Elsa

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I am a landscape architect by profession and architecture school has taught me several skills like woodworking and will be able to help out with house upgrading projects, currently pursuing second degree in environmental management in Germany. Hoping to merge these two stacked skills in the future. If you are interested for help in landscape architecture, design,

I enjoy gardening too and love animals and am a natural with them. Interested in conservation work and also marine conservation. Possess advanced PADI diving skills and looking forward to further learn and acquire more diving skills. I have handy skills and know how to use construction power tools as well as love designing upcycled furniture in my free time. Motivated by creative work and the outdoors. Videography, photography, social media management are also some other skills I can offer as I often work with content creation and have took on social media communication roles.

HelpX/Workaway Experience since 2023 (2 years and going):
- Dec 2024: Alunacer, Ecolodge in Baja California Sur with Jany - Helped build an outdoor kitchen with pallet wood
- Dec 2023: Bodo, Norway with Thor - Helped with house makeover (painting walls and trims), cat sitting
- Jan-Aug 2023: Arctic Chalet B&B, Canada, NWT Yellownife; landscape design, frontyard deck building, painting, flooring, designing and installing feature pallet walls, carpentry, woodworking, fostered 2 SPCA puppies
- 4-22 May 2023: The Nauti Otter Inn, Seward, Alaska; hospitality, getting inn and yurts ready for guests
- Singaporean staying abroad since Dec 2022, comfortable with shared residences and easy with accommodation.

I have multiple interests and love to try and learn new things. I am pursuing a full-time travel lifestyle and am in love with travelling via workaway/helpX as I get to meet with people all over the world, contribute my skills and talents and it's always a meaningful experience. I have lived in Germany, Canada and Kansas so far. I am learning German and can speak English and Mandarin.

Perfect day looks like being outdoors in nature, going on adventures like kayaking or hiking and hanging on my hammock and cooking outdoors. I am teachable, willing to learn and take initiative to get things done. I believe in leaving long-lasting impact and have a strong work ethic. Look forward to meeting you!

Interests

Van life

Camping

Self development

Winter sports

Water sports

Videography

Vegetarian or vegan

Sailing / Boating

Sustainability

Pets

Photography

Plant care

Mountain

Nature

Outdoor activities

Gardening

Hiking

Drawing & painting

Cycling

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Art & design

Adventure sports

Animals

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Chinese (Mandarin): Fluent
German: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Able to share my knowledge of English and Chinese. Looking to learn German/Spanish

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Animal Care

Life at a Farmstay

Babysitting and creative play

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Some knowledge of:  

Eco Projects

Gardening

Teaching

House sitting

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

Art Projects

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

Woodworking
Construction work using power tools
General work - shovelling snow, maintenance, cleaning
Housekeeping/hospitality - hostels, inn, changing of bedsheets and linen
Landscaping/gardening
Cooks delicious food (various vegetarian cuisines - Asian, Western, Korean, Chinese etc...)
Good with kids and animals
Digital marketing (social media content)
Videography (edit videos and footages, takes videos with gopro)
Photography

Good at learning fast for new skills on the job if required

Age

28

What else ...

Looking to transit into conservation work in next few years/combine landscape architecture/design with knowledge of environmental science/management.
Slow travelling and would love to experience living around different parts of the world

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian (ok with milk and eggs)