Kevin Murphy — Mentor profile, Title: Director of Worldwide Surface Marketing (Retired), Company: Microsoft, Industry: Marketing | Tech, Mentor Type: Albers

Background

Job Description

Most recently, led the Global Partner Strategy for the Microsoft Surface Commercial business. Led teams of marketing professionals in the development of Go-To-Market strategies & global marketing programs. Currently, on sabbatical while exploring start-up opportunities.

Company Description

Software, Cloud, and AI

Employment History

Microsoft: 20 years working in Marketing roles across the Windows, Office, and Devices businesses. Focus on GTM strategies, bringing new products to market, and leading up the partner ecosystem.

Other Professional Experiences: Independent business consulting, International Shipping & Trade

Education

Seattle University, Albers School of Business 2002

No civic involvement entered

Mentoring Objectives & Scope

Areas where I can help with mentoring: Career & job coaching, navigating corporate cultures (especially Microsoft), Marketing, International Business, work-life balance, and people management. 

As a mentor, I can support students in the following: 
- Resume review, interview prep, LinkedIn branding
- Career exploration, matching interests and talents with professions and industries
- Student transition from college to first professional role
- Building technical or subject matter expertise (hard skills)
- Improved communication and interpersonal skills
- Development of leadership skills, confidence, and executive presence
- Expanding a network, building connection, navigating an organization
- Helping entrepreneurial students define a business or product and business plan
- Career Pivot - transition to new role, career, and industry

I hope you will gain some valuable insights on navigating the corporate world and learn from my experiences.

 

When and where do you hold meetings with your students?

100% in person, on or near campus

Additional Information

I'm an Albers School alumnus from 2002. My experience as a mentee at Seattle U proved to be invaluable throughout my career. I'm hoping to give back.

I recently left Microsoft after 20 years and I'm currently on sabbatical while exploring new business ventures.