Kimberly R.

Murphy
Murphykr@dukes.jmu.edu EDUCATION
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY, Harrisonburg, Virginia Bachelor of Science in Communication Studies, May 2014 (expected) Major: Public relations (GPA: 3.57) Minor: General business and human resource development (GPA: 4.00)

31 Arrowood Drive Saint James, NY 11780 631-617-4624

EMPLOYMENT
MEGALE PUBLIC RELATIONS (Summer 2013) Summer InternNew Client Advisor New York, NY Served as a minnow project advisor/mentor for several new clients Developed creative public relations campaigns and helped build client brands Wrote client press releases, media press kits, and articles for publication Updated the firms Facebook and Twitter platforms as well as those of clients SMITH POINT BEACH HUT (May 2011-present) General Manager, Public Relations Personnel Shirley, NY Emulated superior customer service, organization and human resources skills Planned and promoted special events hosted Created unique visual marketing displays for daily specials and events Maintained constant, constructive contact with both customers and the media to increase awareness Updated companys Facebook, Twitter and Instagram accounts to promote daily events and venues Created and maintained employee schedules Counted and managed daily profits and administered weekly payroll JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY LIBRARY (Nov. 2011-May 2012) Database Collections Assistant, Harrisonburg, VA Managed gift-book donations and determined entry into the library system Completed challenging Microsoft Access database projects Became proficient in software programs including Microsoft Access & Excel GILLY HICKS CLOTHING (March 2010-Jan.2012) Sales Associate, Lakegrove, NY Exhibited superior customer service skills and high energy Worked as a member of a dynamic team selling store products Required to possess adequate marketing and interpersonal skills while demonstrating thorough knowledge of the product and corporation MARINA I. PEREDO DERMATOLOGY MD, PC (April 2009- Aug. 2010) Secretary, File Clerk, Smithtown, NY Scheduled and confirmed appointments with over 300 patients on phone and in office Pulled, filed and scanned patient medical records Obtained referrals of patients from insurance companies Required to emulate resourcefulness as a self directed employee

ORGANIZATION INVOLVEMENT & LEADERSHIP

INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS FRATERNITY OF DELTA SIGMA Pi (Jan. 2011-present) Vice President-Finance (2011) Managed pledge class funds of $5,000 and recorded expenses Fundraising Events Coordinator (2011) Developed unique fundraising tactics such as sober driving campaigns and dodge ball tournaments Planned, promoted and executed fundraising events MADISON JUMP-James Madison Universitys peer-mentor program (Dec. 2011- present) Aimed to acclimate first year students into the University and foster a better college experience Senior Vice President (2012) Facilitated organization meetings of 50 people Created and maintained organization social media platforms Developed and managed recruitment campaigns to promote student involvement Event Coordinator (2012-present) Planned over 20 organization activities including fundraising, community service, socials and educational/professional development INTERNATIONAL PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDY ABROAD TOUR (March 2012- May 2012) Europe, Middle East & India Served as webmaster for the tours website Held responsible for website graphic design as well as extensive written content PUBLIC RELATIONS STUDENT SOCIETY OF AMERICA (PRSSA) (Jan. 2012- Present) Professional Development Assistant Planned organization banquets, conferences and public speaking appearances Coordinated several professional development trips to public relations firms in cities including New York, Washington, D.C., Philadelphia and Boston

COMMUNITY SERVICE
JAMES MADISON UNIVERSITY CHOICES (Feb. 2011-present) Student Representative Provided tours to high school seniors while visiting the university campus Expected to positively represent the university; exhibiting high energy, enthusiasm and interpersonal skills while exhibiting superior knowledge of James Madison University AMERICAN RED CROSS (Oct. 2011-present) Student Representative Planned and promoted blood drives at James Madison University GUIDE DOG FOUNDATION FOR THE BLIND INC. (Mar. 2002-present) Kennel Volunteer Trained and cared for puppies to become seeing eye dogs SMITHTOWN KICKERS SPECIAL SOCCER (Sept. 2006-June 2010) Trainer Instructed a team of children with Intellectual Developmental Disabilities during intramural soccer practices and games