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Sean Hughes

Chandler,AZ

Summary

Dynamic leader and innovator in copywriting and content strategy, I spearheaded transformative projects at Isagenix, boosting engagement significantly. My expertise in brand development and team leadership, coupled with a track record of scaling Ad Zombies to $1.2M in its first year, showcases my ability to drive unprecedented growth and creativity in marketing efforts.

Overview

9
9
years of professional experience

Work History

Copy Supervisor

Isagenix
08.2021 - Current
  • Turned a struggling copy and editing team into efficient, creative, fun-to-work-with, fully engaged professionals
  • Implemented SOPs that reduced copy edits by 53% (Asana), increasing project completion by 4 days
  • Developed a system for persuasive brand messaging that increased engagement (see 'Achievements') despite fewer sends and in a rapidly declining industry
  • Created a Social Media Guide for Associates and Affiliates

Content Manager

Loud Rumor
10.2019 - 08.2021
  • Created email + sales strategy that generated $366,288 for 23 fitness studios in a single weekend
  • Crafted sales scripts, case studies, and blog content, increasing top-line revenue by 30%
  • Single sales blog is still the highest revenue-generator
  • In 2019, it had 18,740 views (more than the entire company website)

Executive Chief Copywriter

Ad Zombies
08.2016 - 10.2019
  • Co-founded and scaled a successful copywriting business from $0 to $1.2M in our first year
  • Built, trained, and managed a team of 8 writers and editors
  • Our ad copy beat existing client copy by an average of 200% without fail
  • Worked with massive brands like M&M Mars and Frito Lay, to local powerhouses like Candelaria Design and Doug Hopkins Real Estate

Education

B.A. English - Creative Writing

California State University of Long Beach
Long Beach, CA
05-2005

Skills

  • COPYWRITING
  • CONTENT STRATEGY
  • BRAND DEVELOPMENT
  • DYNAMIC STORYTELLING
  • MARKETING
  • ADVERTISING CAMPAIGNS
  • TEAM LEADERSHIP
  • MENTORSHIP
  • SEO
  • CONVERSION OPTIMIZATION
  • PROCESS DEVELOPMENT
  • SOP IMPLEMENTATION

Accomplishments

  • Conceptualized, wrote, and produced award-winning My M&M's commercial
  • Email strategy generated $366,288 for 23 gyms in a single weekend
  • Undeniable engagement: Unique clicks ^6.28% (25,874), subscribers ^59%, click to open rate ^6.20%

Timeline

Copy Supervisor

Isagenix
08.2021 - Current

Content Manager

Loud Rumor
10.2019 - 08.2021

Executive Chief Copywriter

Ad Zombies
08.2016 - 10.2019

B.A. English - Creative Writing

California State University of Long Beach
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