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Leandri Bruwer

Leandri Bruwer

Operations Manager | Client Success | Talent Enablement

Summary

Operations Professional specialising in structuring remote agency environments to enhance client success, talent enablement, and AI-assisted workflows. Delivered impactful support to distributed teams in UK and US by optimising onboarding, talent development, and operational delivery while fostering strong client relationships. Leveraged modern tools to improve efficiency and visibility, balancing systems thinking with a human-first approach that cultivates trust among clients, candidates, and internal teams.

Overview

14
14
years of professional experience
6
6

Years experience working with Start Ups

Work History

Operations Manager

LeadHero AI (Part Time)
London, United Kingdom
11.2025 - 05.2026

• Serve as the central operational link between leadership, project managers, and delivery teams to maintain clarity around priorities, responsibilities, and timelines.

• Oversee operational coordination across internal teams, supporting leadership with structured workflows, operational visibility, and day-to-day management of internal processes.

• Developed and refined internal workflows, SOPs, and operational documentation, fostering consistency, accountability, and team alignment.

• Work closely with marketing, sales, and client success teams to ensure campaigns and client initiatives move smoothly through operational processes.

• Contribute to operational reporting and performance tracking to support leadership decision-making and team accountability.

• Implemented AI-enabled tools and automation, streamlining workflows and minimising manual processes.

Coordinated operational responses to resolve delivery or communication challenges.

• Supported team growth initiatives through recruitment coordination, candidate screening, and onboarding processes for new members, enhancing team capability.

Reason for being in the market: Company restructured, financial constraints, as they lost the majority of their clients as they changed markets and products.

Administration & Operational Support

RooCru | Subcontracted to Lexden (Part Time)
London
10.2022 - 12.2025

• Provided administrative and operational support across Lexden and Lexden Luxe, facilitating internal coordination, documentation, and workflow management.

• Supported leadership in organising communications, materials, and operational tasks to ensure smooth progression of initiatives and projects.

• Supported the implementation and day-to-day use of GoHighLevel (GHL), building and maintaining workflows and automation processes to support internal operations and communication flows.

• Managed the Customer Experience World Games (CXWG) LinkedIn community, planning and publishing content that drives engagement, conversations, and participation among CX professionals.

• Coordinated content, scheduled posts, and managed promotional activities across LinkedIn and other digital platforms.

• Designed and built Lexden’s CX online learning platform on Easygenerator, creating structured course materials and AI-assisted learning content to support CX education initiatives.

• Tracked engagement insights and community feedback to shape future community initiatives, educational content, and CXWG engagement strategies.

Senior Client Success Manager & Corporate Trainer

ClinicGrower | Agency Growth Team
Tampa
06.2022 - 11.2025

• Managed client success activities including proactive client communication, retention support, service delivery oversight, and identifying opportunities for service expansion.

• Supported US-based healthcare marketing clients, primarily dental, vein, and medical aesthetics practices, by streamlining client onboarding, enhancing communication, and coordinating ongoing campaigns.

• Designed and developed structured training and growth materials used to prepare Client Success Managers supporting US-based marketing agencies.

Facilitated onboarding programs for new client success professionals, enabling agencies to integrate remote talent.

• Assisted with onboarding and talent preparation, enabling new client success professionals to quickly understand agency systems, client expectations, and operational workflows.

• Supported agencies in scaling their teams by contributing to onboarding frameworks and operational documentation used when introducing new team members.

• Contributed to operational coordination between agency leadership, client success teams, and marketing delivery teams to maintain consistent service standards.

• Contributed to Agency Growth Team (AGT) initiative, connecting South African professionals with US marketing agencies, facilitating the establishment of remote agency teams.

• Worked across multiple agency niches beyond healthcare, including home services and local service businesses supported by marketing agencies.

Auctions Administrator

SwiftVEE
Cape Town
01.2022 - 06.2022

• Managed bidder registrations, booking processes, and backend system coordination, ensuring platform stability and enhancing user experience during live auctions.

• Oversaw the full online auction lifecycle, ensuring a seamless and professional experience for both buyers and sellers.

• Provided real-time backend support during live auctions and managed post-auction invoicing and administrative processes.

• Compiled and delivered post-auction performance reports, providing insights for client evaluation and informing future auction strategies.

• Prepared and maintained detailed livestock catalogues to support buyer engagement and competitive bidding.

• Coordinated multimedia content including images and video to improve lot presentation and enhance buyer interest.

Strategic & Marketing Consultant

SwiftVEE
Cape Town
05.2020 - 12.2021
  • Executed marketing and outreach campaigns to promote auctions and drive bidder participation.
  • Developed client retention strategies in collaboration with leadership, contributing to sustained revenue growth.
  • Coordinated auction processes and backend system functionality, enhancing operational efficiency and streamlining workflows.
  • Improved interdepartmental communication to support campaign delivery and execution.
  • Managed online auction workflows from booking intake to delivery, ensuring seamless execution and client satisfaction.

Administration Manager

Fusion Leather World
Atlantis
03.2019 - 03.2020

• Managed end-to-end business operations across finance, HR administration, procurement, and supply chain in leather manufacturing and export, enhancing operational synergy.

• Oversaw financial management including financial planning, general ledger reconciliations to trial balance, and coordination with accounting processes, ensuring financial integrity.

• Coordinated domestic and international payments while managing creditor and debtor reconciliations, providing financial accuracy and improving cash flow visibility.

• Coordinated domestic and international payments while managing creditor and debtor reconciliations to ensure financial accuracy and cash flow visibility.

• Led procurement processes including supplier coordination, purchase orders, and inventory management to support production requirements.

• Conducted regular inventory audits and produced monthly and annual stock reports to support operational planning and financial reporting.

