Freya Williams

Experience

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  Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College

  Sept 2011 - Jul 2018

  College Student
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  The University of Leeds

  Jan 2018 - Jul 2021

  Achieved a First Class Honours degree in BSc Nutrition.•Final year dissertation project focussing on ‘How Yoga and Meditation Can Help Overcome Eating Disorders and Obesity’ helped gain project management, problem solving and written communication skills.•Designed and created a sustainable plant-based dessert during a new food product development module, undertaking the role of project manager; gained skills in leadership, teamwork, sensory testing, food safety and HACCP, food quality and shelf-life.•Gained deeper understanding of the importance of human nutrition and diet to support health through classes and research. As part of Nutrition policy module I worked with as a team to create a school food intervention focussing on increasing fibre-rich foods in children of low-income families.I have been fascinated by health and well-being from a young age. At university I have gained a deeper understanding of nutritional sciences and I have developed strong analytical and experimental skills from substantial laboratory practical's. I am very interested in the benefits of personalised nutrition and health technologies to optimise the health of individuals, enabling them to thrive and perform to their best potential. Everybody is unique and individuals have different nutritional needs to be physically and mentally well.I love sharing my nutritional knowledge with others, and have helped university peers and siblings overcome dietary challenges by working with them to create optimal meal plans and recipes to suit their requirements after gaining previous experience shadowing an NHS dietician along with university classes.Find enjoyment in expressing the range of benefits of adopting a healthier lifestyle, communicating online through social media platforms how plant-based cooking can be made more accessible without compromising on nutrition or taste. Achieved a first in my literature review focusing on the benefits of plant-based VS meat based diets. Show less

  • Nutrition student

    Sept 2018 - Jul 2021

  • Yoga Instructor

    Jan 2018 - Jun 2021
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  Yoga Alliance

  Jul 2018 - now

  ERYT-500 hour yoga teacher

  2020-Current, Self-employed | Yoga instructor and social media creator: @Freya.yoga•Capitalized on growing demand for online yoga instruction during the COVID-19 pandemic, adapted all content to digital format.•Created a supportive and advisory yoga and well-being community providing online content, including personalised 1-2-1 yoga sessions.•Coordinated weekly schedule of yoga videos, adapted to individual’s needs and abilities, accessed internationally.2018-2021, Vice President and Retreat Secretary, the University of Leeds Yoga Society•Point of contact for over 600 student members, answering queries and managing concerns.•Efficient team collaboration with other society members.•Event organiser for society member’s socials, coordinating with multiple sponsors and university administration.•Planning and coordinating outdoor socially distanced yoga classes to meet government guidelines.2018-2020, Yoga Instructor, the University of Leeds Yoga Society, Leeds, UK•Flexible and empathetic yoga and meditation teacher with the ability to motivate and inspire clients to reach their full potential.•Teaching several weekly classes throughout the week with an attendance of over 25 people per class, developed communication and leadership ability•Employed efficient time management skills under strict time-controlled conditions.2019 Summer, Yoga Instructor and Public Relations, Original Surf Morocco, Agadir, Morocco•Promoted the company through Instagram and writing creative blogs for the company website.•Successful delivery of daily yoga and meditation classes; showing flexibility by tailing to the specific requirement of each individual. Show less

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  Storm3

  Sept 2021 - Dec 2021

  Recruitment Consultant

  Located in the heart of London’s tech hub, Storm3 is the leader in Global HealthTech Recruitment, connecting organisations with the talent to drive their mission. We’re able to connect the best talent in HealthTech by continually networking with both highly skilled professionals and innovative clients.

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  Upendo Zanzibar

  Jan 2022 - May 2022

  Yoga Instructor and Nutritionist

  •Teaching a variety of yoga and meditation lessons to hotel guests, daily.• Entertaining and organizing excursions for hotel guests; making sure they are happy.• Conducting nutrition trainings for the bar/restaurant team, as well as working with theteam to create and implement innovative nutritious recipes.• In charge of purchasing food from farmers markets for the restaurant.

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  Star Surf Camps

  Jun 2022 - Oct 2022

  Head of Yoga and Bar & Merchandise Manager

  Role: Yoga and Bar&Merchandise Manager for the summer season:•Yoga manager; In charge of the yoga department, teaching 3-4 daily yoga classes and hosting weekly creative workshops, as well as working with the surf instructors to create schedules, ensuring yoga classes do not cross over with surf lessons.•Bar manager; In charge of daily stock counts, creating weekly budgets and re- stocking bar weekly.•Mixing and serving drinks to guests daily at camp bar, creating specials and hosting cocktail nights at the camp to encourage interest and cash flow.•Merchandise; Advertising and running the pop-up merchandise shop. Show less

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  Kima Surf

  Jun 2023 - Oct 2023

  Yoga Instructor
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  SENSES Yoga Studio Sri Lanka

  Oct 2023 - now

  Yoga Instructor
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  Lapoint Travels

  Oct 2023 - May 2024

  Yoga Teacher