Gracely Murphrey

610 Lankashire Road

Winston-Salem, NC 27106
Murphreyg12@students.ecu.edu
336-816-1622

EDUCATION
East Carolina University
Major: Communication
Concentration: Public Relations
Current GPA 3.3

Greenville, NC
May 2016

WORK EXPERIENCE
Capture Public Relations & Marketing
Winston-Salem, NC
Internship
Summer 2015, Spring
2016

Utilized writing skills to prepare press releases

Interacted and communicated with corporate and community leaders

Served as project coordinator to plan and organize events for Krispy Kreme, Lowes Foods, and
Cheerwine

Completed research that enabled innovative opportunities for clients

The SECU Family House
Winston-Salem, NC
Marketing Committee Member
2016
Advocate for the SECU House and work to enhance the visibility and reputation of the organization in our
community
East Carolina University
Greenville, NC
Yearbook Photographer, Buccaneer
Fall
2015

Communicated with editor and staff members about deadlines and expectations

Photographed special events around campus including sporting events and student life

Strong interpersonal and creative skills

Awarded Most Valuable Photographer of the 2015 Staff

Hometown Auto & Credit
High Point, NC
Business Services Associate
Summer 2014, Winter Break 2014-2015

Learned aspects of business including car maintenance, transport, sales, data entry, purchasing and
inventory

Assisted in development and management of companies website and social media

Created events to promote sales and customer/employee appreciation

Child Care Provider
Full Time Nanny - 2 children

Managed leisure time

Provided transportation

Planned and led activities

Winston-Salem, NC
Summer 2013

Forsyth Country Club Tennis Shop

Front Desk Assistant
June 2011-August 2012
May 2010-Present

Greeted members and assisted with all needs

Managed phone communications

Maintained upkeep and appearance of the courts throughout the day

Winston-Salem, NC

Wake Forest University

Gatorade Team Captain
Preparation of the Gatorade product
Distribution of Gatorade to the numerous sports camps held on campus
Worked as a team to ensure all tasks accomplished

Winston-Salem, NC
Summer 2011

ADDITIONAL ACTIVITIES
Photography
Digital Photography course at Sawtooth School for Visual Arts
Assisted professional photographer at community events

Summer 2015

Panhellenic Newsletter Committee

September 2014 Fall 2015
Attend weekly meetings with a team of 20 to prepare a monthly newsletter of articles and pictures
Utilize editing skills
Chi Omega Sorority
Present
Make-A-Wish Volunteer
Relay for Life Volunteer
Intramural Sports
Soccer, Bowling, Flag Football
Participate in weekly games during season
Cystic Fibrosis Volunteer
Present
Warriors for Wells, Team Captain (2011, 2012)
Volunteer at Great Strides annual walk
Yearbook Editor
Mount Tabor yearbook staff member
Section Editor Senior Year
Business Editor Junior Year

Fall 2012

Fall 2012 Fall 2015

Fall 2009

2008-2012

COMPUTER AND LANGUAGE SKILLS

Computer: Proficient in Mac and PC Systems; Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Photoshop, InDesign, Social
Media
Language: Basic knowledge of Spanish (oral)