Kate Paddock

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Swansea, United Kingdom

Purchasing Assistant at Tredz

Studied Creative Arts, Visual Arts, Visual Communications at University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Studied Art & Design at Hillsborough College

Joined September 10, 2022

Skills

About

Passionate and detail oriented, recently graduated and looking to delve into more dedicated career paths. Currently working in purchasing with some background in management, admin and many years of experience in freelance illustration.

Experience

Tredz

May 2025 – Present

South Wales, UK

Purchasing Assistant

Responsible for placing orders with suppliers, chasing up deliveries and working with the warehouse to fulfil these. Also responsible for generating bulk orders with the guidance of senior staff such as buyers and documenting all progress until delivery.

Tredz

Jul 2024 – May 2025

South Wales, UK

Live Chat Support Agent

Providing customers with in depth bike knowledge in order to help them find the most suitable option to purchase. Assisted in generating sales by consulting customers regarding any needs and assisted in offline support such as answering emails.

Renault

May 2024 – Jul 2024

South Wales, UK

Temporary Showroom Host

Three month role. Responsible for greeting guests and providing a warm and welcoming environment, receiving deliveries and answering customer phone calls regarding general queries.

Zeehell

Sep 2022 – Apr 2024

South Wales, UK

Admin Manager

Manager for multiple store areas. Focus on customer satisfaction, stock availability and management of pop up stalls in marketplaces around South Wales.

USL Ekspan

Nov 2021 – Jul 2022

Tankersley

Production Admin Assistant

Organising and assisting in workshop production, ensured purchase orders were completed within ample time and receiving deliveries for bulk orders.

Education

University of Wales Trinity Saint David

Sep 2022 – Jul 2025

Illustration BA (Hons), Creative Arts, Visual Arts, Visual Communications

Hillsborough College

Sep 2020 – Jun 2022

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Art & Design, Art & Design