Laura Murray

Current

Volunteer at Missionaries of the Poor
Marketing & PR Assistant at Ingenious Med

Past

Intern at SHIFT Communications

Education

Auburn University

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Industry

Public Relations and Communications

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Laura Murray’s Summary

Currently working as a marketing and PR assistant at Ingenious Med, an industry leading inpatient practice management solution,where I have gained experience in public relations, marketing, events and advertising as well as learning the niche field of inpatient healthcare technology.

I am a current and active member of the Atlanta Chapter of the International Association of Business Communicators.

I am also an active volunteer for the Missionaries of the Poor, a national non-profit headquartered in Kingston, Jamaica. I have helped launched events and advertising, marketing and PR efforts for American fundraisers.

Past experience includes interning at an award-winning, technology driven PR agency. I received a B.A. in Public Relations from Auburn University, where I was also involved in extracurricular activities while holding leadership positions.

Laura Murray’s Specialties:

Writing, Social Media, Web, Research, Industry tracking, Branding, Client relationships.

Software: Adobe- Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver. Microsoft- Office, Outlook. Macromedia- Flash.

Laura Murray’s Experience

Volunteer

Missionaries of the Poor

(Non-Profit Organization Management industry)

March 2009 — Present (5 months)

-Work with a team to assist in launching American fundraiser events
-Initiative and head of marketing and advertising initiatives for events
-Pitch and prepare press material
Marketing & PR Assistant

Ingenious Med

(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

October 2008 — Present (10 months)

Assist in all marketing and public relations efforts at this Healthcare- Software corporation. Some duties include:
-Press Releases
-Pitching
-Web site maintenance/editing
-Competitor, Industry research
-Conference planning and booth execution
-Client relations efforts
-Compiling Editorial Calendars and Media Lists
-Social Media efforts
-Digital and Print ad designs and layout
-Designing and executing marketing materials and campaigns
Intern

SHIFT Communications

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Public Relations and Communications industry)

May 2008 — August 2008 (4 months)

Assisted Account Coordinators and Executives at this technology-driven PR agency. Some duties included:
-Industry and Client blog, Web and print monitoring/tracking
-Pitching
-Compiling Editorial Calendars and Media Lists
-Award Submissions
-Clipping, Clip Books
-Monthly Reports
-Industry and Client research
-Social Media efforts

Laura Murray’s Education

Auburn University

Bachelor of Arts , Public Relations , 2004 — 2008

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Activities and Societies:

Gamma Phi Beta (social sorority), Panhellenic, AU Catholic Student Organization