5+ Year Senior Content & Communications Professional specializing in transforming complex B2B/B2C concepts into measurable business growth. Successfully spearheaded content operations for an entire organic market, resulting in significant growth and recognized team efficiency. My core value stack includes: • Leadership & Strategy: Proven ability to lead and mentor distributed teams of content professionals, manage full content functions (from ideation to publication), and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. • SEO/GEO Content Writing: Authored 400+ commercial assets that consistently achieve top SERP rankings and high-value Google Featured Snippets. Expert in applying Digital Analytics (Ahrefs, SemRush) and advanced AI suites to rapidly scale output and optimize performance. • Branding & Communications: Successfully executed brand identity, language, and content strategies for clients in tech, fashion, and culture (e.g., SYOU, The Grey Space In The Middle, Dream Unit). Skilled in corporate communications, boosting multi-channel engagement, and maintaining cohesive brand voice. • Creative Entrepreneurship: Founder of HUMAN ESTATE, a successful culture publication with a 5,000+ monthly readership, and STATE.DPT, a grassroots creative agency. This entrepreneurial experience ensures a proactive mindset and a deep understanding of audience cultivation.

Akif Aliyev

5+ Year Senior Content & Communications Professional specializing in transforming complex B2B/B2C concepts into measurable business growth. Successfully spearheaded content operations for an entire organic market, resulting in significant growth and recognized team efficiency. My core value stack includes: • Leadership & Strategy: Proven ability to lead and mentor distributed teams of content professionals, manage full content functions (from ideation to publication), and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives. • SEO/GEO Content Writing: Authored 400+ commercial assets that consistently achieve top SERP rankings and high-value Google Featured Snippets. Expert in applying Digital Analytics (Ahrefs, SemRush) and advanced AI suites to rapidly scale output and optimize performance. • Branding & Communications: Successfully executed brand identity, language, and content strategies for clients in tech, fashion, and culture (e.g., SYOU, The Grey Space In The Middle, Dream Unit). Skilled in corporate communications, boosting multi-channel engagement, and maintaining cohesive brand voice. • Creative Entrepreneurship: Founder of HUMAN ESTATE, a successful culture publication with a 5,000+ monthly readership, and STATE.DPT, a grassroots creative agency. This entrepreneurial experience ensures a proactive mindset and a deep understanding of audience cultivation.

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5+ Year Senior Content & Communications Professional specializing in transforming complex B2B/B2C concepts into measurable business growth. Successfully spearheaded content operations for an entire organic market, resulting in significant growth and recognized team efficiency.

My core value stack includes:

• Leadership & Strategy: Proven ability to lead and mentor distributed teams of content professionals, manage full content functions (from ideation to publication), and drive large-scale, cross-functional initiatives.

• SEO/GEO Content Writing: Authored 400+ commercial assets that consistently achieve top SERP rankings and high-value Google Featured Snippets. Expert in applying Digital Analytics (Ahrefs, SemRush) and advanced AI suites to rapidly scale output and optimize performance.

• Branding & Communications: Successfully executed brand identity, language, and content strategies for clients in tech, fashion, and culture (e.g., SYOU, The Grey Space In The Middle, Dream Unit). Skilled in corporate communications, boosting multi-channel engagement, and maintaining cohesive brand voice.

• Creative Entrepreneurship: Founder of HUMAN ESTATE, a successful culture publication with a 5,000+ monthly readership, and STATE.DPT, a grassroots creative agency. This entrepreneurial experience ensures a proactive mindset and a deep understanding of audience cultivation.

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Language

English
Fluent
Azerbaijani
Fluent
Turkish
Advanced
Spanish; Castilian
Intermediate

