Kayla Sampson
Attard
Summary
Dynamic educator with a background in delivering engaging lectures and a love passion for learning. Proven experience in retail buying, sourcing, and merchandising. Strong communication skills, adept at problem-solving and exceptional time management abilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Volunteer English Teacher
Hal Far Outreach
01.2024 - Current
- Teach English once a week to non-native asylum seekers
- Create lesson plans based on fundamental topics used in day-to-day live i.e
- Conversational topics in hospitals, work, public transport etc
- Teach vocabulary, grammar, writing and grammar.
Retail Buyer
Bigmat Malta
01.2023 - Current
- Conduct product and market analysis and trends on existing & new products
- Conduct weekly store visits to assess the presentation of the departments and communicate with store staff
- Analyse departmental sales figures, identify areas of improvement within department, while achieving KPIs
- Negotiate yearly contracts with local & international suppliers, generating revenue for the company.
Part-time E-commerce Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
01.2022 - 06.2022
- Conduct course research & develop engaging content for online lectures
- Create flexible learning interventions through digital platforms i.e
- Kahoot, Google Classroom and Black Board.
Fashion Merchandiser
Beaches Clothing
05.2018 - 01.2022
- Responsible for 3 large retailer accounts, reported to a Merchandise Manager
- Plan and cost new styles with Chinese factories, select internal ranges & work closely with designers
- Negotiate best prices & work according to budgets provided
- Communicate & negotiate with the factories regarding prices, shipments, trims & sample submissions to ensure deliveries & shipments are on track.
TEFL Teacher & Lecturer
Black Taurus Global
03.2017 - 03.2018
- Enhance cross-cultural communication skills while teaching English at a kindergarten & university
- Plan creative lesson plans & manage group settings
- Prepare lesson plans in line with the institution's curriculum
- Grade & mark all tests & assignments.
Assistant Buyer
Woolworths Head Office
01.2016 - 02.2017
- Maintain positive relationships with suppliers
- Accountable for capturing & processing orders
- Supported the Senior Buyer and overall department
- Oversee & monitor weekly departmental sales, information used in sales performance meetings
- Prepare for seasonal range reviews - pulling reports & the relevant styles required for meetings.
Education
Master of Commerce in Retail Business Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
12.2022
Bachelors in Clothing Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2016
Diploma in Clothing & Textiles Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
12.2015
Skills
- Spoken & written Communication
- Market Research
- Teamwork
- Student Motivation
- Microsoft Office
- Problem-solving skills
Certification
- 2024 Mastering Negotiation Skills, Misco
- 2022 Digital Marketing, Simplilearn
- 2018 Management of Fashion & Luxury Companies, Università Bocconi, Coursera
- 2016 Teaching English as a Foreign Language, The TEFL Academy
Awards
2016 Dean's Excellence Award As top achiever
Publication
"Critical Success Factors for Leading Apparel E-Tailers in Cape Town, South Africa"
Co-authored Dr Victor Virimai Mugobo. Published in Expert Journal of Marketing, vol. 11, pp. 1-11.
Timeline
Volunteer English Teacher
Hal Far Outreach
01.2024 - Current
Retail Buyer
Bigmat Malta
01.2023 - Current
Part-time E-commerce Lecturer
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
01.2022 - 06.2022
Fashion Merchandiser
Beaches Clothing
05.2018 - 01.2022
TEFL Teacher & Lecturer
Black Taurus Global
03.2017 - 03.2018
Assistant Buyer
Woolworths Head Office
01.2016 - 02.2017
Master of Commerce in Retail Business Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology (CPUT)
Bachelors in Clothing Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
Diploma in Clothing & Textiles Management -
Cape Peninsula University of Technology
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