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Stefan Pravdica

Stefan Pravdica

Belgrade

Summary

With years of experience in hospitality management and 1 year as a Junior SEO Specialist, I bring a unique blend of customer-centric focus and digital expertise to any team I work with. My background in hospitality has equipped me with strong leadership, problem-solving, and interpersonal skills, allowing me to manage operations, lead diverse teams, and ensure excellent customer experiences in a fast-paced environment.

Transitioning into the digital world, I have spent the past year honing my SEO skills—conducting keyword research, optimizing web content, and performing website audits to improve organic search visibility. My passion for data-driven results, combined with my understanding of customer needs, enables me to develop effective SEO strategies that align with business objectives and enhance user experience.

I'm excited to continue expanding my knowledge in digital marketing, leveraging my hospitality background to understand and meet the needs of both customers and clients, and driving impactful growth through SEO.

Overview

6
6
years of professional experience

Work History

SEO Specialist

Coffe Baazar
06.2023 - 09.2024
  • As an SEO Specialist, I performed a comprehensive SEO audit for the client. The objective was to identify and rectify issues that were hindering the website’s visibility on search engines, and to create a strategic plan for improving organic search performance.
  • Key Actions Taken:
  • Technical SEO Audit: Conducted a full technical audit of the website, identifying issues such as broken links, slow page load times, crawl errors, and mobile responsiveness.
  • On-Page SEO Analysis: Reviewed and optimized meta titles, descriptions, and header tags for target keywords.
  • Assessed the overall content quality, keyword distribution, and internal linking structure, suggesting improvements to enhance relevance and engagement.
  • Keyword Research & Competitor Analysis: Carried out keyword research to determine high-impact search terms, targeting opportunities for traffic growth.
  • Content Review & Strategy: Evaluated existing content for SEO best practices and identified opportunities for new content that aligned with user intent and target keywords.
  • Recommended updates and rewrites to existing pages for improved keyword usage and relevance.
  • Backlink Audit: Audited the website's backlink profile, identifying toxic links that could negatively impact the website's ranking.
  • Suggested strategies for acquiring high-quality backlinks to strengthen the website’s domain authority.
  • SEO Reporting & Recommendations: Provided a detailed audit report that included key findings and actionable recommendations, organized by priority for easy implementation.
  • Created a roadmap to guide ongoing SEO initiatives, including both quick wins and long-term strategies for continued growth.

Financial Analyst

Kafeterija Love&Brands
11.2022 - 07.2024

As a Financial Analyst for restaurants and hotels, I was responsible for analyzing financial data to help optimize business performance and profitability across multiple locations. My duties included:

Preparing and analyzing financial reports such as profit and loss statements, budgets, and forecasts.
Monitoring key performance indicators (KPIs) to assess financial health and operational efficiency.
Conducting variance analysis to identify discrepancies between budgeted and actual figures, providing insights to management.
Evaluating costs, pricing strategies, and profitability of different services and menu items.
Supporting decision-making by providing detailed analysis of trends and business opportunities, as well as recommendations for cost control and revenue enhancement.
Collaborating with operational teams to develop strategic initiatives aimed at improving financial performance.
My role helped these businesses make informed decisions, improve cost management, and increase overall financial efficiency.

Manager

Kafeterija Love&Brands
08.2018 - 09.2021

As a Multi-Location Restaurant Manager, I was responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of three restaurant locations within a chain. My role involved ensuring consistency in quality, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency across all sites.

Key Responsibilities:

Operational Management

Staff Management and Training

Financial Management

Customer Satisfaction

Quality and Compliance

Strategic Planning

Coordination and Communication

Education

Master of Arts - JavaScript

IT Academy
Belgrade
09.2021

Skills

  • User Experience
  • Competitor Analysis
  • Keyword optimization
  • Keyword Research
  • SEO proficiency
  • Search engine marketing
  • Google Analytics
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Content Strategy
  • KPI reporting
  • Keyword analysis
  • Test Planning
  • Project Management
  • Content Marketing
  • Marketing support
  • Ecommerce Strategies
  • Ecommerce Integration
  • ECommerce
  • MS Office
  • Decision-Making
  • Self-Directed

Languages

Serbian
Native language
English
Proficient
C2
German
Intermediate
B1
Croatian
Proficient
C2

Timeline

SEO Specialist

Coffe Baazar
06.2023 - 09.2024

Financial Analyst

Kafeterija Love&Brands
11.2022 - 07.2024

Manager

Kafeterija Love&Brands
08.2018 - 09.2021

Master of Arts - JavaScript

IT Academy
Stefan Pravdica