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Fishing, Golf, Woodworking
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John And Gail  Wade

John And Gail Wade

Hale Atrinchan

Summary

Organized and dependable candidates successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet employers expectations.

The past four years have been spent house sitting for a variety owners and in countries including the UK, Spain, Switzerland and France. We stayed for different lengths of time and for multiple sits.

We loved this employment but now prefer to be in one location without the need to be constantly moving.

We are experienced Caretakers with over six years of experience. Excellent reputation for resolving problems and improving owner satisfaction.

John's previous employment as a dedicated Engineering professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Gail's previous career as a real estate owner and building company manager worked under pressure and achieved the ability to motivate and support all staff members, and help them achieve their goals.

Both John and Gail's previous employment resumes are available on request.

Work History

House Sitters

Kerry & Lyn
Hale Atrinchan
01.2022 - Current
  • John and Gail a happily married couple, moved from USA 2017 to the UK to be near their family.

    John is an American, and retired from being employed as an experienced Mechanical Engineer. Gail is a New Zealander, who is a retired real estate owner (Knight Frank) and small building company owner.
  • Since leaving the US we have been enjoying home based positions in the UK and parts of Europe such as Spain, Switzerland and France.
    We have loved house sitting, the people we have met, the homes we have cared for and the pets.
  • At present we are working in Hale, Cheshire, UK. This is one of our favorite places in the UK. We're sure the owners here will give us a glowing reference.
  • We have our only son, daughter-in-law and three grandchildren in Northamptonshire, all UK citizens.
  • We do house keeping duties, gardening, John does cooking when needed, and we do pet minding. We love animals.
  • John is a trained chef. Scottsdale School or Culinary Art, Arizona, USA.


  • He is also a trained EMT (Emergency Medical Technician). He trained while working as a fireman in Washington State.
  • We are competent with all inside and outside cleaning and John can do most maintenance and renovations.
    Also we are both keen gardeners and love to care for the home owners garden.
  • We are mature and experienced, well-travelled having lived overseas for periods of time. We are very positive with a proactive approach. We are hard working, reliable, honest, friendly and have great rapport with people, and good social skills.
    Interests include cooking, art, fishing and golf

Education

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Massey University
Palmerston North, New Zealand
1995

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Washington
Seattle USA
1974

Skills

  • Skilled housekeeper
  • Housekeeping understanding
  • Groundsman
  • General maintenance
  • Knowledge and skilled in repairs such as plumbing, electrical, painting and carpentry
  • knowledge on small car repairs
  • Excellent drivers
  • Trained chef- Advance Certificate in Culinary Arts
  • EMT and CPR certified
  • Great common sense and problem solving
  • Ability to prioritize
  • Excellent attention to detail

Fishing, Golf, Woodworking

Love Fly Fishing as well as Deep Sea Fishing. Fished Alaska, Canada and much of the world on guided trips including most of North and South America.

I have not played golf for a few years but played three rounds a week while I was in Arizona for 21 years. Held a 12 handicap when playing regular.

Woodworking, especially cabinet making has been my passion from early age.

Timeline

House Sitters

Kerry & Lyn
01.2022 - Current

Associate of Science - Social Sciences

Massey University

Bachelor of Science - Mechanical Engineering

University of Washington
John And Gail Wade