James K.

Kilkenny, County Kilkenny, Ireland

About

I am a fifth-year student at CBC Kilkenny with experience in customer service and retail through part-time roles in hospitality and menswear retail. I am reliable, hardworking, and used to balancing school commitments with employment and a high-level sporting schedule. I work as a sales assistant at Frank Wall Man’s Shop and previously as a waiter at Langton’s Restaurant, developing strong communication skills, responsibility with cash handling, and the ability to work effectively as part of a team. Alongside work, I am a competitive athletics multi-event athlete. I won the National Under-18 High Jump Championships in 2025 and the National Under-20 Heptathlon in 2026. I am also an active member of my school community, serving on the Student Council and previously being selected as a Cairdeas leader to support incoming first-year students. I am interested in opportunities that allow me to continue developing my skills in customer service, teamwork, and personal development.

Experience

  • General Laborer at Gowran Manufacturing Services
    Jun 2026 - Present · 2 mos

  • Chief Executive Officer at Kelsey media
    Mar 2026 - Present · 5 mos

    Founded and currently running Kelsey Visuals, a Kilkenny-based videography brand specialising in sports and social media content. Plan, film, and edit high-quality videos for athletes, events, and local businesses, with a focus on capturing performance and creating engaging, shareable content. Manage all aspects of the business including client communication, content planning, filming, and post-production. Continuously developing skills in videography, editing, and storytelling while building a portfolio and working with new clients. Open to collaborations and new project opportunities.

  • Social Media Brand Partnerships at James Kelsey Athletics
    Jan 2026 - Present · 7 mos

    I collaborate with sports and lifestyle brands to create authentic content that showcases products to an engaged audience of athletes, runners, and fitness enthusiasts across my social media platforms. Key responsibilities include: • Creating engaging photo and video content featuring sponsored products. • Producing authentic product reviews and recommendations through Instagram posts and stories. • Increasing brand awareness by integrating products naturally into training and everyday athletic life. • Building trust with my audience through genuine, high-quality content. Brand Collaborations Garude Clothing • Partnered with Garude Clothing to promote their athletic tracksuit collection. • Produced social media content showcasing the products during training and everyday use. • Generated audience engagement and increased awareness of the brand. Step One • Current brand partner promoting Step One performance socks, shorts and running apparel. • Create authentic content featuring products during training and competition. • Generated strong audience engagement and product enquiries through Instagram stories and posts. • Continue to represent the brand through consistent, high-quality content.

  • Sales Assistant at Frank Wall Mans Shop
    Aug 2025 - Present · 1 yr

    I Assist customers with product selection and providing high-quality customer service. Handle cash and card transactions responsibly. Manage stock and maintain store displays. Contribute to a professional and welcoming shop environment.

  • Social Media Content Creator at Self-employed
    Feb 2025 - Present · 1 yr 6 mos

    I started making social media content about Athletics and Lifestyle. I have a combined following of over 2,600 across all platforms. With 35k + likes on TikTok and 290k views on my profile on Instagram in the past 30 days. I have done brand deals to help company’s increase their chances of improving and increasing sales.