Al Murphy
Summary
Accomplished business leader with a proven track record at DuPage County Forest Preserve, enhancing operational efficiency and fostering client relationships. Skilled in project management and operations management, I excel in driving innovation and strategic planning. My approach has significantly improved customer satisfaction and streamlined business processes, demonstrating exceptional verbal communication and relationship-building capabilities.
Overview
40
40
years of professional experience
Work History
Owner/President
Self-employeed
01.1985 - Current
- Managed day-to-day business operations.
- Developed and maintained strong relationships with clients, resulting in repeat business and referrals.
- Oversaw daily operations, ensuring all tasks were completed accurately and efficiently by team members.
- Increased customer satisfaction by implementing efficient business processes and providing exceptional service.
Forest Preserve Commissioner
DuPage County Forest Preserve
12.2014 - 12.2024
- Facilitated cross-functional team collaborations for increased innovation in problem-solving efforts.
- Mentored junior staff members to enhance their professional development and promote career growth opportunities within the organization.
- Developed and executed strategic plans to guide the organization towards its long-term goals.
- Created policies and procedures that improved overall operations and reduced redundancies in workflows.
- Oversaw budget formulation, monitoring, and reporting, ensuring optimal allocation of resources.
- Implemented data-driven decision-making practices for continuous improvement across the organization.
Alderman
West Chicago City Council
04.1998 - 11.2014
Education
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin
Oshkosh, WI05-1984
Skills
- Customer relations
- Small business operations
- Relationship building
- Verbal and written communication
- Project management
- Operations management
- Business management
Timeline
Forest Preserve Commissioner
DuPage County Forest Preserve
12.2014 - 12.2024
Alderman
West Chicago City Council
04.1998 - 11.2014
Owner/President
Self-employeed
01.1985 - Current
Bachelor of Science - Business Administration
University of Wisconsin