Cindy Murray (she/her/hers)

Cindy Murray has a diverse range of work experience spanning over several years. Cindy began their career in 1980 as a Military Veteran Personnelman in the United States Navy.

After their military service, Cindy worked as a Human Resources Benefits/Payroll Administrator at Rowecom Inc. (formerly The Faxon Company) from 1993 to 1996. Their responsibilities included providing support for employment, benefits, compensation, employee relations, training, and unemployment claims.

Cindy then took on the role of Human Resources Generalist at Rowecom Inc. from 1996 to 2000. During this time, they developed and managed processes related to recruitment, training, performance management, compensation, benefits enrollment, and employee relations. Cindy also served as a liaison between colleagues and benefit insurance brokers and third-party administrators.

From 2000 to 2001, Cindy worked as a Senior Human Resources Generalist at Rowecom Inc. (formerly The Faxon Company), acting as a consultant, advisor, and business partner to supported business lines.

In 2001, Cindy joined Ascential Software (acquired by IBM) as a Senior Human Resources Generalist. Their responsibilities included being a strategic business partner, providing full generalist support to over 250 colleagues. Cindy was also involved in integration planning during acquisitions and worked closely with HR senior leadership to integrate benefits, compensation programs, relocation, change management, and company culture.

Cindy then moved to Citizens Financial Group, Inc. in 2005, where they held the role of AVP, Human Resources Business Partner until 2008. In this position, they identified and addressed people-related business activities and delivered strategic HR solutions to business line managers. Cindy also served as a VP, Senior HR Relationship Manager from 2008 to 2017, partnering with HR business partners to advise and consult on business strategy.

In 2017, Cindy became an HR Manager, Employee Relations at Collette, where they remained until 2021. Their role involved managing employee relations and providing HR support in areas such as staffing, talent management, performance management, compensation administration, benefits administration, and employee relations.

In 2021, Cindy worked as an Independent Human Resources Consultant for Ziopharm Oncology from June to September and later joined Solect Energy as a Human Resources Director in November. At Solect Energy, they reported to the Chief Development Officer and was involved in strategic initiatives such as staffing/talent acquisition, talent management, performance management, compensation administration, benefits administration, and employee relations.

Most recently, Cindy joined Kopin Corporation in 2023 as an Independent Human Resources Consultant.

Overall, Cindy Murray has extensive experience in human resources, serving in various roles and industries, including consulting, employee relations, recruitment, talent management, and strategic HR support.

Cindy Murray has obtained a Certificate in Project Management from Bryant University Division of Continuing Education in 2011, as well as a Certificate in Human Resources Management from the same institution, earned between 2000 and 2001. It is mentioned that they also hold additional certifications in Human Resources and Project Management, but the specific institutions and dates of completion are not provided.