Samuel Powell

Samuel Powell

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Web Designer | Webflow Developer

  • Education

    • Royal Irish Academy of Music

      2019 - 2020
      Grade 8 Piano Distinction

      I have been playing piano since I was 7 and in 2020 I completed my grade 8 with a Distinction.

    • Maynooth University

      2020 - 2021
      Master's degree Creative Music Technologies 1:1

      This course blends two of my greatest interests: music and technology. I studied Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, the C programming language, gained experience as a studio engineer, producer, composer, and project manager. My thesis involved designing a software patch which creates visuals based on audio input. The resulting visuals were then used as the inspiration for three electroacoustic compositions. Each composition was made out of a single source sound. I wanted to explore the… Show more This course blends two of my greatest interests: music and technology. I studied Acoustics and Psychoacoustics, the C programming language, gained experience as a studio engineer, producer, composer, and project manager. My thesis involved designing a software patch which creates visuals based on audio input. The resulting visuals were then used as the inspiration for three electroacoustic compositions. Each composition was made out of a single source sound. I wanted to explore the relationship between visuals and music, as well as the results of imposing creative limitations on myself. Show less

    • Dublin City University

      2015 - 2018
      Bachelor of Science - BS Multimedia 2:1

      During this course I studied graphic design, advertising, and audio production. It was heavily geared towards group work, so it gave me vast experience with working in teams. My thesis was a group project, in which we produced and animated an original short film. I composed and produced the soundtrack, recorded and designed all the foley and sound effects, and was responsible for the final sound mix.

  • Experience

    • GG's

      Aug 2015 - Jan 2016
      Waiter

      I was responsible for the bar area, but also served tables in a fast-paced environment.

    • Oolong Tea House

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
      Barista

      I recommended speciality teas from a range of 150 to customers. I often trained new staff and opened and closed the shop, as well as counted the cash.

    • Cleaver East

      Nov 2016 - Oct 2017
      Bar Staff

      I made cocktails in a fast-paced Temple Bar restaurant. I served bottomless brunch with a fast turnover.

    • Crackbird

      Oct 2017 - Nov 2018
      Bar Staff

      I made cocktails and served tables in a fast-paced city-centre restaurant. I was responsible for opening and closing the restaurant.

    • The Stella Diner

      Nov 2018 - Feb 2019
      Bar Staff

      I worked flexibly between both the bar and floor. I made unique cocktails from an extensive menu and served breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

    • Frank and Honest Coffee

      Feb 2019 - Nov 2019
      Barista

      I served coffee at a high standard, with a variety of latte art designs. I opened and closed the store and trained new staff.

    • PS Coffee Roasters

      Dec 2019 - Jun 2022
      Barista

      I worked across both branches of the cafe, as well as the bakery. Using my knowledge of speciality coffee, I recommended unique beans to customers depending on their personal tastes. I made coffee at an extremely high standard, weighing and timing every single shot. I was responsible for opening, closing and counting the till. I was often tasked with training new staff.

    • TELUS International AI Data Solutions

      Jul 2022 - Oct 2022
      Media Search Analyst

      I optimised search results and autocomplete suggestions in Apple products such as Apple TV and Apple Music. I rated the strength of the relationship between a search result and a given query. The data from this was used to improve AI algorithms in their recommendations to users.

    • Froth

      Sept 2022 - Jan 2023
      Barista

      I open and close the shop, and uphold the company's high standard of customer service. I am in charge of ordering stock, taking deliveries, and making sure the shop runs smoothly while I work on my own.

    • Freelance

      Jan 2023 - Sept 2024
      Web Designer/Webflow Developer

      My experience includes designing and building websites for a variety of clients, including a music studio in Lisbon and an equine journalist's portfolio among others. I specialize in creating custom designs using Webflow, ensuring that each site is tailored to the client's unique needs and requirements.

    • Xace

      Oct 2024 - now
      Webflow Developer
  • Licenses & Certifications

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Samuel Powell
      History Medal Clongowes Wood College May 2015
    • Awarded to Samuel Powell
      Medal for Debating Clongowes Wood College May 2015