From my role as Wellness Specialist and Biokineticist, I was able to move into the flagship Discovery Store in Cape Town, the first of its kind in South Africa. Here I formed part of the initial team as a Client Interaction Consultant, later becoming a Senior Consultant. Five additional stores structured around this model have since opened in different locations throughout Western Cape, Gauteng and Kwa-Zulu Natal. · Continue my responsibilities as a Wellness Specialist to conduct health screening, HIV counselling and testing, fitness assessments and kids health checks in-house.· As Senior Consultant I assisted with training and information sharing to the Discovery Store team in Menlyn, Gauteng.· Assist with the implementation and running of the Vitality Wellness Centre in the Virgin Active gym in Tygervalley, Western Cape. Train and manage the Wellness Specialists on policies and processes.· Represent Discovery and Vitality as a brand ambassador, by 'living the brand' and providing comprehensive knowledge sharing of the various products (Health, Vitality, Bank, Life, Insure, Invest) to members and non-members.· Being chosen to represent the Seapoint Discovery Store as their Vitality 'Health and Wellness Champion' and engaging in weekly team activities and company events.· Being part of the team that achieved 'Store of the Year' for 3 consecutive years and receiving top consultant acknowledgements.· Engaging and dealing with financial advisers and stakeholders to provide world class client experiences. · Assist in managing and hosting events in-house and outside of the store environment (i.e. annual Cape Town Cycle Tour, Corporate Wellness Days, Financial events presented by Bruce Whitfield, Health and Nutrition events presented by Jessica Sepel).· Fulfil daily admin duties – invoicing, reports, claim submissions, sage, stock taking and system implementation.· Continuous product learning and skills development through various platforms and institutions.

Senior Wellness Consultant in Gauteng and Western Cape· Organise and manage external wellness days at various corporate partners and stakeholders, ensuring that the team and I provide a seamless and efficient experience to members (achieving a rating of 9+).· Act as 2IC for large in-house wellness days, pull reports and present results to upper management.· Conduct training in wellness screening, result sharing and counselling for junior Wellness Specialists.· Performed Wellness Specialist duties and training of junior Wellness Specialists in the flagship Discovery Store in Cape Town, South Africa.Wellness Specialist for Discovery HealthyCompany's new Wellness Experience team in Gauteng· Personally conduct wellness testing (health screening) and report back on the results obtained. Explain potential risks and share tips and benefits for improving ones current health status. Promoting and encouraging healthy behaviour change.· Conduct HIV counselling, testing and result sharing. Assist with support sign-up and referrals if needed. · Provide members with comprehensive feedback on results obtained from performing the 'Discovery 360 Body Analysis' assessments and refer if necessary to appropriate departments (EAP, onsite clinic).· Assist with health and wellness research and pilot studies in different divisions within Discovery (i.e. Discovery People, Discovery Vitality).

Corporate Pilates and Movement Instructor· Mat based pilates and yoga sessions using body weight and various small apparatus for resistance· Slow paced classes for beginners, with emphasis on technique, injury prevention and conditioning· Faster paced classes for more experienced participants to improve cardiovascular endurance and toning· Self-myofascial release and stretching specific sessions· Classes structured according to audience's wants and needs (i.e health goals, sport/event prep training)

Pilates Instructor for group and individual sessions· Predominantly mat based sessions using a full range of exercise equipment to enhance the practice· Incorporation of specialised pilates machines, including Reformer, Wunda Chair, Barrels, Wall Unit· Prenatal and Postnatal specific sessions (group and individual)· Classes for orthopedic and chronic conditions· General conditioning, strengthening and toning· Self-myofascial release and stretching technique sessions

Qualified Biokineticist in a multidisciplinary institute, engaging in:· Exercise prescription for sports and general conditioning· Maintenance and rehabilitation for special populations· Injury prevention and rehabilitation to return to work/play· Orthopedic Rehabilitation· Myofascial release and general stretching· Pilates/Yoga group, individual and corporate training sessions· Vitality and Multiply health and fitness assessments (using a treadmill, step test, or watt bike)· Ergonomic evaluations and set ups for corporate companies and individuals

· Rehabilitation - Orthopaedic, chronic and special populations testing and program prescriptions· Conditioning - General evaluations, program development and exercise training· Physical Ability Assessments - Pre-work simulation testing and reporting back on results obtained· Injury Prevention - Return to work checks; reassess the physical ability of unsuccessful candidates· Non-Physical Assessments - Wellness testing, report generating and result sharing· Wellness Projects - Organised, implemented and administered wellness and wellbeing events· Exercise Sessions - Conducted yoga, pilates, movement and high intensity training sessions· Preventative medicine programs, screening and behavioural change sessions· Conducted needs analysis, including reporting, monitoring, and initiation of corrective action· Ergonomic evaluations of workstation setup recommendations and conduct necessary adjustments