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, W.Va. 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. Murray 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.
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
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
Experience
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
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
Personal Interests
Murray is an active member of Young Memorial Church in Anderson, S.C.
She has two adult sons and a rescue dog. 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.
