Lori Bendixen Murphy
Minneapolis,MN
Summary
Flexible and creative Education Manager with a strong background in coordinating teams, resources and projects. An empathetic leader who is honest and open and works to evaluate an issue and all it's nuances to find a logical approach to resolving the problem. A passionate gardener with a curious nature and driven to share the natural world with others.
Overview
26
26
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Youth Enrichment Manager
Edina Public Schools (EPS)/Edina Community Education (CES)
Edina , MN
2001.04 - 2019.09
- Developed and implemented district-wide, out-of-school time enrichment programs delivered before and after school, non-school days, evenings and weekends and summer for ages 3-18. Served over 7500 students annually.
- Recruited,trained and engaged youth and adult volunteers for supervisory and educational duties.
- Customer satisfaction and safety was paramount and my programs were always highly rated in quarterly participant surveys
- Collaborated to deliver high quality opportunities for youth with district department directors, school principals, teaching staff, facilities department and independent contractors plus other community partners and stakeholders such as Edina Parks and Rec, Edina Fire Department, Edina Give & Go and Hennepin County Master Gardeners
- Created effective and engaging marketing communications using electronic newsletters, social media and seasonal course catalogs that increased enrollments annually.
- Skilled in all Microsoft Office, Google and Adobe applications
Administrative Assistant
Trio Landscaping, LLC
Minneapolis , MN
2021.02 - Current
- First point of contact for new leads. Qualify new leads and use Google Copper CRM to set up and track towards positive sales outcomes. Was key factor in company reaching 1MM in sales for first time in 2021.
- Developed streamlined organization systems to manage team tasks and enhance customer service
- Confident and professional communicator about project progress with clients by phone and email.
- Established marketing timelines and created newsletter and email content for outreach and education.
Master Gardener
Hennepin County
Minneapolis , MN
2016.01 - Current
- University of Minnesota Extension Volunteer role that supports sustainable and research-based gardening practices
- Outreach experience includes community institutions such as farmers markets, community gardens, schools and school garden programs, Minnesota State Fair, Habitat for Humanity and Annual MG Plant Sale.
- Member of planning committee for 2020 Regional Master Gardener Conference.
Project Manager and Customer Service Representative
Photo Mechanical Services, Inc
Bloomington , MN
- Managed and coordinated pre-press production of advertisements, multi-page circulars and catalogs and high-end marketing materials for 3General Mills, International Dairy Queen and Carmichael Lynch.
- Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.
Education
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication/Advertising, Journalism, Family Sociology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Minneapolis, MNSkills
- Fresh and innovative problem solving skills.
- Believes that community program development includes goals of developing human connections and positive welcoming culture.
- Experienced in creating collaborative teams with different views and opinions that include volunteers, city and school departments and community members.
- Extensive training in inclusive educational practices.
- Experienced in offering culturally responsive educational opportunities that serve all learners.
- Able to analyze and evaluate participant data for use in creating more programming that meets needs of community.
- Experienced in basic accounting and maintaining program budget.
Certification
Certified Program Planner-LERN, Certified Hennepin County Master Gardener, Pacific Group Advanced Equity Training, Heather Hackman Equity Workshops CPR & CPI (Crisis Prevention) Certified
Timeline
Administrative Assistant
Trio Landscaping, LLC
2021.02 - Current
Master Gardener
Hennepin County
2016.01 - Current
Youth Enrichment Manager
Edina Public Schools (EPS)/Edina Community Education (CES)
2001.04 - 2019.09
Project Manager and Customer Service Representative
Photo Mechanical Services, Inc
Bachelor of Arts Degree - Mass Communication/Advertising, Journalism, Family Sociology
University of Minnesota - Twin Cities
Certified Program Planner-LERN, Certified Hennepin County Master Gardener, Pacific Group Advanced Equity Training, Heather Hackman Equity Workshops CPR & CPI (Crisis Prevention) Certified
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