• Maintained regulatory compliance and implemented improved administrative processes to strengthen operational efficiency and internal structure.

• Oversaw import and export logistics, working closely with freight forwarders to manage customs documentation and international shipments.

Office Assistant/Office Manager

Habitat Mould Services
Cape Town
06.2014 - 03.2019

• Improved office productivity by introducing structured operational plans, upgrading equipment, and optimizing internal resource use.

• Directed administrative operations including records management, document control, and secure handling of sensitive information.

• Oversaw HR administration, managing talent acquisition, staff development, performance assessments, and payroll coordination.

• Managed financial operations, supporting budgeting, reconciling creditors and debtors, and performing monthly bank reconciliations.

• Coordinated logistics and operational support including travel arrangements, supply chain coordination, and subcontractor oversight.

• Coordinated project tracking and operational reporting, providing leadership with accurate progress updates and performance insights.

• Maintained client relationships and supported account management through professional documentation, communication, and project coordination.

• Managed daily operations across manufacturing and refurbishment divisions, coordinating workflows, teams, and project delivery.

Unit Trust Operations Consultant

Allan Gray Financial Services
Cape Town
07.2013 - 05.2014

Office Manager/Compliance Officer

Hilton Alexander Financial Services
Cape Town
07.2012 - 06.2013

Education

Diploma - Marketing Management

Udemy Academy
01.2025

Diploma - Operations Management

Udemy Academy
01.2024

Certificate - Digital Marketing (12 in 1 Course)

Udemy Academy
01.2023

Teaching English as Foreign Language - ESL Language Instructor

Global Language Training UK
01.2016

Diploma - Project Management

Udemy Academy
01.2016

NVQ Level 5 - Personal Financial Advisory Services

Milpark Business School
01.2010

Diploma - Risk Management

Oxbridge Academy
01.2009

Diploma - Legal Studies

Oxbridge Academy
01.2009

Skills

  • Project management
  • Efficiency improvement
  • AI implementation
  • Data analytics
  • Process documentation
  • Strategic planning
  • Client onboarding
  • Recruitment support
  • Performance monitoring
  • Stakeholder communication
  • Organisational development
  • Customer relationship management
  • Leadership

Technical Skills

Technology, Tools & Platforms

CRM & Workflow Systems
GoHighLevel (GHL), Monday.com, ClickUp, Airtable, Notion, Trello

Marketing & Ads Management
Google Ads, SEO, Meta Business Suite (Facebook & Instagram Ads)

Automation & AI Tools
ChatGPT, Claude, Lovable, Zapier (basic workflow automation), AI-assisted workflow development

Training & Learning Platforms
Easygenerator, Thinkific, Loom, Canva

Finance & Operations Systems
QuickBooks, Pastel, Zoho Books, Xero, Stripe

Web & Design Tools
WordPress, Wix, Looka

Collaboration & Productivity
Google Workspace (Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drive), Microsoft Office Suite, Slack, Miro, Mural

Languages

English
Proficient
C2
Afrikaans
Proficient
C2

Community & Volunteer Projects

Actively involved in global community initiatives, mentorship programs, and start-up support projects, applying operational, project management, and digital skills to strengthen charitable organizations and emerging businesses.

Key Contributions

Anna’s Army (2025)
Led the rebuild of the organization’s website (WordPress, branding, and content structure), improving usability, donor visibility, and alignment with fundraising initiatives.

CX World Games – CX4Good Fundraisers (2024–2025)
Coordinated and supported international fundraising initiatives including 1000km for $1000 and the 7 Hills Challenge (Business Beats Cancer Edinburgh), helping drive awareness and support for the Small Projects Foundation and Fundación Sol en los Andes.

CXWG Community Engagement
Supported community growth through newsletters, LinkedIn engagement, learning library contributions, and brand initiatives connecting customer experience professionals globally.

NewKitchens / NewCupboards (2025–Present)
Supporting an emerging interiors business by managing branded Facebook content, audience engagement, and lead generation for bespoke kitchens, cupboards, and interior solutions.

BeUpNext Mentor Program (2025–Paused)
Serve as a mentor supporting young professionals in developing career skills, building confidence, and preparing for opportunities in global remote work environments.

Certification

Short Courses (Skills Development)

1. Coursiv Certificate - Loveable

2. Coursiv Certificate - AI for Business Operations

3. Alison Courses - EU AI Act (Fundamentals of Laws on Artificial Intelligence)

4. Alison Courses - Marketing & Supply Chain Management

Timeline

Operations Manager

LeadHero AI (Part Time)
11.2025 - 05.2026

Administration & Operational Support

RooCru | Subcontracted to Lexden (Part Time)
10.2022 - 12.2025

Senior Client Success Manager & Corporate Trainer

ClinicGrower | Agency Growth Team
06.2022 - 11.2025

Auctions Administrator

SwiftVEE
01.2022 - 06.2022

Strategic & Marketing Consultant

SwiftVEE
05.2020 - 12.2021

Administration Manager

Fusion Leather World
03.2019 - 03.2020

Office Assistant/Office Manager

Habitat Mould Services
06.2014 - 03.2019

Unit Trust Operations Consultant

Allan Gray Financial Services
07.2013 - 05.2014

Office Manager/Compliance Officer

Hilton Alexander Financial Services
07.2012 - 06.2013

Diploma - Marketing Management

Udemy Academy

Diploma - Operations Management

Udemy Academy

Certificate - Digital Marketing (12 in 1 Course)

Udemy Academy

Teaching English as Foreign Language - ESL Language Instructor

Global Language Training UK

Diploma - Project Management

Udemy Academy

NVQ Level 5 - Personal Financial Advisory Services

Milpark Business School

Diploma - Risk Management

Oxbridge Academy

Diploma - Legal Studies

Oxbridge Academy
Leandri Bruwer