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Pat Kennedy

8 Meledon Green Farmleigh, Dunmore Road, Waterford

Mobile No: 086 867 9318

Email: patdavidkennedy@gmail.com

Full B Driving Licence

PROFILE

A highly efficient responsible person with a qualification in computer maintenance and networks and twelve

years experience in the retail trade and ten years experience in the manufacturing of contact lens, with a

proven track record of making changes and up skilling. Motivated and friendly with the drive and determination

to advance my skills and progress. The ability to work both independently and as part of a team. Well balanced

and focused, I enjoy meeting challenges and I am now looking for a role where I can make a significant

contribution while continuing to develop in a professional capacity.

SKILLS AND AREAS OF EXPERIENCE

Excellent leadership skills

Creativity and adaptability

Excellent communication skills

Efficiency in multitasking

Quick decision making

Excellent interpersonal skills

Ability to forecast sales and revenue

Excellent problem-solving skills

Calm and composed personality

Friendly and outgoing

Ability to work under stress and deadlines

Understanding and implementation of SOP’s

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Sept –Oct 2014 Train the Trainer Fetac Level 6 Distinction Feb – Jun 2013 European Computer Driving Licence (ECDL)

City & Guilds Elementary Certificate in Typewriting

Apr – Sept 2012 Diploma in Computer Maintenance & Networks City & Guilds FETAC Level 5

2000 – 2008 Lean and GMP Training In-House training with Bausch & Lomb Waterford

1998 – 2000 NCEA Certificate in Science and Technology Waterford Institute of Technology

1976 – 1979 Group Certificate St Pauls College, Paddy Browns Road, Waterford

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT

Dec 2014 Teva Waterford

Currently doing rework under contract through Hartley People

2012 Unitec Limited, Clonmel, Co Tipperary

Work Experience (As part of Diploma in Computer Maintenance & Networks training)

3 weeks work experience repairing and installing computers to company standards and specifications

Jun 2010 – Mar 2011 Stan James Betting Shop, Newport Terrace, Waterford

Manager

Responsible for a diverse set of administrative tasks, i.e. calculating payroll, staff induction and training, time

sheet entries, computer entries and data daily updates

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Performing all duties with decisiveness and accuracy to assist in the smooth and efficient running of this

busy betting shop, while at the same time ensuring that all customers received a high level of customer care

in all daily transactions

Dec 2000 – Sept 2009 Bausch and Lomb Ireland Limited, Industrial Estate, Waterford

To process products through team working using procedures that complies with all GMP, HSE guidelines and regulatory requirements.

To understand and apply all SOP’s.

To complete all batch documentation while ensuring that RFT target of 90% is achieved.

Liaise closely with other departments, engineers and quality technicians to ensure efficient running of line.

Worked closely with the production Supervisor and Manager to gain knowledge of planning systems to

improve performance.

Improved team performance through training and awareness.

Keep up to date with the latest research as rolled out by management

To participate in research and surveys that may be undertaken in the department.

Issuing of batch cards and final review of batch card prior to QP sign off.

Handling over correctly and efficiently to my colleague at the end of each shift. 1994 – 1998 Harcourt’s Betting Shop, Waterford Customer / Counter Service

Organizing shop displays in windows and in visible areas of the shop

Customer service – Helping customers use the system.

Maintain standards in the shop of hygiene and cleanliness

Effectively handling large amounts of money

Previous Positions included: 1991 – 1994 Customer Service Corals Betting Shop, Arundel Lane, Waterford 1988 – 1991 Customer Service John O’ Mahoney’s Betting Shop

INTERESTS

Interests include: Computers, Music, Football, Electronics and Gardening

ADDITIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS

Formed Backroom Writers Group with over twenty members.

Directed play in Garter Lane for Waterford Youth with a cast and crew of over thirty.

Drama – The Bureaucrat

Acted in Several Plays “The Mad Forest”, “Our town” and “The Ancient Mariner”

Served on several committees WYD, Backroom Writers Group, Pantomime Society.

Tops of the Town – Writing and sound

REFEREES

References Available on Request