Tom Murray
since 2008 Seattle
“My greatest admiration is for people who inspire others to reach their potential and laugh along the way.”
On Delivering Results
Recognizing that everyone I work with has goals, potential and responsibilities broader than our scope of work, I try to bring a healthy dose of curiosity to every client engagement. Curiosity, in turn, fuels idea diversity and thought leadership that pushes collaborative partnerships to an end that is far richer than originally imagined.
Experience
Almost two decades' working in business development, technology implementation, brand/consumer research and organizational change management have shaped a people-centered approach to problem-solving. I have lead successful outcomes in various projects and initiatives including organizational transformation of multiple brands; merger-driven brand management and organizational redesign; internal and external online strategy and implementation; and oversight of corporate portfolios in strategic planning, human resources and communications.
Community Involvement
- Volunteer in my children's schools
- Support various local activities for non-profit causes, such as feeding homeless youth and the Cystic Fibrosis stair climb
Awards & Honors
"Making a Difference" award for an issues management process and tool developed for client
2010 Winning team member of Best Buy Accelerated Leadership Program (ALPs); Received $1.2m to develop new store concept catering to technology enthusiast customer demographic; Digital marketplace concept has become one of Best Buy's central go-to-market strategies, 2004
Education
- MA, Johns Hopkins University
- BA, University of Washington