Karen Shumaker
About Karen Shumaker
Karen Shumaker is an Account Executive who provides digital content services to the Department of Defense, helping service members connect with military businesses and recreational opportunities. She currently works at JumpCrew and has a diverse background in account management and marketing across various organizations.
Work at JumpCrew
Karen Shumaker currently serves as an Account Executive at JumpCrew, a company contracted to provide services to 80% of military bases across the United States. In her role, she assists the Department of Defense by delivering digital website content that connects service members with trusted military businesses and recreational opportunities. Her work involves leveraging targeted digital display opportunities, streaming TV video advertising, and Waze digital display and directional advertising to enhance the reach of advertising partners.
Previous Experience in Account Management
Prior to her role at JumpCrew, Karen Shumaker worked as a Remote Account Executive at TheHomeMag | America's #1 Home Improvement Magazine ® from 2020 to 2022. She also held the same position from 2017 to 2019 in Boston, MA. Additionally, she served as the Director of Sponsorships at The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce for 11 months in 2016-2017. Her experience includes working as a Multimedia Marketing Consultant at C&G Newspapers from 2010 to 2014.
Education and Expertise
Karen Shumaker studied at Oakland Community College, where she focused on Applied Science and completed the Police Reserve Academy. She achieved a Web Designers Certification during her 30 years of education from 1982 to 2012. This educational background supports her expertise in digital marketing and account management, particularly in creating engaging content for various platforms.
Career Timeline
Karen Shumaker has built a diverse career in account management and marketing over the years. She began her professional journey as a Multimedia Marketing Consultant at C&G Newspapers from 2010 to 2014. Following that, she worked at The Greater Brighton Area Chamber of Commerce as Director of Sponsorships in 2016-2017. She then transitioned to TheHomeMag, where she held the Remote Account Executive position from 2017 to 2019 and again from 2020 to 2022 before joining JumpCrew in 2022.