Ricardo

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  • Information de voyage

    Actuellement, je suis

    en voyage

    Ma prochaine destination :

    Mexico
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  • Description

    I am a recently laid-off chemist with 8 years of experience in the U.S. steel industry, developing environmentally friendly chemical solutions where I did my part in removing carcinogenic Cr(VI) from steel manufacturing. Earlier in my career, I worked on green technologies in the printing and graphic arts sector.

    My roots trace back to a family of migrant farm workers from Northern Mexico, and I was born and had my childhood in Southern California where my parents worked in the important strawberry industry as harvesters. At age 10 I moved to South Texas, where my families roots were, on both sides of the border (Northern Mexico). Eventually I moved up to Philadelphia, PA where I’ve worked & lived for 8 years.

    With a background in chemistry and classical piano training, I’ve recently taken a step back from my professional life to explore the world, connect with people, and pursue personal growth.

    I am enthusiastic about science-driven volunteering, including sustainable house chemicals, pesticides, water distillers, and educational initiatives like chemistry tutoring. However, I am also looking for farm work and do not look down on manual labor due to my upbringings. As a classically trained pianist and electronic music producer/DJ, I also hope to explore world music during my travels, blending inspiration from different cultures into my work. I bring an open mind, a strong work ethic, and respect for hosts, backed by experience as both a couch-surfing host and guest. I’m eager to form meaningful, mutually beneficial connections while sharing skills and learning from others.

    I am open to travel immediately, as needed, from March 2025 to September 2025.

  • Centres d’intérêt

    Événements/vie sociale
    Bénévolat
    Culture
    Politique/justice sociale
    Végétarien ou végan
    Dev. personnel
    Dev. durable
    Technologie
    Activités en plein air
    Nature
    Langues
    Musique
    Yoga / bien-être
    Arts du spectacle
    Danse
    Bricolage / artisanat
    LGBT+
    Art et design
    Animaux
  • Langues

    Langues parlées
    Anglais: Courant
    Espagnol: Courant
    Allemand: Débutant

    Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
    Teach: English & Spanish Learn: German or Portuguese

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  • Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

    Ça m'intéresse :  

    Tenir compagnie à une pers. âgée
    Aider dans une ferme
    Baby-sitting et jeux créatifs
    Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille
    Home sitting

    J'ai des connaissances :  

    Travail associatif
    Langues
    Projets artistiques
    Enseignement
    Jardinage
    Bricolage et projets de construction
    Aider à la maison
    Aide informatique / Internet
    Entretien général

    Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

    Éco-projets
  • Quelles sont vos compétences ?

    Manual labor, farm work, inventorship, patents, Chemistry tutoring, metal working, green chemistry, formulation science, beginner/intermediate piano, classical music, electronic music production, hazardous chemical disposal, green DIY projects, English/Spanish help, customer service / greeting, basic glass shaping, DJing for events

  • Âge

    33

  • Autres infos...

    I am a science and chemistry nerd who worked as an R&D chemist in the US chemical industry for 8 years. I also have my own mobile DJ company and usually play for friend's events. I love music production, going to all types of music events. Outdoors, meditation, yoga, working out, calisthenics, outdoor gyms to keep fit while traveling.

  • Informations complémentaires

    • Fumeur

    • Permis de conduire

    • Allergies

    • Régime alimentaire spécial
      Mostly vegan at home, but flexible when I travel and cannot cook at my own leisure

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