Genevieve

Travel information

I am currently

Description

An outdoor girl at heart - I love yummy wine, delicious food, and good company. I come from coastal Australia but my parents have a small macadamia orchard 6h drive north of Sydney - so I love the beach, but also getting my hands dirty.

As an engineer, I am motivated to understand how we can utilise the land and resources we have to be sustainable. Whilst I have 5 years of chemical engineering practice, I believe that everything comes back to the land and community of which we are a part of. For this reason I am eager to participate in projects that involve working in harmony with the earth and it's people.

I have just finished a winter season in St Anton and am looking for the next adventure whilst abroad. I have a valid Austrian work visa until November and I have always said - "you can't diss it, till you try it" so I'm pretty much up to trying anything once. No mistakes, only lessons (haha).

Interests

Self development

DIY & crafts

Yoga / Wellness

Winter sports

Drawing & painting

Hiking

Animals

Gardening

Charity work

Camping

Sustainability

Performing arts

Nature

Outdoor activities

Mountain

Events & social

Farming

Culture

Cooking & food

Books

Beach

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

Light gardening

Helping around the house

More details about your skills

- I have worked for over 5 years in hospitality, which has provided me with excellent customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Furthermore, working in hospitality has given me a strong work ethic and the ability to work under pressure.

- As a chemical engineer I have a strong understanding of chemistry and physics, which are both critical components in the winemaking and farming industries. I would love to utilise my expertise in chemical processes to help develop sustainable practices that are both environmentally friendly and economically viable. I think my social skills learnt in hospitality paired with my problem solving as an engineer would allow me to make valuable contributions to any winery or farm as I can be a very versatile worker.


- I am always trying to challenge myself and have volunteered fixing medical equipment in a hospital in rural Cambodia. This experience has given me valuable skills such as adaptability, resilience, and the ability to work in a challenging and unfamiliar environment. This experience taught me how to work efficiently in a team, and exposed me to the importance of community and the value of working together towards a common goal.

- Lastly, I am from a large family with 6 other siblings. Being a part of a large family has given me the ability to communicate effectively, respect each other and adapt to different personalities and work styles.

Age

29

What else ...

I always love to learn a new card game, and am happy to teach a few myself. I enjoy nature, and love walks and have been on a few hikes in my time.

I like to try new things, so always willing to give something a go. In terms of sport, my favourite would be tennis, although I am just a beginner, and I have done some skiing but only in Australia and New Zealand.

I also have 17 nieces and nephews, so am very good with children, and really enjoying teaching and inspiring children to be creative and learn new things.

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