Benjamin S. Murphy
Current Address:
Permanent Address:
**** ***** ****** **. **** Ridge
Pointe Dr Geneva, IL 60134
Geneva, IL 60134
abkja7@r.postjobfree.com
CAREER OBJECTIVE
To actively pursue a career within the radio industry where I can gain
further knowledge and advance in position while utilizing my strong work
ethic and warm personality.
EDUCATION
EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY, Charleston, IL, Bachelor of Arts,
Communication Studies, August 2008
EXPERIENCE
Tri-Cities Soccer Association, St. Charles, IL (Winter 2008-August 2010)
. Assisted with public relations within the soccer club
. Proficiency in Microsoft Office
. Answer phone calls in office setting
. Use communication skills to talk to parents and children within a
soccer setting
Monterey International, Inc. Chicago, IL (Summer 2008 Intern)
Assisted with daily tracking and input of contracts
Maintained and updated database for nearly 100 artists
Managed day to day promotional requests
Serviced artist's riders to potential buyers
Compiled data for ticket sales reports
Hit-Mix 88.9 WEIU Radio Station, Charleston, IL (2005-2008)
Produced promotions, commercials and PSA's
Served as liaison between the station and University
Promoted station by attending and working remotes and events
Provided Marketing opportunities to radio station
University Board, Charleston, IL (2005-2008)
Concert Coordinator at EIU
Developed and Executed Marketing Plans
Executed and Promoted Concerts
Maintained and oversaw $100,000 budget
In charge of bringing large musical acts to EIU
The UPS Store, Geneva, IL (2003-2004)
Dealt with customers daily on face to face basis
Handled and packaged fragile items for customers
Sorted mail and packages into proper mailboxes
ACTIVITIES and VOLUNTEER WORK
Vice President of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (November
2005-November 2006)
Served on the Executive Board
Advised and ran an 8 person committee (Administrative Board)
Maintained and oversaw the fraternity ritual
Pledge Educator of Delta Tau Delta Fraternity (November
2006-present)
In charge of educating New Members of the fraternity and running
weekly meetings
Member of Hit-Mix Student Management Team (May 2007-present)
Selected by radio station to serve as student liaison between
students and faculty
EIU Delegate to National Association of Campus Activities (NACA)
National Convention (February 2007)
Elected by 25 person board to represent EIU at National
Conference.
Chapter Delegate to Delta Tau Delta National Conference (August
2006)
Elected by my fraternity as one of two men to represent our house
at our National Conference.
Winner of Todd Watson Scholarship (March 2008)
Awarded to one member of Delta Tau Delta chapter Zeta Rho
(Eastern Illinois University)