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Kaylen Pitkethley

Sunshine Coast

Summary

Sales professional with a proven track record at Pandora, excelling in customer experience and team leadership. Recognized for effective problem-solving and strong communication skills, meeting KPIs while building meaningful customer connections. Proficient in cash handling and stock management, thriving in fast-paced environments to ensure smooth and efficient store operations.

Overview

13
13
years of professional experience

Work History

Sales Associate

Pandora
08.2022 - 04.2025
  • Acted as Assistant Store Manager for 6 months, covering maternity leave and supporting day-to-day operations
  • Key holder responsible for opening and closing the store, managing cash and store security procedures
  • Independently ran Sunday and Monday shifts without management, ensuring smooth store performance
  • Supported the SM with team supervision, delegation and training of new and existing team members
  • Met KPIs for the store and individually focusing on customer experience, upselling, storytelling and product knowledge
  • Fast problem-solving in high-pressure situations
  • Reliable, adaptable and process-driven
  • Maintained high standards in visual merchandising and stock presentation
  • Created meaningful customer connections by sharing and promoting all of Pandora’s values

Online Manager

Coles Supermarket
11.2019 - 08.2022
  • Strong team leadership and staff supervision
  • Excellent customer service and conflict resolution
  • Efficient order picking, packing, and time management
  • High attention to detail and quality control
  • Proficient in online order systems and scanning technology
  • Stock coordination and backroom logistics
  • Clear and professional communication across departments
  • Fast problem-solving in high-pressure situations
  • Reliable, adaptable and process-driven

2IC Online

Coles Supermarket
03.2019 - 11.2019

2IC Deli

Coles Supermarket
01.2017 - 03.2019

Deli Team Member

Coles Supermarket
02.2015 - 01.2017

Sales Assistant

Brumby's Bakery
08.2012 - 08.2016

Completed traineeship 2012-2013 and received a Certificate II in Retail.

  • Mentoring new employee members and training staff for the department
  • Customer service
  • Cash handling and account reconciliation
  • Stock control and purchasing
  • Merchandising
  • Opening and closing of store
  • Food preparation and delivery

Sales Assistant

Pita Pit
11.2014 - 03.2015
  • Customer service
  • Food preparation and delivery
  • Cash handling and account reconciliation
  • Opening and closing of store
  • Merchandising

Education

Certificate III - Business Administration

TAFE Queensland
QLD

Certificate II - Retail

TAFE Queensland
QLD

Certificate II - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland
QLD

High School Diploma -

Nambour State High School
01-2014

Skills

  • Great communication skills, including with members of the public, clients, work colleagues and senior management
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Strong time management skills
  • Honest, hard working and reliable
  • Ability to work productively as part of a team or with no supervision
  • High-level problem-solving skills
  • Fast learner with the ability to pick up concepts easily
  • Computer literate in programs including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook

Timeline

Sales Associate

Pandora
08.2022 - 04.2025

Online Manager

Coles Supermarket
11.2019 - 08.2022

2IC Online

Coles Supermarket
03.2019 - 11.2019

2IC Deli

Coles Supermarket
01.2017 - 03.2019

Deli Team Member

Coles Supermarket
02.2015 - 01.2017

Sales Assistant

Pita Pit
11.2014 - 03.2015

Sales Assistant

Brumby's Bakery
08.2012 - 08.2016

Certificate III - Business Administration

TAFE Queensland

Certificate II - Retail

TAFE Queensland

Certificate II - Hospitality

TAFE Queensland

High School Diploma -

Nambour State High School
Kaylen Pitkethley