Melissa

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

I am a hard and skilled worker in many areas of experience. I've earned professional respect in multiple industries, raised a child, created many kinds of art, and supported and cared for people and animals I love. I'm now in the exciting position of being free to travel full time. I've spent most of my life in and around the melting pot of New York City, and that has inspired me to explore the cultures of the rest of the world and contribute my energy and positivity where it's needed. New learning experiences call to me from all parts of the world, and I long to meet new people, learn new things, and share my knowledge and abilities with others.

Centres d’intérêt

Ferme

Vidéographie

Technologie

Dev. durable

Animaux de compagnie

Culture

Dev. personnel

Films et télé

Bénévolat

Soin des plantes

Histoire

Bricolage / artisanat

Livres

Art et design

Photographie

Langues

Jardinage

Cuisine et alimentation

Écriture

Dessin et peinture

Menuiserie

Animaux

Yoga / bien-être

Nature

Plage

Sports nautiques

Activités en plein air

Randonnée

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Français: Débutant
Japonais: Débutant
Russe: Débutant

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I am interested in learning Spanish. I could teach English with some training.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Éco-projets

Enseignement

Jardinage

S’occuper des animaux

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

Langues

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée

Bricolage et projets de construction

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

Aider à la maison

Entretien général

Aide informatique / Internet

Garde de maison et d'animaux

Projets artistiques

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I have extensive experience in many areas: organizational, clerical, legal, creative, child care, animal care, elder care, building and crafts, cooking and baking, and gardening. I’ve listed the specifics below. I am also a social and understanding person. I enjoy meeting and talking to new people, and working with them.

Work experience
Legal Assistant & Office Manager - HPM&B - 7 years
Legal Assistant - Babchik & Young - 2 years
Administrative Assistant - Rothschild Bank - 7 years
Lab Administrator - Sloan Kettering Institute - 3 years
Administrative Assistant - Fine Line Features - 1 year
Marketing and Production Manager - Broadpoint Communications - 2 years
Office and Customer Service Manager - Crafter's Workshop - 2 years
Part time and free lance: Elder Caregiver, Nanny and Babysitter, Dog Walker
Artistic and sculptural experience: I've worked with many materials extensively, including acrylic paint, acrylic and eco-based resin, concrete, wood, collage, found materials, etc.
Life experience: raised child full time (11 years), gardening (primarily vegetables & herbs), baking and decorating cakes, many types of needlework (knitting, crocheting, quilting, etc.), carpentry and repairs, art of all types, taught classes in greenhouse gardening to 5th graders. I’m comfortable with both hand and power tools. Also comfortable with computers (PC and Mac), and both digital and analog creative tools and materials.

Travel experience
I've been to many states in the USA, traveled in Canada and Mexico, and many of the Caribbean islands. I spent two weeks in New Zealand driving from Auckland to Queenstown, hiking on the Tongariro Alpine Crossing, climbing Mount Sunday and other wonders. Most recently, I spent 10 weeks in Scotland, hiking the 97-mile West Highland Way, and traveling the islands and mainland, staying in 29 places (22 of them hostels).

Other volunteer experiences
I have volunteered my services as a legal assistant to prison inmates for appeals, and other individuals in need of paralegal assistance for personal or business reasons. I was part of an activity group consisting of disabled and non-disabled adults and children. I volunteered in my community with various environmental groups doing clean-up, recycling, maintenance, and education. I volunteered at my local library teaching crafts and letterboxing, and at the elementary school teaching several sections of greenhouse gardening to 10-year-olds. I have also volunteered at soup kitchens and second hand sales for charity.

Education
Northfield Mount Hermon School - Highschool
New York University - BFA - Tisch School of the Arts Film Production
Sculpture Residency at School of Visual Arts in NYC

Âge

61

Autres infos...

I am an avid reader and I love watching and talking about films. I enjoy walking, hiking and swimming. I love children and animals of all kinds. I don’t play any instruments, but I love to sing.

Informations complémentaires

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  Allergies
  Low level allergic reactions to fragrances in cleansers and detergents. Allergic to Keflex (antibiotic).

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  Régime alimentaire spécial