Blake

Travel information

I am currently

Description

I'm an outgoing and sociable person. I have a wide range of interests and a natural curiosity for almost anything so I find it relatively easy to converse with pretty much everyone. I love meeting new people and trying new experiences.

For me variety is the spice of life and if i'm not learning I ain't living. My work history reflects this as I have worked in grounds maintenance, banking, bars, hostels, retail and leisure. I accept that most jobs will have some negative aspects but I just get on with it and focus on the positives; I have never had a job I didn't enjoy.

I am not one to sit still and always like to be active and on the go. My dream is to visit and experience as many countries as possible.

Interests

Culture

Sailing / Boating

Self development

Hitchhiking

Animals

Nature

Technology

Team sports

Sustainability

Pets

Outdoor activities

Music

Movies & TV

Mountain

History

Hiking

Gardening

Farming

Events & social

Cooking & food

Camping

Astronomy

Beach

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
French: Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

Charity Work

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Helping around the house

Being an elderly companion

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Languages

House and pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Hospitality/Tourism

General Maintenance

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Able to teach about:  

Gardening

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

18 months working in a backpackers starting with housekeeping and progressing to general manager gave me an eye for detail and customer service skills
2 years experience of grounds maintenance using equipment such as ride on lawnmowers, petrol lawnmowers and strimmers. Currently hold a UK woodchippers license.
5 years experience in fraud prevention where I was trained in telephony based communication skills such as the use of positive and emotive language when speaking to customers to deliver excellent customer service.
I also worked at a clay pigeon shooting club during my teenage years where I became the clubs health and safety officer which involved conducting risk assessments before and during the shoots. Grounds maintenance was also a major aspect of the role to ensure the safety of the public

Age

32

What else ...

I love sport especially football (soccer). I can be quite competitive when it does come to sport but win, lose or draw I will be there for the fun of it. I'm also a bit of a movie buff and love going to the cinema to relax. Back home I used to own a caravan and regularly went away exploring the countryside of the UK by hiking and cycling.

I will listen to and have an appreciation for most genres of music but 70's, 80's and 90's rock will always be preferred

Some more information

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements