1. Curriculum Vitae - Ken Richardson
Home Address – 8 Marley Court, Rathfarnham, Dublin 14
Phone: +353 1 2989520 Mobile: +353 85 1745499
Email: richardson100@eircom.net
PROFILE
I have worked with eir, formerly eircom and Telecom Eireann since leaving secondary school. I
have worked in a wide variety of mainly administrative roles and have gained a vast experience in
many aspects of business life. I recently availed of a voluntary severance offer and am now
seeking a new employment opportunity, preferably of a part time nature. My knowledge and
experience covers a very broad spectrum and I have used Microsoft Excel, Word and a variety of
other IT systems for many business applications.
I would describe myself as reliable, flexible and conscientious with a strong focus on completing
tasks promptly and to a high standard. I can work as part of a team but when the need arises am
self motivated and self disciplined.
KEY ACHIEVEMENTS
 Management and development of the company’s Purchase Card system allowing
employees to process small value purchases without the need for Purchase Orders.
 Management and development of an online document signature system – Docusign -
allowing contracts and other legal documents to be promptly and legally electronically
signed.
 Supplier account management with a view to achieving lowest prices and at the same
time ensuring best quality goods and services.
CAREER HISTORY
Procurement Specialist, eir/eircom Ltd Sept 2005 – May 2016
 Management of the company’s Purchase Card system, see above. This system had a
number of advantages including prompt order and payment thereby satisfying key
business requirements.
 Managing and maintaining an efficient supplier contract management system. This was
key to ensuring that relevant management and staff had immediate access to contractual
documents.
 Other duties included negotiation and processing of Non Disclosure Agreements,
assessment and ranking of supplier tenders, and supplying inputs to management
reports.
Billing Quality Manager, eircom Ltd 1999 - 2005
 Quality and accuracy of customer billing.
 Assessment and recommendation of an outsource supplier. Supervision of the outsource
process including the minimising of potential industrial issues.
 Working with the successful outsource supplier to develop business and ensure revenue
completion.
 Part of the Euro changeover team ensuring accurate and seamless billing changeover.
 Part of the Y2K project team ensuring seamless changeover.
Other Areas of Work Pre 1999

2.  I worked in a number of different areas within the same company. These areas included
Financial Accounting, Financial Controller of a subsidiary, Advertising and Marketing, and
Customer Services. This gave me a very broad knowledge of business operations.
EDUCATION & TRAINING
 Leaving Certificate, ex Wesley College 1974
 Assoc. of Accounting Technicians 1990
IT SKILLS
I have wide experience in many IT systems. These include Microsoft Office: Word, Excel,
PowerPoint, Outlook and Explorer, also Docusign, Photoshop, etc.,
INTERESTS
My interests include photography, history and travel. Iam also a member of a large rugby club. I
have, and still do, act in a number of administrative roles within this club. I was Hon Secretary for
many years and Club President in 2002. These roles gave me valuable experience in a range of
business type activities including problem solving, meeting deadlines, meeting skills and decision
making.
REFERENCES
 Anthony Ryan, Purchase to Pay Manager, eir, Mobile 085 1747110
 Ray O’Connor, Former Customer Billing Manager, eircom Ltd, Mobile 085 1744218
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