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Michele McDonough

Warner Robins,GA

Summary

I am a proven SEO & Content Marketing Specialist with a track record of enhancing website rankings and driving content strategy. As an expert in SEO auditing and project management, I've significantly improved organic search visibility and led teams to produce high-quality, optimized content. Skilled in SEO tools and content development, my approach delivers tangible results.

Overview

16
16
years of professional experience

Work History

SEO & Content Marketing Specialist

Creative Mindscape
10.2011 - Current

Conducted keyword research to optimize copywriting for SEO purposes and improve organic search visibility.

  • Enhanced website rankings by implementing strategic SEO campaigns and optimizing on-page content.
  • Wrote long-form articles, blog posts, and whitepapers that showcased thought leadership in industry.
  • Conducted competitor research and analysis to identify gaps in our strategy and capitalize on areas of opportunity for improvement.

Content Strategist & SEO Project Manager

Rock the Deadline
01.2015 - 04.2016
  • Developed editorial calendars to plan, schedule, and track all aspects of clients' online presence effectively.
  • Managed freelance contributors, ensuring timely delivery of high-quality articles that adhered to brand guidelines.
  • Utilized various tools such as Google Search Console, SEMrush, Ahrefs, and Moz Pro for data-driven decision-making in optimizing SEO efforts.
  • Developed comprehensive keyword research to improve content optimization, driving higher search engine rankings.

Managing Editor

Bright Hub
07.2008 - 11.2011
  • Managed a diverse team of over 100 writers, editors, and designers to produce high-quality content consistently.
  • Edited long and short-form content, specializing in tech-related content.
  • Implemented analytical tools to track content performance, enabling data-driven decision-making in future projects.
  • Handled final proofreading, copy editing, and revision functions for deliverables.

Education

Ph.D. - Mathematics

University of Cincinnati
Cincinnati, OH
06.1997

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Xavier University
Cincinnati, OH
05.1991

Skills

  • SEO Auditing
  • On-Page Optimization
  • Website Speed Optimization
  • SEO Copywriting & Editing
  • Keyword Research & Analysis
  • Content Optimization
  • Project Management
  • Content Development
  • Content Strategy
  • WordPress SEO
  • HTML and CSS Knowledge
  • SEO Tools Mastery

Work Preference

Work Type

Full TimePart Time

Work Location

Remote

Important To Me

Work from home option

Software

WordPress

Microsoft Office

Google Analytics

Google Search Console

Moz

Ahrefs

SEMRush

Adobe Acrobat

Corel Paint Shop Pro

Canva

Timeline

Content Strategist & SEO Project Manager

Rock the Deadline
01.2015 - 04.2016

SEO & Content Marketing Specialist

Creative Mindscape
10.2011 - Current

Managing Editor

Bright Hub
07.2008 - 11.2011

Ph.D. - Mathematics

University of Cincinnati

Bachelor of Science - Mathematics

Xavier University
Michele McDonough