Joy Murphy
Freelance
Monterey Park | United States
Skills
No information
Interests
Jewelry design
Marketing/advertising
Trend setting
Sports marketing (steelers! laker love! mma)
E-tail and food tasting.
Philanthropy
Industries
Creative Agencies
Fashion
Lifestyle
In my own words
— JoyI am a multifaceted individual with experience working in administration, customer service, production, sales and marketing.
Creative- conceptualize exciting marketing materials or visual presentations for retail, training & trade shows
Organized- able to multi-task and manage time efficiently
Networking- social, exuberant personality
Dynamic- works well alone or within a group environment and adapts well to change
The most important things I am looking for in my next position is a company with a strong culture and an opportunity for me to grow professionally.
Trajectory
Jan 2015 — Now
Marketing Analyst · Thermal Engineering International Inc.
I entered this position to further advance my skills in market analysis. The majority of my work load involves creating reporting tools for the Director or Proposals and VP of Sales/Marketing. All reports are managed in excel.
Programs used: Intermediate knowledge in MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, Power Point, Visio), Lotus Notes, Adobe PDF
Nov 2009 — Now
Freelance · Consultant
E Tailing - Highlighting internet research and current industry case studies
Visual Merchandising - Emphasis in display techniques and presentations
Advertising & Promotion Essentials - Development of public relations programs, advertising budget and plan
Store Planning & Design - Focus on retail store lay out and plan-o-grams
Fashion Show Production - Fundamentals in production and styling for photo shoots
Contemporary Buying - Vendor sourcing, consumer research, strategies and formulas
Import/Export - Plan and implement sourcing needs for retail buyers
Fashion Forecasting - Studying and researching trends in the market place and predicting what will sell
Events:
-The Illusion Of Love Official Book Launch, Networking & Designer Gala.
-Ladies Shopping Soiree benefiting Invisible Children
SD Fashion Files covered the event
Aug 2014 — Nov 2014
Account Executive · Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc
Representing Seven 'til Midnight, Spree, Rockalicious and Daisy Fuentes Intimates in the East Coast and Upper Midwest territories.
Aug 2012 — Aug 2014
Office Manager · VI Marketing & Branding
Establishing brands since we established our own in 1989. VI is a full service marketing and branding firm headquartered in Oklahoma City with offices in Kansas City and Colorado Springs.
Winner of over 1,000 Addys and the recent recipient of the National Chiat Award.
-Maintain office equipment, supplies and schedules.
-Invoicing in STRATA
-Online payments as advised by Controller
-Set up for Wednesday Lunch & Learns
-New Employee Orientation
-Schedule maintenance calls and fix minor office equipment issues
Jan 2011 — Jul 2012
Operations/Office Coordinator · Underground Toys
Underground Toys is the Master Toy license holder of Doctor Who, the longest running Sci-Fi Drama series on BBC America. In 2011 the company was awarded with the ‘Best Licensed Toys or Games Range’ for the Star Wars Talking Plush line.
-Facilitate office functions/compliance
-Manage new vendor accounts and setup (EDI & UT product solicitations).
-Assist the Executive Director with personal & business affairs.
-Coordinate and assist with trade show logistics and travel.
-Connect with bloggers in order to gain brand awareness online.
-Build solid relationships with industry professionals.
Oct 2010 — Jan 2011
Event & New Media Director · GAIO World
Ghana Africa International Organization is a non-profit created by Jacqueline Prairie. Her soul mission is to bridge the world with a library and multi-media center in Akwatia, Ghana.
-"Raise-The Roof" Fundraiser
Aug 2009 — Jan 2010
Operations Manager · Triax Associates
Internship involving event planning, marketing, and public relations.
lead a team of 15-20 interns to help prepare food and decorations for fashion shows.
-Fashion Week New York & Los Angeles for Gordana Gehlhausen
-Lead Intern with teams of 5-15
-Seek models for TV promotions, photography shoots and runway
-Prepare food stations with vendors
-Develop & design Constant Contact newsletters and invitation drafts
-Collect data and organize into Excel spreadsheets
Sep 2008 — Mar 2009
Production Assistant · Klip America
Klip America (now known as Epic Sports) is the international distributor of Volkl & Boris Becker Tennis.
-Vendor communications: ensuring that factories source the correct materials and have samples approved by the Director.
-Sales meetings: Worked with Marketing Manager to design and organize the domestic sales meeting in our conference room and international sales meeting at the Ivy Hotel (now called Andaz).
Dec 2005 — Jun 2008
Office Administrator/Human Resources & Payroll · Garage Door Service Co
-Manage New Hire Orientation and Open Enrollment
-Process receivables & payroll for 7+ cities
-Implement procedures for collecting on over-due accounts
-Address workers compensation issues
-Complete and submit state issued reports (i.e. Sales Tax Returns, EDD reports)
Jan 2004 — May 2004
SDSU Theatre Production Public Relations Intern · Broadway San Diego
Assisted in preparing & distributing press materials
Created a gorilla marketing campaign for "Skin"
Nov 2002 — Aug 2004
Sales/Shoe Specialist · Banana Republic
-Season swap outs
-Stock checks
-Merchandise locator
-Online orders
-Shoe display
Jun 1999 — Aug 2001
Administration · Great Eastern Enterprises
Import & Export business specializing in antiques, rosewood furniture, and art work.
Activity
Education history
Mark Keppel High School
| 1998 - 2001
San Diego State University-California State University
BA | 2001 - 2005
Fashion Careers College
Fashion Business & Technology Certification | 2008 - 2009
