Councilman-Elect at Coconut Grove Village Council
Miami/Fort Lauderdale Area
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- Councilman-Elect at Coconut Grove Village Council
- Research/Teaching Assistant at University of Miami
- FPL Committeeman at Coconut Grove Village Council
- Local Board Member at Selective Service System
- Committeeman at Miami Dade Democratic Party
- Past
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- Office Assistant at University of Miami
- Legal Assistant / Receptionist at Kennedy, Jennik & Murray
- Lead Field Manager at Grassroots Campaigns
- Education
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- University of Miami - School of Business
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Stephen Murray’s Summary
It is my long term goal to improve the quality of life for residents of West Coconut Grove.
Stephen Murray’s Specialties:
Networking, problem solving, negotiating, lobbying, helping residents cut through the bureaucratic red tape
Stephen Murray’s Experience
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Councilman-Elect
Coconut Grove Village Council
(Political Organization industry)
November 2009 — Present (2 months)
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Research/Teaching Assistant
University of Miami
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
September 2009 — Present (4 months)
Research/Teaching Assistant for Dr. Ken Colwell, Director of Entrepreneurship Programs, Management Department in the School of Business.
Helping organize the 2009-2010 University of Miami Entrepreneurship Competition. -
FPL Committeeman
Coconut Grove Village Council
(Government Administration industry)
April 2009 — Present (9 months)
Working alongside members of the Coconut Grove Village Council to find a solution to the opposed US1 corridor transmission line that was proposed by Florida Power & Light last December. Acting as political liaison; meeting with elected officials on city, county, and state level to advance the goals of the committee.
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Local Board Member
Selective Service System
(Government Agency; Government Administration industry)
February 2009 — Present (11 months)
Nominated on behalf of Governor Charlie Crist (R-Florida) to serve as a Local Board Member in the Selective Service System.
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Committeeman
Miami Dade Democratic Party
(Political Organization industry)
August 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
Elected party official, represent 1200 Democratic voters
My first responsibility as a committeeman is to be the main line of contact between voter and elected official. I have been working over the last few months to forge relationships with our elected officials at every level of government, to ensure that every voice is heard in the West Grove.
I take on community issues such as animal welfare, FPL transmission lines, abandoned houses, etc., and help residents get their problems resolved as quickly and professionally as possible.
The other half of my job is grunt work: Voter registration, canvassing, volunteer organization, fund-raising, phone-banking, mailings, and working on election day. -
Office Assistant
University of Miami
(Educational Institution; Higher Education industry)
October 2008 — August 2009 (11 months)
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Legal Assistant / Receptionist
Kennedy, Jennik & Murray
(Law Practice industry)
March 2007 — August 2007 (6 months)
• Answered high volume of calls and operated switchboard
• Managed calendar and travel arrangements for attorney
• Served subpoenas on companies
• Re-organized file system so retrieval was more practical
• Prepared UPS, USPS, and FedEx shipments
• Helped accommodate clients while they were waiting
• Performed general office duties such as typing, operating office machines,
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Lead Field Manager
Grassroots Campaigns
(Non-Profit; Political Organization industry)
July 2006 — September 2006 (3 months)
Managed a team of 30 college-aged students
Personally raised thousands of dollars for the DNC by going door to door
Answered phones and scheduled interviews for prospective hires
Recorded all incoming cash, check and credit card donations
Recognized as one of the top door to door fund-raisers in the country by the DNC
Stephen Murray’s Education
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University of Miami - School of Business
BBA , Political Science , 2007 — 2011 (expected)
- Activities and Societies:
- Republican Candidate Univision Forum, Student Ambassador
• University of Miami's Representative to Mayor Rudy Giuliani.
• Answered Phones, Organized Schedule, Escorted VIPs through Secure
Zones
Democratic Candidate Univision Forum, Miami, Florida
Student Liaison
• Acted as a student liaison between the Coral Gables Police Department,
U.S. Secret Service, the University of Miami, Univision, and the 2008 Democratic Primary Candidates to ensure a smooth and organized
Additional Information
Stephen Murray’s Websites:
Stephen Murray’s Interests:
History, spending time with my dogs, investing, hiking, mountain biking, rock climbing, exploring new places, traveling, singing
Stephen Murray’s Groups:
Notary Public (State of Florida), Miami-Dade Democratic Party, Young Democrats, Village West Homeowners and Tenants Association
Stephen Murray’s Contact Settings
Interested In:
- career opportunities
- consulting offers
- new ventures
- job inquiries
- expertise requests
- business deals
- reference requests
- getting back in touch
