Derryn

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Description

I'm a 26 year old South African with over 2 years full-time experience in a client-facing, animal care role at a dog and cat hotel.I have many years of experience as a trusted house sitter and dog walker, as well as in family and pet photography. I hold a diploma in graphic design and photography.I'm comfortable travelling abroad, having being part of an international exchange programme at school to Germany, and continuing to travel in recent years, now having visited 8 countries to date.For example Greece,Italy,Rome,Doha,America,Germany,Austria. I'm looking for opportunities to explore more of the world, immerse myself in new cultures and learn new skills.Would like to learn new languages .I would say I am a very kind and caring person who looks out for others.I build lasting relationships and consider myself very loyal.

Interests

Languages

Plant care

Videography

Photography

Pets

Movies & TV

Nature

Music

Farming

Drawing & painting

Culture

Cooking & food

Beach

Art & design

Animals

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Art Projects

Being an elderly companion

Gardening

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Animal Care

House sitting

More details about your skills

Animal care: For the past two years, I have helped manage a dog and cat hotel that can facilitate 80 dogs and 30 cats. I also have over 6 years of experience in pet sitting and house sitting, where I have been trusted to look after many breeds of dogs, cats and rabbits.

Client relations: In my role at the dog and cat hotel, I've been entrusted with liaising with clients ,managing the onboarding,check -in and payment process,ensuring a smooth transition for pet owners and establishing an immediate foundation of trust regarding their pets care.

Cooking and baking: I regularly cook for my family and I love to try new recipes and being in the kitchen and cooking food for people.

Photography: Building on the technical skills learnt through my diploma, I've worked as a freelance pet and family photographer capturing everything from beloved pets to young children and professional headshots.I really enjoy nature photography

Child care: I worked as an assistant for 3-4 months at a preschool for children aged 2-5 years, where I learnt a lot about children care and assistanting the teachers with helping feed the children at lunch and with lessons .

Music: I am a self-taught musician and can play the piano as well as the acoustic and electric guitar

Age

27

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