Laura Murphy

Laura Murphy possesses extensive experience in retail management and human resources, currently serving as the Human Resources Coordinator at The Preservation Society of Newport County since 1992. In this role, Laura oversees six retail stores with annual gross sales of $3.6 million and manages a warehouse facility with a $2 million inventory. Laura previously held the position of Retail Manager at Winterthur Museum and Garden, where responsibilities included planning a new retail store and overseeing daily operations. Additionally, Laura managed the retail store in Alexandria, Virginia, for Winterthur Museum and worked as a manager at Guest Services, Inc., where food service operations were streamlined. Educational qualifications include a Bachelor of Science Degree in Nutrition from the University of Rhode Island.