Summary
Overview
Work History
Education
Skills
Certification
Volunteer Work
References
Timeline
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Kaitlyn Manus

Kaitlyn Manus

Cape Town

Summary

Passionate and client-focused luxury retail professional with experience at Coach and Michael Kors. Skilled in delivering exceptional customer experiences, building lasting client relationships and driving sales through personalised service. Experienced in brand representation and clienteling with a strong appreciation for luxury fashion and a commitment to maintaining premium brand standards

Overview

1
1
Certification
3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Personal Assistant to the CEO

Leagas Delaney
05.2026 - 10.2026

• Provide executive administrative support, including diary management, scheduling and correspondence.
• Liaise professionally with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coordinate meetings, travel arrangements and daily office operations

Internal Sales

Stamford
07.2025 - 03.2026

• Managed customer enquiries, quotations, sales orders and follow-ups
• Built customer relationships and coordinated with internal sales teams

Sales Associate / Key Opinion Leader (KOL)

Surtee Group – Coach
Cape Town
09.2024 - 07.2025

• Delivered high-end luxury customer service.
• Served as Key Opinion Leader (KOL) for Coach, representing the brand during product launches and upholding visual standards
• Built and maintained a client book to drive repeat sales and brand loyalty
• Achieved individual and team sales targets in a fast-paced luxury retail environment
• Operated POS systems for sales transactions, returns, exchanges, and end-of-day procedures
• Handled cash, card payments, gift cards, and vouchers with accuracy
• Maintained impeccable store presentation and visual merchandising standards
• Demonstrated in-depth product knowledge across handbags, accessories, and ready-to-wear

Camp Counselor / Activity Instructor (Seasonal)

Eagle Camp
North Carolina, USA
05.2024 - 07.2024

• Led daily activities while ensuring camper safety and wellbeing
• Demonstrated leadership, communication and teamwork in an international environment

Flexi Sales Associate

Surtee Group - Michael Kors
Cape Town
02.2024 - 05.2024

· Delivered high-end customer service and product guidance
· Processed sales, returns and exchanges using POS systems
· Handled cash, card payments, gift cards and vouchers accurately
· Developed client relationships and supported sales targets
· Maintained store presentation and merchandising standards
· Demonstrated product knowledge of handbags and accessories

Education

Matric Certificate -

Table View High School
01-2023

Skills

Luxury Retail Sales & Clienteling
Customer Experience & Service Excellence
Client Relationship Building & Retention
Sales Targets & Performance
Brand Representation & Product Knowledge
POS Systems & Cash Handling
Communication & Teamwork
Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook)
Pastel Accounting (Working Knowledge)

Certification

  • First Aid Certificate
  • IHT - Professional Waiter

Volunteer Work

Peace Home – Volunteer

• Assisted with childcare, educational activities and daily supervision

References

  • On request

Timeline

Personal Assistant to the CEO

Leagas Delaney
05.2026 - 10.2026

Internal Sales

Stamford
07.2025 - 03.2026

Sales Associate / Key Opinion Leader (KOL)

Surtee Group – Coach
09.2024 - 07.2025

Camp Counselor / Activity Instructor (Seasonal)

Eagle Camp
05.2024 - 07.2024

Flexi Sales Associate

Surtee Group - Michael Kors
02.2024 - 05.2024

Matric Certificate -

Table View High School
Kaitlyn Manus