Associate Professor of Business
B.A., University of North Carolina at Wilmington; MHRD, Clemson University
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Guiding Scripture:
“Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” — Proverbs 3:5-6 (KJV)
Guiding Quotes:
“Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” — Henry Ford
“When God closes a door, he opens a window.” —Unknown
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Profile:
Suzy Murray is from Wheeling, WV but was raised in Florida, North Carolina and South Carolina. Her B.A. degree is in Business Communications from UNC-W and her Master’s degree in HR is from Clemson University. Suzy has maintained a PHR certification since 1999 and holds a variety of teaching and business certifications related to lean processes, assessment, and training. She also co-owned and operated multiple retail businesses for over 31 years. Her academic and professional focus centers on the application of real-world business skills combined with service to the community. She is passionate about student engagement and preparing students for success in future education, careers, and leadership in their communities.
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Conference Presentations:
- “CATs (Classroom Assessment Techniques)” at the SCTEA Annual Conference
- “Networking – Make the Connection” at Business Advisory Board annual meeting, Employer Day, and the SC Student Development State Conference
- “Projecting a Professional Image” at Employer Days, BPW meeting, and Student Success Conference
- “The Entrepreneurial Method” at Faculty Inservice and Division Advisory Board Meeting
- “Workforce Development – The Lego Game” at International Workforce Development Educators Conference – Dearborn, Michigan
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Awards:
- Nominee for the Governor’s Professor of the Year Award
- SCTEA Educator of the Year award winner
- NISOD Faculty Excellence Award winner
- Business, Information Technology Division Teaching and Advising Award winner
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Experience:
Professor Murray’s professional background spans management, airline industry, small business ownership, human resources in manufacturing, and education.
- Ascena Retail Group – retail management and regional operations management
- Piedmont Airlines/USAir – Flight Attendant, safety, customer service, marketing
- MAU at Bosch – On-site HR including hiring, payroll, training, ISO 9000 initial qualification, scheduling, lean tracking and reporting
- Piedmont Technical College – business instructor, advisor, department chair
- M & M Jewelry Inc. – Co-owner/operator, buyer, bookkeeper, marketing, hiring, training, payroll, taxes
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Professional Affiliations History:
- Greenwood Area Chamber of Commerce – Board Member
- Vocational Rehabilitation Advisory Board
- Rotary
- PTO member and president
- National Business Educators Association
- Piedmont Area Human Resources Association
- Title 1 Board – Anderson School District 2
- SC Business Educators Association – Legislative Chair
- Christian Business Faculty Association (CBFA)
- Phi Beta Lambda Advisor
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Personal Interests:
Professor Murray is an active member of Young Memorial Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church in Anderson, S.C.
Suzy has two adult sons, Trace and Tyler, and a rescue dog named TD. Outside the classroom she enjoys golf, reading, traveling, and watching all sports with football a particular favorite. She is a lifetime “terrible towel” waver for the Pittsburgh Steelers and a decades long fan of the Clemson Tigers. Whenever possible she attends the Atlanta Braves games, the Masters, and any minor-league baseball game when available.
