Senior SEO manager with 18+ years executing organic growth strategies for legal, home services, and SaaS businesses. Delivered $1.2M+ incremental revenue and 27%+ revenue growth by building comprehensive Local SEO programs that secured #1–#2 Google rankings in competitive markets, reducing reliance on paid media while improving customer acquisition. Expert in multi-location SEO frameworks, technical audits, GBP optimization, content strategy, and aligning organic efforts with business outcomes. Also leads emerging search efforts including GEO/SEO, AEO, semantic entity mapping, structured data, and data-driven forecasting to drive rankings that convert into measurable revenue.

Ken Lee

Senior SEO manager with 18+ years executing organic growth strategies for legal, home services, and SaaS businesses. Delivered $1.2M+ incremental revenue and 27%+ revenue growth by building comprehensive Local SEO programs that secured #1–#2 Google rankings in competitive markets, reducing reliance on paid media while improving customer acquisition. Expert in multi-location SEO frameworks, technical audits, GBP optimization, content strategy, and aligning organic efforts with business outcomes. Also leads emerging search efforts including GEO/SEO, AEO, semantic entity mapping, structured data, and data-driven forecasting to drive rankings that convert into measurable revenue.

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Senior SEO manager with 18+ years executing organic growth strategies for legal, home services, and SaaS businesses. Delivered $1.2M+ incremental revenue and 27%+ revenue growth by building comprehensive Local SEO programs that secured #1–#2 Google rankings in competitive markets, reducing reliance on paid media while improving customer acquisition.

Expert in multi-location SEO frameworks, technical audits, GBP optimization, content strategy, and aligning organic efforts with business outcomes. Also leads emerging search efforts including GEO/SEO, AEO, semantic entity mapping, structured data, and data-driven forecasting to drive rankings that convert into measurable revenue.

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Work Experience

SEO Director at Power Brands
May 1, 2026 - Present
Senior Local SEO Strategist at Peppr
November 1, 2025 - January 31, 2026
Built and executed Local SEO programs including multi-location and GBP optimization, developed attribution/reporting systems connecting SEO performance to lead and revenue outcomes, and reduced paid reliance through systematic SEO optimization across keyword targeting, on-page elements, content strategy, and GBP improvements. Scaled repeatable Local SEO frameworks (GBP, citations, location landing pages, and geo-targeted content hubs) and aligned SEO execution with client operations. Led local and AI search strategy (GEO/AEO) while supporting rollout of multi-agent AI automation.
Executive Account Manager at Searchmark Inc. / Sutton Digital Marketing
January 1, 2025 - July 31, 2025
Implemented attribution systems to connect SEO performance to revenue outcomes (CallRail tracking and organic-traffic-to-CPL/qualified-lead dashboards). Enabled cost-per-case and cost-per-job analyses to demonstrate SEO contribution to pipeline and revenue. Reduced reliance on paid media by 40% through structured SEO testing and optimization (keywords, on-page, content strategy, GBP) while maintaining lead volume. Built scalable Local SEO SOPs and operational frameworks for GBP optimization, citation management, and content workflows adopted company-wide. Presented SEO performance insights to secure stakeholder buy-in and influenced budget allocation decisions.
Multiple Senior SEO Manager & Consultant at Various (Los Angeles, CA)
January 1, 2019 - December 31, 2024
Served as Senior SEO Manager and consultant across multiple clients. Delivered 27.24% revenue growth ($1,202,820 incremental revenue) for legal and home services clients by building comprehensive Local SEO programs that improved new user acquisition by 28.08% and secured #1–#2 Google rankings in saturated markets. Directed multi-channel SERP domination using SEO foundations, integrated with PPC and LSA for total search visibility. Built integrated SEO frameworks that reduced paid media costs by 40% while maintaining lead volume. Managed C-level stakeholder relationships and translated complex Local SEO metrics into actionable business growth roadmaps. Developed predictive SEO analytics capabilities to forecast growth opportunities and anticipate algorithm shifts, leveraging GA4 and Google Search Console and competitive analysis tools.
System Engineer at Unix, Inc.
July 1, 2007 - November 30, 2008
Provided platform and IT support for trading environments: monitored 100+ production servers in real time and collaborated with engineers/account managers to resolve 95% of technical issues, improving client satisfaction scores by 15%. Delivered technical consultations and platform support for institutional clients, adapting solutions to evolving financial market conditions and contributing to 20% improvements in client portfolio performance. Optimized incident response and escalation workflows to reduce downtime and improve service reliability. Built IT solution integrations in small business environments, automating workflows and improving client satisfaction by 20%. Managed server/workstation deployment projects with high implementation success, accelerating project timelines by 35%, and developed technology proposals presented to business owners aligned to business goals.
Founder & CEO at Hire a Geek, Inc.
February 20, 2007 - Present
Founded and scaled a digital marketing agency focused on SEO strategy and execution for legal and home services clients. Managed full SEO lifecycle from audits to optimization and reporting. Built and delivered hands-on Local SEO and organic growth programs for businesses lacking in-house marketing capabilities, achieving 27%+ incremental revenue growth ($1.2M+ annually). Improved new customer acquisition by 28% through end-to-end optimization from search visibility through client conversion, coordinating with PPC and LSA to maximize total SERP coverage. Managed multi-location Local SEO systems, including GBP optimization, NAP consistency, citation management, and location-specific landing pages, enabling expansion without proportional resource increases. Collaborated with law firm intake staff and home service dispatchers to close lead-to-revenue loops; drove long-term organic growth vision and roadmap aligned to business goals and executive priorities.
Special Agent - Business Solutions at GeekSquad / Best Buy, Inc.
October 1, 2005 - June 30, 2007
Served as SEO Director for legal and home services clients (also reflected in resume). Additionally handled business solutions and IT support responsibilities, including structured IT deployments and client relationship best practices.

Education

at Pasadena City College
September 1, 2000 - June 30, 2002

Qualifications

Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
January 1, 2000 - July 7, 2026
MCP+ I (Microsoft)
January 1, 2000 - July 7, 2026
CompTIA A+ Certified (CompTIA)
March 1, 1999 - July 7, 2026

Industry Experience

Professional Services, Software & Internet, Financial Services, Other