GEOFF MURPHY
Sugar Land, TX • 346-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/geoff-murphy-69581610/ BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT EXECUTIVE
Offshore Renewable Energy & Exploration New Market Entry Global Sales Enablement Creative Marketing Highly accomplished Business Development and Marketing Executive with demonstrated expertise in niche oil and gas exploration vessels and offshore wind turbine installation. Offering a marketing and design background with the ability to distill complex concepts and effectively communicate the design and deployment of offshore energy production solutions. Recognized as a change agent capable of building collaborative relationships to execute strategies that drive revenue and support the objectives of dynamic global organizations. AREAS OF EXPERTISE
• Performance Management • Strategic Business Planning • Global Market Penetration • Leading & Mentoring
• Customer Relationships • Supplier Collaboration • Technical Product Expertise • Marketing Strategy
• Advanced Negotiations • Turnaround Operations • Revenue Growth Strategy • Change Management HIGHLIGHTED QUALIFICATIONS
! Proven ability to drive targeted growth, penetrate emerging markets, manage key relationships, and consistently lead organizations to profitability in complex political and economic environments
! Demonstrating an entrepreneurial spirit with a fearless approach to new market entry and the proven track record of negotiating favorable contract terms to drive growth initiatives
! Experience collaborating with companies in the extremely challenging Chinese business and economic environment to execute China’s first offshore drilling fleet
! Regarded as an innovative thought leader and collaborative business partner with an aptitude for defining direction, creating processes, and positioning resources to create value through strategic partnerships PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Friede & Goldman, Ltd. Houston, TX 2006-2023
Vice President of Business Development
Lead business development for new build exploration vessels and offshore wind turbine installation across renewable offshore energy markets. Responsible for trade shows, art direction, website development, social media, and advertising efforts.
• Instrumental in securing the first jack-up built in Mexico at Swecomex Shipyard for CARSO, Vietnam’s second jack-up at PetroVietnam Marine Shipyard for Vietsovpetro, and a company record-breaking project for three new jack-up vessels built at ABG Shipyard in India
• Part of a team that led the industry in engaging with partners in China to build and support a new world fleet which led to over 50 new build projects, replacing Singapore as the market leader in jack-up new construction
• Integral part of the team that led market entry offensive to break into offshore wind turbine installation and oversaw a company rebranding effort in 2018, including new website, graphic design, and overall art direction
• Serve as an international representative for the offshore vessel design and construction industry and spoke at the American Clean Power conference round table in Providence, Rhode Island EARLIER EXPERIENCE
Morgan Keegan / The Pastor Group New Orleans, LA Business Development Manager
Generated and maintained clients for financial advisement, serving employees at various Louisiana institutions, including Tulane University, Ochsner Hospital, Exxon Mobil, and Shell. Headed sales, advertising, art direction, and seminar coordination to increase clientele and educate prospective members on service differentiators. GEOFF MURPHY
Sugar Land, TX • 713-***-**** • ***************@*****.*** • linkedin.com/in/geoff-murphy-69581610/ Professional Experience (Continued) Page 2
The Saint Charles / Crossroads Louisiana New Orleans, LA General Manager
Managed a nonprofit department within Crossroads Louisiana that supported independent living for mentally challenged / autistic individuals. Created a corporate identity and new website for The Saint Charles, a home for TBI residents to live in a modified and compliant environment. Assisted with the purchase and modification of the property, while managing the nursing / housing staff and overall house maintenance to ensure a healthy setting for residents to thrive. New Orleans Publishing Group New Orleans, LA
Art Director & Graphic Designer
Oversaw art direction, graphic design, illustrations, logo design, content, and article layouts for client advertisements in City Business Newspaper and New Orleans Magazine.
PROFESSIONAL AFFILIATIONS & VOLUNTEERING
National Business Network for Offshore Wind
Wind Breakfast Club + Wind Drinks Club • Houston, TX Art-Reach • Houston, TX
EDUCATION
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Graphic Design and Advertising • Louisiana State University • Baton Rouge, LA