Marina

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Actuellement, je suis

Description

Hi, I’m Marina!
I grew up in a small Swiss mountain village, surrounded by nature. I didn’t travel much as a kid, spending summer holidays working in the local restaurant - which probably made me want to explore even more later on. So far, I’ve travelled and backpacked to 39 countries, and Canada will be the 40th! :)
I’ve also lived in other countries, including a year in Vietnam, almost five years in Australia, and seven years in Germany (Berlin).
Nowadays, I prefer to travel more slowly and really live in a place. I enjoy exploring the area, meeting locals, learning about daily life, and being part of the community. When I like a place, I usually stay for months rather than just a few days (if possible..:)).
Sometimes people ask me where my favourite place is. But it’s never about the place, it’s about the company. The right people make anywhere feel like home.

I’m a happy, positive person. I enjoy socialising but also need my alone time - not an introvert, but not quite an extrovert either. What makes me happiest: friends and good company, food, music, travel, and spending time with animals. Especially dogs; they hold a special place in my heart.
I also enjoy hiking in nature, board and card games, and evenings around a bonfire with good people and good conversation.

Here’s a quick overview of my work experience (I’ll go more into details under ‘What skills do you have?’): I studied Visual Communication and worked as a Motion Designer, but I’ve also done FIFO work on Australian mine sites (admin, logistics, bar, maintenance, and snake handling - yes, I’m a certified snake handler!:)), various hospitality jobs, farm work, and some Workaways in Asia (Taiwan and Indonesia). I’m quick to learn new things and genuinely enjoy getting my hands dirty, whether it’s cleaning, gardening, building, art projects etc..

Looking forward to new adventures, new friends, and plenty of learning along the way!

Centres d’intérêt

Sports nautiques

Bénévolat

Ferme

Films et télé

Dev. personnel

Vie en van

Culture

Animaux de compagnie

Dev. durable

Événements/vie sociale

LGBT+

Vidéographie

Art et design

Bricolage / artisanat

Musique

Photographie

Langues

Cuisine et alimentation

Dessin et peinture

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Nature

Camping

Plage

Montagne

Voile / bateau

Activités en plein air

Randonnée

Cyclisme

Langues parlées

Allemand: Courant
Anglais: Courant
Espagnol: Intermédiaire
Italien: Intermédiaire

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Éco-projets

Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Entretien général

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Aider dans une ferme

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Accueil / tourisme

Travail associatif

Projets artistiques

Bricolage et projets de construction

Garde de maison et d'animaux

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Langues

Aide informatique / Internet

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

Overall, I’m curious, flexible, and happy to help with anything - from cooking, cleaning, and gardening to building, creative projects, basic sewing, caring for animals, or helping with computer or design stuff. I enjoy being part of a community, pitching in wherever needed, and learning new skills along the way.
I’m curious about eco projects and sustainability and would love to learn more.
Helping around the house comes naturally - I’ve been doing it for as long as I can remember.
I enjoy art projects, experimenting and bringing ideas to life. The same goes for DIY and building projects. I also adore being around and caring for animals, especially dogs ❤️.

Workaway:
So far my workaway experience has been in Asia, mainly Taiwan and Indonesia, and I’ve loved every second of it! I’ve helped in hostels with check-ins, activities as well as creative and construction projects: painting, plastering, constructing and airbrushing. I’ve also updated websites, taken and edited photos, and assisted with housekeeping.

Farmwork:
My grandparents had a farm, and as a child I occasionally helped with haymaking and looking after animals.
In Australia, I also picked blueberries and raspberries, and was quickly promoted to Quality Assistant thanks to my attention to detail and comfort with tech and computer systems.

Hospitality:
Done it all (pretty much)! From admin and reception to head floor waitress, FOH, housekeeping, and kitchen work in mine sites, hotels, hostels, restaurants, café, bistro, and bars of all kinds (whiskey, blues, cocktail, rooftop).

FIFO Mine Site Work in Australia:
FIFO stands for “Fly-In Fly-Out”. While living in Perth, I flew out to remote mining sites, staying on-site for weeks at a time and working 12-hour days, 7 days a week, before flying back for 1–2 weeks off. My main role was in admin, but I was really an all-rounder, helping wherever needed.
I handled administration and logistics, including check-ins and check-outs, tracking inventory and supplies, updating daily reports, coordinating orders, and training new staff. I also worked in retail and at the bar, acting as Manager on Duty. I kept communal areas clean and functional, managed waste safely, drove light vehicles, and did regular inspections to keep the village running smoothly. I also helped the housekeeping and kitchen team whenever extra hands were needed.

Creative & Technical Skills:
I studied Visual Communication at the University of the Arts in Berlin. My bachelor thesis was a short film/animation that won awards and was screened at film festivals around the world. You can watch it here: https://vimeo.com/155006863
I’ve worked as a Motion Designer in a post-production studio (mainly for advertising) and have done some freelancing. My experience includes graphic and motion design, animation, visual effects, video editing, photography, and photo editing, and I’m currently learning more about UX design and AI image and video generation. I enjoy bringing creativity into practical projects whenever possible.
I’m confident using programs like After Effects, Photoshop, Illustrator, InDesign, and Figma, and I’m comfortable helping with computers, internet, and creative software. If I don’t know something, I usually find a way to figure it out anyways and enjoy the learning process.

Âge

35

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