I'm a project-led SEO specialist and copywriter with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, result-driven content across diverse platforms. I’m passionate about creating clear, targeted messaging and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven content strategies. I have experience managing a global team of 19 marketers, leading projects that delivered a 314% increase in CTR for monthly newsletters, and I bring a data-led approach to SEO, content development, and workflow optimization, while championing diversity and inclusion.…

Lara Owolabi

I'm a project-led SEO specialist and copywriter with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, result-driven content across diverse platforms. I’m passionate about creating clear, targeted messaging and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven content strategies. I have experience managing a global team of 19 marketers, leading projects that delivered a 314% increase in CTR for monthly newsletters, and I bring a data-led approach to SEO, content development, and workflow optimization, while championing diversity and inclusion.…

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I’m a project-led SEO specialist and copywriter with a proven track record of delivering high-quality, result-driven content across diverse platforms. I’m passionate about creating clear, targeted messaging and driving measurable outcomes through data-driven content strategies.

I have experience managing a global team of 19 marketers, leading projects that delivered a 314% increase in CTR for monthly newsletters, and I bring a data-led approach to SEO, content development, and workflow optimization, while championing diversity and inclusion.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

SEO Web Publisher (Contract) at Compare the Market
May 1, 2024 - August 1, 2025
Led SEO content publishing for a UK/Ireland audience of ~20 million subscribers. Created SEO-friendly copy, including meta descriptions and alt image tags. Built new pages on Episerver CMS, performed full page refreshes, and managed publishing requests. Collaborated with Content, Design, and Engineering teams and supported a CMS migration to Contentful. Ensured timely QA and launch readiness, while contributing to regional PR campaigns and ongoing optimization.
Global Content Strategist at CopyHouse (Agency)
December 1, 2023 - March 1, 2024
Drafted and proposed compelling content marketing strategies for US, UK and EU markets; executed dynamic production processes; delivered Content Audits, SEO Strategy, SEO Website Mapping, 3/6/12-month Content Strategies and Competitor Analysis; led hands-on workshops (in person and remote) to refine core messaging, tone, and brand voice; monitored KPIs to ensure client objectives; trained teams on content creation and personalisation of TOV; led regional collaboration for pre-launch content.
Global Content Manager at Levin
April 1, 2022 - June 1, 2023
Led content strategy development, content diversification and A/B testing; ran PR campaigns; managed content across Monday.com, SEMrush, GA4, Google Search Console, Airtable, SERanking; oversaw content for Storm 2,3,4,5 & 6; collaborated with engineering to test and build pages; migrated site structure in Episerver to Contentful; provided support and guidance for migration team; coordinated with stakeholders across Content, Design and Engineering to build and QA all pages prior to launch.
Senior Local Content Executive at Wowcher
February 1, 2019 - May 1, 2021
Created and directed content strategy, lead generation, SEO and PR efforts; delivered a 315% increase in CTR for monthly email newsletters over three months; introduced content diversification, managed five new website builds; improved content downloads by 45% and average time on page by 10%; collaborated on A/B testing and optimization programs; mentored a global team of 19 content creators and a two-person PR team; used SEO tools (SEMrush, SERanking, Google Analytics); engaged with VP/C-Suite; served on Nexus (internal network for ethnically diverse employees); developed 'How To' guides for onboarding and reduced training time; produced original content for Wowcher blog; supported UK & Ireland during COVID-19 with SEO-friendly copy for 20M subscribers.

Education

SEO Technical Basics at HubSpot Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
SEO II at HubSpot Academy
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Content Marketing at HubSpot Academy
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Improve SEO for Your Website at LinkedIn Learning
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Disability in the Workplace at Oplex Careers
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Joint Honours in English Language and Communications & Journalism at University of Hertfordshire
January 11, 2030 - March 10, 2026

Qualifications

SEO Technical Basics
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
SEO II
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Content Marketing
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
Improve SEO for Your Website
January 1, 2023 - December 22, 2025
Disability in the Workplace
January 1, 2024 - December 22, 2025
SEO Technical Basics
January 1, 2023 - March 10, 2026
HubSpot SEO II
January 1, 2023 - March 10, 2026
Content Marketing
January 1, 2024 - March 10, 2026
Improve SEO for Your Website
January 1, 2023 - March 10, 2026
Disability in the Workplace
January 1, 2024 - March 10, 2026

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment, Software & Internet, Professional Services, Retail, Education