b'Q&AHow long have you been working for theDo you have any set goals in mind as in forIf you could switch your job with anyone Kelly Group? the next 12 months? else for one week, whose job would you want to experience?I started my journey with Kelly Rail almost 19Notagoalassuch,butIstartedgoingtoa years ago. boxing trainer in January and it is great fun and aIf I could swap jobs with anyone for a week I fantastic stress reliever. would like to experience my boxing trainers What positions have you held throughoutrole, to make a difference in peoples health your tenure? InmysparetimeIliketogetinvolvedwithand fitness ability and make anyone believe fundraisingfordifferentcharitiesanditisthat the impossible is possible regardless of I joined the business as a Project Co-ordinatorsomething that I would like to focus on this year,age or ability. and was promoted to Project Office Managerits important to us as a family. in 2008. What advice do you have for new Kelly I enjoy volunteering at Tara Youth GAA ClubRail colleagues coming into the business?I came in as a temp for 2 weeks and I am stillwhere my daughters have played football since here.they were little, its a great community of peopleWorkhard,takeadvantageofthewealth who happily volunteer their time year in, yearofknowledgeheldbyyourlongserving What does a typical week look like? out and kids make great friendships for life. colleagues. You will make great friends for life in Kelly Group.My Kelly Rail team are based in Brimsdown,CurrentlyIamhelpingmyhusbandorganise Glasgow & Wembley so we communicate aa fight night for St Kiernans GAA Club with1What 3 words would your friends / family lot over emails and Teams, this is now secondMannion Boxing on 22nd April, we are raisinguse to describe you?nature to us since COVID. funds for a club house which will benefit the club and the wider community, we will have 11 fightsFunnyIamalsomentalhealthfirstaiderinouron the night and its all players that are fightingCaring Wembley office. The first thing we were toldeach other so it promises to be a great night.Hard-working during the course was that we all have mentalThere is a massive buzz amongst the lads.health - sometimes its good, sometimes itsWhat is your proudest moment?not so good. I am a mental health advocate. IbelievethisissomethingweallshouldWhat three words best describe your role? Onapersonallevelbeingthe accept. If someone is going through a toughmother of two beautiful girls is time, it is beneficial to talk about it. If youVaried myproudestmoment.On ever feel overwhelmed and need help to dealHands onaprofessionallevelIamso with something, please get in touch with me.Challengingproudofhowthebusiness Over the years, we have had various walkinghas grown during my time at challengeswhereweencouragedpeopletoBefore working for Kelly Group, what wasKelly Rail. team up and go for a walk in the fresh air. Takingthemostunusualorinterestingjobyou a break and socialising with your colleagues ishave ever had?beneficial for your mental health.Before Kelly Rail, I worked for a Rock & Pop Fun fact: I dont drink coffee so; this is why youMerchandisecompanyafterIleftschool,it are having Barrys Tea with me. was exciting as we got to meet a lot of bands &attendedalotofconcerts,afterthatwe What do you enjoy the most about yourmanagedtheKangolclothingbrand,thiswas job? great fun, at the time it was a very popular brand so a lot of celebrities would attend our trade fairs Thevarietyoftasksinvolvedinmyroleetc. makes it very enjoyable. Every new contract isinterestingasKellyRailhasdiversifieda lot over the years. Being involved with many contracts throughout my tenure gave me the opportunity to gain in depth knowledge about the rail industry.The Networker Spring 2022 17.'