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Robert C. McMurray
534 N. 300 E. American Fork, UT 84003 T: (801) 857-0120 Email: rcmcmurray@gmail.com LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/pub/robert-mcmurray/37/b77/905/ Website: http://www.robertmcmurray.weebly.com Objective To obtain gainful employment in local government, relating to the fields of public policy, project management, and analytical research with the ultimate goal of creating and implementing effective public policy at the community level. Senior Student Assistant Office of Engaged Learning Utah Valley University

Experience

8/2013 - Current

Project Manager- Multi-million dollar Roots of Knowledge art project coordinating between artists, academics, and film crew Temporary Administrative Assistant for the director of The Office of Engaged Learning Coordinated & managed combined community & student classes Lead Student Researcher for the Public Service Academy benchmarking study conducted fore the Provo City Fire Department Built Grant Application/Tracker using Qualtrics software

Presidential Cabinet Intern Utah Valley University

Created presentations concerning higher education public policy Conducted research on diversity and inclusivity in higher education Lobbied at the Utah State Capitol for Utah Valley University Prepared and assisted in a presentation to the College Access Network of Utah (CANU) Researched the viability, progress, and legacies of university presidents

8/2012 8/2013

Field Director U.S. Senate Campaign

Organized and implemented a statewide field plan Member of a statewide coordinated campaign Worked with federal and state campaign organizations Organized and coordinated volunteer and field events Advised on public and foreign policy issues

5/2012 11/2012

Utah County Democratic Party Vice-Chair/Chair

Restructured the County Party organization to better represent the diversity of Utah County Increased traffic on social media outlets by 13% Increased caucus turnout by15% Integral in the creation and support of the Utah County Hispanic Caucus

4/2010 4/2012

State Party Transition Team Strategy Committee

Assisted in the transition of the newly elected state party chair and administration Worked on strategies to increase voter registration and turnout

6/2011

Utah State Legislative Internship

Interned for two Representatives Researched legislation Kept tabs on multiple committees and the status of all session bills Pivotal in discussion and influenced many pieces of legislation Worked closely with lobbyists and interest organizations on policy and legislation

1/2011 3/2011

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Cave Prints Self-Employed
Responsible for sales and production in my screen-printing and embroidery business

4/2007 12/2009

Lumber Products
Responsible for production and quality control of commercial door manufacturing

9/2006 4/2007

Western Pacific

9/1996 8/2006

Responsible for purchasing, tracking and maintaining competitive costing for stock building materials for a multimillion dollar company Responsible for receipt, repackaging, loading, and shipment of containers through the local ports to Japan and Korea Responsible for loading, locating and delivery of interior finish building materials, as well as creating a working relationship with general contractors and their finish carpenters

American Medical Response

6/1992 9/1996

As a paramedic, responded to 911 generated Advanced Life Support Calls, including non-emergent transport of patients to and from care facilities and hospitals

United States Coast Guard

Responsible for Search and Rescue, Drug Enforcement, and Public Relations Served in the Desert Storm campaign

2/1986 6/1992

Education

Utah Valley University, Orem, UT

1/2010 5/2014

Magna Cum Laude Majoring in Political Science with an emphasis in Political Philosophy and Public Law Double minoring in History and Constitutional Studies Graduating with Honors Golden Key International Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi National Society of Collegiate Scholars Deans List all semesters Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Power Point) Adobe Creative Suite 6 (Illustrator, Photoshop, InDesign, Dreamweaver, Fireworks) Grant Writing Experienced with SPSS Micro Case 15+ years experience in business communication International City/County Management Association (ICMA American Society for Public Administration (ASPA) Association for Public Policy Analysis and Management (APPAM) American Political Science Association (APSA)

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