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Michelle Murray works in Anaheim, CA and heads up the US marketing department at Contiki Vacations.  In this position she oversees all direct consumer and trade marketing initiatives including strategy development, public relations, budgeting, branding, social media, partnerships, campaign management and content creation.

She jumped into this role one year ago and enjoys the opportunity to combine her passion for travel with her flare for marketing to the Gen X and Gen Y demographic.  Prior to her position with Contiki she directed marketing efforts in four states as a Regional Marketing Manager for Pyramid Breweries.  At Pyramid she worked to build consumer awareness through brand alliances, sponsorships, event participation, and community outreach.  Michelle holds a BS in Communications from Oregon State University and will finish her MBA this spring at Pepperdine University