Owen Hurley
Tralee,Ireland
Summary
Creative Music Production graduate with First Class Honours (1.1) from IADT. A motivated and highly social individual with over five years of experience in hospitality, event production, content creation and audience engagement through roles in specialty coffee, podcast production and live events. Strong communicator with experience training staff, managing projects and creating engaging customer experiences. Eager to collaborate and work within a busy marketing environment.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work history
Producer
In Bits Podcast
2025.01 - Current
- Lead producer and editor of the In Bits Podcast, hosted by Dr Nicola Fox-Hamilton and Dr Liam Challenor. In Bits is a cybersecurity podcast with over 10k downloads, a 5.0/5.0 rating on Apple Podcasts and coverage on Newstalk and Irish Examiner - https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/inbits/id1803576677
- Performed dialogue editing, mixing and mastering to broadcast standard
- Wrote and produced original music for podcast intro and social media content
- Scheduled recording sessions, coordinating with guest speakers
- Directed hosts during recordings to ensure quality/clarity
- Managed distribution, production workflow and hardware
- Planned and published social media campaigns to drive listener engagement and episode awareness
Supervisor
Bean In Dingle
2022.04 - 2026.06
- Barista and assistant manager at Bean In Dingle, an independent speciality coffee shop and roasters with a 5.0/5.0 rating on TripAdvisor and over 15,000 followers on Instagram.
- Delivered high-quality customer service as head barista
- Managed social media presence and online engagement
- Ensured high-quality performance from employees through in-depth front-of-house and barista training
- Developed extensive product knowledge in speciality coffee and guided customers through purchasing decisions based on preferences/brewing needs
- Oversaw day-to-day floor operations, maintaining efficiency and organisation in the café
Bartender
Currans Pub Dingle
2021.06 - 2022.02
- Delivered high-quality customer service in a busy pub environment, serving both local and international customers
- Created positive guest experiences through building a rapport with customers through confident communication
- Developed strong knowledge of beer, whiskey, spirits and cocktails while advising customers
- Assisted with event nights, live music performances, and high-volume service periods
Education
BA (Hons) - Creative Music Production – First Class Honours (1.1)
Institute of Art Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire
1 2022 - 1 2026
Leaving Certificate - undefined
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
Dingle, Co. Kerry 1 2016 - 1 2022
Skills
- Audio editing and post-production skills through Digital Audio Workstation (Pro Tools/Logic/Ableton)
- Experience using video editing software such as Davinci Resolve and Final Cut Pro
- Experience using Adobe Photoshop and Canva in creating social media posts and posters
- Content creation and social media management (Instagram, Facebook, TikTok, LinkedIn, X)
- Project management
- Production planning
- Training and mentoring
- Communication and collaboration
Events and Live Production
Bean In Dingle
Represented Bean in Dingle at The Best Coffee Shops Ireland Gala 2026 and Dublin Coffee Festival, upholding positive brand image and identity. Represented Bean In Dingle at Dingle Food Festival 2022-2026, selling products and creating memorable, high-quality customer experiences.
RTÉ
Managed and engineered large group studio sessions, recording radio drama Galaxyfest.
Live Music Events
Volunteered with Other Voices, promoting gigs and assisting with event equipment. Worked as production assistant with OSS Crew, assisting with setup and teardown of large-scale events such as concerts at the RDS. Live sound engineered several IADT events across multiple venues, consisting of conducting sound checks, directing bands, maintaining a high-quality attendee experience, and setting up and dismantling equipment.
Projects and Other Achievements
- Produced and released original music on Spotify, achieving thousands of streams across multiple tracks - https://open.spotify.com/artist/2DuO7BMSRHigJfyXb1mmd?si=elmW9h0qTGmb33qvF3sDrw
- Launched and managed social media accounts, creating promotional content that increased audience engagement and awareness of music releases
- Completed sound design and music production for award-winning animation “Unico Hijo”
- Performed alongside finalist CONNOLLY on Eurosong 2023, The Late Late Show at RTE
- Manual Handling Cert – Alison Online Learning
Languages
English
Fluent
Irish
Advanced
French
Intermediate
Timeline
Producer
In Bits Podcast
2025.01 - Current
Supervisor
Bean In Dingle
2022.04 - 2026.06
Bartender
Currans Pub Dingle
2021.06 - 2022.02
BA (Hons) - Creative Music Production – First Class Honours (1.1)
Institute of Art Design and Technology Dun Laoghaire
1 2022 - 1 2026
Leaving Certificate - undefined
Pobalscoil Chorca Dhuibhne
1 2016 - 1 2022