Resume:
David Murray
4435 N 78th St., Apt. 274A
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
emthemurr@gmail.com
(480) 254-6981

Career Objective
Seeking a career in social media and online marketing.  Detail oriented and
highly creative, I excel in any project that utilizes my experience and
knowledge of social media marketing, viral marketing, social networks,
blogging, online copy, and market research.

Combining new school methodologies with established business practices has
resulted in successful product developments that “push the norm” while
maintaining the integrity and goal of the assigned objectives.

All creative leadership skills I posses are the result of a deep customer
service background that focused on attentiveness to detail and a natural desire
for finding and developing new solutions.  Working by the mantra, “anything is
possible”, I am constantly motivated to learn and to push my creative energy
in any project I am involved with.

Qualifications and Industry Knowledge
•Social Media
•Blogging
•Social Networks
•Product Research/Analytics
•Online/Viral Marketing
•Grassroots/Word of Mouth
•Traditional Marketing Strategies
•Online Copywriting
•Product Development
•Project Management
•Client/Customer Management

Professional Experience
Cology Inc. - Scottsdale, AZ
Marketing Coordinator - August 2007 – Present
•Assisted in establishing and maintaining the overall development, strategy,
and direction of web site property http://www.tuitionu.com
•Responsible for social media initiatives, driving user generated content,
and building traffic for all web site properties
•Recruited online membership from multiple demographics including students
– young and adult, parents, teachers, and industry professionals.
•Managed deliverables within several areas including project management,
research and analytics, web development, content management, client management,
client implementations, and sales.
•Initiated and coordinated viral and traditional marketing strategies,
grassroots, and word of mouth.

Cology Inc. - Scottsdale, AZ
Client Implementation Specialist - November 2006 – August 2007
•Managed implementations for both internal and external clients.
•Assisted in project management initiatives including client follow up,
project assessment and planning.
•Bridged communication between departments and clients while facilitating
completion of tasks.
•Helped facilitate marketing promotions and client updates.

Collegiate Solutions - Scottsdale, AZ
School Service Specialist - October 2005 – November 2006
•Provided financial advice to students and parents to drive increase sales of
in house and affiliate loan products.
•Managed loan disbursements and monitored financial reports to assigned
colleges and universities.
•Responsible for researching and resolving potential complications with
individual school accounts.
•Provided high level of quality control with strict attention to financial
details.

Hanover Direct: The Company Store – La Crosse, WI
Quality Control Specialist - May 2002 – October 2005
•Served as liaison between customer and the company to monitor quality
control of products and services.
•Provided training and coaching for new telemarketing and customer service
representatives.
•Responsible for increasing sale efforts and revenue for the company.

Education and Training
Bachelor of Arts in Computer Animation, 1999 - 2001
The Art Institute of Phoenix – Phoenix, AZ

Bachelor of Fine Arts with Art History Minor, 1992 – 1998
Eastern Michigan University – Ypsilanti, MI

Additional Skills
Social Media:  Web 2.0, Blogging, Grass Roots/Word of Mouth Promotions, RSS
Feeds, Wikis, Web Development, Online Social Networks, Social Media Tools and
Applications (Twitter, Plurk, Twhril, Jott, WordPress, Community Server, etc)

Computer Skills:  Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Illustrator,
Adobe Acrobat, Macromedia Flash, After Effects, Word Press, Live Writer,
Internet Search Engines

Honors and Activities
Member of Alpha Phi Omega - National Service Fraternity, Alternative Spring
Break, Meals on Wheels, Ronald McDonald House, Habitat for Humanity, Honors
Dormitory