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Ragheed Akeel

Ottawa,ON

Summary

I am a digital marketing specialist with 4+ years of experience leading SEO-driven campaigns and cross-functional teams across eCommerce, real estate, law, and technology. My expertise in SEO, analytics, and strategy development consistently delivers growth in traffic, conversions, and sales. I turn complex data into actionable insights and align digital efforts with business goals. Passionate about building sustainable, long-term results for businesses, I thrive in high-growth environments and adapt easily to any role or situation, whether developing strategy, collaborating with teams, or driving impactful campaign execution.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience

Work History

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST

Seoplus+
08.2023 - Current

In my role as an SEO Specialist, I am responsible for developing and executing comprehensive SEO and GEO strategies that align with campaign objectives and deliver tangible business outcomes. I work closely with both clients and internal teams to drive measurable growth, ensuring our marketing efforts are data-driven, results-focused, and continuously refined for optimal performance. My approach emphasizes collaboration, innovation, and delivering value through a mix of technical skills, creative direction, and strategic leadership.

Notable Achievements:

  • Increased monthly average online purchases for an eCommerce client by over 106% and boosted average monthly sessions by 83%, achieving almost $100,000 in average monthly sales.
  • Achieved a 125% increase in average monthly sessions and a 200% boost in conversions for local clients over 2 years.
  • Interpreted and reported GA4 and GSC analytics to clients, clearly demonstrating campaign effectiveness and successfully guiding SEO and GEO strategy decisions.
  • Trained and onboarded junior staff, providing impactful mentorship and process improvements that aligned new team members with client needs and ongoing goals.
  • Achieved notable results across eCommerce, real estate, legal, and tech sectors, delivering successful outcomes for B2C, B2B, and SaaS clients.

DIGITAL MARKETING & SEO SPECIALIST

NUTRITION BLOCS
06.2022 - 04.2023

As a Digital Marketing and SEO Specialist, my primary responsibility was to conduct extensive research and analysis on the non-profit organization's former digital marketing efforts. My objective was to identify a suitable target audience and implement an effective SEO strategy that aimed to increase community engagement and enhance the organization's reputation and drive up website engagement. I was responsible for analyzing data, identifying trends, and making informed recommendations to the marketing team.

Notable Achievements:

  • Analyzed consumer data to identify market trends and inform product development strategies.
  • Analyzed and interpreted GA4 and GSC data to understand site traffic & engagement limitations.
  • Implemented SEO strategies and achieved an 80% increase in site traffic over 8-months.
  • Utilized organizational software to coordinate with a team of 6 people to achieve the goal of increasing traffic over a 6-8 month period.
  • Consistently utilized HTML & Javascript to perform necessary edits on the website.

DIGITAL MARKETER - MARKETING ADVISOR

FREELANCE
01.2020 - 08.2023

As a digital marketer and marketing advisor, my responsibilities include consulting with businesses to create content that align with their brand, planning and producing high-quality photos and videos, editing content for optimal impact, and using Adobe products to create creative content to promote products, events, and services. This includes editing short-form content for platforms such as TikTok and Instagram, as well as long-form content for YouTube. Additionally, I helped create and audit websites, implemented SEO strategies to increase site traffic, created blog posts and articles, and I documented events for social media pages, ensuring that businesses stood out and engaged their audiences effectively.

Notable Achievements:

  • Developed engaging content for various digital platforms, enhancing brand visibility and audience engagement.
  • Proficient in utilizing Adobe's suite of software, Lightroom, Photoshop, and Premiere Pro.
  • Copywriting blogs and articles for clients in diverse industries.
  • Identified trends from keyword data using tools like Google Trends, Ahrefs, and Semrush.

MARKETING AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

HILTON GROUP
07.2018 - 08.2019

As a Marketing and Operations Assistant, my role was to support the marketing team's strategic initiatives and ensuring smooth hotel operations. I contributed to market research, data analysis, and report generation, identifying trends and opportunities for promotional campaigns across various channels. I excelled in managing inventory, coordinating with suppliers, and maintaining effective communication with guests and upper management. With a strong focus on customer service, I addressed inquiries, resolved issues, and prioritized guest satisfaction. I was driven to improve my organizational skills, attention to detail, and proficiency in marketing analytics.

Notable Achievements:

  • Increased online bookings by 10% through the implementation of targeted marketing campaigns.
  • Improved operational efficiency by optimizing inventory management processes, leading to a cost reduction of 8% and ensuring seamless supply chain operations.
  • Elevated customer satisfaction by implementing personalized service initiatives, resulting in a 10% increase in positive guest feedback and fostering long-term guest loyalty.

Education

Honors Bachelors of Management - Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Ottawa, Ontario
06-2023

Skills

  • SEO & GEO strategy and implementation
  • Keyword research, content planning & optimization
  • Google Analytics (GA4) & Google Search Console (GSC) analysis
  • Data-driven reporting & dashboard creation
  • Lead generation & conversion optimization
  • Competitive analysis & market intelligence
  • Data management and analysis
  • Project management
  • Budget allocation & ROI analysis
  • Team leadership & cross-functional collaboration

LANGUAGES

English
Native or Bilingual
Arabic
Native or Bilingual

Timeline

SEARCH ENGINE OPTIMIZATION SPECIALIST

Seoplus+
08.2023 - Current

DIGITAL MARKETING & SEO SPECIALIST

NUTRITION BLOCS
06.2022 - 04.2023

DIGITAL MARKETER - MARKETING ADVISOR

FREELANCE
01.2020 - 08.2023

MARKETING AND OPERATIONS ASSISTANT

HILTON GROUP
07.2018 - 08.2019

Honors Bachelors of Management - Marketing

UNIVERSITY OF OTTAWA
Ragheed Akeel