Dana Murphy
About Dana Murphy
Dana Murphy serves as the Category Director for Snacks, Candy & International Confection North America at Avolta. With a background in retail buying and management, she has held various positions in notable companies including Stellar Partners, Inc. and HMSHost.
Work at AVOLTA
Dana Murphy serves as the Category Director for Snacks, Candy, and International Confection in North America at Avolta. She has held this position since 2023 and is based in Tampa, Florida. In her role, she is responsible for overseeing product categories and developing strategies to enhance market presence and sales performance.
Current Role at Stellar Partners, Inc.
In addition to her position at Avolta, Dana Murphy is the Director of Core Retail at Stellar Partners, Inc. She has been in this role since 2019, also located in Tampa, Florida. Her responsibilities include managing retail operations and ensuring alignment with corporate strategies to drive growth.
Previous Experience
Dana Murphy has a diverse background in retail and purchasing. She worked at HMSHost as a Corporate Buyer from 2006 to 2010, followed by a role as Apparel Director at Fit2Run-The Runner's Superstore from 2010 to 2014. She also served as an Assistant Buyer at the Smithsonian Institution from 2003 to 2006. Prior to her current roles, she was a Corporate Buyer at Stellar Partners, Inc. from 2014 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Dana Murphy earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Randolph Macon Woman’s College. Her educational background supports her extensive experience in retail management and purchasing, equipping her with the skills necessary for her current leadership roles in the industry.