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I am currently
At home
Activities i am interested in:
Travel, Languages, Food / Wine, Horticulture,
My next destination:
Mendoza Province, Argentina - from Mar 2024 until Apr 2024 View allDescription
Hello, my name is John. I'm a California native. I have lived and worked in Boston, Chicago, New York City, Germany and Korea and have traveled to 20+ countries throughout Asia, Europe and South America. I enjoy cycling, hiking and swimming. I am interested in the study of Spanish, trying new things and learning alI I can. Especially, in the areas of food production, wine, animal husbandry and architectural restoration. I am a fan of art, film, music, photography and comedy. I have a Bachelors Degree in Economics and a Teaching Credential in Secondary Social Sciences.
I have many years of work experience in the Restaurant and Bar industry. My last employment was working as a gardener on a Golf Course in San Francisco where I have been performing a variety of landscape maintenance including deferred tree maintenance and dead tree removal.
I am detail oriented and capable worker. I believe in giving my best in all I do.Interests
LanguagesHistoryHikingGardeningFarmingCyclingCarpentryCooking & foodArt & designAnimalsArchitectureLanguages
Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner
Italian: BeginnerMore details about my language interests
This workawayer has indicated that they would be interested in sharing their language(s) or learning a new language. You can contact them directly to discuss this.Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
Some knowledge of:
GardeningGeneral MaintenanceLife at a FarmstayHelping around the houseAnimal CareHospitality/TourismLanguagesTeachingDIY and building projectsMore details about your skills
10+ years working as a GARDENER / LABORER - Hand tools, Power Tools, Machines, Trucks, Heavy Equipment
Gardener - Tree Care and Removal / Hauling, Landscape Design, Planting, Pruning, Weeding, Mowing, Turf Maintenance, Golf Course Experience
Laborer - Demolition, Hauling, Painting, Basic Construction
7+ years working as a Teacher
Middle School and High School - Economics, History, English as as Second language and Tutor, 1 year English Teacher - Korea
10+ years in the Restaurant Industry - Bartender, Cook, Dishwasher, Host, ServerAge
55
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Smoker
Driver's licence
Allergies
NoSpecial dietary requirements
No, I can eat and love all foods, vegetarian and meat alike.
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I really enjoyed her company and her philosophy as well; no nonsense, a real go getter and she has a great music collection too.
I was there in late spring and worked in the 2 hectares of Cabernet Sauvignon and 2 hectares of… read more