I am an SEO and Online Marketing Expert with over 18 years of experience working on international projects, currently based in Germany. My expertise spans digital media technology, content strategy, email marketing, social media, SEO, analytics, and beyond. I specialize in sustainable, white-hat SEO strategies, managing everything from strategy and execution to technical optimization and content creation. I am passionate about the digital world, combining data, user behavior insights, and creativity to deliver effective results. I am an advocate for WordPress and experienced with a vast range of content management systems. I am comfortable working independently or in collaborative teams across startups, SMEs, and larger companies in various industries and technological environments. I am actively seeking roles within the DACH region or across Germany, preferably in remote or hybrid settings.

Adrian O. Stan

I am an SEO and Online Marketing Expert with over 18 years of experience working on international projects, currently based in Germany. My expertise spans digital media technology, content strategy, email marketing, social media, SEO, analytics, and beyond. I specialize in sustainable, white-hat SEO strategies, managing everything from strategy and execution to technical optimization and content creation. I am passionate about the digital world, combining data, user behavior insights, and creativity to deliver effective results. I am an advocate for WordPress and experienced with a vast range of content management systems. I am comfortable working independently or in collaborative teams across startups, SMEs, and larger companies in various industries and technological environments. I am actively seeking roles within the DACH region or across Germany, preferably in remote or hybrid settings.

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I am an SEO and Online Marketing Expert with over 18 years of experience working on international projects, currently based in Germany. My expertise spans digital media technology, content strategy, email marketing, social media, SEO, analytics, and beyond. I specialize in sustainable, white-hat SEO strategies, managing everything from strategy and execution to technical optimization and content creation. I am passionate about the digital world, combining data, user behavior insights, and creativity to deliver effective results.

I am an advocate for WordPress and experienced with a vast range of content management systems. I am comfortable working independently or in collaborative teams across startups, SMEs, and larger companies in various industries and technological environments. I am actively seeking roles within the DACH region or across Germany, preferably in remote or hybrid settings.

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Language

English
Advanced
German
Intermediate
French
Beginner
Romanian, Moldavian, Moldovan
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior SEO Manager at one2marketing GmbH
July 1, 2025 - August 7, 2025
Responsible for comprehensive SEO optimization in the finance and insurance sectors. Managed technical SEO and crawl optimization, keyword research, backlink building, and local SEO strategies. Worked in collaboration with content and web teams to implement on-page improvements and provided consultation on conversion optimization and user experience. Achievements include improving rankings for competitive keywords, visibility and traffic growth, and delivering high lead performance for clients across the DACH region.
SEO & Online Marketing Specialist at Surfer-world
November 1, 2021 - August 7, 2025
Led strategic SEO and paid media marketing initiatives for a global e-commerce surf and outdoor retailer. Responsibilities included technical SEO, multilingual content optimization, backlink cleanup, campaign management across Google Ads, Facebook Ads, Amazon Ads, and eBay Ads, UX and conversion rate optimization, social media management, and newsletter campaigns. Successfully drove significant organic traffic growth, revenue increases, and excellent PPC ROI across multiple markets.
Project Manager at storycrow.media
October 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Managed SEO, content strategy, Google Ads optimization, influencer outreach, and social media campaigns for clients in Germany and Switzerland. Responsibilities included keyword research, conversion tracking, performance reporting, managing external developers, and supporting brand awareness initiatives. Focused on developing integrated marketing campaigns within the digital agency environment.
SEO and Social Media Manager at Discount-Handel UG
August 1, 2015 - August 7, 2025
Developed and implemented SEO and social media strategies to enhance online shop reach and revenue for electronics and consumer goods markets in Germany and Switzerland. Provided technical website support, optimization of site structure, loading speeds, indexation, and collaborated closely with creative teams for design and content alignment. Continuously analyzed and optimized performance based on KPIs.
Co-Founder & Head of SEO and Strategy at Pro Digital Media
December 1, 2014 - August 7, 2025
Co-founded and led one of Romania's first digital marketing agencies, overseeing a 9-person team. Developed and executed SEO strategies, website audits, and marketing plans for clients across more than 15 countries. Led brand building and strategic consulting while managing recruitment and technical teams. Drove international expansion via partnerships in Europe, Asia, and the Middle East.
Digital Entrepreneur & Freelancer
January 1, 2011 - August 7, 2025
Self-employed focused on SEO, web development, and content strategy. Built and optimized niche websites employing SEO and backlink strategies, used various analytics and SEO tools, and gained foundational experience in web design, email marketing, affiliate programs, and social media marketing.

Education

at Lucian Blaga Engineering University
January 1, 2007 - January 1, 2009
at Stephan Ludwig Roth High School
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2007

Qualifications

Google Analytics Individual Qualification
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Google Ads Display Certification
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Google Ads Fundamentals
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
Google My Business Basics
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025
freeCodeCamp Responsive Web Design Certification
January 1, 2018 - August 7, 2025

Industry Experience

Financial Services, Retail, Professional Services, Software & Internet, Other