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Travelling
Activities i am interested in:
Currently traveling in Japan, immersing myself in the culture, exploring beautiful nature and learning the language.
My next destination:
Japan - from Jun 2026 until Aug 2026
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I'm a German-American with a lifelong passion for travel and exploring.

Through various work experiences I have gained significant skills in communication, teamwork and supporting customers. My education supplemented my abilities in problem-solving and analytical thinking, and my background of travel and living in different countries means I am highly flexible and adaptable to new situations.

Below I've outlined a very brief summary of my work experiences and educational background, along with some more details about who I am as a person. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions. I look forward to hearing from you!

--- Brief Resume ---

Experience
2025 - Consultant/Data Scientist
- Communication, project management, problem-solving
2024 - Salesperson
- Customer service, sales, stocktaking & marketing analysis
2023 - Cinema Host
- Teamwork, food & beverage, general maintenance
2022 - Executive Assistant Intern
- Event organization, client meetings, time management
2021 - Workaway Experience at Croft in Scottish Highlands
- Farm work, animal care, maintenance
2018-2021 - Tutor
- Teaching, communication, independent working

Education
2023-2024 - Diploma in Full-Stack Software Development
2018-2021 - BSc Natural Science (Neuroscience, Psychology & Organic Chemistry)

--- About Me ---

Born in a bicultural family that loves to travel, I've been bilingual my whole life and had opportunities to travel as long as I can remember. I've lived in Germany, the US, Australia and the UK, and traveled to many countries, particularly in Europe and Asia. Experiencing new places and cultures and seeing more of the world is my greatest passion.

My interests and hobbies include exercising and outdoor activities - I love hiking, trekking and camping, as well as rock climbing, skiing & snowboarding, and weight training, and am always open to try new sports and activities. I studied natural sciences and programming so I love thinking and talking about nerdy topics. At the same time, I'm passionate about music, literature, art and culture and love learning about these things and how they overlap.

Traveling and meeting people from different cultures is my favorite way to expand my view of the world. I'm excited to use Workaway to get the chance to immerse myself in new cultures, hopefully learning some of the language and traditions. Exploring nature and seeing new landscapes and environments is also a big motivation for my travels. I'm looking forward to Workaway experiences where I get to interact with open-minded and friendly people from different backgrounds, learn about and support local cultures, and explore the most interesting and beautiful parts of new countries.
Interests
Sustainability
Culture
Self development
Music
Books
Languages
Yoga / Wellness
Nature
Fitness
Camping
Mountain
Outdoor activities
Hiking
Adventure sports
Languages
Languages spoken
German: Fluent
English: Fluent
French: Beginner
Japanese: Beginner
More details about my language interests
I am fascinated by languages and how they shape and are reflected by cultures. My native languages are German and English, and I can be a language partner for either. I would love to find a language partner to practice Japanese with.
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Skills and knowledge I'd like to share or learn
I'm interested in:
Charity Work
Art Projects
Eco Projects
Creative DIY projects
Animal Care
Some knowledge of:
Languages
Hospitality/Tourism
Light maintenance
Able to teach about:
Helping with Computers/ Internet
More details about your skills
Languages - fluent German and English speaker

Editing, blogging, content creation, social media - experience managing a travel company blog and social media channels

Crofting - worked on a Highland croft, experience with herding sheep, gardening and general maintenance

Customer-facing - worked as a cashier in a bookshop and as a cinema host
Age
26
What else ...
I love books - my favorite genres are fantasy, sci-fi, philosophy, popular science and travel, but I read across most genres. Music is another big passion. I enjoy playing board games and hanging out over dinner or a coffee.
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- Smoker
- Driver's licence
- Allergies
- Special dietary requirements

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2 Jun 2026

Left by Workawayer () for host (Come to this snowy place and ...)

How can I even begin to describe this experience? I spent the winter season of 2025-26 here, working from mid-December until mid-March. I was expecting to have fun, but it was genuinely better than I could have imagined.

Some of the amazing perks of this job:
- free season pass for the entire valley
- all food and accommodation included
- hourly… read more wage
- free use of cars in our free time
- free use of the hostel’s amazing onsens 24/7
- 2 days off a week (sometimes less in peak season, but offset by more time off in other weeks)
- enough free time to go skiing or snowboarding nearly every day

Honestly, I think this is the best deal in Hakuba. Max, our boss, was an absolute legend - an incredibly chill boss who prioritizes his staff’s wellbeing over everything. He learned what food we liked and bought us high-quality ingredients to cook with, and tried to arrange work to give us as much time on the slopes as possible. As long as everything ran smoothly, he was also happy for us to do things as we liked - so among the staff, we could arrange things the way we wanted and for example cover each other’s work if one person wanted to do something one day.

In terms of the work itself, we were four staff members, and although we all pitched in with anything when needed, we were roughly divided into two drivers and two housekeepers. I was a driver, so my main job was driving guests to and from the ski resorts or picking them up from the stations. This usually meant a couple hours of work each early in the morning and in the afternoon. I also helped with cleaning, checking guests in and out, making breakfast, and various other tasks. On top of that, when Max found out I have experience with software and social media, I was able to help set up a new booking system and help with some of the operations and marketing, which was a very cool experience. It’s definitely worth mentioning any special skills you have in case there’s a way to use them.

Hakuba is a paradise for snowsports and having a season pass for the valley plus access to a car is an unbeatable combination. Since the guests were generally all out during the day, we could also head out to the slopes nearly every day. I ski and snowboard and Hakuba is my new favorite place to do those things - the powder days were like nothing I’ve ever experienced.

The hostel itself is very cozy - it was originally a family lodge, with a new building recently added on, so it’s homey but also feels fresh and up to date. Our maximum capacity was about 40 guests, which felt like a good size - big enough that people who wanted to socialize could find others to hang out with, small enough that it still felt personal. I made friends with a lot of the guests, not to mention my amazing colleagues that I miss already.

I could go on about how much fun this whole experience was, but I think these are the most important details. Basically, if you are considering doing a ski season in general, I can’t recommend it enough. And if you get a chance to do it in Hakuba, and especially at this hostel, you should absolutely go for it.

Thanks for everything Max, and I already can’t wait to come back for a visit in the future and experience more Japow!

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