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Steffan Kasula

Traverse City,MI

Summary

I value working in teams to accomplished a well defined goal. As a high performer, I naturally raise the bar for those around me. These skills have shown up in my work as a leader of complex teams, a server at high end dining establishments and as a sales and marketing expert in SEO.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Senior SEO Business Developer

Logical Position
Deer Park, IL
11.2017 - Current
  • Collaborated with sales and marketing departments to support business objectives and client acquisition.
  • Pitched ideas for business development to executive team and gave in-depth presentations to clients using effective public speaking skills.
  • Maintained high level of integrity by keeping sensitive client data and corporate information confidential.
  • Evaluated client business needs and matched customers to appropriate products and resources.
  • Provide site audits using Search Console, Google Analytics, SEM rush, Ahrefs, and MOZ for clients and prospects including a review of competitive analysis and keyword research.
  • Manage SEO campaigns for over 50 clients at a time, reviewing keyword performance, back link health, organic traffic, conversions, and strategy on a monthly basis.
  • Coordinate with writers, analysts, and developers to provide a holistic approach of SEO for each campaign, including technical, on-site, and off-site.
  • Top SEO sales in the company for 2019, 2020, and 2021. Book of business is $278,000 a month with an average of $23,000 in new sales each month.
  • Pursue agency awards and work with digital marketing partners to provide SEO education and develop lead generating relationships.

Sales Representative

Assured Corporation
Chicago , IL
10.2016 - 08.2017
  • Represented and sold architectural window and door products for Loewen, Hopes, and Nanawall.
  • Educated and assisted architects and builders with product knowledge and market trends.
  • Developed relationships and coordinated sales between builder, architect, and designer.
  • Pioneered and managed the North Shore showroom to meet with clients and build partnerships.
  • Established and developed rapport with existing relationships within the North Shore territory.
  • Surpassed sales goals and achieved a total of $750,000 in sales to assist in the $3,000,000 goal for the team.

Associate Director of Mobilization and Placement

International House Of Prayer
Grandview , MO
01.2013 - 01.2016
  • Provide oversight and direction to all student mobilization and domestic graduate placement.
  • Coach and coordinate all ministry teams, including annual school-wide ministry trips.
  • Direct the school ministry fair that includes more than 50 partnering ministries across the globe.
  • Facilitate and create online curriculum for the Externship Practicum course worth 9 credits.
  • Oversee budget of $150,000 for mobilization and placement department.

Server

Michael Smith
Kansas City , MO
01.2009 - 01.2016
  • Over 7 years of professional fine dining experience.
  • Work directly with Chef Michael Smith on private events including VIP off-site dinners.
  • Lead server every Thursday for the Italian Wine Dinner due to extensive food and wine knowledge.

Education

College of Lake County
Grayslake, IL

Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies

International House of Prayer
Grandview, MO

Skills

  • Verbal and written communication
  • Strategic analysis skills
  • Google Analytics Advanced Certification
  • Proficient in Trello, Word, Excel, Google Drive,
  • Highly proficient in SEM Rush, Ahrefs and MOZ
  • Experienced in social media platforms (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram)
  • Professional event coordinator & emcee
  • Public speaking & teaching

Timeline

Senior SEO Business Developer

Logical Position
11.2017 - Current

Sales Representative

Assured Corporation
10.2016 - 08.2017

Associate Director of Mobilization and Placement

International House Of Prayer
01.2013 - 01.2016

Server

Michael Smith
01.2009 - 01.2016

College of Lake County

Bachelor of Arts - Theological Studies

International House of Prayer
Steffan Kasula