Michael Murphy

Experience

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  California State University San Marcos

  Aug 2011 - Jan 2016

  Chairman of the American Indian Student Alliance

  • Conducted student meetings with California State Legislature representatives to support American Indian initiatives such as programmatic support, ending racist mascots, and allowing for eagle feathers to adorn graduation caps.• Led increase in outreach efforts in peer mentoring, resulting in increasing the CSUSM student population of American Indian Students from .03% to 4.0% through recruitment and outreach programs with regional tribes. o Fastest growing American Indian population in all CSU and UC systems • Directed the student organization in events with tribal communities. • Engaged in on-campus tours, produced and participated in several educational videos and marketing collateral. • Keynote and Motivational speaker for Native youth Conferences such as: Dream the Impossible, Tribal College Recruitment Days, California Indian Education Association annual conference Show less

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  California Indian Culture and Sovereignty Center

  Nov 2011 - Jan 2016

  Student Researcher/assistant

  • Served as the student lead on the Luiseño language App and engaged with 6 bands of the federally recognized tribes to coordinate language engagement in the project resulting in the Luiseño Nintendo Dsi App project. • Student research lead on the Luiseno Language A-G “How to Get to College” CSU poster. Worked with language speakers and linguist to help produce this first-ever poster in an Indigenous language for the largest University system in the country.• Participated in the “Beyond the Stereotype” poster campaign to educate the public and campus communities about cultural appropriation. Engaged as a model, worked on the graphic design, and campaign roll out. o The campaign is used throughout the United States and is being used globally in places like Brazil and Germany to combat cultural appropriation and racism. • Assisted in production of the Geographic Information System (GIS) Map of the CA K-12 schools with Native American Mascots. This map was presented to the legislature and assisted in the passage of AB 30 California Racial Mascots Act. Show less

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  California American Indian & Indigenous Film Festival

  Jan 2013 - now

  Board Chair

  • Organized Eight Film Festivals, served on the executive committee to support the festival’s mission growing the festival into the largest Indigenous film festival held on tribal lands in the United States. • Developed long-term strategies, financial oversight, fundraising, marketing, cultivated relationships with artists and content creators, engaged with directors, producers, and actors. • Led a dynamic volunteer committee of well-established Native artists and content creators to serve on the board. Show less

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  Pechanga Resort Casino

  Jan 2016 - Jan 2022

  • Facilitate the complete construction process for all managed developments, from planning through delivery • Manage on-site workforce, including consultants, engineers, and laborers • Negotiate Contracts with General Contractors, Vendors, and Architects • Generate project timelines, conceptual budgets, and capital requests • Develop and maintain construction budgets and schedules • Interact with internal departments and outside contractors • Coordinating future construction projects; o Gaming Floor Fire Alarm Upgrade, UMI Bar Expansion, and Great Oak Steakhouse Remodel, RV Resort WIFI and Electrical Upgrade Show less • Managed 100+ Construction development projects for Pechanga Resort and Casino including: o Resort Tower Expansion, RV Resort Expansion, Cove Pool Complex, Spa at Pechanga, Pechanga Gas Station remodel, Great Oak Marketplace, Sumac Cage conversion, Buffet Gaming Conversion, Box Office/Rewards remodel, and Hight Limit Corner Bar • Constructed masterplans for future developments • Audited contractors monthly progress billing and ensured contractual terms are met. • Collaborated with Construction Accounts Manager – issuing Purchase Orders, Change Orders and Letters of Intent • Requested and reviewed proposals and initiated contracts with awarded bidders • Assisted in obtaining applicable permits and licenses for projects • Implemented corrective action plans to limit risk and problematic issues • Reported to Senior management status of all ongoing projects on property. Show less

  • Facilities Project Manager

    Jan 2022 - Jan 2022

  • Construction Assistant Project Manager

    Jan 2016 - Jan 2022
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  Pechanga Development Corporation

  Jun 2022 - now

  Board Officer