Ali Hill, PhD

Experience

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  University of Southampton

  Jan 2006 - Jan 2010

  • Managed a team of Sub-Wardens.• Communicated with a range of university staff and students.• Maintained a comprehensive database of support provided to students, and work conducted with the subwarden team. • Taught physiology practicals to undergraduates.• Marked assignments. • Used a virtual learning environment (Blackboard). • Provided pastoral support to students in halls of residences.• Extensive experience in conflict resolution.• Promoted to Vice-Warden position in 2009, after a period of acting in the role.

  • Vice Warden

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2010

  • Laboratory Demonstrator (Physiology)

    Jan 2008 - Jan 2009

  • Sub-Warden

    Jan 2006 - Jan 2009
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  Wessex Swim School Ltd

  Apr 2009 - Jan 2011

  Swimming Instructor

  Wessex Swim School is a private swim school based in the South East of England.• With a maximum class size of three children or adults I used both verbal and non-verbal communication methods to provide effective instruction.

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  Tri Team Wessex

  Oct 2009 - Aug 2011

  Triathlon Coach

  Tri Team Wessex is an inclusive local team with athletes ranging from novice / beginner to Ironman competitors and GB age-group athletes.• I coached both children and athletes in all disciplines of triathlon.• I designed and delivered nutrition workshops on training camps.

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  University of Southampton

  Dec 2010 - Jan 2020

  • Provided nutrition and fitness advice to users of the sports facilities.• Worked outside regular business hours.• Gave evidence-based supplement advice.

  • Visiting Lecturer in Public Health Nutrition

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2020

  • Swimming Instructor

    Apr 2009 - Jul 2014

  • Sport and Wellbeing Advisor

    Dec 2010 - Sept 2013
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  City of Southampton Swimming Club

  Jan 2011 - Jan 2012

  Performance Nutritionist
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  New Forest Personal Training

  Jun 2011 - Mar 2013

  Personal Trainer and Performance Nutritionist
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  Solent University

  Sept 2013 - Jan 2020

  • I developed and validated the first ever “Applied” undergraduate degree accredited by the Association for Nutrition. • The degree is a mixture of predominately public health, psychology and nutrition science, and was designed to reduce the theory-practice gap, developing “practical practitioners"; graduates who not only know the theory but have also put it into practice in real life situations• I design and deliver content, co-ordinate the academic provision and provide pastoral support for students. • My research interests include use of technology in nutrition, capsaicin (from chillis) and performance, and nutrition competency in fitness professionals and coaches.• I have presented my research at a number of conferences including: • British Association of Sport and Exercise Science • International Society for Behaviour, Nutrition and Physical Activity • Solent Learning and Teaching Community Conference • Higher Education Academy Annual Conference • Research and Innovation Conference• I have extensive experience in public outreach and science communication, including nutrition blogs on the University website, and expert comments to media.• I advise the New Forest and Southampton marathons on nutrition, and have created leaflets and cooking videos with them.• I provide nutrition support to a member of the GB wheelchair rugby team.• I work with athletes in the High-Performance Academy from sports such as athletics, basketball, rhythmic gymnastics, and football. • I have recently advised an Antarctic explorer, manipulating and monitoring body composition and providing nutrition plans in a situation where there was minimal research. I also worked closely with a psychologist due to the body issues that the changes in body composition could induce.• I manage a wide range of performance nutrition practices such as meal planning, food hygiene, travel, exercising at altitude, food availability abroad, supplement use and safety, and hydration. Show less

  • Teaching and Learning Champion

    Jan 2018 - Jan 2020

  • Course Leader for BSc (Hons) Applied Human Nutrition

    Aug 2017 - Jan 2020

  • Course leader BSc Sport Coaching

    Aug 2015 - Jul 2017

  • Senior Lecturer in Nutrition

    Sept 2013 - Jul 2015
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  Association for Nutrition

  Jan 2014 - Jan 2020

  Regional Representative - South East
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  TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme)

  Sept 2017 - Jan 2020

  Performance Nutritionist

  The Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS) is a Sport England funded partnership that helps athletes in education to succeed in both their academic and sporting careers, without having to choose between the two.• I delivered performance nutrition services at two different TASS delivery sites. • I was part of an interdisciplinary sport science teams to support athletes.• I liaised with practitioners and coaches to optimise athlete support.• I designed and delivered athlete-focused nutrition support to both individuals, groups and in one-to-ones or workshops, including cook and eat classes.• I developed educational resources for athletes, such as vlogs and leaflets.• I provided nutrition advice for international travel and competition.• I advised on Informed-Sport approved supplement use to meet the both performance and wellbeing objectives of athletes and coaches.• I worked with athletes from sports including Boccia, para-powerlifting, wheelchair racing, powerlifting, gymnastics, sailing and volleyball. • Working with a range of disabled athletes allowed me to further develop the knowledge I gained during my MSc in Applied Sports Nutrition on medical conditions and their impact on nutrition.• I found the most effective way of understanding the needs of a sport is to immerse myself in it; I observe training and competitions, and try to understand all aspects of the athlete’s life that can impact on nutrition. Show less

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  Swimming Otago

  Aug 2020 - now

  • Board Member

    Sept 2022 - now

  • Board Chair

    Aug 2020 - Sept 2022
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  University of Otago

  Jan 2021 - now

  • MAppSc Co-ordinator

    Jan 2023 - now

  • Departmental Disability Support Contact

    Dec 2020 - now

  • Senior Professional Practice Fellow

    Jan 2020 - now

  • Deputy Director of Applied Nutrition

    Jan 2021 - Jan 2023
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  Nutrition Society of New Zealand

  Jan 2022 - now

  Council Member
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  St Leonards school

  Aug 2022 - now

  Member Board of Trustees
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  Port Chalmers Swimming Club

  Jan 2023 - now

  Head Swim Coach
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  FIFA Women's World Cup Australia & New Zealand 2023™

  Jul 2023 - Jul 2023

  Accreditation Volunteer