Emer Kelly

Emer Kelly has extensive work experience in various fields, starting with their role as Proprietor and Manager of Pearl Beauty Salon from 2005 to 2009. Emer then worked as a Training and Development Manager at Osmium Beauty from 2013 to 2016, where they played a key role in designing and producing training materials and initiating certified training programs. Following this, they worked as a Columnist at Waterford Mail/Kilkenny Reporter/Carlow Courier from 2014 to 2016, where they focused on the cosmetic and beauty industry, staying updated on trends and providing informative columns. From 2016 to 2018, they worked as a Career Advisor at Turas Nua. Emer then joined Infosys BPM in 2018 as a Human Resources Generalist until 2020, when they were promoted to Human Resources Lead. Currently, they are employed at Tempest as a Human Resources Manager, starting in November 2022.

Emer Kelly began their education at the Waterford Institute of Technology, where they obtained a Higher Certificate in Business Studies from 2014 to 2016. Emer then pursued a Bachelor's degree (hons) in Business from the same institute, completing it in 2018. Following this, they enrolled in the University College Dublin and earned a Diploma in Creativity, Innovation, and Leadership in 2019. Additionally, Emer has acquired various certifications and diplomas including a Certification in Human Resources Management from the Waterford Institute of Technology in 2009, a Diploma in Delivering Learning City & Guilds from City & Guilds, a Higher Level Teacher Training Diploma from NABTET, and a Diploma in Beauty Therapy and Cosmetology from the Waterford College of Further Education. Moreover, they have completed a Certificate in Financial Accounting and a Certificate in Human Resource Management, both from the Waterford Institute of Technology.