 Owen Healy Blockchain Talent

Recruitment services for the blockchain industry

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Kilkenny Limestone Quarries Ltd.

Experts in the extraction, manufacture and supply of Irish Blue Limestone.

•	Operated as a stand alone HR Manager supporting managers and employees with HR related queries. 
•	Responsible for managing all employee lifecycle processes.
•	Managed and resolved employee relations issues through effective and objective investigation processes ensuring adherence to employment law.
•	Educated line managers on best-in-class HR and line management practices in order to support strong employee engagement. 
•	Facilitated regular meetings with shop stewards and health & safety reps.
•	Coordinated training and development activity including administering the company learning platform.

HR Manager (Contract)

Ornua

Ornua is Ireland’s largest exporter of Irish dairy products, exporting to c.110 countries worldwide. Headquartered in Dublin, it has annualised sales of over €2 billion and has a strong global team of c.2200. It operates from 19 business units worldwide, including 14 production facilities, and has sales and marketing teams working in-market across all four corners of the globe.  I am currently based in Kerrygold Park, which is Ornua’s new state of the art manufacturing facility and centre of excellence for the Kerrygold Brand.

Main Duties & Responsibilities:

•	Managed the Recruitment process – getting roles approved, advertising positions, shortlisting candidates, organizing assessments and interviews, conducting interviews, corresponding with candidates, reference checks, collating offer letters etc. 
•	Acted as a Subject matter expert on Ornua’s HRIS (SAP) for the Kerrygold Park site. This involves administering the Kerrygold Park fortnightly payroll (Core) and reporting on HR metrics.
•	Spearheaded Kerrygold Park’s Wellness Campaign and fundraising initiatives. 
•	Collaborated and partnered with other functions, such as Finance and Operations, for flow of relevant people information.
•	Represented and advised on employee relations issues e.g.  investigations, disciplinary and performance, ensuring fair procedure and compliance with legislation.    
•       Responsible for influencing and providing timely expert advice to line managers regarding the application and interpretation of a wide spectrum of issues, providing effective management of ER cases, engaging key stakeholders and developing solutions with expert advice.
•       Proactive in driving efficiencies in cost by identifying opportunities and creating HR plans to support successfully realising any cost saving potential

HR Advisor (Maternity Cover)

Northern Trust Corporation

A global financial services leader delivering innovative investment management, asset and fund administration, fiduciary and banking solutions 

•	Management of various leave processes including sick leave, maternity leave, paternity leave, parental leave and terminations etc.
•	Led and delivered on specific HR projects whilst working to strict deadlines.
•	Provided employees with Company policy advice and information as required.
•	Ensured accurate records are kept in line with GDPR and audit requirements.
•	Supported the payroll process and benefit administration through external providers. Liaising directly with our external providers.
•	Other tasks included providing employee relations support, ensuring contracts of employment were processed as per IDA requirements and conducting exit interviews with employees.

HR Administrator (Consultancy Department)

Ribworld

One of Europe’s leading ribs and cooked meats providers .

•	Updated all personnel files and maintained both manual and electronic HR databases.
•	Maintained continuous improvement of Talent Management System (TMS).
•	Collated HR data for weekly & monthly reporting. 
•	Involved in a variety of HR projects  e.g. graduate recruitment marketing, people metrics reports, updating HR policies and procedures.
•	Ensured a structured and up-to-date filling system was in place. 
•	Assisted in the administration of Ribworld’s Recruitment. I have also conducted a large number both of interviews both in person and via Skype. 
•	Prepared all induction material for new recruits and delivered the company’s induction programme.

HR Assistant  

Racing Post

A market-leading publisher of sport and betting information that publishes a national daily a national daily newspaper and operates various websites and mobile products.

•	Supported the creation of bid plans for new business and retention.
•	Cold calling for classified adverts and booked adverts for the newspaper. 
•	Distributed marketing material for major racing festivals. 
•	Prepared and distributed surveys to improve existing products.
•	Conducted research as part of brand campaigns and NPD processes.

Summer Intern

Coolmore Stud

The world’s largest breeding operation of thoroughbred racehorses

My daily tasks were as follows:
•	Hired to assist various barn managers in the Foaling & Pre-Foaling Divisions. This position allowed me to work with some of the most valuable broodmares in the world. 
•	Role required a steadfast commitment to ensuring the cleanliness and safety of stables, paddocks & veterinary facilities etc. 
•	Accountable for completing and producing documents relating to animal wellbeing.
•	Responsible for monitoring and assessing broodmares during and after normal working hours. Role requires a high attention to detail as well as a consistently high communicative ability.
•	Acted as a source of guidance for weekend/student staff.

Stud Groom

Leading Freelance Recruiter in Web3 - Successfully Placed Candidates from 30 Different Countries in Blockchain Tech

Owen is your to 'go-to' guy for blockchain talent.

