Jim Murphy

Technology Instructor at Pequannock Township High School
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Credentials

  • Professional Educator & Swift Playground Development Tools
    Apple
    Jan, 2019
    - Oct, 2024
  • Instructor of Audio/Visual Broadcast Production Technology
    New Jersey Department of Education
    Sep, 2008
    - Oct, 2024
  • Safety, Wellness and Compliance for Federal and State Employees
    Vector Solutions
    Sep, 2006
    - Oct, 2024
  • Coaching Healthy Behaviors Certification
    National Federation of State High School
  • Coaching for New Jersey Recreation and Parks Association
    Rutgers University Safety Coaching Program
  • Heartsaver CPR & AED
    American Red Cross

Experience

  • Pequannock Township High School
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Technology Instructor
      • Sep 2008 - Present

      ▪ Developed the course mapping and curricula for media & marketing which has prepared the students for the academic rigor of college communications. The current mapping maintains the scope and sequence matching many of today’s trending publication platforms. Successful graduates will be prepared to successfully utilize photography, videography, & graphic design to market and share their vision to the world. ▪ Managed our journalistic team through the production of digital media which is used to further the district goals. These include promotions, content for sports highlights, news briefs; community based programming and other publications using popular streaming services such as Twitter, YouTube, Instagram or TikTok to reach our stakeholders initiatives. ▪ Developed our media framework for the STEM Academy which serves as flagship to the district’s new technology initiative. The academy is a host to both paid and public students who wish to achieve excellence in science & engineering through challenging curricula, exposure to industry leaders and internship placement prior to entering a university. ▪ Initiated the media & marketing campaign which was responsible for attracting new members to the STEM Academy. The brochures, literature, posters, interactive multimedia presentations, and digital footprint allowed us to quickly generate more than 217K dollars in our non-profit, public school settling in the first two years and has remained the longest running profitable program in our history. ▪ Expanded the district’s Aviation Academy presence by preparing our students with an opportunity to complete the FAA part 107 licensing requirements. These credentials will allow our students to participate in commercial applications for profit using drone footage. Show less

    • Media Director
      • Sep 2006 - Sep 2008

      ▪ Developed district-wide communication including: Optimum Network programs for the Cablevision Channel 77 as well as all co-community stakeholder publication. Produced and directed live streaming videos for BOE sessions.▪ Prepared production scheduling, workflow and scripts in collaboration with leadership team for our district affiliates.▪ Maintained the daily operations of our equipment inventory & acquisition for the district level assets. ▪ Refined our district website design and functionality to adopt the current trends in educational industry including more creative content and WEB Accessibility for ADA compliance.▪ Designed printed materials including flyers, booklets, brochures, programs, quarterly reports and distributed press releases in an ongoing basis through the year.▪ Supported active learning educational goals throughout the district via managing co-curricular activities as well as establishing curriculum guidance in technology course work as part of the curriculum recommendations development committee.▪ Served as the technology training and managed advisor for students and staff. Show less

  • Murphy Communication Consultants, LLC
    • Business Owner
      • 2001 - 2008

      ▪ Recognized through the perseverance and dedication to high standards as one of the industry’s leading professionals in AV Video Multimedia Producer’s 2001-Top 100 Producers. ▪ Created, planned and executed online and traditional communication strategies including: website development, broadcast media, collaboration materials, graphic design & content similar to those used on today’s social media platforms. ▪ Developed business records & strategies used to maintain the NJ business reporting standards as well as project future growth as a registered entity operating as Murphy Communication Consultants, LLC. ▪ Maintained strong client relationships building on a foundation of trust which served as the bedrock of growing a successful company year after year. Show less

  • Gibbs College
    • Higher Education
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Director of Graphic Design & Professor
      • 2002 - 2006

      ▪ Served as the director of visual communications department while instilling high quality leadership among my team of professionals. ▪ Administrative responsibility for department included: advisement, scheduling, issue resolution and budgeting, website design/content management, supervision and evaluation of faculty, curriculum design, management of computer labs, technology issues, and class instruction. ▪ Awarded top instructors for 2005 Educator of the Year; named as one of the school’s top performers and 2004 Educator of the Year; Selected for the Faculty Advisory Board and Graduation Committee. ▪ Provide creative instruction in design principles, printing, color theory, multimedia, presentation, and typography. ▪ Developed course and requirements for a future Digital Media Production program. ▪ Course curriculum includes: Theory and Elements of Design, Design Elements 2D, Photo Concepts, Typography I & II, Portfolio Presentation, Multimedia I & II, Graphic Design I & II, Computer Graphics I & II, History of Graphic Design, Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop CS2. Show less

  • Somerset Patriots Baseball Club
    • Director of Video Production
      • 2003 - 2004

      ▪ Produced & Managed video, audio, clip selection and special effects for the Patriots Baseball Organization. ▪ Coordinated with front office, customer service and on-field promotions throughout the year for a seamless integration of on and off field activities. ▪ Acted as the production video mixer and character generator operator as needed to ensure high quality media was delivered for each game hosted by the club. ▪ Directed and provided the daily roll-out procedures to the camera crew, sound technician, and promotions team through our ever-changing entertainment environment. ▪ Created the players headshot profiles and biography materials used in press releases and our redesigning website featuring new graphics, production effects as well as the addition of animated contents. Show less

