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 posts

  • Team 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 templates

  • Cross-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