Richard Barnes
Business Development Manager @HireWithLumi
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WORK HISTORY
Business Development Manager @HireWithLumi
GB
As Business Development Manager at HireWithLumi, I partner with HR leaders, recruiters, and talent acquisition teams to transform hiring processes through smarter, fairer, and bias‑free recruitment solutions. I help organisations leverage explainable AI technology to:* Identify top candidates efficiently without reliance on keyword matching* Detect and mitigate hidden bias in job descriptions and CVs* Provide transparent candidate ranking and decision-making insights* Ensure GDPR-compliant, secure data handling* Integrate seamlessly with existing ATS platformsIn this role, I drive business growth by demonstrating the value of our AI-powered platform, building strong client relationships, and guiding recruitment teams to hire with confidence, efficiency, and fairness—enhancing both candidate experience and organizational outcomes.Key skills & focus areas: Talent acquisition solutions, HR technology, recruitment AI, bias-free hiring, ATS integration, business development, client relationship management, enterprise sales.
EDUCATION
University of Sunderland
BA, Business Computing with French
Durham School
A-Levels, GCSEs
SKILLS
ABOUT RICHARD BARNES
Proud father, Type-1 diabetic, technology fanatic, speaker of French, and former Alliances Director for Applicable who enabled global enterprises to communicate and collaborate using Microsoft 365, including Microsoft Teams. I found, and worked with, our key partners (including BT, Fujitsu, NTT and Sogeti (part of Capgemini)) to unlock opportunities and enrich their customers\' Microsoft 365 investments.Whilst looking for my next role, I am supporting Therma-Sol to expand their reseller network in the UK.
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