Profile

Profile

Patty Murray has been achieving client goals on time & within budget as an independent consultant since 1993. She began her practice as “Patricia A. Murray Communications Services,” eventually shortening the name to “Murray Communications” and later forming “Murray Public Relations LLC.”

Patty has more than 25 years in the communications industry and her professional background includes experience in:

  • Journalism
  • Marketing
  • Public Relations
  • Event Management
  • Government Affairs
  • Public Speaking

She has helped clients in assorted industries and on health and social issues including:

  • Anxiety & Depression
  • Aphasia
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Education
  • Environmental
  • Food Safety & Product Marketing
  • Homelessness
  • Learning Disabilities
  • Medical Device Safety
  • Medical Publishing & Education
  • Microbiology
  • Pharmaceuticals
  • School Safety
  • Small Business Practice
  • Speech-Language-Hearing
  • Utilities

Professional Development & Community Recognition

  • Rutgers Center for Management Development, Mini MBA, Financial Essentials (2010)
  • Milltown Revitalization Committee Community Service Award (2009)
  • Rutgers Center for Management Development, Mini MBA, Business Essentials (2006)
  • Edward J. Bloustein School of Planning & Public Policy, Center for Government Services, Completion of the Municipal Elected Officials Certificate Program (2005)
  • Millstone Township Veterans’ Memorial Council, Service Award (2002)
  • Gubernatorial Proclamation on the 5th Anniversary of Pride In Milltown Day (2002)
  • NJ Dept. of Human Services, Div. of Youth & Family Services, Community Service Award (2001)
  • Metropolitan Adoption Resource Center, Certificate of Merit for Bob Murray’s Christmas in July Picnic (2001)
  • NJ Society of Professional Journalists, Recognition Award for role as Logistics Chairperson, Regional Conference (2000)
  • Rutgers Alumni Federation, Recognition for Loyal Service (1997)
  • Gubernatorial Proclamation on the 10th Anniversary of the Women’s Networking Project (1997)
  • Douglass College, Alumni Recognition Award (1995)
  • Public Relations Society of America, 2 Honorable Mentions: Outstanding Special Events & Community Relations (1993)
  • PRSA Pyramid Award for Community Relations & Honorable Mention for Outstanding Internal Communications (1992)

Professional & Community Leadership Positions

  • Councilwoman for Borough of Milltown (2002-2005, 2013-2015)
  • Milltown Chamber of Commerce (Member)
  • Milltown Democratic Organization (Member, Past Chairperson)
  • Pride In Milltown Day (Past Chairperson 7 Years)
  • Milltown Revitalization Committee (Past Member)
  • Toastmasters International (Advanced Toastmaster, Past Club President)
  • Bob Murray’s Christmas in July Picnic (Past Co-chair 5 Years)
  • All Access Mental Health Center (Former Board Member)
  • Middlesex County Chamber of Commerce (Former Board Member)
  • NJ Society of Professional Journalists (Former Officer)
  • Central Jersey Women’s Network (Former Board Member)
  • Rutgers Alumni Federation, Board of Representatives (6 Years)
  • Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, Board of Directors (10 Years)
  • Women’s Networking Project, Founder & Chairperson (10 Years)
  • Associate Alumnae of Douglass College, Council Representative (10 Years)