  • Fiserv Inc.
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Multimedia Developer
      • 1999 - 2001

      ▪ Responsible for the creative development and execution of tutorials for financial and insurance products & services which included: creating tutorial design, layout, graphics, menus and media flow, concept and creative development. ▪ Won professional honors in The Communicator Awards-2000 Video Competition and the 2001 Videographer Awards. ▪ Formatting tutorials for HTML, Windows, and CD/DVD applications including development testing. ▪ Recommended and developed strategies for creation of a video department including alternatives, costs, estimated revenues and procedures. ▪ Collaborated with partnering media training division of fortune 500 firms specializing in the financial and insurance services industry. ▪ Identifying appropriate editing software and streaming technology. ▪ Managed the integration of video and audio segments into tutorials and web sites. ▪ Created projects for use in selected featured company promotional materials. ▪ Coordination with cross-functional team, vendors and clients. ▪ Managed production, video post-production, scriptwriting, as well as scheduling projects & resolving technical issues. ▪ Recommendations and program analysis provided to senior management. Show less

  • Seton Hall University
    • United States
    • Higher Education
    • 700 & Above Employee
    • Asset Manager & Project Coordinator
      • 1997 - 1999

      ▪ Responsible for managing and controlling university-wide desktop and laptop computer equipment.▪ Determining procedures and implementation strategies for asset management.▪ Led teams in development of policies and procedures for Mobile Computing, Asset Management and Distribution, and Desktop Strategy.▪ Organizing the distribution, return and transfer of assets. ▪ Maintaining the accurate records keeping of our leases and contract agreements.▪ Determining insurance assets and risk associated with the program at large as part of our annual records update.▪ Managing procedures for the purchase and delivery of large inventory acquisitions through our in-processing system.▪ Provided monthly reports on our budget goals, objectives and current standings to management. ▪ Analyzing the costs benefits relationship of proposed equipment to ensure our division stayed within the target budget while meeting the outlined deliverables. ▪ Provided creative guidance on design, content and multimedia development for university website.▪ Created and participated in presentations for both internal and external audiences to ensure all aspects of the events were performed with a high level of success.▪ Assisted in strategic planning and or organizational aims to be sure deliverables were understood and delivered to our team accurately. ▪ Standardized the organizational practices including: vendor service, hardware and software acquisition, and on loan equipment procedures. ▪ Guided the Freshman Mobile Computing Training as part of a staff training program which was backed by a budget of over $4.0 million. Show less

    • Purchasing Coordinator
      • 1996 - 1997

      ▪ Responsible for purchasing university hardware and software.▪ Coordinated tasks between department personnel and university departments.▪ Restructured department procedures and work flow process. ▪ Completed purchase orders using our internal system and methods to enable staff orders to be processed in a timely manner meeting all vendor net 30 agreements. ▪ Assisted technical personnel with computer hardware and software installation.

  • NBC New York
    • United States
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Public Relations Manager
      • 1995 - 1996

      ▪ Television network with top rated entertainment, news & cable programming, and broadcasted to 200+ million homes worldwide. ▪ Prepared executive speeches, remarks, and statements for press releases. ▪ Obtained and coordinated speaking engagements for senior executives in both NBC's Desktop Video and Interactive Media Departments. ▪ Arranged press conferences for NBC's Corporate Communications Department. ▪ Researched industry competitors for strategies and practices useful to our organization. Show less

  • Murphy Productions
    • Events Services
    • 1 - 100 Employee
    • Business Owner
      • 1992 - 1996

      ▪ Developed the video production firm specializing in commercial advertising and corporate videos. ▪ Ensured clients such as JC Penny, Armitron Watches and Prudential Insurance. ▪ Produced and coordinated all aspects of commercial and music video projects. Duties consisted of: camera operation, editing, scriptwriting, storyboards, sound technician, electrician/lighting and grip. ▪ Managed freelancers, production personnel, budgeting, client relationships, as well as identify prospects. ▪ Prepared strategic initiatives for client projects. ▪ Other projects included: Gibson Miller Band, Field and Stream, and Kodak. Show less

  • Invision Media Communications
    • United States
    • Hospitals and Health Care
    • Studio Production Manager
      • 1994 - 1995

      ▪ Contracted to produce media specializing in corporate training, commercials and event media. ▪ Served as project manager, camera operator, sound technician, industrial editor, key grip, dolly grip, electrician, and gaffer primarily on corporate projects including: Ocean County Medical Center, Andersen Consulting & Samsung Sync Master Products. ▪ Maintained day-to-day contact with clients and managed technical staff. ▪ Scheduled production jobs, staff projects and voice-overs. ▪ Captured print ad content as lead staff photographer. Show less

Education

  • Seton Hall University
    Master of Arts - MA, (M.B.A. Concentration) Corporate Communications
  • Fairleigh Dickinson University
    Bachelor of Arts - BA, Digital Communication and Multimedia
  • Ramapo College of New Jersey
    New Jersey DOE Licensure Certification, Education
  • School of Visual Arts
    Digital Design and Video Motion Graphics

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