Debbie Aitken

Experience

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  Suna Pilates

  Feb 2008 - Jan 2011

  Pilates trainer, postural support and rehabilitation
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  Inside out Pilates

  Mar 2008 - Nov 2018

  Independent Business Owner

  • Marketing and advertising to promote business and ensure member participation.• Annual fundraising initiative to support the community.• Professional development and training to ensure up-to-date with the latest techniques and content.• Weekly training and 1on1 coaching Achievements 2009 Government Kindergarten Fundraiser $3,000 raised independently 2010 Local Crèche Fundraiser $4,000 raised independently 2011-2016 Primary School Annual Fundraiser $4,500 raised independently each year. Show less

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  New Zealand Institute of Health and Fitness

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2011

  Tutor

  - Lecturing / Tutoring a wide range of personal training tools and prerequisites - One on one support and guidance for students learning to become effective personal trainers- Personal training - Exercise technique and instruction- Dietary/ nutrition and nutritional requirements - Encouraging and motivate students to achieve

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  New Zealand Career College -ACG

  Jun 2013 - Dec 2015

   To provide and teach the programme in a prescribed period in a proficient and professional manner; To deliver and assess this programme within a prescribed period in a professional and proficient manner; To assist students in attaining the knowledge and skills required to successfully complete the programme thereby enabling them to achieve and work toward their educational and/or employment goals. Professional relationships and professional values – engage in appropriate professional relationships and demonstrate a commitment to professional values. Professional knowledge in practice – make use of their professional knowledge and understanding to build a stimulating, challenging and supportive learning environment that promotes learning and success for all learners. Show less • To lead the Health programmes.• To ensure that New Zealand Career College offers the highest quality Health programmes that meet and exceed national and international standards. • To ensure the Health programmes meet educational, career and individual learning needs of students as outlined in the organisation’s mission statement;• To ensure that academic quality and associated policies and processes meet the needs of NZCC, stakeholders, NZQA and TEC resulting in programme approvals and a positive External Evaluation Review outcome.• To provide programme leadership. Show less

  • National Programme Manager

    Jan 2014 - Dec 2015

  • Lecturer

    Jan 2012 - Jan 2015

  • Programme Leader -Health

    Jun 2013 - Dec 2014
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  Weight Watchers Australia & New Zealand

  Mar 2016 - Nov 2018

  Area Manager

  Responsibilities• Staff Management, recruitment and Training (60+ FT / PT Staff).• Sales and marketing target focused:- FMCG/ B2C /B2B- memberships.• Grow relationships, generate new accounts, develop a business strategy, and maximize business opportunities for WW.• Strategise and plan for current requirements while constantly monitoring market conditions and competitor offerings.• Event management, Product demonstration, seminar facilitation.• High customer care and service, around product purchases and complaints. • Stock management, marketing and IT / tech support. Show less

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  USANA Health Sciences

  Nov 2018 - now

  To oversee the operations of the New Zealand market. Responsible for providing innovative solutions to complex problems by analyzing, designing and executing high quality projects to cultivate Associate interactions with USANA.

  • Regional Training Director Americas, EU, & ANZ

    Nov 2024 - now

  • Business & Regional Training Director

    Mar 2022 - Nov 2024

  • NZ Business Director

    Nov 2018 - Nov 2024