Sarah Murphy, M.S. Email & Phone Number

Albuquerque, Nm, Us

San Mateo, California, United States

● Lead all internal operations and project management for up to 12 executive searches simultaneously, ensuring efficient processes and timely completion● Supervise and coordinate a team of 2 employees, 3 contract screeners, and additional interns, optimizing workflows and maintaining high-quality output● Implemented Airtable to organize industry contacts, supervising the 250-hr+ data collection and transition project

San Mateo, California, United States

● Served as lead consultant for C- and director-level leadership searches in independent schools, managing client relationships, developing candidate search strategies, and presenting final candidate pools● Developed a standardized talent assessment tool for evaluating candidates and trained other search leads on its use● Oversaw the production of 15-20-page opportunity statements, including writing, editing, and supervising contract writers to ensure publication-quality content

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

● Provided executive-level support to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and other leadership team members as part of the leadership team● Acted as the staff liaison to the Parents Association, aligning fundraising and branding efforts with the school and coordinating events with facilities and operations teams● Managed all professional development activities for 100+ employees, including researching opportunities, handling course enrollments, and maintaining records● Wrote and… Show more ● Provided executive-level support to the Head of School, Board of Trustees, and other leadership team members as part of the leadership team● Acted as the staff liaison to the Parents Association, aligning fundraising and branding efforts with the school and coordinating events with facilities and operations teams● Managed all professional development activities for 100+ employees, including researching opportunities, handling course enrollments, and maintaining records● Wrote and submitted grant applications, successfully securing a $10,000 grant for financial aid● Edited school magazine content and provided copy edits for marketing and print materials Show less

● Served in an interim capacity to manage the organization's finance and HR during transition period● Partnered with organizational leadership to identify new organizational structure to better support finance and operations needs● Developed job descriptions, recruited, and onboarded the director of finance and operations assistant

Atlanta / New York

● Coordinated logistics for national and global events involving 200+ industry leaders, handling on-site walk-throughs and BEOs● Researched, developed, and edited content for breakout session discussions on a variety of topics● Learned and applied HTML coding for the EventMobi application to enhance event management● Oversaw the recruitment, training, and supervision of event volunteers

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

● Managed HR and financial operations for a nonprofit organization with 10 employees and a $4-5 million budget● Researched, implemented, and oversaw the transition to Paylocity ATS ● Recruited, onboarded, and trained new employees, volunteers (about 150), and interns (3-4 per semester)● Revitalized the internship program, increasing intern utilization by approximately 15 hours per week● Served as staff liaison to the HR task force, providing recommendations for systems and… Show more ● Managed HR and financial operations for a nonprofit organization with 10 employees and a $4-5 million budget● Researched, implemented, and oversaw the transition to Paylocity ATS ● Recruited, onboarded, and trained new employees, volunteers (about 150), and interns (3-4 per semester)● Revitalized the internship program, increasing intern utilization by approximately 15 hours per week● Served as staff liaison to the HR task force, providing recommendations for systems and processes and ensuring compliance reporting Show less

Atlanta, Georgia, United States

● Assisted with on-site festival operations, including event walk-throughs, banquet event orders (BEOs), and volunteer coordination● Managed office operations, including external vendor coordination, office supply procurement, and meeting preparation● Independently led the re-design of the office including researching and coordinating construction and design vendors

● Ensured smooth event execution by managing attendee check-in, directional, and on-site event setup and breakdown.● Provided exceptional guest services, assisting participants with inquiries, taking notes on breakout sessions, and facilitating seamless communication between attendees and event organizers.

Roswell, Georgia

Master Of Science - Ms, Applied (Organizational) Psychology

Bachelor Of Arts, Philosophy, Minors In Film & Video And Psychology, Summa Cum Laude

Activities and Societies: Women's Ultimate Frisbee (Treasurer) GSU Honors College Departmental, General, Advanced, and Research Honors