Grant Shumaker
804-263-3091 | GShu14@gmail.com | LinkedIn | Richmond, VA
Captivating marketing copywriter and storyteller with expertise in messaging strategy, customer engagement, and cross-platform content.
Unique Skills
Copywriting & Editing
SEO Optimization
Problem Solving & Strategic Thinking
Performance Data Analysis
Brand Voice & Identity
Leadership & Development
Creative Content Strategy
Project Planning & Coordination
AI Prompt Writing
Recent Achievements
Generated $4.9M in revenue and a 29% lift to average order value through contribution to campaign strategy and compelling collateral copywriting.
Tripled content output while decreasing hours required by 30% by leveraging AI platforms to streamline workflows and improve quality.
Drove a 317% increase in orders and a 45% increase in average order value by planning content for the highest-performing sales campaign in company history.
Work Experience
Senior Copywriter
Standout Work and KPIs
- Wrote content for a digital-catalog and a supporting marketing campaign that generated $4.9M in revenue and increased average order value by 29%
- Directed a cross-functional project that tripled previous work output while reducing time spent by 30%
- Generated $2M in sales opportunities by planning and writing content for a sales outreach campaign that drove a 317% increase in orders and a 45% increase in average order value compared to campaign benchmarks
- Concepted and wrote an abandoned cart email flow that improved click rates, order rates, and average order value versus the existing flow
- Boosted site traffic and improved organic search rankings by researching and authoring 81 SEO optimized blog postsTeam Leadership
-Led the development of two junior copywriters by managing assignments, proofing work, and mentoring marketing strategies
-Improved team efficiency and brand consistency across all levels by writing and maintaining SOPs, content repositories, and templatesCross-Functional Collaboration
-Delivered the most successful sales outreach campaign in company history by forging powerful working relationships and improving project processes leading to dramatically improved cross-functional project outputs
-Established a cross-functional partnership with the merchandising team that allowed for a large increase in the number of executed projects and the opportunity to pursue new business initiatives
Custom Ink
2017-2024
The Meridian Group
2015-2016
Copywriter
Responsibilities
- Wrote and edited marketing copy for print, digital, radio, television, newsletters, and blogs
- Created campaign content that performed across multiple marketing channels
- Proofed and edited pitch decks, newsletters, blogs, and advertising collateral
Assistant Producer
Responsibilities
- Generated project estimates and maintained job costs
- Produced schedules and managed workloads to keep projects within budget
- Coordinated with account management and creative teams to oversee the production of video, radio, and printed media
BCF
2014
Contact Grant
GShu14@gmail.com
(804) 263-3091
Richmond, VA