Mack Murphy
Antigonish,Nova Scotia
Summary
Dynamic leader with a proven track record at St. Francis Xavier Students' Union, excelling in project management and team leadership. Spearheaded strategic initiatives, enhancing operational efficiency by overhauling policies and fostering strong client relationships. Expert in budget oversight and adept at nurturing partnerships, consistently surpassing financial goals through innovative solutions.
Overview
3
3
years of professional experience
Work History
VP Campus Affairs
St. Francis Xavier Students' Union
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
03.2024 - Current
- Drove revenue by cultivating successful client relations.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to support the vision of the organization.
- Formulated policies that improved operational efficiency and productivity.
- Oversaw corrective action plans to remedy structural, organizational and departmental issues.
- Exceeded sales goals through upselling and cross-selling within existing client base as well as strategically attracting new business.
- Created program to promote new managers from within, leading to cohesive leadership structure.
- Negotiated contracts with suppliers to reduce costs while maintaining quality standards.
- Reviewed reports from functional areas to assess progress towards organizational goals.
- Executed on-time, under-budget project management to adhere to project road map.
- Fostered collaboration and development of new practices by business leaders.
- Managed financial operations, overseeing budgeting, forecasting and financial analysis activities.
Activities and Events Coordinator
St. Francis Xavier Students' Union
Antigonish, Nova Scotia
11.2023 - 03.2024
- Resolved customer complaints in a timely manner while upholding company standards.
- Reviewed employees' work to check adherence to quality standards and proper procedures.
- Monitored project progress and provided updates to stakeholders.
- Coordinated with other supervisors, combining group efforts to achieve goals.
- Issued work schedules, duty assignments and deadlines for office or administrative staff.
- Assisted with post-show clean up efforts including collecting garbage, sweeping floors and resetting furniture.
- Managed the booking of entertainers for events.
- Created detailed budgets for each event and monitored expenses throughout the planning process.
- Collaborated with marketing team to create publicity campaigns surrounding upcoming entertainment events.
- Supervised staff members responsible for setting up stages and seating areas prior to performances or presentations.
Municipal Camp Coordinator
St. Margarets Bay Centre
Upper Tantallon, Nova Scotia
07.2021 - 07.2023
- Helped recruit, hire and train department employees.
- Coordinated transportation of campers to various off-site events.
- Assisted with budgeting tasks related to planning summer camps for children from low income families.
- Sought out opportunities to improve service levels and corrected problems.
- Worked creatively with other staff to develop and carry out new themes and events for camp participants.
- Scheduled regular staff meeting to discuss curriculum and activities for implementation.
- Supervised daily check-in and check-out for all day campers.
- Communicated regularly with local schools regarding enrollment numbers for each session.
- Communicated and maintained personal contact with parents or guardians to discuss achievements and behavior concerns.
- Monitored and controlled expenses according to budgetary guidelines.
- Monitored safety and procedures pertaining to complete supervision of campers and staff.
Education
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Governance
St. Francis Xavier University
Antigonish, NSSkills
- Project management
- Customer relationship management
- Budgeting and forecasting
- Event coordination
- Team leadership
- Strategic planning
- Process improvement
- Verbal and written communication
- Relationship building
- Complex Problem-solving
- Partnerships and affiliations
- Policy and procedure development
- Budget oversight
- Risk management
Accomplishments
- Irving Entrance Scholarship Associated with the Mulroney Institute of Government: $20,000 - All 1st-year, full-time undergraduate PGOV students enrolling from high school. Minimum 85% average and demonstrated StFX qualities of leadership and service to community.
- 2nd Place recipient of the Atlantic University Policy Case Competition
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
VP Campus Affairs
St. Francis Xavier Students' Union
03.2024 - Current
Activities and Events Coordinator
St. Francis Xavier Students' Union
11.2023 - 03.2024
Municipal Camp Coordinator
St. Margarets Bay Centre
07.2021 - 07.2023
Bachelor of Arts - Public Policy And Governance
St. Francis Xavier University
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