Robert

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Rob (UK) — recently moved to Colombia to learn Spanish and reconnect with nature/ocean life. Ex-Global Brand Ambassador (luxury whisky). 10+ years hospitality: freelance cocktail bartender, cocktail masterclasses, whisky tastings; confident with guests and busy shifts. Practical + proactive (cleaning, painting, basic maintenance, organising, problem-solving). Kitchen experience and love cooking (Caribbean rum/cocktail nerd). History degree — enjoy learning and sharing local culture. English native, Spanish improving. Friendly, outgoing, high energy.

Languages

Languages spoken
English: Fluent
Spanish: Intermediate
French: Beginner

More details about my language interests
Happy to teach English

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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn

I'm interested in:  

Eco Projects

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Some knowledge of:  

Charity Work

DIY and building projects

General Maintenance

Animal Care

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Able to teach about:  

Art Projects

Languages

Teaching

Creating/ Cooking family meals

Helping around the house

Hospitality/Tourism

House & pet sitting

More details about your skills

• Bartending: 10 years as a freelance cocktail bartender (busy London bars/hotels, high-end service). Fast, calm under pressure, confident with guests.

• Waiting / Floor service: experienced in table service and guest-facing hospitality — attentive, organised.

• Masterclasses (tastings cocktail classes): led cocktail masterclasses and whisky tastings; comfortable presenting, teaching, and hosting groups (from casual to premium experiences).


• Tourguide: as Global Brand Ambassador for a luxury whisky brand I frequently toured VIP guests around the distillery, introducing the history, culture, cocktails and chemistry.

• Activities / Coordination / Facilitating: delivered improv workshops to secondary schools near Warwick Uni; Workshop Coordinator for Warwick Improv for 2 years; directed two Edinburgh Fringe shows; taught art classes at Briar Hill Primary School. Great at planning activities, facilitating groups, keeping energy up, and making people feel included.

• Cooking: experience in professional kitchens; love cooking for groups (BBQs/cookouts/family meals) and keeping a clean, efficient kitchen.

• Well-travelled: travelled extensively in South America (Bolivia, Peru, Argentina, Colombia, Panama, Costa Rica) and most of Europe — comfortable adapting quickly to new places and cultures.

• History / Cultural knowledge: History & Politics degree; enjoy learning local history and sharing it respectfully (good for hosting, guest chats, and informal guiding).

• Outdoor / adventure sports: competent with a wide range of outdoor, extreme sports and watersports; happy in active environments (surf/dive/kite/skate etc.).

• DIY / Cooking / Cleaning: I'm diligent and take the initiative to solve problems.

• Languages: English (native), Spanish (conversational and improving fast).

Age

29

What else ...

I'm really keen to up-skill to instructor level at surfing and scuba, happy to help serve drinks or train bartenders.

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  Driver's licence

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  Special dietary requirements