Maddy

Travel information

I am currently

Activities i am interested in:

I love spending time in nature, hiking, camping and skiing. I'm interested in learning Spanish and developing landscaping and gardening skills.

Description

Hello! I'm a 24 year old Canadian from central Ontario, currently backpacking through Spain until mid-April.

While I lack extensive manual labour experience, I am physically fit (a certified personal trainer), I'm not afraid to get my hands dirty, and I'm keen to learn anything you may be willing to teach!

I enjoy:
- cooking
- landscaping and gardening
- painting and creative projects
- language exchange, teaching English and learning Spanish

I would like to gain experience in:
- farm work and animal care
- carpentry projects and repair work
- sustainability projects

I'm a lover of all things food related, an avid alpine skier, camper, and outdoor enthusiast. My love for the outdoors was fostered at a young age, growing up on my family's Christmas tree farm & maple sugar bush, and spending my summers in the Algonquin backcountry.

I have a positive attitude, strong work ethic and am willing to take on any challenge. I'm looking to disconnect from the fast paced society we live in and prioritize mindfulness, compassion and presence. Throughout my travels, I hope to immerse myself in diverse cultural experiences and take opportunities to develop new skills.

Interests

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Beginner

More details about my language interests
I am happy to teach English (TEFL certified), and would like to learn Spanish.

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Charity Work

Eco Projects

DIY and building projects

Animal Care

General Maintenance

Helping with Computers/ Internet

Life at a Farmstay

Gardening

Hospitality/Tourism

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Some knowledge of:  

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

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Able to teach about:  

Languages

More details about your skills

I have excellent communication and organizational skills, actively seek learning opportunities, face challenges with a positive attitude and work well with others. I have a deep love for animals and would enjoy any experience caring for pets or livestock. I am currently looking to gain experience with hands-on skills such as gardening/landscaping, farm work and carpentry (basic skills to complete small building projects).

My specific work experience is listed below:

Managerial:
Most recently, I worked as the Sport Centre Guest Experience Agent at the Trent University Athletics Center. This position required excellent communication, time management, organizational and interpersonal skills.
Responsibilities included:
- Scheduling a team of 18 student staff
- Coordinating drop-in classes and adult programming (numerous fitness classes, women's wellness programs, weightlifting club, learn-to-row for athletes with disabilities, etc.)
- Coordinating equipment maintenance and new equipment orders
- Collaborating with the Guest Experience Agent team to ensure optimal functioning of facility operations, event programming and staffing.

Retail:
I have years of experience in various retail positions, most recently working at the Liquor Control Board of Ontario (LCBO).
Responsibilities included:
- Shift Lead: managing the safe, addressing customer complaints, problem solving, delegation of tasks, and all open/close operations
- Receiving and unloading truck shipments
- Stocking the warehouse and retail floor
- Having exceptional product knowledge
- Ensuring all customers have a positive shopping experience

Volunteer Experience
Coaching:
I've had the pleasure of coaching the Trent University Novice Women's rowing program for the past three seasons, and am honoured to have been named the RowOntario Development Coach of the year for 2023. I have coached rowing for various programs over the past 7 years, ranging from youth development to masters competitive.
Responsibilities included:
- Coordinating transportation for athletes
- Creating and executing the in water training plan
- Prioritizing athlete safety
- Equipment maintenance
- Designing and coaching the off-season strength and conditioning program

Research:
Physical Activity and Cardiovascular Research Lab - University of Windsor
During my undergrad, I spent three years as a volunteer research assistant, and in my third year, led my own research project.
Responsibilities included:
- Training and managing a student research team on equipment operations and participant interactions;
- Facilitating participant recruitment and scheduling;
- Data collection, entry and analysis using SPSS and Excel software.

Age

25

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  Special dietary requirements