Work Experience

Senior SEO Content Writer at Leads.io
February 1, 2025 - Present
Strategically led content operations for the French organic market, consistently exceeding KPIs and driving significant market growth through robust people and project management. Championed and implemented content efficiency and accuracy initiatives, achieving substantial operational improvements and scaling content publishing strategies by integrating Asana, Excel databasing, and AI tools. Empowered and developed a team of UK and French freelance writers, elevating content quality and optimizing writing workflows through comprehensive coaching and tailored feedback.
SEO Content Writer at Leads.io
February 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
Contributed to significant organic traffic growth and keyword ranking improvements for a premier tech-enabled lead generation agency. Authored over 250 high-quality, conversion-focused content pieces across diverse B2B and B2C verticals leveraging advanced SEO insights (Ahrefs, PostHog) and technical site migration expertise to optimize content performance. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, product, and SEO teams to ensure strategic alignment of content initiatives with overarching business goals, maximizing content distribution and impact.
Copywriter & Corporate Communications Intern at Leads.io
February 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Developed and executed impactful corporate communications strategies for internal and external stakeholders, providing data-driven insights through in-depth analytics reports on campaign performance. Boosted multi-channel traffic and audience engagement by producing compelling LinkedIn and website content tailored for specific target demographics. Enhanced internal transparency and social cohesion by building effective communicative bridges between management and employees through internal content avenues.
Volunteership Program Coordinator at The Grey Space In The Middle
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Managed the end-to-end volunteer recruitment pipeline, securing and onboarding talent efficiently for a creative and cultural space exploring arts, sciences, and technology. Cultivated a highly positive and engaging environment, leading to strong volunteer attraction and retention through proactive problem-solving and strategic incentives. Streamlined operational workflows by leveraging HR management software, significantly optimizing role definition, shift scheduling, and volunteer placement efficiency.
Intelligence Team Researcher at B+A
January 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Led in-depth conceptual research and analysis for a business consultation and creative strategy agency. Provided actionable strategic insights and comprehensive reports that enhanced brand relations and consumer engagement for A-list clients. Deciphered critical consumer patterns and interests, effectively translating complex data into engaging presentations highlighting key findings and proposed optimal strategic recommendations.
Senior SEO Content Writer at Leads.io
February 1, 2025 - Present
Strategically led content operations for the French organic market, consistently exceeding key performance indicators (KPIs) and driving significant market growth through robust people and project management. Championed and implemented content efficiency and accuracy initiatives, achieving substantial operational improvements and scaling content publishing strategies by integrating Asana, Excel databasing, and AI tools. Empowered and developed a team of UK and French freelance writers, elevating content quality and optimizing writing workflows through comprehensive coaching and tailored feedback.
SEO Content Writer at Leads.io
February 1, 2025 - August 18, 2025
At a premier tech-enabled lead generation agency, drove significant organic traffic growth and keyword ranking improvements, consistently exceeding KPIs by securing numerous Google Featured Snippets and achieving top 3 SERP rankings for high-value terms. Authored over 250 high-quality, conversion-focused content pieces across diverse B2B and B2C verticals, leveraging advanced SEO insights (Ahrefs, PostHog) and technical site migration expertise to optimize content performance. Collaborated cross-functionally with marketing, product, and SEO teams to ensure strategic alignment of content initiatives with overarching business goals, maximizing content distribution and impact.
Copywriter & Corporate Communications Intern at Leads.io
February 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Developed and executed impactful corporate communications strategies for both internal and external stakeholders, providing data-driven insights through in-depth analytics reports on campaign performance. Boosted multi-channel traffic and audience engagement by producing compelling LinkedIn and website content tailored for specific target demographics. Enhanced internal transparency and social cohesion by building effective communication bridges between management and employees through internal content avenues.
Volunteership Program Coordinator at The Grey Space In The Middle
January 1, 2024 - August 18, 2025
Managed end-to-end volunteer recruitment pipeline, securing and onboarding talent efficiently for a creative and cultural space. Cultivated a highly positive and engaging environment, leading to strong volunteer attraction and retention through proactive problem-solving and strategic incentives. Streamlined operational workflows by leveraging HR management software, significantly optimizing role definition, shift scheduling, and volunteer placement efficiency.
Intelligence Team Researcher at B+A
January 1, 2023 - August 18, 2025
Led in-depth conceptual research and analysis, providing actionable strategic insights and comprehensive reports that enhanced brand relations and consumer engagement for A-list clients. Deciphered critical consumer patterns and interests, effectively translating complex data into engaging presentations that highlighted key findings and proposed optimal strategic recommendations.
Senior SEO Content Writer Lead at Leads.io
February 1, 2025 - Present
Led and executed the full content lifecycle for the French organic market, resulting in recognition as the most efficient content output team among the European divisions. Scaled content publishing efficiency by 40% through the integration of operational & content-centric AI into the workflow alongside Asana & proprietary data systems. Managed, trained, and mentored a dispersed team of 15 freelance writers across UK, Netherlands, & France, elevating content quality & reducing turnaround by up to 16 hours.
SEO Content Writer Lead at Leads.io
February 1, 2024 - February 1, 2025
Authored & optimized 400+ B2B / B2C content pieces, directly supported two major site migrations, and leveraged advanced Ahrefs / SEMrush analysis to prevent traffic loss and maintain top-ranking keywords. Secured top SERP rankings for high-value keywords, consistently captured featured snippets, and drove 301.5K+ non-branded organic monthly visitors across three key accounts. Drove cross-functional alignment with Product, Marketing, and SEO to ensure content initiatives directly supported lead generation goals.
Internal Lead Generation & Corporate Communications at Leads.io
May 1, 2023 - February 1, 2024
Analyzed and reported on multi-channel campaign performance, delivering data-driven insights to key stakeholders that informed improvements in content strategy execution. Increased engagement & multi-channel traffic by 45% through onboarding 40+ pieces of compelling content across LinkedIn & the corporate website, tailored for target demographics.
Founder & Writer at Human Estate (Publication)
January 1, 2025 - Present
Launched and grew personal culture and op-ed publication to 5,000+ monthly readers within six months, achieving average 313% month-over-month growth through effective social engagement.

Education

Ma at Utrecht University
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
Ba at Leiden University
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2020
MA New Media & Digital Culture at Utrecht University
September 1, 2022 - August 31, 2023
BA International Studies at Leiden University
September 1, 2017 - August 31, 2020
Master's degree at Utrecht University
September 1, 2022 - August 1, 2023
Bachelor's Degree at Leiden University
September 1, 2017 - August 1, 2020

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Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Professional Services, Education, Non-Profit Organization, Software & Internet