by: Office of Research and Development. Editors: Prof. Abbey, B. W.,

Prof. Ajienka, J. A., & Prof. Akaranta, O. University of Port Harcourt, Choba,

Nigeria. KTS Integrations Services, p.102.

Ollor, Helen Y. (2011). Optimum Nutrition and our Lifestyle. In “The Wind of

Transformation.” A Publication of the TRUEVINE Women Int’l Outreach

Magazine. Vol. 1, No. 1, p. 56 – 57.

 

WORKING PAPERS:

  • What the Bleep Do we Know!?: Discovering the endless Possibilities for Altering your everyday Reality, by Arntz, William; Betsy Chasse and Mark Vicente: A Seminar Administrative Development.
  • The Status of Consumers: Intellectual Foundations of Hospitality and Tourism Industry in Nigeria.

 

TEACHING:

Degree Courses:

  • Currently teaching General Faculty Course: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism (HMT 711.1) to Post Graduate Diploma students (PGD) in the Marketing Department, 2016/2017 Session.
  • I am also teaching HMT 211.1: Introduction to Hospitality Management and Tourism to Undergraduates (200 Level) students in Accounting, (Faculty Course).

 

  • I have taught Fundamentals of Entrepreneurship (GES 300.1) to Level 300 Students in Political Administration

 

  • Catering Services (HMT 310.2) in the Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015/2016

 

  • Lodging Operations Management (HMT 314.2) to Level 300 Students in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015 /2016
  • Food and Beverage Management (HMT 314.1) to Level 300 Students in the Department of Hospitality Management and Tourism, 2015 /2016

 

Executive Education & Other Non-Degree Programs:

I was involved in the teaching of Certificate Programs in the Entrepreneurial Centre of the University in the First and Second Semesters of 2016. The Courses were:

  • Classes of Food

 

  • Cooking Methods and Food Safety;
  • Food Layout and Design.

 

OTHER TEACHING:

I am always involve in instructing the Kitchen and Tourism Village Staff on better ways of purchasing food items, preparations, food storage, record keepings and other kitchen and restaurant standards for better results.

 

SERVICE TO THE PROFESSION:

Served as chairperson, Syndicate Session 2 (Hospitality Group), at the 1st Rivers    State Tourism Summit held on June 21st – 22nd, 2012. Organized by Rivers State Tourism Ministry of Culture and Tourism in Rivers State House of Assembly Auditorium, Port Harcourt with the Theme: ‘’Tourism and Economic Development: The Challenge of Sustenance in Rivers State’’.