Matthew

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Description

Hey I'm Matthew, and I'm on a gap year after having just finished my Masters degree in the UK. In 2023 I moved to Germany for work and it was the best year of my life, making new friends and navigating a different way of life. I want to experience the adventure again, this time in Canada due to my love for hiking in the forest and mountains as well as the friendly people! If Canada makes a big enough impression, I may permanently relocate there as I have friend and family ties! I would describe myself as a swiss army knife, with strong skills in many different areas of hospitality (chef, barista, bartender) and DIY as well as being well travelled across Europe, Asia and North America.

I'm a very flexible, spontaneous person and easily adapt to people with different experiences and mindsets. I'd love to improve my French or German along the way too if there is an opportunity. My nationality is English, German and Filipino and I have a very international extended family.

Some of my past and present hobbies include Scuba Diving, Mountaineering, Cycling, Bouldering, Kayaking, Cooking, Martial Arts, and Piano

Interests

Events & social

Cooking & food

Carpentry

Water sports

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Mountain

Sailing / Boating

Winter sports

Team sports

Nature

Adventure sports

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
German: Beginner
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Helping around the house

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Some knowledge of:  

General Maintenance

Gardening

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Able to teach about:  

DIY and building projects

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Hospitality/Tourism

Helping with Computers/ Internet

More details about your skills

3+ Years Experience in a range of Hospitality and Retail roles Chef, Bartender, Barista, Waiter, Checkout Supervisor

Very handy with tools and love doing hobby projects in Woodwork and 3D Printing. Can use all tools from drills to bandsaws.

Founded a seasonal garden/landscaping business doing hedge shaping, stump removal, ground leveling, turf removal, fence installation.

Age

22

What else ...

Love hiking, completed the 3 peaks Challenge (3200m elevation) in the UK and Zugspitze in Germany. Aiming to complete Mont Blanc next!
Scuba Diver
Boat Handler
Keen Cyclist, Boulderer, Kayaker
Love to cook and bake
Past hobby as a Martial Artist in Taekwondo
Past hobby as a Classical Pianist
Master Degree in Chemistry
Lived and worked professionally internationally.

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  Special dietary requirements