Darya Varasteh
Sydney,NSW
Summary
Motivated and skilled Personal Trainer with over 10 years of diverse experience in public health, project management, and community wellbeing. Committed to promoting health and wellness through effective training, mentoring, and strategic fitness programs.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Healthy Weight and Food Security Lead
Royal Borough Of Kingston
02.2021 - 12.2023
- Led obesity and diabetes prevention programs, aligning with health promotion principles.
- Coordinated the delivery of the Council's Healthy Weight Strategy, contributing to the Joint Needs Assessment.
- Administered, commissioned, and procured health projects ranging from £50,000 to £1 million.
- Developed strong partnerships with key stakeholders, including healthcare providers, nonprofit organisations, and educational institutions.
Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Maldon And District Community Voluntary Services
10.2018 - 02.2021
- Devised and implemented wellbeing and community projects in alignment with Public Health England guidelines.
- Established partnerships with over 40 organisations, ensuring compliance with regulatory guidelines.
- Was responsible for over 600 volunteers and 4 staff member.
- Demonstrated leadership skills in managing projects from concept to completion.
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
06.2018 - 12.2018
- Developed, planned, and led personal and group fitness sessions daily for classes up to 30 people.
- Created comprehensive fitness programs tailored to needs and goals of each individual, working with 15 to 20 clients per month.
- Developed rapport with diverse clientele by understanding their unique backgrounds, motivations, preferences while adjusting coaching styles accordingly.
Education
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Umeå
Sweden01.2022
Master of Arts - European Studies: Transitional And Global 01/2015
KU Leuven
Belgium06.2015
Master of Arts - Economics And Management
University Of Aberdeen
Aberdeen07.2013
Skills
- Tailored fitness programs
- Client assessment and progress tracking
- Effective communication and mentoring
- Strategic program development
- Time and project management
- Health risk analysis and assessment
- Nutrition and health expertise
Certification
- Level 4 Personal Trainer | Obesity and Diabetes Specialist
- Level 3 Exercise Referral | Sports Conditioning | Spinning Instructor
- First Aid and CPR Certified | RSA Certified | WWCC | NPC Check
- Life Coaching | Diabetes Care | Mental Health First Aid Trainer | Train the Trainer
Languages
Swedish
Native or Bilingual
Russian
Native or Bilingual
Spanish
Limited Working
Italian
Limited Working
Timeline
Healthy Weight and Food Security Lead
Royal Borough Of Kingston
02.2021 - 12.2023
Wellbeing Co-ordinator
Maldon And District Community Voluntary Services
10.2018 - 02.2021
Personal Trainer
Virgin Active
06.2018 - 12.2018
Master of Science - Public Health
University of Umeå
Master of Arts - European Studies: Transitional And Global 01/2015
KU Leuven
Master of Arts - Economics And Management
University Of Aberdeen
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