James

Information de voyage

Actuellement, je suis

Description

I am a passionate gastronome from the US with ancestral roots in Abruzzo and Sicilia. Recently graduated from the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo, I am looking to gain more knowledge and insight into Italian culture through hands-on experiences.
My biggest passion is food- where it comes from, how it was grown, who produced it, and what wine it pairs best with! I am open-minded and love to learn about new cultures, foods, and ways to live.

Centres d’intérêt

Danse

Soin des plantes

Animaux de compagnie

Culture

Langues

Nature

Montagne

Films et télé

Musique

Arts du spectacle

Activités en plein air

Politique/justice sociale

Dev. personnel

Dev. durable

Sports d'équipe

Sports d’hiver

Yoga / bien-être

Ferme

Fitness

Jardinage

Randonnée

Événements/vie sociale

Cyclisme

Livres

Camping

Bénévolat

Cuisine et alimentation

Plage

Animaux

Sports d'aventure

Langues

Langues parlées
Anglais: Courant
Italien: Intermédiaire

Plus de détails sur les langues qui m'intéressent
I studied abroad in 2005 and became a proficient Italian speaker, but my skills have regressed significantly. I would be very interested in learning Italian again- whether through class, or hands on work (ie: farming, etc.) I am also happy to teach English, my native language.

Trouver un partenaire de langue

Compétences et connaissances que j'aimerais partager ou apprendre

Ça m'intéresse :  

Aider dans une ferme

Accueil / tourisme

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J'ai des connaissances :  

Jardinage

Bricolage et projets de construction

Entretien général

Éco-projets

Aider à la maison

S’occuper des animaux

Travail associatif

Aide informatique / Internet

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Je peux apprendre aux autres :  

Préparer les repas / cuisiner pour la famille

Langues

Enseignement

Quelles sont vos compétences ?

I grew up in my family's grocery store business, and have spent much of my career in management, so I understand processes, efficiency, and working both individually and as a team towards common goals. Within this realm, I have also worked as a training manager, and have experience when teaching new skills (as well as lots of patience).

Customer service and helping people have always been a core part of my prior jobs, and are tasks I very much enjoy.

In my past career, I was a project manager for WWF, working with companies to reduce their food waste. Sustainability is a strong passion of mine, and I try to contribute to making a healthier and better planet whenever possible. I have experience in gardening- at my home in the US, I built raised growing beds and connected them to an electricity-less, automated drip irrigation system I designed, linked to rain barrels.

Until I moved to Italy in 2024, I managed rental properties since 2013. I am handy for basic projects, as well as running numbers to stay profitable, if you are doing the same.

Finally, I am an avid cook and am very interested in both learning and sharing recipes and techniques. English is my native language and am happy to teach it if asked, and am very interested in advancing my Italian language skills.

Âge

41

Autres infos...

I am both independent and a communal person. I am happy to explore/travel on my own in my spare time, however, I thrive off other people's energy and will rarely turn down the opportunity to eat, drink, and chat with others.

Informations complémentaires

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  Fumeur

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  Permis de conduire

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  Allergies
  Seasonal allergies

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  Régime alimentaire spécial