COLIN R. MURPHYcolinmurph20@comcast.net

(484) 678-1050

Focus: Highly motivated individual seeking a competitive position in sales using a strong personality, experience, and relationship building skills to help establish a strong account base and lucrative business.

Professional Experience:

11/2014-Present Account Manager-OMNI Cable, West Chester, PAHighlights:

Exceeded Budget goal the last four months. o Monthly Budget: 55,000-60,000

Grew zero accounts to profitable ones.Summary:

Handles 191 Accounts Covers territory in the Denver and St. Louis region Sells specialty wire and cable Currently has a more than fifty five thousand dollar a month budget Has the responsibility of assisting customers on a daily basis and is in charge of

growing their business.

9/2014-11/2014 Surfside Fitness-Avalon, NJ Responsible for opening ,reconciling end of day’s sales and closing of gym Prospect/Lead Generation Cold calling Soliciting new memberships Customer service

9/2013-7/2014 Sports Director – Adams County Convention and Visitors Bureau Hastings, NE

Establishes relationships with athletic/tournament directors and facility managers in Central Nebraska

Researches and develops a comprehensive calendar of sporting events Identifies new opportunities for tournaments Prepare bid proposals for events

09/11-8/2014 Insurance Sales Associate –Farm Bureau Financial Services Hastings, NE Develops base for long term sources of clients using referrals, occupational and

special interest groups to compile lists of prospects Approaches potential clients by mailings, phone solicitation ,presentations to

community groups and company sponsored events

Determines clients particular needs and financial situations by scheduling fact-finding appointments ,determining present coverage and ascertaining long term goals

Develops coordinated protection plan by calculating and quoting rates Provides continuing service by aiding clients in administrative tasks Participates in educational opportunities ,reading professional publications and maintaining personal networks Works with manager to establish sales goals and to look for opportunities

to achieve them

6/2011-8/2014 Weekday Main News Anchor-KHAS-TV, Hastings, NE

Anchors and co- produces the 5, 6 and 10 p.m. evening newscast. Reports live breaking news events. Produced a number of special reports i.e. “Healthy Food in the Lunchroom” and

“Concussions in Youth Sports”. Responsible for integrating social media into our newscasts. Interviewed a number of political leaders in studio and via skype.

2007 – 2011 Weekend Sports Anchor/Reporter – KHAS-TV, Hastings, NE Anchored sports on weekends and filled in during the week. Covered all sports at the University of Nebraska. Traveled to Dallas to cover and report on Nebraska’s Big 12 Title Game. Co-hosted a high school football and basketball show every Friday night Produced two different web based sports shows called “The Press Box” and

“Sports Stream”. Both integrated social media among viewers.

2006-2007 Reporter/Photographer- WSET-TV, Lynchburg, VA Covered stories in both news and sports. One of the first reporters on scene to cover the Virginia Tech shootings. Traveled to Annapolis and Washington D.C. on political assignments. A member of “Good Morning Virginia”, the station’s morning show. Fronted stories that occurred in the bureau of Danville. Traveled to Atlanta and covered and reported on Virginia Tech in the Chick-Fil-A

bowl. Traveled to Columbus, Ohio to cover and report on the fans and teams for

Virginia vs. Virginia Tech for the NCAA Tournament.

3/06-7/06 Photographer/ Reporter- WSET-TV, Lynchburg, VA Worked with various reporters on a number of important stories.

Education: Bachelor of Arts in Communication Minor in MarketingCollege Misericordia, Dallas, PAGraduation Date 5/05

Awards: First Place, Nebraska Broadcasters Association for 2009 Best Spot, Promotional Shoot

Skills : Microsoft Office including Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Photoshop, Linear Editing, News King, Avid Editing, Skype. Final Cut Pro Editing

Additional Achievements/Computer Proficiencies: School Ambassador, Varsity College Basketball, Voted Captain of basketball team, Intramural Athletics, Campus Ministry, Member of the Intercollegiate Leadership Program of Wilkes-Barre