MILES MURPHY
New York
Summary
Strategic operations and HR leader with 7+ years of experience designing, scaling, and operating workforce and partnership programs in complex, multi-site organizations. Proven track record of translating business goals into durable talent, partnership, and people strategies through data-driven planning, cross-functional leadership, and disciplined execution. Known for building scalable systems, developing high-performing teams, and driving long-term organizational impact.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Senior Manager, Academic and Industry Relations
Aspen Dental
05.2019 - Current
- Lead the national academic and industry partnership strategy, supporting long-term workforce planning for clinical roles across a multi-state footprint.
- Own end-to-end partnership operations, including budgeting, contract negotiations, vendor management, and sponsorship ROI.
- Design and scale internship, externship, and residency programs aligned to enterprise growth and talent demand forecasts.
- Manage, coach, and develop a team of direct reports, driving stronger engagement, leadership capability, and retention.
Academic and Industry Relations Manager
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - 11.2022
- Built and expanded strategic partnerships with dental schools, universities, professional associations, and industry partners nationwide.
- Standardized partnership workflows and best practices, improving operational efficiency, consistency, and scalability.
- Represented Aspen Dental at national conferences, advisory boards, and industry forums to strengthen the employer brand and market presence.
Strategic Talent Sourcer
Aspen Dental
06.2019 - 12.2019
- Partnered with HR, workforce planning, and business leaders to deliver data-driven sourcing strategies for high-volume, hard-to-fill clinical roles.
- Developed targeted sourcing campaigns, leveraging CRM tools, referrals, and external partnerships, to improve pipeline quality and diversity.
- Served as a strategic advisor to recruiters and hiring managers, aligning sourcing efforts with business growth and retention objectives.
Enterprise Talent Strategy & Operations Associate
WayUp
06.2018 - 05.2019
- Supported enterprise clients in executing early-career and diversity hiring strategies through data analysis and program coordination.
- Led structured discovery sessions to assess hiring needs, compliance requirements, and workforce planning priorities.
- Coordinated cross-functional execution across sales, marketing, and account management teams to ensure a consistent employer experience.
- Improved operational systems and reporting workflows to enhance forecasting accuracy and leadership visibility.
Store Lead
Nike
05.2015 - 05.2018
- Led workforce operations for a high-volume retail location, supporting staffing, scheduling, onboarding, and performance management.
- Coached and developed employees through ongoing feedback, training, and performance issue resolution, supporting engagement and retention.
- Partnered with store leadership to implement operational policies and compliance procedures across staffing, cash handling, and loss prevention.
- Executed visual merchandising, product launches, and seasonal campaigns in alignment with Nike's brand standards.
Education
Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Wichita State University
12-2021
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hunter College, City University of New York
06-2018
Skills
- Strategy and operations
- Partnerships and external relations
- People leadership and HR operations
- Data, systems, and analysis
- Program and project management
- Tools: ATS and CRM platforms, Excel and Google Sheets, workforce analytics tools, presentation and reporting software
Timeline
Academic and Industry Relations Manager
Aspen Dental
12.2019 - 11.2022
Strategic Talent Sourcer
Aspen Dental
06.2019 - 12.2019
Senior Manager, Academic and Industry Relations
Aspen Dental
05.2019 - Current
Enterprise Talent Strategy & Operations Associate
WayUp
06.2018 - 05.2019
Store Lead
Nike
05.2015 - 05.2018
Master’s Degree - Human Resource Management
Wichita State University
Bachelor of Arts - Economics
Hunter College, City University of New York