CURRICULUM VITAE

Pat Kennedy8 Meledon Green

Farmleigh, Dunmore Road, Waterford

Mobile No. 086 867 9318Email: patdavidkennedy@gmail.com

Full B Driving Licence

PROFILEA 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 TRAININGFeb – 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 Pauls College, Paddy Browns Road, Waterford

PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE AND EMPLOYMENT

Dec 2014 – June 2015 TEVA Waterford, Industrial Estate, Waterford Pharmaceutical manufacturing GMP Trained to understand and implement all SOP’s Covered manufacturing lines Quality checking in a clean room environment. Maintenance of high spec machinery.

2012 Unitec Limited, Clonmel, Co TipperaryWork 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, WaterfordManager 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 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

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CURRICULUM VITAE

Dec 2000 – Sept 2009 Bausch and Lomb Ireland Limited, Industrial Estate, WaterfordTo 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 Computers Music Football

Electronics 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

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