To date, Owen has placed over 90 people from 32 countries into various different blockchain projects. Currently, Owen serves a vast array of clients from heavily funded Series As to industry leading L1s.

Owen's commitment to integrity is one of his defining qualities. This  combined with his industry knowledge and thorough screening reports, ensures that clients can make confident, well-informed decisions before hiring.

Before entering the Web3 space, Owen established himself as a seasoned HR professional. His expertise in traditional HR practices, coupled with his deep understanding of the underlying technology, uniquely qualifies him to comprehend the industry's requirements and dynamics from multiple vantage points.

Owen, in addition to being a recruiter, is a prominent speaker on web3 recruitment. His insights and expertise make him a sought-after speaker who contributes to the development of the industry by disseminating best practices, trends, and strategies for attracting and cultivating web3 talent.

His achievements, personal values, and in-depth industry knowledge make him a priceless asset to any organization seeking to recruit and retain top-tier blockchain talent.

Connect with Owen here if you are hiring or exploring career opportunities in web3 or if you are just curious to learn more.

Positions I can assist with:

- Software engineers, developers, architects, devops (ethereum, Bitcoin, solidity, smart contracts substrate, rust, golang, polkadot, cosmos etc.)
- Marketing, community, copywriting, social media, content managers
- Tokenomics
- Product
- Legal
- Finance
- Operations
- CEO, COO, CMO, CTO etc

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Product Lead / CMO

Women in Web3 Switzerland (WiW3CH)

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Stealth Startup

We're building a service that prioritizes customer anonymity, data protection, and unrestricted access to information so you can navigate the digital and legal landscape with confidence.

By upholding a zero-logs policy, implementing innovative technologies, and offering seamless multi-device support, we empower individuals to reclaim their online privacy rights. We are dedicated to
fostering a world where cryptocurrency-backed transactions and secure digital interactions ensure a safer and more liberated internet experience for all.

As a collective of professionals and privacy advocates on a dynamic mission to redefine the benchmarks of online privacy and security, we warmly welcome the opportunity to connect with fellow enthusiasts and explore synergies within the space. Don't hesitate to send me a message to learn more about our mission to safeguard digital freedoms and empower individuals worldwide. Let's collaborate and make a difference together!

Co-Founder

W3B Lab Amsterdam 

The Biggest IRL Web3 Builder Community in Europe.

Advisor

Crypto Valley Association

Crypto Valley Association is an independent, government-supported organization located in the Swiss canton of Zug. The mission is to build the world’s leading ecosystem for blockchain and cryptographic technologies in Switzerland by supporting and connecting startups and established enterprises.

AngelList

Venture

Keytom | One bank for all digital assets

As the first hire of a neobank startup, I built the entire marketing and communications branch from scratch. Responsibilities ranged from defining the brand identity and developing and executing the GTM strategy, to conducting target user interviews and research and building a team of marketing and communications professionals to execute on these plans.

Everscale Network (formerly Free TON)

As VP Marketing and Comms at a prominent L1 blockchain organization and its core development software company, I oversaw all aspects of marketing, partnerships, communications, PR and media relations. 

- Spearheaded the comprehensive rebranding for the decentralized organization, achieving over a 40% increase in brand visibility within the first three months and getting $EVER listed on top exchanges.
- Contributed to fundraising an additional $5M for Everscale.
- Hosted AMAs, interviews, and live streamed calls with the community.
- Managed event participation, booth design and represented Everscale at industry events.

Marketing and Ecosystem Development

EverX

EverX is the core developer of the Everscale Network. As the VP of Marketing and Communications, I oversaw all aspects of marketing, partnerships, internal and external communications, PR and media relations.

Spearheaded the comprehensive rebranding resulting in high profile partnerships and exponential increase in client trust.

- Contributed to fundraising, securing $2 million for blockchain communicator Surf (as well as over 22 million EVERs staked by community) 
- Led partnerships with FIDE, Amaze, Animaccord and more.
- Hosted AMAs, interviews, and live streamed calls.

VP Marketing + Communications

BeInCrypto

Hired as the director of the European market, I quickly expanded to US, then global. I led with client acquisition, campaign development, regional business relations, partnerships and media sales. Each day I liaised with clients and potential clients crafting bespoke campaigns to meet their goals.
- Led client acquisition, campaign development, regional business relations, partnerships, and media sales.
- Managed and grew localized marketing and sales teams.
- Brought in new partnerships with recognized industry leaders.
- Refined the media sales processes to support Hubspot migration.
- Increased media sales revenue for all 13 domains.  
- Developed new monetization opportunities.
- Managed content pipeline and content creators.
- Brought in new partnerships with recognized industry leaders.
- Collaborated with the product team to identify and build innovative advertising products.

Director EU Markets

Passionate and award-winning CMO with 15+ years of expertise in fintech, software, and mobile. Proven success in crafting data-driven strategies, leading award-winning campaigns, and driving innovation in the ever-evolving tech landscape. 

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