Leonie Murphy

Experience

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  Hilltop Radio

  Mar 2009 - Aug 2009

  Volunteer Radio Presenter

  Presented a weekly 90 minute show with a co-host on the community radio station.

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  Camp America

  Jun 2012 - Aug 2012

  General Counsellor - Camp Henry Horner

  Worked at the summer camp as part of the Camp America scheme. Was responsible for the safety and wellbeing of a group of teenage girls, ensuring their successful participation in a wide range of stimulating activities. As a team captain, I led my team in competition, developing strong team spirit amongst a group of people from different backgrounds.

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  Leeds University Business School (LUBS) Society

  Mar 2013 - Apr 2014

  LUBS Society Secretary

  An elected role, on behalf of one of the largest student societies at Leeds University. Duties included: communicating effectively with several stakeholders (including large external sponsors), carrying out risk assessments, and helping the rest of the committee to organise social/career events for our c.900 members.

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  Leeds University Business School

  Jul 2013 - Jul 2014

  Corporate Social Responsibility Intern

  Was responsible for the development and implementation of corporate responsibility initiatives for undergraduates within Leeds University Business School. Examples included: organising a corporate/student volunteering day, hosting a CSR insight evening, and initiating and arranging Leeds University's WWF Earth Hour Big Switch Off contribution. Also co-delivered a workshop on student-driven CSR agendas for the University of Leeds Business Ethics Conference 2014.

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  Leicester City Council

  Jul 2013 - Aug 2013

  Development Team Work Experience Student

  Supported and shadowed the Development Team over four weeks in their work to deliver physical and economic regeneration. Undertook a mapping exercise liaising with Transport Department and GIS team and presented findings at a development site's project team meeting. Researched and completed a compliant template for a baseline study ahead of an ERDF [European Regional Development Funding] project commencing on site as part of project evaluation and monitoring.

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  University of Leeds

  Sept 2013 - Jun 2014

  Geography Ambassador

  Selected to be responsible for providing campus tours to prospective students and their families on open days, projecting a positive image of the University and answering any queries.

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  Border concepts GmbH

  Oct 2013 - Nov 2013

  Promotions Assistant

  Worked as part of a team to promote the company's first 'Masters and More' higher education fair in England. Helped raise awareness and market the event to students in the Leeds area. Also employed as an Operations Assistant at the fair itself, responsible for: filming presentations, overseeing the technological operations in the main presentation theatre and ensuring that guests from prestigious UK/EU institutions were catered for.

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  Green Impact

  Mar 2014 - Mar 2014

  Environmental Auditor

  Successfully completed training to become an NUS Green Impact Auditor (IEMA accredited). Conducted audits of University of Leeds departmental teams, ensuring compliance and checking evidence for a range of environmental criteria, in accordance with the 2013/14 Green Impact workbook.

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  Marks and Spencer

  Jul 2014 - Jul 2014

  Movement to Work Initiative- Work Placement Student

  Undertook a research based summer placement with M&S, a co-founder of Movement to Work, a collaboration of influential UK employers committed to addressing youth unemployment through the provision of high quality vocational training/work experience opportunities for 18-24 year olds. Throughout my placement I participated in project meetings with senior representatives at The UK Cabinet Office and M&S Head Office board rooms.

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  Copenhagen Capacity

  Sept 2014 - Sept 2015

  Youth Goodwill Ambassador for Denmark

  Selected to join a team of top international student representatives and skilled professionals who work to position Denmark as an attractive place to work, study and live. The role involved engaging with cultural front-runners, business leaders and government representatives at conferences and careers events.

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  Sky

  Jun 2015 - Jul 2015

  Communications Intern, Responsible Business Team

  Supported Europe's leading entertainment company's Responsible Business Team with communications and project management based tasks as part of a Summer internship.

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  Marks and Spencer

  Aug 2015 - Jun 2016

  Engaged positively with The University of Leeds Environment Faculty and relevant University societies to promote the M&S Archive - University Partnership to students, staff and visitors. Worked in a team with fellow Ambassadors to build relationships with key contacts, develop creative ideas and deliver flagship campaigns. The Leeds University M&S 'Shwop at Work/Uni' recycling campaign was the most successful event of its kind in the country. Managed day-to-day operations for a pioneering circular-economy research pilot project. Tasks included: managing the master database, creating content for/updating the website, making orders and conducting deliveries, and liaising with external contractors and trial participants in a professional manner. Also organised a Volunteering Day for M&S staff.

  • M&S Archive Brand Ambassador - Faculty of Environment

    Sept 2015 - Jun 2016

  • Sustainability Operations Assistant, Plan A Team

    Aug 2015 - Sept 2015
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  Ferring Pharmaceuticals

  Sept 2016 - Aug 2017

  Travel Assistant - Travel and Meeting Dept.

  Worked alongside studying full time for my Master's degree. Responsible for organising business travel in Europe for Ferring employees. A customer service orientated role, I accommodated traveller requests whilst ensuring options were cost effective and adhered to policy. Also responsible for auditing/processing large departmental invoices, and suggesting and implementing more efficient processes.

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  Brainlabs.

  Nov 2018 - Apr 2019

  Graduate Project Manager - Operations

  Key duties included: designing, improving and implementing processes, conducting research projects and utilising feedback to develop tailored solutions, taking the lead on company-wide initiatives, delivering training sessions to new graduates, solving operational problems to ensure the smooth running of each department, and supporting the Operations Department with administrative tasks. Brainlabs is a leading performance marketing agency (PPC).

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  The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE)

  Apr 2019 - Nov 2022

  Responsible for the efficient delivery of the course development process for LSE's Online Certificate Courses, Online Undergraduate Degrees, and Online Masterclasses, working closely with academics, programme managers and education technology partner, 2U. Manages stakeholder enquiries, monitors student experience and course performance, reviews applications for/manages the delivery of scholarship schemes, and organises large student networking events (<150 delegates). Manages various ad-hoc projects, including project managing the building of LSE's first dedicated 4 room film studio space in early 2022.The Online Learning Team within the Extended Education Unit manages LSE’s rapidly growing portfolio of online programmes. Show less Managed the delivery of online LSE Custom Programmes for reputable corporate clients and partner universities. Also played a key role in ensuring the efficient and smooth running of LSE's Open Programmes (short courses for executives). Coordinated the logistics and administration underpinning admissions, course development and course delivery. Played a significant part in the successful execution of LSE's first Executive Education Virtual Courses in June 2020, adapting quickly from on-campus to online course delivery due to Covid-19. Show less

  • Programme Officer - Online Programmes (Extended Education)

    Apr 2021 - Nov 2022

  • Programme Assistant - Open and Custom Programmes (Executive Education)

    Aug 2019 - Apr 2021

  • Programme Assistant - LSE Summer School

    Apr 2019 - Aug 2019
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  King's College London

  Nov 2022 - now

  Senior Programme Officer (KBS Executive Education)

  Independently programme manages all logistical and administrative aspects of various custom and open short courses within King’s Business School's growing Executive Education portfolio. Liaises with multiple stakeholders (clients, academics, internal and external catering/conference venues teams) to ensure a seamless, professional and positive customer experience is delivered to participants. Provides high quality administrative/finance support to the wider team, proactively improving processes. Also responsible for managing two student assistants. Show less