Andressa & Benjamin

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We are currently in Europe and active looking for a place to work away for 2 weeks from August 23rd to September 5th!

Description

Aloha from Maui! We are Ben and Dessa, an American/Brazilian couple bringing joy, happiness, and inspiration to other people’s lives. This is what motivates us the most and, in turn, brings happiness to our lives. We believe everyone has a purpose in this world, and ours is to serve, whether that be on an individual level or something greater. It’s the little things that bring us happiness as well. Whether it be helping a stranger or watching the miracles of nature unfold before our eyes, life is too short to be anything but happy. Beyond this, experiencing different ways of life and culture is one of the most educational and rewarding ways to grow as individuals. Therefore, motivating us to share our knowledge and experiences with others which we hope enriches their lives as well.

For the past four years, we have served as caretakers of an estate and Captain/crew of tour boats, in which we love taking people snorkeling, whale watching, and cruising the Hawaiian waters. However we find ourselves ready for the next adventure. We have always wanted to spend a full summer season in Europe and it's time for us to turn that dream into reality. Hoping to balance work with pleasure, this is sure to be an experience we never forget.

Previously, Dessa worked for IBM and was an office manager for a Brazilian architectural design, property management, and real estate company for many years in Miami Beach. Ben has work experience in corporate banking for many years before entering the restaurant and hospitality industry 12 years ago on Maui. We met each other 7 years ago when Ben moved from Maui to Florida to pursue a career in the yachting industry. It wasn't long before Dessa followed suit. Currently, as mentioned briefly above, Ben is Captain of a 13 meter power boat and Dessa is crew on a 20 meter sailing catamaran.

Theres nothing better than learning new skills and helping each other through work, play, and the human connection. We hope that you enjoy our story and look forward to sharing unforgettable memories with you and your loved ones!

Ben&Dessa

Interests

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Technology

Self development

Sailing / Boating

Pets

Nature

Outdoor activities

Music

Movies & TV

Languages

Mountain

Hiking

Gardening

Fitness

Events & social

Dancing

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Astronomy

Adventure sports

Architecture

Camping

Culture

Drawing & painting

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent

More details about my language interests
Can teach english, spanish, and portuguese

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Skills and knowledge we'd like to share or learn

We're interested in:  

Art Projects

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Light maintenance

Light gardening

Creative DIY projects

Life at a Farmstay

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

Dessa
Job Roles
Yacht Stewardess
Sailing Catamaran Deckhand
Office Manager

Skills
-Housekeeping
-Dining service
-bartending
-laundry services
-shopping/provisioning
-flower arrangements
-office management
-organization
-tour guide

Ben
Job Roles
Yacht First Mate
Tour Boat Captain
Restaurant Server/Bartender

Skills
-exterior/interior cleaning
-mechanical
-Captain license able to operate ships up to 200 tons
-handyman
-fine dining food service
-bartending
-tour guide

Ben&Dessa
Job Role
Estate Caretakers

Skills
-home maintenance
-painting
-cleaning
-security
-landscaping
-cat/dog care/sitting

Age

39 & 44

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  Sulfa

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegan/Vegetarian