Andrea

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Hi folks!

I'm Andrea, an Italian visual artist, outdoor professional, and all-round enthusiast of everything wild, remote, and slightly unpredictable.

I grew up in the Umbrian countryside of Central Italy surrounded by animals, olive groves, and way too much curiosity for my own good, and I never really stopped from there. For most of the last decade I have been living as a nomad, moving across Africa, Southeast Asia, Australia and Canada, chasing wild and meaningful experiences working and helping in a wide range of eco-projects and wilderness operations. I have planted trees and coral on the ocean floor in Kenya, monitored and protected wildlife in the Masai Mara, cared for lions and elephants in Zimbabwe, monitored orangutans and designed food forests in the rainforests of Sumatra, maintained wilderness trails and infrastructure in remote national and provincial parks across Australia and Canada, guided dive groups along the Sardinian coast, and wrangled horses in the Canadian Rockies.

Every place I land pulls me deeper into the same question I have been trying to answer for years, how do humans and wild creatures share a world, and what does that cost each side? That question is the spine of The Missing Link, my long-term documentary project on human and wildlife coexistence. It is the thread that runs through everything I do, and every place I land adds a chapter.

I am a visual artist and image alchemist: tireless illustrator and graphic designer, awarded documentary photographer, in love with symbolism and provoking contrast. Animals inspire my art, wilderness fuels my soul.

On the practical side I am an outdoor all-rounder adventurer: Rescue Diver and First Responder, wilderness guide, park operator, and animal caregiver. I have worked in wildlife reserves, national and provincial parks, farms and ranches, kennels and boarding facilities, diving centres, and remote backcountry campgrounds and lodges across three continents. I adapt fast, work hard, and genuinely enjoy getting my hands dirty. The muddier the better.

What you get with me is someone reliable, curious, and genuinely invested in the places I work in. I bring energy, good humour, and a lot of stories from the road — and I am always happy to hear yours.

Looking forward to the next adventure!

Interests

Plant care

Gardening

Water sports

Performing arts

Movies & TV

DIY & crafts

Mountain

Beach

Culture

Writing

Vegetarian or vegan

Politics / Social justice

Languages

Hiking

Carpentry

Books

Art & design

Videography

Van life

Sustainability

Photography

Pets

Outdoor activities

Nature

Farming

Camping

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Italian: Fluent

More details about my language interests
I would love to learn Spanish and Portuguese!

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Charity Work

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Some knowledge of:  

Light gardening

Light maintenance

Eco Projects

Helping around the house

Art Projects

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Teaching

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Able to teach about:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

More details about your skills

Visual Arts & Media Production
Over a decade of professional experience as a documentary photographer, videographer, illustrator, and graphic designer. Full command of Adobe Creative Suite, DaVinci Resolve, Affinity. Two years of professional experience in a typography and print production workshop. Experienced muralist and illustrator capable of working at any scale.

Set Design & Carpentry
Trained set designer with professional experience in major Florentine theatres, set construction, scenic design, basic carpentry, and live stage operations.

Animal Care & Wildlife Handling
Three years of daily professional dog and cat care at a boarding kennel in Italy, feeding, grooming, medication, behavioural correction, and handling animals of all temperaments. Direct hands-on experience with lions, elephants, and horses at a wildlife reserve in Zimbabwe. Additional animal care with horses, donkeys, livestock, and farm animals across Italy, Australia, and Canada.

Field & Outdoor Operations
Forestry, farming, and land management: planting, pruning, harvesting, fencing, and animal herding. Park operator and wilderness guide with experience in trail maintenance, safety patrols, hazard assessment, and guest education in remote environments. General maintenance and off-grid infrastructure across campgrounds, wilderness resorts, and backcountry lodges.

Diving & Water Operations
PADI Rescue Diver, First Responder, Advanced Open Water, Dry Suit Diver, and Coral Reef Restoration Diver. Experience as Auxiliary Dive Guide and Safety Diver, group safety supervision, daily equipment inspection and maintenance, emergency response in open water. Coxswain and boat operator.

High-Angle & Adventure Operations
Zipline Guide experience, high-angle safety supervision, harness fitting, PPE inspection, structured safety briefings, and guest management in fast-paced outdoor adventure environments.

Hospitality & Guest Services
Front-of-house, housekeeping, cooking, kitchen hand, and restaurant service across campgrounds, guest houses, diving centres, wilderness resorts, and hotels on four continents. Multilingual: Italian (native), English (C1 fluent), Spanish (basic).

Age

36

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