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Greetings, and welcome to my site! My goal is to find a Workaway opportunity where I can be useful, put my experience to work, learn new skills, meet people with diverse backgrounds, and have fun in the process! I am healthy and active, like to spend time outdoors in fresh air and sunlight; daily speed walk and stretch; love to eat seasonal foods and enjoy an occasional glass of wine; enjoy music, especially classical music. I tend toward a holistic lifestyle, try to eat organic produce when available, and spend time outdoors with my 2 cats and care for my small flower and vegetable garden. Because I am fully retired from work, it is possible I could be available for a longer term position.
The summer of 2019 I completed a Workaway post in Tuscany at the Villa Corliano located near Pisa and Lucca, mid-May to mid-July. Due to Covid and travel restrictions, I was unable to perform a Workaway post in 2020. I resumed travel to Italy in 2021 and 2022 to the Amalfi coast where I love the sunlight and swimming in the sea.
In 2016 my husband passed away after a long illness. He was from northern Italy and together we spent many summer vacations in Italy and France. We often visited Liguria, the lake regions, and Friuli and Venice where his family live. In addition, we regularly traveled to Nice, St. Paul de Vence, and Cap d'Ail in France; Croatia, Slovenia, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands were among our travel destinations.
For most of my career I worked as a human resource manager and administrator, both in Boston, Massachusetts and in Pennsylvania. In addition, I have some experience in the hospitality industry on Martha's Vineyard island, Massachusetts. First, in a seasonal position at The Charlotte Inn, a 4 star inn with restaurant -- at the reception desk I greeted guests, processed check-in and check-out, provided information, answered questions. The following year, I worked a year-round position as Executive Assistant to the General Manager at The Harbor View Hotel and Kelley House resort.
For 14 years my husband and I lived in Massachusetts, on Martha's Vineyard island and later moved to Boston. We then moved to the countryside in Pennsylvania where we resided for 20 years. While living there I enjoyed caring for our vegetable and flower gardens in the summer, cut the grass, painted the wooden fence, trimmed the trees and bushes, and helped carry cut wood into the house for the wood stove in winters.
Raised in the countryside in Pennsylvania with 3 sisters and 1 brother, I worked in the family garden and helped care for our animals -- dogs, cats, chickens, a horse and a sheep. After completing high school, I attended Westminster Choir College in Princeton, New Jersey for 2 years where I studied classical music. Later I completed my college degree at Pennsylvania State University in the humanities/journalism. In addition, I attended London School of Economics for post-graduate study, lived in London for a year and interacted with students from around the world.
I trust my background information will help you determine if my skills and prior experiences are compatible with your needs. Let me know if I can provide you additional information or answer any questions. I look forward to hearing from you and helping you with your projects!Centres d’intérêt
Activités en plein airPlageÉvénements/vie socialeCuisine et alimentationÉcritureYoga / bien-êtreVégétarien ou véganDev. durableDev. personnelSoin des plantesAnimaux de compagnieNatureMusiqueLanguesHistoireJardinageCultureArt et designArchitectureAnimauxLangues
Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Italien: DébutantPlus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
Ce workawayer a indiqué qu’il souhaitait faire partager sa ou ses propre(s) langue(s) ou en apprendre une nouvelle. Veuillez le contacter directement pour en discuter.Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre
Ça m'intéresse :
Aider dans une fermeAider à la maisonAccueil / tourismeTravail associatifLanguesEnseignementJ'ai des connaissances :
JardinageEntretien généralS’occuper des animauxProjets artistiquesAide informatique / InternetQuelles sont vos compétences ?
House sitting/caretaker, general property maintenance and upkeep. Garden work; love animals and caring for them. Administration, hospitality, projects management, writing, typist, use computer, general office duties.
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My mornings working around the Villa were the most special. It was quiet, serene, visited only by the sound of birds singing and the sight of the sun gently rising over the hills -- a moment in time when you could almost sense the presence… read more
She would be welcome back for a visit or another workaway experience.
Thank you Jeanne for your helps during your stay .
Amis
Feedback
My mornings working around the Villa were the most special. It was quiet, serene, visited only by the sound of birds singing and the sight of the sun gently rising over the hills -- a moment in time when you could almost sense the presence… read more
She would be welcome back for a visit or another workaway experience.
Thank you Jeanne for your helps during your stay .