Melanie

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I am currently

Description

Hi there! I’m an environmentalist, artist, and outdoor enthusiast from the U.S., moving to Australia on a working holiday visa after 4+ years working remote as an environmental consultant in Colorado. I'm ready to ditch the desk and do something more social and hands-on. My particular interests are around organic/sustainable farming, event organizing (particularly related to music and arts), and just generally working around people.

I have a breadth of experience from my time as a consultant and project manager, a volunteer on my college's farm, an outdoor trip leader and ski instructor for kids, a food expeditor at a family-owned restaurant, and a DJ in Boulder, Colorado.

I’m physically strong, a quick learner, and I love working with a team. I am excited about any opportunities that align with my interests as stated above, and I look forward to meeting you!

Interests

Nature

Farming

Events & social

Sustainability

Writing

Cooking & food

Astronomy

Drawing & painting

Photography

Music

Yoga / Wellness

Winter sports

Sailing / Boating

Mountain

Dancing

Camping

Beach

Outdoor activities

Hiking

Adventure sports

Languages spoken

English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Swahili (Kiswahili): Beginner

Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Gardening

DIY and building projects

Life at a Farmstay

Animal Care

Eco Projects

House & pet sitting

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Some knowledge of:  

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Art Projects

More details about your skills

Farm & Garden: Planting, transplanting, harvesting, weeding, pruning, and basic animal care.
Handy & Maintenance: Comfortable with power tools (drill, saw, etc.), roofing, basic construction, painting, landscaping, and general grounds maintenance.
Event & Teamwork: Experience organizing community events, strong collaboration and facilitation skills, adaptable to varied work environments, and quick to learn new tasks.
Computer & Creative: Microsoft Office, Adobe Creative Cloud, ArcGIS mapping, graphic design, photography, and video production.

Age

27

What else ...

I spend a lot of my down time with friends, seeing live music, sharing meals, playing volleyball, rock climbing, hiking, running, mountain biking, skiing, watching the moon and stars, and more! I generally love to be outside in any way possible.

Some more information

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  Smoker

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  Driver's licence

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  Allergies

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  Special dietary requirements
  Gluten Free/Dairy Free