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Orchestrated a comprehensive SEO and social media overhaul to scale digital reach for an international education non-profit.

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problem

A comprehensive audit revealed a stagnant digital ecosystem where outdated architecture and friction-heavy UX were actively leaking high-intent traffic. The lack of SEO and brand consistency had created a discovery plateau, turning the digital presence into a barrier to growth rather than a lead-generation engine.

solution

Led a comprehensive digital recovery, resolving broken navigation through heat map analysis and modernizing the technical SEO/AEO foundation. I implemented a high-value social and blog strategy paired with segmented newsletters and lead magnets to drive daily engagement and build a scalable sales pipeline.

The Digital Ecosystem Transformation

I. Infrastructure & Intelligence: The SEO/GEO Overhaul

The first phase focused on stabilizing the technical foundation and reclaiming search authority. I moved beyond traditional keywords to implement Generative Engine Optimization (GEO), ensuring the brand remained visible in AI-driven search results.

  • The Audit: Using RankMath and Ubersuggest, I identified critical gaps in search intent and high-demand queries that were previously being ignored.

  • The Execution: I executed a site-wide overhaul of the e-commerce store and landing pages, adding custom meta-descriptions and restructuring header hierarchies for better crawlability.

  • The Strategy: I tailored a new content roadmap for the blog that prioritized "answer-based" content, directly addressing the specific pain points of our target demographic.

Result: This data-driven pivot transformed the site from a static brochure into a high-performance discovery engine.



II. Data Storytelling: The 2025 Annual Impact Report

Numbers alone rarely move stakeholders; they require a narrative. I led the compilation of the 2025 Annual Report, focusing on translating raw data into a compelling brand story.

  • Data Synthesis: I extracted and cross-referenced performance metrics from every active channel ~ web, social, and email ~ to create a unified view of the year’s growth.

  • The Narrative Shift: I moved away from dry spreadsheets in favor of a "storytelling-first" layout. I used visual data visualizations to highlight human impact alongside financial and engagement milestones.

  • Stakeholder Resonance: By framing the data through the lens of community growth and mission-success, the report served as a high-level advocacy tool that strengthened stakeholder buy-in and brand trust.



III. Brand Velocity: High-Impact Assets & Lead Generation

With the foundation set and the story told, the final phase was about high-velocity execution across the entire marketing funnel.

  • Omnichannel Visuals: I designed a suite of high-impact social media assets that maintained a cohesive, ultra-modern aesthetic while optimizing for specific platform algorithms.

  • Paid Media Optimization: I overhauled the Meta Ads strategy, utilizing A/B testing on creative assets to drive down acquisition costs and improve click-through rates.

  • The Conversion Engine: I developed and deployed high-value lead magnets (digital downloads and interactive tools) that successfully captured top-of-funnel interest and converted it into a retargetable database.

  • Sales Enablement: I created a library of one-pagers and pitch decks that distilled complex value propositions into clear, persuasive visuals, directly supporting the sales team in delivering measurable results.



The Final Word: Strategic Synergy

By connecting the technical precision of SEO with the narrative power of the Annual Report and the creative execution of Brand Assets, I successfully transitioned the organization’s digital presence from a fragmented collection of pages into a synchronized, high-conversion growth ecosystem.

Key Results

  • 190.89% increase in social interactions across all platforms (362 posts, 50.18% increase in post frequency)

  • 171.3% increase in Meta viewers (55,579) and 175.2% increase in impressions (62,205)

  • 419.7% YOY LinkedIn engagement growth; 61.6% increase in impressions (10,770)

  • 38.9% email open rate vs. 20.5% benchmark; 10.9% CTR vs. 7% benchmark (rated Excellent by HubSpot)

  • 287% YTD increase in Shopify sessions after SEO update

  • 102% YOY increase in lead-generating form submissions

  • 1,600% increase in new contacts from social

Fun AI Project

Conceptualized, directed, and deployed a branded interactive memory card game using Claude AI, managing the full process from creative brief through iterative builds and final integration ~ improving dwell time and on-page SEO signals.

year

2025

timeframe

7 months

tools

wordpress. hubspot. shopify. google analytics. clarity. canva. ubersuggest. rankmath. asana.

category

Content Strategy

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