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Bryan Murphy

25 Wachusett Street, Boston M.A., 02130


Cell: 203.814.8186 Email: [email protected]

Education
University of Connecticut at Storrs
Bachelor of Arts in Economics Summa Cum Laude . May 2010
Cumulative G.P.A.: 3.89/4.00 In-Major G.P.A.: 3.97/4.00
Honors graduate and recipient of a full, merit-based Nutmeg Scholarship Member of Phi Beta Kappa Society
Selected Coursework:
..Masters-level: Economics, Energy & the Environment ,Masters-level: Public Choice Theory
Publications:
Lanza, Steven and Bryan Murphy. "Commuter Rail: Is Connecticut on the Right
Track?" The Connecticut Economy. Vol. 17, Issue 4, Fall 2009: pages 7-9. Print.
University of Massachusetts at Amherst
Completed 2 of 3 Semesters Toward M.Sc. in Resource Economics . Aug. 2012 Aug. 2013
Selected Coursework:
Res-Ec 701: Quantitative Methods Res-Ec 702: Econometric Methods Econ 751: Mathematical Models for Econ.
Math 235: Intro. to Linear Algebra (UMass) Mat 181: Calc. I (WCSU) Math 231: Calc. II (U. Illinois)

Technical Skills
/ Mathematica, STATA, SPSS and Minitab statistical packages /. . // arcGIS and GeoDa for spatial analysis
Microsoft Word, Outlook, Powerpoint, Excel and Sharepoint // Adobe InDesign, Photoshop and Lightroom

Work Experience
Substitute, Trumbull Public School System. Trumbull, CT. Jan. 2014 Present
Psychological/Physical Management Training (PMT) certified as of Jan. 2014
Substituted for both teachers and paraprofessionals in a medium-sized suburban school district with 6 elementary,
2 middle, and 2 high schools
Worked at all levels, from teaching A.P. Political Science classes to working 1-on-1 with kindergarten students
with special needs. Experienced working in varied school cultures and varied classroom settings
Teaching Assistant, UMass Amherst Dept. of Resource Economics. Amherst, MA. Aug. 2012 May 2013
Coordinated with professors to ensure smooth functioning of Res-Econ 213/OIM 250 - Intermediate Statistics for
Business and Economics, a large lecture class with hundreds of students per semester
Collaborated with professors in test problem preparation; coordinated T.A.'s in timely test grading and return
Held office hours for 6 to 9 hours per week, working directly with students to help them understand the intricacies
of beginner and intermediate statistics
Taught a discussion section on statistics for 30+ students weekly
Business Development Analyst, SWN Communications Inc. New York, NY. Aug. 2010 April 2011
Researched, wrote, submitted over 30 highly technical RFx (Requests for Proposals, Bids, Quotes) in a time sensitive
environment, collaborating with all departments of the organization to fulfill prospects informational needs
Independently composed over 12 research reports and market analyses at the personal request of the CEO, COO,
CTO and others, while fulfilling all other concurrent and ongoing business/sales duties
Writing Tutor and Fellow, UConn Writing Center Storrs, CT. Aug. 2008 May 2010
Tutored over 150 students, from first-year undergraduates to Masters students applying to Doctoral programs
Attached to upper-level Economic History of Europe class; coordinated with professor to lead in-class peer
reviews; met and worked individually with all 19 students in the class
Sat on panel discussing issues of Writing Center operations attended by C.T. secondary educators from throughout
the state; co-led breakout session on overcoming obstacles in the founding of new Writing Centers
Maintained a focus on holistically cultivating tutees writing style and ability to make critical arguments.
Health Care Worker, Volunteers of America Stratford, CT. Non-profit. May Aug. 2008, May Aug. 2009
Filled full-time position serving the individualized needs of over 12 clients with behavioral and cognitive . . . . . . . . .
. . . impairments, coordinating with co-workers and multiple agencies on all cases
Maintained all necessary state and federal safety standards and documentation requirements
With supervisor support, drafted and implemented plans for three primary clients to overcome unique difficulties in
their daily lives and work, and provided the training needed for a graduation to independent living

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