Carmen Laura

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Description

Hi, :).

I am an IT Global Project Manager in a sabbatical year, I am looking for an experience to brush up all my IT skills, teaching, theatre, socioeconomics and finance.

2 years ago I left behind my 30 years of professional experience in the UK, Africa, USA and Spain to come to live in my typical village house in this magical paradise, Villanueva de la Vera, in Spain. And now I am looking for a new challenge.

Though I have worked in Financial IT Services for 20 years, my passion is the integration of socio-economic IT systems with human needs. (Gambian-Hope.com and AmiRural.com).

Being lucky to work in global environments, I have traveled to 19 different countries and gathered wonderful experiences along my years volunteering:

- environmental (orchards in parks, London)
- cultural (Oxford carnivals and Pride, Victim Support, Afro-Caribbean, hospitals, - etc...:)

I am looking forward to learn from your life experiences too.

Best of luck to everyone! :)

Interests

Writing

Technology

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Nature

Performing arts

Photography

Plant care

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

Languages

History

Hiking

Gardening

Fashion or beauty

Farming

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Dancing

DIY & crafts

Culture

Cooking & food

Charity work

Carpentry

Books

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Fluent
Italian: Fluent
Portuguese: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Delighted to teach English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese and learn any language, especially German and French (though not my priority if I can't learn them.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

Being an elderly companion

Teaching

Babysitting and creative play

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

House sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Eco Projects

Animal Care

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Charity Work

Languages

Art Projects

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

- IT : financial software (project management, implementation and training), webmaking skills, medium Accounts (excel), budgeting. No programming, thanks.
- 4 years as Teacher of Foreign Languages (TEFL): English, Spanish, Italian and Portuguese. (Graduated: English Philology and European languages)
- Theatre teacher: children, nursing homes, hospitals and international summer camps. Medieval performances in Old Town Caceres.
- Auxiliary Nurse: working experience in nursing home.
- Registered foster parent (Oxford City Council).
- On the practical side: as an IT digital nomad, I am used to hit the floor running and enjoy every minute of it. I have learnt building skills to renovate my Spanish humble abode built in 1845 (adobe walls, painting, decorating, etc)

Age

57

What else ...

I love travelling, playing games, dancing and singing all kinds of songs. I adore folkloric festivals and festivities and sound traditional values.

I try new experience which may attract me: it can be learning architect 3D software, flamenco, salsa, parachuting or organising a carnival! :) (all done). I would love to ride a hot air balloon .

Other professional experience: marketing, telecomms and social services.

I have loved working with councils organizing summer camps and Board meetings for Adult Social Services

I always look out for the best in all human beings and do not engage in conversations which create discrepancy (no politics, specially) :(.

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  Allergies
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  Special dietary requirements
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