Calum Barnes

Calum Barnes is an experienced professional currently serving as Area Commercial Support and Academic Liaison at Blackwell's Bookshops since May 2015, where responsibilities include overseeing stock replenishment for two shops and playing a key role in shop refits tailored to customer needs. Previously, Calum was a Literature Buyer, focusing on maintaining literature and art stock for the student market and liaising with publishers to ensure competitiveness. Prior experience includes working as a Sales Assistant at National Museums Scotland, delivering high customer service, and a Marketing Assistant at Traverse Theatre, where marketing communications were developed for productions. Calum holds an MSc in Literature and Modernity from The University of Edinburgh and a Master of Arts in English Literature from the same institution, supplemented by education at Bathgate Academy.