Kip Murphy has over 25 years of experience in construction, construction management, and customer service. He has worked in a variety of roles in the construction industry including tile setter, painter, and construction manager. Murphy also has 10 years of experience in restaurant cooking and kitchen management, having worked as a cook, baker, and kitchen manager. Throughout his career, Murphy has received praise from customers and employers for his attention to detail, work ethic, and friendly demeanor.

1. KIP MURPHY
linkedin.com/in/kipmurphy • kipmurphy@roadrunner.com • 760.845.0713
CAREER SUMMARY
I bring twenty-five years of construction, construction management, and customer service experience
as well as ten years in restaurant cooking and kitchen management in San Diego County. This
experience combined with my friendliness and enthusiasm with customers and employees, attention
to detail, dexterous hands, and work ethic enable me to perform sophisticated construction projects
and restaurant cooking with equal success.
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
CONSTRUCTION RESTAURANT
2013–Present Tile Setter, Vaughn Construction
I am responsible for a range of tile setting duties on large, intricate projects in custom homes.
2003–2013 Tile Setter, Wichert Tile
I carried out high-end tile and stone projects from start to finish in luxury homes such as the
Levi Strauss heirs’ estate in Rancho Santa Fe and Bill Gates’ Fairbanks Ranch mansion.
2001–2003 Painter, Marino Paint and Auto Body
I performed body repair and custom paint on cars, trucks, and motorcycles.
1995–2001 Construction Manager, J.J. McGuire’s Kitchen Manager, J.J. McGuire’s Bar & Grill
I often wore two hats at J.J.’s, building the upstairs bar in the morning while also managing the
grill. Kitchen duties included food ordering, food prep, and broiler/fry-saute/short-order cooking.
“Best hot dog I ever had.” – Robert Mitchum, Actor
1994–1995 Broiler/Fry-Saute/Short-Order Cook, Coaster Saloon
I cooked traditional American fare for breakfast,
lunch, and dinner.
1994 Pastry Cook, The Marine Room
1993–1994 Construction Maintenance, Souplantation Soup Cook/Baker, Souplantation
I performed ongoing repairs throughout two I prepared soups and baked items and prepped items
restaurants. for the salad bar.
1990–1993 Customer Service Specialist, McKellar Development
Responsible for hundreds of units throughout San Diego, I coordinated repair contractors and
also executed warranty repairs in plumbing, electrical, and water damage.
1989–1990 Construction Superintendent, Stone Mountain Realty
I oversaw the building of a duplex in La Jolla and a one-story home on Whispering Palms golf course.
I coordinated all contractors, led by example, and had a reputation for quality craftsmanship.
1986–1989 Hardware and Paint Department Manager, Dixieline Lumber
Recognized for always going above and beyond for customers, I was responsible for inventory and
ordering in the hardware and paint departments, mixing paints (perfect custom color matching), and
master locksmithing.
1984–1986 Customer Service Specialist, Baldwin Builders
I performed warranty repairs of plumbing, electrical, and drywall and was known for fast,
efficient service. I also brought vendors back to make things right for the customer.
1983–1984 Short-Order Cook, Konditerei Pastry Shop
1981–1983 Construction Apprentice, Richard Nelson Construction