Sionne Gordon
New Malden,Surrey
Summary
Results-driven Public Health Leader with 18 years of experience in developing and evaluating programmes that enhance population health and mitigate health inequalities. Currently overseeing the Healthy Communities Service in Wandsworth, leading a team of 10. Expanded active membership from 211 to 1,350 through strategic NHS partnerships and community engagement initiatives.
Overview
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Certification
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19
years of professional experience
Work History
Contract Healthy Communities Manager
Places Leisure
01.2020 - Current
- Developed strategic partnerships with NHS organisations, Public Health teams, social prescribers, and community organisations to improve community health initiatives.
- Grew Healthy Communities membership from 211 to 1,350 active paying members.
- Created the Wandle Wellbeing Hub and expanded outreach programmes reaching over 1,600 residents.
- Developed Exercise Referral, Cancer, Mental Health, Cardiac, Pulmonary, Neurological and Falls Prevention pathways.
- Led multidisciplinary team of 10 across multiple sites to enhance service delivery and collaboration.
- Managed a service generating more than £370,000 annual income.
- Delivered measurable outcomes, including increased activity levels and enhanced functional ability among participants.
Healthy Communities Instructor
Places Leisure
Wandsworth
10.2018 - 03.2020
- Designed and implemented tailored physical activity programmes to support residents in managing long-term health conditions and improving wellbeing outcomes.
- Delivered specialist health improvement programmes including Exercise Referral, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Pulmonary Rehabilitation and interventions for individuals living with neurological conditions.
- Collaborated with healthcare professionals, community organisations and referral partners to facilitate behaviour change and enhance participation in physical activity.
- Conducted assessments, monitored progress and evaluated outcomes to ensure safe, effective and person-centred programme delivery.
- Engaged diverse and underrepresented communities to reduce health inequalities and improve access to health and wellbeing services.
- Maintained accurate records and outcome data to enhance service evaluation, reporting and ongoing improvement.
Career break
International travel
03.2017 - 09.2018
- Relocated to the UK to pursue career opportunities in health and community development. to continue a career in health, wellbeing and community development.
- Cultivated cultural awareness, adaptability and strong organisational skills through interactions with diverse communities during international travel.
- Engaged in extensive independent travel across North America, Europe and Asia, enhancing understanding of diverse cultures and lifestyles.
Exercise Specialist
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
01.2015 - 01.2017
- Implemented specialist physical activity and rehabilitation interventions for residents with long-term health conditions, collaborating with healthcare and public health teams to enhance patient wellbeing.
- Helped clients reach personal goals by planning exercise routines, designed for body type and ideal weight loss target.
- Advised clients regarding diet, exercise and lifestyle changes to improve overall health and well-being.
- Assisted in planning and developing new fitness programmes, making suggestions based on fitness trends and member requests.
Deputy Manager
Places for People / Places Leisure
01.2008 - 01.2015
- Managed daily operations, delegating tasks to team members to optimise productivity and efficiency.
- Maintained positive, professional working environment to optimise staff and customer satisfaction.
- Handled customer complaints, resolving issues with professionalism to maintain high satisfaction levels.
- Coordinated leisure and community services, delivering athletics events, football competitions, disability sport programmes, 5-a-side leagues and school holiday camps to engage diverse community members.
Education
NVQ Level 3 - Leisure Management
Lifetime
01-2008
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Kingston University
Kingston upon Thames01-2005
A-Levels - Business Studies, German, Economics
Kingston College
Kingston upon Thames01-2002
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs (Grades A*-C), including English and Mathematics
The Hollyfield School
Kingston upon Thames, KTT01-2000
Skills
Public Health Programme Management
- Health Improvement & Prevention
- Health Inequalities Reduction
- Exercise Referral Pathways
- Cardiac Rehabilitation
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation
- Long-Term Condition Management
- Neurological Condition Programmes
- Behaviour Change Interventions
- Community Engagement & Outreach
- Partnership & Stakeholder Management
- NHS & Local Authority Collaboration
- Project development
- Team leadership
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Certification
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- Level 3 NVQ in Leisure Management
- Level 3 Exercise Referral Qualification
- Cardiac Rehabilitation Qualification
- Pulmonary Rehabilitation Qualification
- Level 3 Personal Training Qualification
- Trauma-Informed Practice
- Mental Health First Aider
- Safeguarding Training
- First Aid at Work
Accomplishments
- 540% membership growth
- £49k monthly recurring income
- £370k+ annual service income
- 10 staff managed
- 18+ years sector experience
Timeline
Contract Healthy Communities Manager
Places Leisure
01.2020 - Current
Healthy Communities Instructor
Places Leisure
10.2018 - 03.2020
Career break
International travel
03.2017 - 09.2018
Exercise Specialist
Royal Borough of Kingston upon Thames
01.2015 - 01.2017
Deputy Manager
Places for People / Places Leisure
01.2008 - 01.2015
NVQ Level 3 - Leisure Management
Lifetime
Bachelor of Business Administration - Business Administration
Kingston University
A-Levels - Business Studies, German, Economics
Kingston College
GCSEs - 9 GCSEs (Grades A*-C), including English and Mathematics
The Hollyfield School