Michael J. Murphy is a student at Ohio University expected to graduate in December 2016 with a Bachelor of Business Administration in Accounting and Business Pre-Law. He has maintained a high GPA of 3.966 and has received several academic scholarships. His work experience includes working on business projects through Ohio University's Integrated Business Cluster program and holding various jobs with Kenston Local Schools and Ohio University's Psychology Department where he conducted research studies and data entry. He is involved in several honor societies and professional fraternities on campus and has held leadership roles organizing events and speakers.

1. Michael J. Murphy
16860 Snyder Road | Chagrin Falls, OH 44023 | Mm246411@ohio.edu | (440) 708-6678
Education:
Ohio University Athens, OH Anticipated Graduation: December 2016
 Bachelor of Business Administration, Accounting; Business Pre-Law
 Cumulative GPA: 3.966
 Dean’s List: Fall ‘12, Spring ‘13, Fall ‘13, Spring ‘14, Fall ‘14, Spring ‘15
 Scholarships: Deans, Gateway, Dean Paul Schofer, and Era Reunion Scholarships
Work Experience:
Integrated Business Cluster
The Integrated Business Cluster presents students with authentic business problems that must be solved using critical thinking.
Business Associate Athens, OH January 2015 – May 2015
 Worked with a group of students to create and present professional deliverables, final reports, and presentations
 Gained practical experience in leadership, time management, teamwork, problem solving, and analytical thinking
 Conducted extensive research on two large industries: Cruise Line Industry and US Tourism Industry
 Created and analyzed financial reports, which were then used to assess the feasibility of starting a business
Kenston Local Schools
Kenston Local Schools employs young adults who are trustworthy, dependable, independent, and able to manage time efficiently.
Groundskeeper, Chagrin Falls, OH Summer 2013, 2014
 Enhanced and maintained the overall quality of the landscape
 Cooperated with a group of six members, ensuring work was completed resourcefully and on time
 Taught new members how to manage time and perform various tasks that the job demanded
 Completed skill-based assignments that required confidence and precision (i.e., painting parking lots)
Ohio University Department of Psychology
The Professors of the Department of Psychology at Ohio University invite qualified students to assist with various lab studie s.
Research Assistant Athens, OH September 2013 – April 2014
 Conducted social psychology studies for a professor in the Psychology department
 Introduced the background of the study to the participants, while answering any questions that arose
 Performed data entries following each study and reported raw data to the professor
 Acquired the social skills to be extremely comfortable when speaking in front of unknown audiences
Kenston Community Education Chagrin Falls, OH September 2011 – August 2012
Kenston Community Education provides educational and recreational programs for the residents of the Kenston Local Schools
Office Assistant
 Organized players into teams using software called ProSports
 Served customer needs, learned proper telephone etiquette, and set up sports camps for children (PreK – 8th grade)
Extracurricular:
Beta Gamma Sigma, Business Honor Society Spring 2015 - Present
 Recognized as top 10% of junior class at Ohio University
Alpha Kappa Psi, Professional Business Fraternity, Xi Rho Chapter Spring 2013 - Present
Vice President of Pledge Class
 Responsible for planning and setting up a philanthropy event for a group of thirty members
 Aided the president with decisions that were vital to the preservation of the pledge class as a whole
Member of Philanthropy and Professional Committees
 Consulted with the committee head and group members to ensure quality decision-making
Organizer of Speaker Series April 25, 2015
 Contacted and acquired two professional speakers, who shared their business expertise with Ohio University students
Psi Chi, International Honor Society Spring 2014 – Present
 Illustrated ability to gain acceptance through intellectual excellence