Shannon Barber
Paignton,Devon
Summary
I am a motivated, organised, and detail-oriented with experience in product sourcing, supplier communication, product development, and business administration. I take pride in accurate record-keeping, managing sensitive information, and maintaining clear, professional communication. I enjoy working collaboratively with teams, solving problems, and supporting efficient service delivery. With a positive attitude and strong attention to detail, I’m committed to contributing to smooth, reliable, and well-structured business operations.
Overview
1
1
year of post-secondary education
1
1
year of professional experience
Work history
Buying assistant
Wilton Bradley
Newton Abbot, Devon
2026.01 - Current
- Liaise with international suppliers and manufacturers to source and purchase products.
- Support the product development process from initial concept through to production.
- Analyse and manage data using Microsoft Excel, including spreadsheets, pricing and product information.
- Coordinate multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Provide general administrative support to the buying team.
Business support officer
South Hams District Council
Ivybridge, South Hams
2025.02 - 2026.01
- Onboard new customers and create waste service contracts, ensuring a smooth setup and reliable, customer-focused support.
- Accurately input and handle sensitive customer and service data, maintaining confidentiality and compliance with data protection standards.
- Prepare reports, spreadsheets, and documentation to support data-driven decisions.
Education
level 5 - English
South Devon College
Paignton 2021.09 - 2022.06
Level 2 - Music
South Devon College
Paignton 2021.09 - 2022.06
Skills
- Administrative Support
- Attention to Detail
- Handling Sensitive Information
- Report and Document Handling
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Powerpoint)
- International supplier management
Affiliations
- Gym & Fitness
- Cooking & Baking
- Travelling
Timeline
Buying assistant
Wilton Bradley
2026.01 - Current
Business support officer
South Hams District Council
2025.02 - 2026.01
level 5 - English
South Devon College
2021.09 - 2022.06
Level 2 - Music
South Devon College
2021.09 - 2022.06