1. Chuck Murray
Entrepreneur seeks exciting new adventures
Wakeman, OH 44889
murrayhillfarm@gmail.com - 440.724.4730
I have 30 years experience in the advertising industry and 17 years in farming. I am now seeking a challenging
and rewarding position at a small to mid-size company where my experience and talents can be put to their
best use for a growing employer.
Willing to relocate: Anywhere
Authorized to work in the US for any employer
WORK EXPERIENCE
Farm Owner
Murray Hill Farm - Wakeman, OH - July 2001 to Present
I own a 35 acre organic produce farm where we also raise poultry and rare sheep. I oversee the whole operation
including farmer's markets, on farm sales, a successful CSA (Community Supported Agriculture) program and
a community speaker. See murrayhillfarm.com for information on my farm.
Accomplishments
We have been featured in the Plain Dealer, Cleveland Magazine, several local TV stations and many websites.
Skills Used
All of them including chief egg washer.
Advertising Agency Owner
Yarrum Marketing, LLC - Wakeman, OH - January 1985 to Present
Managed a staff of six employees. Met with clients, vendors, production houses, media companies and artists.
I was the helicopter pilot for my agency which handled local, regional and national accounts in a variety of
industries. We specialized in retail, food service, grocery, trade schools, automotive, medical, and non-profit
groups. I would be responsible for the overall advertising for our clients working directly with the company
owner, president or franchisee. I handled all the decision making of a campaign, the hiring and training of in-
house employees and outside free lancers. I worked directly with the sales managers of all forms of media.
Accomplishments
As president and owner of Yarrum Marketing, I am proud to have helped many small to mid-size companies
grow by expanding their communications to their current and potential customers in a professional manner. I
am proud to have helped over 100 employees either start their marketing careers or assist them in gaining new
skills. My advertising agency has won many awards and I have been honored to speak about my experience
in the advertising business.
Skills Used
Media buying, graphic design, market research, producer, director, digital and social media producer, project
manager, sales, POS designer and photographer. I also use my management, negotiating and basic common
sense skills.
2. EDUCATION
BSBA in Marketing with minor in advertising
Bowling Green State University-Main Campus - Bowling Green, OH
1979 to 1983
Diploma in College Preparatory
St Edward High School - Lakewood, OH
1975 to 1979
SKILLS
Microsoft office (10+ years), Website Design (10+ years), Freehand (10+ years), Photoshop (10+ years),
Animal Husbandry (10+ years), Sales (10+ years), Educator (10+ years), Editing (10+ years), Project
Management (10+ years), Copywriting (10+ years), Graphic Design (10+ years), Media Relations (10+
years), Consulting (10+ years), Agriculture (10+ years), Song Writing (10+ years)
LINKS
http://murrayhillfarm.com
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
I am an avid music aficionado having grown up in the record business. I enjoy the outdoors, gardening, sports,
reading, history, writing, teaching, cooking and helping others excel.
I am a leader by nature, very independent and well educated in a variety of subjects. I enjoy working with
people, love Mother Nature, and an avid supporter of the Arts and artists.
Former resident of Rocky River, Olmsted Falls, Lakewood and North Ridgeville, Ohio.
You can find more information on LinkedIn, google and facebook.