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Eleanor Gurney

Summary

Health, Wellbeing & Performance Coach, seasoned in executing transformational shifts in the private and corporate sectors. With over 25 years of experience spanning across Europe, Asia, and Australia, skilled in being able to build relationships and communicate effectively across different cultures. An excellent listener: able to rapidly observe, understand and assess requirements engendering mutual trust and respect. Flexible and adaptable to changing requirements, situations with strong work ethic.

Overview

23
23
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Health & Wellness Coach

Health Beyond Me
08.2012 - Current
  • Established a successful and thriving Health & Wellness business, providing personal and group fitness training, lifestyle and wellbeing coaching, and community centric health initiatives.
  • Grew business through reputation/word of mouth resulting in 300% revenue increase, 2018-2022
  • Independently researched, evaluated, implemented, and maintain business systems software; including end-to-end online customer service/payment database, business website and financial administration.
  • Facilitated fundamental behavioral change for over 180 clients, establishing a loyal client base.
  • Hold a personal growth mindset and passion for facilitating personal and collective wellbeing.

HR Consultant

Gen Re
08.2000 - 09.2007
  • Post graduate role within IT function; progressing quickly from IT Administration to IT Project Work; built project management/change management skills, developed influential relationships, and established solid reputation.
  • Secured key regional HRIS PM role for PeopleSoft implementation across all offices worldwide; managing all aspects of project lifecycles including scoping, requirements gathering / research, information analysis, data migration, training, and ongoing maintenance.
  • Collaborated with senior business stakeholders in annual salary and bonus reviews; providing structure, data, support and ensuring process integrity.
  • Gained expertise in global group Performance Management initiatives; managing annual appraisal (PD) process, conducting PD reviews, supporting learning and development programs
  • Lead Performance Management initiatives across Australia and Asia including talent management, coaching, learning and development programs and training for all senior managers and associates whilst being mindful of cross-cultural nuances.
  • Executed Learning & Development function, consulting with managers (individual, business unit and company goal alignment), talent identification, competency gap analysis and facilitation of internal training activities
  • Full suite HR Operations managing payroll & salary packaging, on-boarding / exit, external reporting, policy communications and grievance & disciplinary meetings
  • Key driver in numerous global HR Projects.

Education

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Studies & Hospitality Management

Nottingham Trent University
United Kingdom
2000

Skills

  • Health, Wellbeing and Performance Coaching
  • Confident Communicator
  • Project and Change Management
  • Stakeholder Engagement
  • Organized Planner, Detail Oriented
  • Growth Mindset and Solution Oriented
  • Energetic and Proactive
  • High Integrity relationship manager

Certification

  • Certified Professional Coach, ICA
  • Certified ScrumMaster
  • Change Management Certification (Pending)
  • Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instruction & Circuit Training ,YMCAFit
  • Certified Restorative Exercise Specialist,Nutritious Movement
  • Certified Holistic Nutritionist,AFPA

Contract Positions

HR Business Partner - Maygenta Ltd 

  United Kingdom (09/2008 - 11/2010)

  • HR consultancy for a seed-funded venture from inception (legislative/business requirements), process streamlining, systems deployment to full cycle of recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees.

HR Consultant, Recruitment - Toyota Financial Services

  Australia (02/2008 - 04/2008)

  • Accountable for Australia-wide recruitment activities, driving streamlined talent acquisition and induction including job description creation, salary & benefit advice, interviews, vendor management and offer letter preparation.

Recruitment Assessor -  Qantas

  Australia (01/2008 - 02/2008)

  • Provided HR Consultation of the airlines largest recruitment drive in FY08, resulting in the successful recruitment of over 500 cabin crew within two months, increasing flight services headcount to support Qantas' growth pursuits.

Recruitment Consultant - Diversiti People, Accenture 

  Australia (06/2005 - 08/2005)

  • Operated and maintained applicant tracking and candidate management system; sourcing, interviewing, shortlisting. initiating new hire process.

Timeline

Health & Wellness Coach

Health Beyond Me
08.2012 - Current

HR Consultant

Gen Re
08.2000 - 09.2007

Bachelor of Arts (Hons) - Business Studies & Hospitality Management

Nottingham Trent University
Eleanor Gurney