Colin Murphy is a highly motivated sales professional seeking a position using his experience and relationship building skills. He has over 5 years of experience in sales and account management, including his current role exceeding monthly sales budgets of $55,000-$60,000 as an Account Manager at OMNICable. Prior to his current role, Murphy held several sales, marketing, and media positions demonstrating a diverse professional background.

1. COLIN R. MURPHY
colinmurph20@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-OMNICable,West Chester, PA
Highlights:
 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

2.  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 ofArts in Communication
Minor in Marketing
College Misericordia, Dallas, PA
Graduation Date 5/05
Awards: First Place,Nebraska Broadcasters Association for 2009 Best Spot, Promotional Shoot

3. 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: SchoolAmbassador,Varsity College Basketball,
Voted Captain of basketball team, Intramural Athletics, Campus Ministry, Member of the Intercollegiate
Leadership Program of Wilkes-Barre