Ray Kelly

Ray Kelly

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Founder Raise Developments Limited, Director Mirkwood Investments Limited, Co-founder Tuk Tuk Wok Bar / Street Kitchen, Director State of Play Hospitality Ireland Limited

  • Education

    • St. Fergal's College

      1989 - 1994
      Leaving Certificate

      Activities and Societies: Hurling Team, Soccer Team, Athletics Leaving Certificate

    • Killadooley N.S

      1980 - 1989
      National School

      Activities and Societies: Hurling Captain National School

    • Waterford Institute of Technology

      1994 - 1998
      Bachelor of Science (BSc) European Construction Management

      Activities and Societies: Hurling Club, Swimming Club BScCM

  • Experience

    • Thomas Kelly & Sons

      Jun 1998 - Feb 1999
      Site Manager & Apprentice

      Family business

    • The James Joyce

      Jun 1999 - May 2000
      Bar Manager

      Started as Bar Manager, with a team of 12. Ray assisted the principal in acquiring, renovating, staffing and managing bar expansion projects like The Bull McCabe's and The Hibernian, both also in North Carolina.

    • Sole Trader

      Aug 2001 - Dec 2011
      Founder

      Prospective development projects, acquiring and turning derelict farm-houses and cottages into unique designer homes for a buoyant marketplace.

    • TCKL Creative

      Jan 2012 - Jun 2013
      Creative Director and Project Manager

      The development of The Drip Drops®. He worked with the creator and helped re-define the brand, to make it more relevant and universal. Ray led the creative teams in concept and vision. Showcased at CES Las Vegas 2013.

    • Sunrise TCKL Tech Dev Co Ltd

      May 2012 - Aug 2013
      Senior Project Manger / Product Development

      This company was formed under the acquisition of Sunrise Toys in 2012. It was set up to continue supplying OEM services to international clients & develop new opportunities by combining traditional toy industry knowledge with innovative technology development. Under government funding, a new headquarters in the Nanjing Digital Software Park was established in 2013. Ray worked with a team of 35 and led development of an innovative range of products for launch in 2014.

    • TCKL Inc

      Jun 2012 - Aug 2013
      Project Manager / Executive Producer

      Development of iOS & Android Apps and eBooks, 2D & 3D animation, music production, video editing, creative, copy, product development, trade shows, digital marketing, websites, multi-lingual localization, problem solving...

    • Raise Developments Limited

      Mar 2014 - now
      Founder

      Raise Developments launched as a speculative housing contractor, high end one off house supplier and heritage restoration project management. It now operates in Hospitality, with TukTuk Wok Bar, Jarrow Café & Pizzeria in Castlecomer Discovery Park. The company is also the promoter of Santa's Magical Village in Kilkenny.

    • Levitstown Mill 1790

      Jan 2020 - now
      Founder

      Owner and developer of a converted 1790's stableyard to five tourism based accommodation units and a 50kW Hydro Electric Turbine

    • Drawbridge Hospitality

      Sept 2020 - Mar 2023
      Director

      Drawbridge Hospitality develops, operates and promotes unique destinations and events.

    • State of Play Ireland

      Jan 2024 - now
      Director
  • Licenses & Certifications

    • BER Assessor

      Mar 2010
    • Estate Agent / Auctioneer

      Revenue Commissioners
      Jul 2006
  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Ray Kelly
      Bachelor of Science Management Degree WIT / Trinity Sep 1998
    • Awarded to Ray Kelly
      Grade Six Piano Royal Irish Academy of Music May 1990
  • Volunteer Experience

    • Committee Member

      Issued by Kilkea Community Alert on Jan 2014
      Kilkea Community AlertAssociated with Ray Kelly