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Leigh Pitchford

Personal Trainer
Darlinghurst

Summary

With over 15 years of personal dedication to health and fitness, Leigh leveraged the global shift during Covid-19 to transition from his sales and marketing career into his true passion: the fitness industry. Drawing on his experience from desk work, Leigh is particularly committed to transforming the lives of office workers by improving postural strength, preventing injury, and supporting body composition goals. His approach emphasizes holistic, long-term fitness by nurturing intrinsic motivation and delivering personalized, educational programs tailored to each client's unique needs and goals.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
2
2
years of post-secondary education

Work History

Certified Personal Trainer

Fitness First George Street
11.2021 - Current

Utilising a holistic approach to posture correction, injury prevention, and functional strength, Leigh provides tailored exercise prescriptions based on individual movement and mobility goals.

Volunteer Counsellor/Direct Support Person

Ankali Project
08.2018 - 01.2023

Providing emotional and social support to socially isolated people living with HIV

Custom Lead Generator

Exponet
11.2019 - 03.2020

In his sales role at Exponet, Leigh worked with clients ranging from small businesses to large blue-chip companies, helping them make a splash at exhibitions and events through custom-designed marketing stands. Leveraging his experience in exhibition marketing, Leigh provided creative solutions that helped clients boost brand awareness and achieve their business goals.

Contract Promotions and Events Marketer

Kreate Activations And MASH Marketing
06.2014 - 11.2019

As a subcontracted Events Marketing Specialist, Leigh served as the on-site representative for brands and businesses at trade shows, activations, and events. Over five years, he promoted a diverse range of products, including luxury consumer goods, cosmetics, and technology, for a wide variety of businesses.

Education

Diploma, Neurolinguistic Programming -

Tad James Company
05.2022 - 05.2022

BA of Business, Marketing Major -

University of Technology Sydney
06.2017 - 06.2019

Digital Growth Marketing Course -

Academy Xi

Timeline

Diploma, Neurolinguistic Programming -

Tad James Company
05.2022 - 05.2022

Certified Personal Trainer

Fitness First George Street
11.2021 - Current

Custom Lead Generator

Exponet
11.2019 - 03.2020

Volunteer Counsellor/Direct Support Person

Ankali Project
08.2018 - 01.2023

BA of Business, Marketing Major -

University of Technology Sydney
06.2017 - 06.2019

Contract Promotions and Events Marketer

Kreate Activations And MASH Marketing
06.2014 - 11.2019

Digital Growth Marketing Course -

Academy Xi
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