Joy Murphy

Freelance · Thermal Engineering International Inc.

Monterey Park, CA

In My Own Words

I 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.

Work Experience

Marketing Analyst

Thermal Engineering International Inc.

2015 – Present

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

Freelance

Consultant

2009 – Present

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

Account Executive

Carrie Amber Intimates, Inc

2014 – 2014

Representing Seven 'til Midnight, Spree, Rockalicious and Daisy Fuentes Intimates in the East Coast and Upper Midwest territories.

Office Manager

VI Marketing & Branding

2012 – 2014

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

Operations/Office Coordinator

Underground Toys

2011 – 2012

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.

Event & New Media Director

GAIO World

2010 – 2011

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

Operations Manager

Triax Associates

2009 – 2010

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

Production Assistant

Klip America

2008 – 2009

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).

Office Administrator/Human Resources & Payroll

Garage Door Service Co

2005 – 2008

-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)