Welcome!
I'm Sonia, the Founder and Director of Ask Sonia Limited.
Here is a bit about me and how Ask Sonia Limited was born.
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My Story
I have worked in Food & Drink, Cereal Crops and Fresh Produce, in the technical, safety and quality arena, for over 25 years. Originally from France, I moved to the UK about 20 years ago, where I took my first steps in Fresh Produce. I fell in love with the industry, which is where I specialise.
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I love languages. I speak French, English and Spanish, which has helped me tremendously throughout my career in my dealings with overseas businesses. I have founded and I run a local French conversation group called "French o'clock", where I help adults and families to practise their spoken French in a fun, relaxed and practical way.
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I am Mum to my wonderful 'Frenglish' son; spending time with him was my original inspiration to embark on this freelance adventure, so that my work and home lives are balanced and complement each other.
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I’m passionate, dedicated, self-motivated, dynamic, thorough and trustworthy. I have a very natural ability to bond with people; I love helping, and I love making a difference.
I had this idea that I could set up a very bespoke technical support service for Food and Fresh Produce businesses: if someone had a challenge, whatever it might be, wherever they might be located, they could ask me if I could help. If I could, I would. If I couldn't, I would try to find someone who could. And so “Ask Sonia Limited” was born.
My Qualifications
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BRCGS Food Safety Lead Auditor
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BRCGS ATP (Approved Training Partner & Approved Virtual Trainer)
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2024 Winner of the prestigious BRCGS ATP & Consultant of the Year Award
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2023 Finalist of the BRCGS ATP & Consultant of the Year Award
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IFS Recognised Consultant
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IFS Registered Trainer
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Highfield Registered Trainer
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Fellow of the Institute of Food Science and Technology (IFST)
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IFST registered Food Safety Manager
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Level 4 Advanced HACCP & Food Safety
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MSc in Agronomy - specialisation Food & Agribusiness Sciences and Techniques, from the French National Institute of Agronomy at Paris-Grignon (INA-PG, now called AgroParisTech).
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Meet our Trainers
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