Alaya Wyndham
Portland,OR
Summary
Holistic wellness professional with a strong background in nutrition, specializing in providing comprehensive support to women throughout all stages of life. Skilled in developing personalized nutrition plans to optimize client wellness and empower them through valuable meal planning and prepping skills. Leveraging extensive knowledge of holistic nutrition and a well-rounded wellness coaching approach to educate and empower individuals for both immediate and long-term success. Adept at tailoring strategies to meet specific client goals and address specialized dietary requirements, utilizing the latest scientific research alongside empathy and intuition.
Overview
22
22
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Holistic Nutritionist
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
- Enhanced client wellness by creating personalized nutrition plans and monitoring progress for 20+ clients.
- Established a successful online presence through social media platforms and website content development.
- Promoted a balanced approach to diet and lifestyle through evidence-based guidance, fostering long-lasting healthy habits among clients.
- Nurtured a supportive environment for clients, encouraging open communication about personal goals and challenges related to their nutritional journey.
- Conducted thorough assessments of clients nutritional needs, resulting in targeted recommendations for optimal wellbeing.
- Planned nutritious meal options for individuals and groups with various health needs, conditions and goals
- Developed nutrient-dense recipes and flexible meal templates to meet nutritional objectives.
- Assisted patients clients with mean plan development, addressing individualized dietary requirements.
- Provided holistic chef services at 10 + wellness retreats and dinners in 3 countries, and catering services at private events, serving up to 150 people.
Journalist
Self Employed Writer
01.2007 - Current
- Wrote, edited over 100 stories for internet and digital channels, promoted across social media platforms
- Researched and gathered information to develop accurate and credible stories.
- Developed story ideas and conducted interviews with industry experts and celebrities, including local and international touring musicians
- Adapted writing style for diverse audiences across print, online, and multimedia platforms.
- Collaborated with editors and other journalists to create compelling content.
- Increased readership through engaging storytelling and attention-grabbing headlines.
- Provided on-air commentary for local radio and television stations.
- Utilized Wordpress to produce professional pieces.
- Enhanced publication's reputation by consistently delivering high-quality, well-researched articles on various topics.
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and a fast-paced environment.
Wine Sales Representative
Various Importer/Distributors & Retail
01.2003 - 01.2013
- Increased wine sales by conducting special events, in-store tastings and engaging customers with high-end experiences leading to product knowledge, brand recognition, high return customers, increased sales.
- Provided exceptional customer service by promptly addressing concerns or inquiries from clients and distributors, spanning 2 major US metropolitan cities and a decade of experience
- Attended regular training sessions to stay updated on current industry trends and knowledge, enabling better representation of the company's products.
- Worked closely with suppliers to ensure timely delivery of orders while maintaining high-quality standards throughout transportation process.
- Trained new team members on product knowledge, sales strategies, and exceptional customer service techniques.
- Educated clients on proper food pairing suggestions for each wine variety, increasing overall enjoyment of the product experience.
- Implemented new promotional strategies, dramatically increasing business.
Education
BS - Science
Portland State University
Portland, ORAyurvedic Health Practitioner - Ayurvedic Medicine
Yoga Veda Institute
Okemos, MISkills
- Excellent client communication & coaching
- Detailed nutritional assessment & dietary analysis
- Meal planning & prep, cooking demonstrations, guided grocery shopping and recipe development
- Hormone optimizing nutrition for women throughout their life's phases
- Digestive health specialist focusing on gut microbiome & gut-brain connection
- Specialized in alternative diets such as paleo, gluten-free and keto, to address food allergies & autoimmune disease
- Pre and post-op support, including liquid diets
- Community nutrition education & advocacy with focus on nutrition access and equity
Pronouns
She/Her
Awards
AmeriCorps Volunteer Completion Award.
Projects
Vital Vessel Project, a nonprofit I founded to help address nutrition and wellness access with equity.
Certification
- Gut Health and The Microbiome, Stanford University, Stanford Health Continued Education
- Primal Health Coach
- Precision Nutrition L1 Sports Nutrition Coach
- Sommelier, Introductory Course, The Court of Mater Sommeliers.
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Holistic Nutritionist
Self Employed
01.2015 - Current
Journalist
Self Employed Writer
01.2007 - Current
Wine Sales Representative
Various Importer/Distributors & Retail
01.2003 - 01.2013
BS - Science
Portland State University
Ayurvedic Health Practitioner - Ayurvedic Medicine
Yoga Veda Institute