Laura

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I am currently

Description

A creative being, big movie fan, animal lover and an old soul at heart.
I am a freelance artist/illustrator and pet portrait artist from London, UK. To supplement my art, I also work as a TV and film extra which is always exciting and fun to do. Everyday is different and it's great to meet new people and be on different film and TV sets. I am also a trained salsa dancer as dancing is another one of my passions.
I used to play the violin and I am a keen classical alto singer.
I currently live at home with my mum, a Pomeranian/Yorkshire terrier called Muffin, a tortoise called Basil as well as 2 gold fish in the garden pond and a budgie called Coco.
I do all my artsy stuff and commissions at home on my dining room table which is almost always covered in pastel dust!
I am fun, enthusiastic and always put 100% into everything I do. I am a people person who loves meeting new people and I am always keen to learn new things and expand on my existing skills and knowledge.
Back in 2014, myself and a friend went inter-railing around Europe and that is when I caught the travel bug.
Back in March 2018 I set off to Australia on my first ever workaway adventure. It was the first time I had traveled on my own and my first time visiting the land down under. I have to say it was the best experience of my life. I learnt new skills including DIY, gardening and building and gained extra confidence and proved to myself that I can do anything if I put my mind to it. I volunteered in a gift shop on a eucalyptus distillery on Kangaroo Island and later at a beach house in Adelaide and met some amazing people along the way who have become lifelong friends.
I loved Australia so much that I returned the following year and did a workaway on a hobby farm where I helped out with the feeding of the farm animals every morning and afternoon and got very mucky cleaning out their enclosures but because I loved the animals it didn't feel like work and getting dirty didn't bother me.
After my farm stay I went onto Airlie Beach and helped out in some holiday cabins. My duties included cleaning the cabins and surrounding reception area and helping out behind the reception desk and walking the managers dog. I made so many amazing memories on both these workaways and I am so grateful for the wonderful experiences and people I met.
5 years on and I'm returning on a WHV 417 to work and travel and see more of what the beautiful country that is Australia has to offer.

Interests

Astronomy

Yoga / Wellness

Vegetarian or vegan

Sustainability

Self development

Politics / Social justice

Sailing / Boating

Pets

Performing arts

Nature

Languages

Movies & TV

Music

History

Gardening

Fashion or beauty

Farming

Culture

DIY & crafts

Dancing

Events & social

Drawing & painting

Carpentry

Charity work

Beach

Art & design

Architecture

Animals

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Intermediate

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

General Maintenance

Eco Projects

Animal Care

Charity Work

Helping with Computers/ Internet

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Some knowledge of:  

Gardening

Babysitting and creative play

Life at a Farmstay

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

Languages

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Language skills, I did a french exchange as part of my french A-level so got to live with a french family and worked in a nursery school in Rouen, France. I assisted the children in class and was able to teach them a little bit about my culture and the English language.
I have many artistic skills, I am a fine artist and greeting card illustrator and pet portrait artist so could lend a hand on art projects. I also have knowledge of Photoshop. You can check out my art on instagram @laurahepworth_art
I have worked primarily in hospitality roles for over 10 years working in bars and lounges as front of house staff, receptionist and as a hospitality manager. I have also worked in travel retail as well as working as a VIP concierge agent at Heathrow airport, London.
My jobs have been very much people facing roles so I am confident in dealing with the public and enjoy meeting new people. I am professional and have a good eye for detail and I am always up for new challenges. I am a problem solver, who thinks quickly on their feet and who is approachable at all times and can remain calm under pressure.
I am friendly and outgoing and would love to learn new skills along the way.

Age

36

What else ...

As I love animals, I would welcome the opportunity to work with animals, wildlife care and rehabilitation or farming for example. I have extensive experience in customer service so a hospitality role would also be suited.
I want to lend a helping hand where I can and generally get stuck in.
I am hardworking, never workshy and I am not afraid to get my hands dirty and be hands on in.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies
  No

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  Special dietary requirements
  Vegetarian