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Certification
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Brett Starkowitz

London,UK

Summary

Accomplished professional with extensive expertise in studio operations and business growth, team leadership, and staff development. Proficient in Pilates training, rehabilitation, and wellness coaching, with a strong focus on lifestyle management. Demonstrates exceptional skills in curriculum and product development, strategic partnerships, and stakeholder engagement. Experienced in occupational wellness across legal, medical, and business sectors. Adept at digital learning and on-demand content creation. Possesses over 15 years of experience in leadership and team management, as well as content writing and lecturing. Career goals include leveraging strategic business strategy and marketing skills to drive innovation within the wellness industry.

Innovative leader with collaborative spirit, aiming to inspire and elevate educational standards. Demonstrates proficiency in curriculum development and team leadership, fostering environment conducive to academic excellence. Committed to driving positive change and achieving transformative outcomes.

Overview

21
21
years of professional experience
2019
2019
years of post-secondary education
1
1
Certification

Work history

Head of Education | Master Trainer | Product Developer

Ten Health & Fitness
London
03.2021 - 08.2025
  • - Spearheaded growth of Ten Education Academy; developed CPDs and onboarding pathways
  • - Lead creation of online training and wellness courses
  • - Mentored internal training teams and led product innovation
  • - Designed wellness strategy for clients and internal teams

Master Pilates Trainer

Virgin Active UK
London
08.2020 - 03.2021
  • - Delivered private and group sessions, developed On Demand content
  • - Contributed to the launch of Virgin Active's training academy and digital offering

Pilates Trainer

CORE The Studio / Prana Wellbeing
London
01.2016 - 01.2017
  • - Delivered bespoke Pilates training for high-net-worth clientele
  • - Supported startup growth and client acquisition at boutique studios

Founder | Studio Owner

Pilates Jozi / Pilates on 5th
Johannesburg
01.2006 - 01.2016
  • - Built two successful boutique studios with a strong reputation in rehabilitation and wellness
  • - Managed business operations, marketing, and trainer development

Facilitator & Presenter

Reebok Education
01.2005 - 01.2011
  • - Lectured fitness and group exercise certifications across Southern Africa
  • - Created content and presented at Reebok Fitness Conventions

Education

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice -

Henley Business School

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Law

University of the Witwatersrand

Skills

  • - Studio Operations & Business Growth
  • - Team Leadership & Staff Development
  • - Pilates Training & Rehabilitation
  • - Curriculum & Product Development
  • - Wellness Coaching & Lifestyle Management
  • - Strategic Partnerships & Stakeholder Engagement
  • - Occupational Wellness (Legal, Medical, Business Sectors)
  • - Digital Learning & On-Demand Content
  • - Microsoft Office Suite (15 yrs) –
  • - Leadership & Team Management (15 yrs) –
  • - Business Strategy & Marketing (10 yrs) –
  • - Content Writing & Lecturing (15 yrs) –

Certification

  • - BASI Comprehensive Pilates Instructor (UK)
  • - Balanced Body Comprehensive Pilates Educator
  • - Certified Group Fitness Instructor (Reebok Education SA)
  • - Spinning Instructor (Madd Dog Athletics USA)
  • - Level 3 Award in Education and Training (in progress)
  • - Level 3 Award in Assessing (in progress)

References

References available upon request.

Accomplishments

  • - Grew Ten Health & Fitness education business from £30k to £200k annually
  • - Recruited, trained, and mentored over 300 Pilates trainers in the UK
  • - Brokered strategic partnership with Balanced Body International
  • - Launched high-performing studio that became top income generator within 7 months
  • - Designed wellness strategy and digital learning platforms for leading studios

Professional Attributes

  • - Energetic and adaptable leader
  • - Strong communicator and motivator
  • - Highly organized and detail-oriented
  • - Strong client relationship builder
  • - Lifelong learner and educator in wellness science

Languages

English
Native

Timeline

Head of Education | Master Trainer | Product Developer

Ten Health & Fitness
03.2021 - 08.2025

Master Pilates Trainer

Virgin Active UK
08.2020 - 03.2021

Pilates Trainer

CORE The Studio / Prana Wellbeing
01.2016 - 01.2017

Founder | Studio Owner

Pilates Jozi / Pilates on 5th
01.2006 - 01.2016

Facilitator & Presenter

Reebok Education
01.2005 - 01.2011

Bachelor of Arts - Psychology & Law

University of the Witwatersrand

Postgraduate Diploma in Management Practice -

Henley Business School
Brett Starkowitz