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Melanie Murphy - Stanford Women's Basketball
Today’s NetWorks Rising Star is Melanie Murphy
“Melanie is an extremely bright & ambitious individual who has a strong entrepreneurial spirit and determination to be very successful in the business world. A true team player & innovative thinker, Melanie will be a huge asset for any company looking to exceed their objectives.”
–Angela Taylor, President – NetWorks Sports Consulting
Name: Melanie Murphy
College: Stanford University
Degree(s): Bachelor of Arts in Communications with Minor is Science, Technology, and Society. Master of Arts in Communications with concentration in Media Studies – conferred June 2011
Twitter: www.twitter.com/melmel0
Resume Available: Yes, upon request (send email request)
Tell us a little about your background.
I am a Brooklyn native with 16 years of basketball experience. I am currently pursuing my BA and MA in communication through Stanford’s Co-Terminal program. I will graduate this June with a Bachelor’s Degree and a Master’s Degree from Stanford. Both achieved while playing for the Stanford Women’s Basketball team for the last 5 years.
What type of work experience have you had?
I currently work 1 on 1 with parents and their children helping them to improve their individual basketball skills. In this job it is important to be able to quickly adjust to the needs of each individual client in addition to being adept at time management.
What type of job(s) are you seeking?
I majored in Communications and I am currently on track to receive my MA in Media Studies. I would like to find an entry-level position within public relations, marketing, human relations, or social media department.
What is your greatest strength?
My greatest strength is my ability to communicate with others. It is extremely important for all organizations to build and maintain good relationships.
Tell us about a project that you completed successfully.
With Stanford’s graduation ceremonies only about a month away, I think that a very relevant project I completed successfully was finishing my Masters degree while competing at the highest and most elite level of division 1 basketball team. Although I was constantly competing for Championships on the basketball team, I was successfully able to create and lead an academic team of my own in order to complete my study on the satire in media.
What experience (if any) do you have in the sports industry?
I currently manage the career of WNBA player Candice Wiggins. Successfully booking appearances, public speaking events in addition to increasing her social media presence. (@candicewiggins twitter following: 13,700 and counting)
Why do you want to work in the sports industry?
I want to work in the sports industry because it has made a great difference in my life. Whether teaching important life skills or opening doors and opportunities that otherwise would have not been available, a goal of mine is to continue to open doors for others as well.
Who has had the biggest influence on your life?
Before college I would’ve said my parents have had the biggest influence on my life. They instilled in me the values that has made me the person I am today. However, Tara Vanderveer has made the biggest most immediate influence on my life.
Where do you see yourself in 10 years?
In 10-years I see myself as a manager of high profile clients in the sports industry, helping them with not only their immediate careers but with creating long lasting businesses for them in the future.
Anything else we should know about you?
I have a diverse array of interests both professionally and socially. I started investing my own money in junior high school, and would like to invest in real estate as well. I am always willing to learn new things, but my biggest passion lies within entrepreneurship.
For more information about Melanie or to request a resume, please send an email to info@networkssports.com