Writer & Photographer at Paul A. Kay
NationalityBritish
Current locationIreland
Work categoryTravel and Tourism
EducationCertificate
Profile Activity
I write freelance for an Irish Travel website and I have had articles and photographs published on many different topics from rock climbing and fly fishing in Ireland to diving and sailing worldwide. I have prize winning photographs published on websites and sold many hard copies. I recently completed a Remote Emergency Care medic course (REC 3) and I have enrolled in the Dublin/Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team. I embark on occasional yacht deliveries as I used to sail professionally but as I now have a family, its good to be home.
Paul A. Kay's Professional Experience
Paul A. Kay - Writer & Photographer
I am based in Co. Kildare in Ireland and I’m currently employed as a market research consultant for the largest library interior design company in the UK.
I have 14 years experience in sales, and 7 years in sales management in both retail and wholesale environments where I held the roles of sales manager and sales office manager. I have spent 12 months as specification manager for a large company supplying products for medical and educational developments. My roles included liasing with architects, contractors, quantity surveyors, developers and interior designers on site or by prearranged CPDs, lead generation, project tracking and supporting all field sales personnel. I have been involved in marketing and advertising for all the companies I’ve worked with. I worked in travel and tourism for many years before I transferred to Ireland.
I am a native English speaker and I speak fluent Spanish, basic French and German and I have excellent PR and negotiating skills. I am totally computer literate having work experience with Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and various accounting systems such as RISC, TAS Books and Exchequer. I also used CAD drawing programs in my last role.
Paul A. Kay's Education and Qualifications
Certificate - Pass
Blackburn College of Technology & Design
second level/high school education -
Witton Park High School
College Level -
College Level -
Paul A. Kay's Additional Information
Links
- This is my latest publication. - http://www.fish-wild.co.uk/index.php/articles/features/1203-salmon-fishing-on-the-north-esk
- Travel Blog - http://blogs.ireland.com/thetravelblog/
- Diving in the Maldives - http://www.asiadivesite.com/news/maldives-050509.php
Languages
- Spanish - Fluent
Interests
I enjoy rock climbing, hiking, sailing, scuba diving. Fly fishing is my passion and I play rock guitar when I can find the time. I also write for a travel website which can be seen at http://blogs.ireland.com/thetravelblog/
Memberships
Dublin Trout Anglers
Irish Sailing Association
Dublin Wicklow Mountain Rescue Team
Awards
PADI Rescue/Enriched Air diver
REC (Remote Emergency Care) 3 Medic
MS 1&2 (Mountain Skills)
ICC Skippers License
DSC/VHF Radio Operators License