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I am a versatile and experienced creative professional with 20+ years in the music, arts and entertainment. I lead major projects, deliver compelling performances, and drive cultural initiatives with strategic insight. I specialize in music composition, event management, social media marketing, and stakeholder engagement, and I work bilingually in English and Irish across media, translation, education, and artistic direction. I thrive on collaboration, community engagement, and developing innovative audiences through dynamic programming and storytelling.
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
Language
English
Fluent
Irish
Fluent
Work Experience
Artistic Director at Carlow Live & Local Festival
January 1, 2021 - PresentLed festival branding, programming, marketing, and operations. Built and maintained official website (Squarespace). Grew the festival from a COVID initiative to a central feature of Carlow Arts Festival.
Musician & Performer
January 1, 2006 - PresentReleased two albums; toured extensively in Ireland, UK, and the US. Collaborated with renowned artists and negotiated international publishing deals. Managed PR, digital content, and engagement across major platforms (Facebook, X, Instagram, YouTube, LinkedIn, SoundCloud). Regular performer and media contributor (TV, radio, print).
Sales & Brand Ambassador at Hale Vaping
January 1, 2016 - December 31, 2020Frontline representative across multiple stores, driving product awareness and sales. Handled customer issues with professionalism and product expertise.
Sales & Social Media Manager at Ceol Ireland
January 1, 2013 - December 31, 2015Spearheaded national sales campaign reaching 370+ primary schools. Managed inventory, resolved B2B issues, and shaped product development.
Content Developer at Musicmaker Ltd
January 1, 2012 - December 31, 2013Oversaw website development, content curation, and back-end administration.
Translator & Cultural Consultant at Translation
January 1, 2008 - PresentIrish translations for Dublin Airport Authority, Target McConnells, and music industry projects. Collaborated with top artists for Seachtain na Gaeilge CD projects. Mentor and guest judge on TG4's Busker Abú and Réalta Gaolta.
Irish translation and annotation in Jan 2026 using Lexidisplay system.
Customer Support Agent at Conduit Ireland
January 1, 2000 - December 31, 2001Delivered high-standard service in a fast-paced call centre environment for Orange UK clients.
Education
Leaving Certificate at Coláiste Chilliain, Clondalkin, Dublin
September 6, 1994 - May 31, 2000Qualifications
Pan Celtic National Song Contest winner
January 24, 2026 - January 24, 2026Winner of Irish National song contest for the song Dúlra Scriosta.
Nós Úr winner
June 20, 2009 - June 20, 2009Celtic Languages Song Contest winner. Held in Eden Court, Inverness, Scotland.
Industry Experience
Media & Entertainment, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Professional Services, Other
Skills
Experience Level
Intermediate
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