Hi, I'm Jacob Hanley, a passionate and highly motivated musician with a BSc (Hons) degree in Audio and Music Technology. I am driven to use my knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to ensure the success of shows and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to production, whilst adding value to all aspects of stage operations through providing an excellent professional service. I have hands-on experience across live sound, studio work, audio for film and games, and I enjoy solving problems creatively to capture great sounds and deliver polished performances. I am eager to continue growing as a versatile technician and performer, delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

Jacob Hanley

Hi, I'm Jacob Hanley, a passionate and highly motivated musician with a BSc (Hons) degree in Audio and Music Technology. I am driven to use my knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to ensure the success of shows and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to production, whilst adding value to all aspects of stage operations through providing an excellent professional service. I have hands-on experience across live sound, studio work, audio for film and games, and I enjoy solving problems creatively to capture great sounds and deliver polished performances. I am eager to continue growing as a versatile technician and performer, delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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Hi, I’m Jacob Hanley, a passionate and highly motivated musician with a BSc (Hons) degree in Audio and Music Technology. I am driven to use my knowledge, entrepreneurial spirit, innovation, and commitment to ensure the success of shows and event productions by performing the technical aspects related to production, whilst adding value to all aspects of stage operations through providing an excellent professional service.

I have hands-on experience across live sound, studio work, audio for film and games, and I enjoy solving problems creatively to capture great sounds and deliver polished performances. I am eager to continue growing as a versatile technician and performer, delivering reliable, high-quality outcomes in fast-paced environments.

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Work Experience

Evidence Presentation Officer at Opus 2
October 1, 2025 - Present
Working with the cloud-based platform to manage and present documents in hearing rooms for litigation and arbitration; acting as a client-facing representative to assist judges, lawyers, and witnesses with the Opus 2 platform; supporting the industry's shift toward paperless trials.
Fitness Coach & Personal Trainer at PureGym
March 1, 2025 - September 30, 2025
Deliver personalised training sessions for a wide range of clients; maintain a safe, clean and motivating gym environment; build strong client relationships through trust, encouragement and consistency; promote wellbeing, healthy routines, and goal-setting – all relevant to dog training principles too.
Sales Assistant at Cex
October 1, 2019 - March 1, 2026
Customer service, inventory management, and sales; resolved inquiries, addressed concerns, upsold and cross-sold products, and met performance targets; locations: Ipswich/North Finchley.
Crew Member at Cambridge Corn Exchange
January 1, 2019 - January 1, 2019
Gained experience in the music industry, working with tech crews for artists such as Sophie Ellis-Bextor and The Manic Street Preachers; responsibilities included unloading flight cases and stage/loudspeaker setups.
Crew Member at Audio Music Technology Society, Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
AMT Society provides training and hands-on work experience in live sound; tasks included stage set, equipment connection and testing of loudspeakers, monitors and signal chain; digital mixing on Yamaha LS9, gain staging, and monitor mixing.
Customer Assistant at Wok & Go
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Customer service, high health & hygiene standards; evaluated how to increase customer satisfaction and enhance relationships to encourage repeat visits.
Team Member at Menzies (warehouse) Distribution
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2016
Supported UK parcel, travel, eCommerce and high street retail sectors; planning parcel delivery sequences; leadership and mentoring of new staff; helping meet deadlines.

Education

BSc (Hons) Audio Music Technology at Anglia Ruskin University
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2019
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training at Transcend
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2026

Qualifications

BTEC Extended Diploma in Music
January 1, 2014 - January 1, 2016
Transcend Level 3 Diploma in Gym Instructing and Personal Training
January 1, 2025 - June 8, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Education, Professional Services