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Brittany Murphy's Resume 

BRITTANY E. MURPHY

 

1500 St. Olaf Avenue Northfield, MN 55057 | (847) 769-7694 | murphybe@stolaf.edu

 

OBJECTIVE

 

  • College senior studying psychology and management seeking experience as a Human Resources professional by utilizing critical thinking, attention to detail, and leadership skills.  

 

EDUCATION

 

St. Olaf College, Northfield, MN                                                                                                                             Bachelor of Arts: May 2015

  • Major: Psychology

  • Concentrations: Business Management Studies and Media Studies                                        

  • Relevant Skills: PowerPoint, Microsoft Word, Excel, SPSS, Creative Writing, Public Speaking, Taleo, Photoshop, SharePoint, Interview Scheduling, Research, Marketing Communications, Email Marketing 

 

Danish Institute for Study Abroad, Copenhagen, DK                                                                                                        January 2014 - May 2014

  • Education focus: Marketing and Communications Studies 

  • Relevant coursework: PR & Journalism, Strategic Communication, and Digital Media in Marketing 

 

Gallup StrengthsFinder: Individualization, Developer, Achiever, Empathy, Communication

 

WORK EXPERIENCE

 

Marketing Co-op, Baxter Credit Union, Vernon Hills, IL                                                                            January 2015 & June 2013-August 2013

  • Created and distributed news releases discussing recent news and ongoing BCU efforts

  • Assisted with the development of external communications projects to be delivered to BCU members

  • Developed posts for the Credit Union’s Facebook and performed audits on the BCU website and mobile site

  • Proofed and edited marketing materials for the department

  • Developed email marketing campaigns 

  • Utilized Photoshop for internal communications, such as for the promotion of The Scoop (BCU's weekly employee newsletter)

  • Helped to launch an internal campaign on credit union taxation (Don't Tax My Credit Union) and designed a BrainShark presentation to be shared with BCU employees 

  • Audited the internal SharePoint site and helped to redesign portions of the Marketing department page 

  • Located images to be used as banners for the BCU homepage

 

Student Admissions Ambassador, St. Olaf College                                                                                               December 2012 - October 2014 

  • Lead and organized tours for prospective students and their families at St. Olaf College

  • Personalized tours based on the specific interests of the visiting students

  • Assisted as a lobby host and updated St. Olaf’s databases to include potential student applications

 

Human Resources/Talent Management Co-op, Baxter Credit Union, IL                                                                          June 2014 - October 2014

  • Scheduled interviews for BCU candidates 

  • Assisted with the recruitment of BCU candidates and posted job openings on external databases such as Indeed, Career Builder, Monster, and local universities

  • Audited the internal SharePoint site for Talent Management and redesigned the "Leadership Development" page

  • Collaborated with hiring managers to negotiate schedules and desired timelines for completion of candidate selection

  • Shadowed candidate phone screens and discussed attributes of potential candidates with BCU's Sr. Recruiter at the completion of each initial call

  • Helped to plan and manage educational sessions for the BCU interns, with topics ranging from professional development to managing your financials

  • Uploaded job descriptions and candidate applications into Taleo

 

Marketing Research Intern, Stericycle, Vernon Hills, IL                                                                                                                       January 2014

  • Researched current market in California, Texas, New York and Illinois to locate medical companies that had engaged in PR events in the past or that had need for continuing education opportunities

  • Connected with potential clients to discuss speaking engagement opportunities on medical waste procedures

 

Camp Counselor, Banner Day Camp, Lake Forest, IL                                                                                                       June 2012 - August 2012

  • Led group of fifteen second grade girls at Banner Day Camp in Lake Forest, Illinois.

  • Coordinated and directed activities in order to promote a sense of togetherness.

 

LEADERSHIP ACTIVITIES

 

Sergeant at Arms, Executive Board Member, Alpha Phi Omega at St. Olaf College                       Sep. 2013 - Dec. 2013 & Sep. 2014 - Present 

  • Collaborate with fellow executive team members on weekly service and fellowship events for the chapter

  • Assist with the planning and booking of weekly meetings and maintain APO’s Facebook page

  • Volunteer with People Serving People, Feed My Starving Children, and Northfield Community Center 

 

Marketing Communications Officer, Political Awareness Committee (PAC), St. Olaf College                           September 2013 – December 2013

  • Executed marketing and advertising strategies in order to promote a non-partisan political group on campus

  • Designed posters to advertise for weekly events, such as PAC dinner discussions 

  • Photographed weekly events for promotional use

 

Mohn Hall Council Member, St. Olaf College                                                                                                               September 2012 – May 2012

  • Design and execute events in a dorm of 307 students in order to increase a sense of community among the residents

  • Events include hall dances and holiday celebrations

 

EXTRACURRICULAR INVOLVMENT & COMMUNITY OUTREACH

 

Member, Alpha Phi Omega National Service Fraternity, St. Olaf College                                                                               March 2012 – Present

  • Projects include coordinating activities with organizations and community centers such as Northfield Community Action Center and Three Links Care Center, a retirement home in Northfield.

 

Staff Writer, Her Campus Magazine, St. Olaf College                                                                                                            April 2012 – May 2013

  • Pitch and write creative articles appealing to the interests of readers including: “Thanksgiving Traditions” and “Cake Walk: Northfield’s New Dessert Sensation”

 

Volunteer, Feed My Starving Children, Minnesota and Illinois                                                                                          December 2008 – Present

  • Package food to be distributed to malnourished children

 

Volunteer, People Serving People, Minneapolis                                                                                                                       May 2012- May 2013

  • Assist with childcare and food distribution in the People Serving People homeless shelter in Minneapolis, MN

 

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