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Louise Seddon

Louise Seddon

Ivybridge,Devon

Summary

I have a strong passion for food, nutrition, and health which I incorporate into my professional and volunteer work. Although my background is in human resources, I pursue opportunities to apply my nutrition knowledge and help others learn about healthy eating.


Currently, I am doing voluntary work with a community cooking project where I help plan nutritious and affordable meals, educate participants on balanced diets, lead cooking classes, and organise food donations. Additionally, I lead a group of adults with learning disabilities in cooking food for a local warm café, teaching kitchen skills and preparing ingredients.


In my nutritionist role, I have experience coordinating various nutrition initiatives and ensuring they align with key goals, timelines, and budgets. I monitor food and nutrition trends and competitor activities to implement proactive strategies that set my projects apart. My collaboration skills are excellent from working across diverse teams to drive continuous progress on each nutrition campaign and event I oversee.


I am dedicated to promoting health through proper nutrition. My HR expertise combined with my passion for food and nutrition enables me to develop impactful programs and inspire positive lifestyle changes. I am excited to further apply my skills in future nutrition-oriented roles.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience
12
12
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Nutritional therapist

Self-Employed
Ivybridge, Devon
03.2023 - Current
  • Gathered and assessed health and nutritional data for individuals, groups or communities based on the nutritional value of food prepared and consumed.
  • Followed clinical guidelines to safeguard clients and their data from risk.
  • Performed nutritional assessments to understand the nutritional health and needs of clients.
  • Provided information on health-related challenges and offered proven treatment strategies.
  • Planned intervention programmes, education and training to boost awareness and understanding of the importance of nutrition.
  • Planned diets and menus for different establishments to cater for different types of people.
  • Supported people to implement sustainable lifestyle and nutrition changes leading to meaningful improvements in health.
  • Used evidence-based approaches to help improve people's relationship with food and nutrition.
  • Empowered clients to make healthy, sustainable and nutritionally adequate food choices.
  • Planned diets and food preparations to maximise health benefits and reduce potential risks for clients.

HR executive

Maverrik
Plymouth, Devon
10.2014 - Current
  • Reviewed and renewed company policies, ensuring strict legal compliance across all business activities.
  • Coordinated 40+ staff, leading employees by example to maintain productive department relations.
  • Provided expert HR advice to line managers to tackle obstacles such as conflict resolution, pay disputes and under-performance management.
  • Performed exit interviews, gaining useful insights to improve employee retention rates.
  • Coordinated high-quality inductions and seamless onboarding procedures for 20 + new starters.
  • Crafted and managed 10+ vacancy advertisements using a variety of job portals including Indeed and LinkedIn.
  • Led annual salary reviews, talent reviews, succession planning and performance management.
  • Devised and implemented successful employee retention strategies, including improved exit interview and onboarding procedures.
  • Communicated and enforced HR policies to team members, cultivating a compliant and satisfied workforce.
  • Oversaw exit interviews and off-boarding process for resigned and terminated employees.
  • Organised company-wide team-building events to boost employee morale.
  • Championed fair and equal treatment of prospective and current employees, going above and beyond legal requirements.
  • Advised senior management on employee corrective actions.
  • Introduced evidence-based strategies to boost and maintain staff wellbeing, leading to reduced absenteeism.

Education

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Coaching

The Therapeutic Coaching Academy
UK
09.2022 - 06.2023

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Plymouth
Plymouth
09.2005 - 06.2010

A-Levels -

Ridgeway School
Plymouth
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs -

Ridgeway
09.1990 - 06.1995

Skills

  • Nutrition principles
  • Diet modification
  • Nutrition needs assessment
  • Community nutrition services
  • Menu development
  • Marketing
  • Google Workspace
  • Time management
  • Communication skills
  • Team building
  • Leadership

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Nutritional therapist

Self-Employed
03.2023 - Current

Diploma of Higher Education - Therapeutic Coaching

The Therapeutic Coaching Academy
09.2022 - 06.2023

HR executive

Maverrik
10.2014 - Current

Bachelor of Science - Nutrition and Dietetics

University of Plymouth
09.2005 - 06.2010

A-Levels -

Ridgeway School
09.1995 - 06.1997

GCSEs -

Ridgeway
09.1990 - 06.1995
Louise Seddon