I am a results-driven SEO leader with 15+ years of experience helping local and national brands grow online. I specialize in technical SEO, content strategy, site audits, and cross-functional leadership, delivering measurable growth and strong ROI for clients and agencies alike. As a trusted consultant, I resolve complex SEO challenges, guide teams through data-backed decisions, and translate business goals into scalable organic growth initiatives. I aggressively pursue optimization opportunities, monitor performance with dashboards, and stay current on industry best practices and certifications to ensure continued success.

Stephen Jenkins

I am a results-driven SEO leader with 15+ years of experience helping local and national brands grow online. I specialize in technical SEO, content strategy, site audits, and cross-functional leadership, delivering measurable growth and strong ROI for clients and agencies alike. As a trusted consultant, I resolve complex SEO challenges, guide teams through data-backed decisions, and translate business goals into scalable organic growth initiatives. I aggressively pursue optimization opportunities, monitor performance with dashboards, and stay current on industry best practices and certifications to ensure continued success.

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I am a results-driven SEO leader with 15+ years of experience helping local and national brands grow online. I specialize in technical SEO, content strategy, site audits, and cross-functional leadership, delivering measurable growth and strong ROI for clients and agencies alike.

As a trusted consultant, I resolve complex SEO challenges, guide teams through data-backed decisions, and translate business goals into scalable organic growth initiatives. I aggressively pursue optimization opportunities, monitor performance with dashboards, and stay current on industry best practices and certifications to ensure continued success.

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Experience Level

Expert
Expert
Expert
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate
Intermediate

Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Senior SEO Consultant at Self-Employed
June 1, 2022 - November 6, 2025
Hired by digital agencies and SMBs to resolve SEO roadblocks their in-house teams could not overcome. Performed technical audits and implemented fixes that led to a 40% average traffic increase within 90 days. Developed keyword clusters, optimized site architecture, and guided content teams to increase conversions. Built SEO dashboards using Google Looker Studio to track ranking growth, visibility, and lead generation. Advised on Core Web Vitals, schema markup, and mobile-first best practices.
SEO Account Manager & Strategist at Mindful Media
May 31, 2022 - May 31, 2022
Managed 20+ client accounts and led onboarding for all new SEO clients. Delivered 15+ #1-ranked local websites within 4 months post-launch through holistic SEO strategies. Conducted technical audits (Screaming Frog), keyword research (Ahrefs), and backlink audits (SEMrush). Provided SEO content briefs, optimized metadata, and implemented internal linking strategies. Increased qualified organic traffic by 60% YoY across multiple client verticals.
Marketing Project Manager at Innovative Arch Marketing
November 30, 2016 - November 30, 2016
Oversaw SEO, email, and content marketing initiatives for regional businesses across various sectors. Managed 7 cross-functional teams (content, dev, design) to execute high-conversion digital campaigns. Achieved a 9:1 average ROI over six years by aligning digital strategy with business KPIs. Created data-backed content campaigns that improved CTR and engagement across channels.
Office Manager & Marketing Lead at Eastern Arts Inc.
February 1, 2011 - February 1, 2011
Led the development and execution of a new marketing strategy that resulted in a 515% increase in net profit. Managed sales and marketing operations, developed internal workflows, and optimized team performance. Directed all promotional materials and managed media relationships to boost brand exposure.

Education

Certificate in Computer Science at Harvard University
January 11, 2030 - April 1, 2018
B.S. in Marketing / Business Management at University of the People
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2018
A.S. in Marketing / Business at Itawamba Community College
January 11, 2030 - January 1, 2001

Qualifications

SEO Specialization
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Google Project Management Certificate
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Google Digital Marketing & E-commerce
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Google Analytics (GA4)
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Google Ads – Search, Creative, and Display
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
SEMrush Technical SEO Certification
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025
Meta Marketing Analytics
January 11, 2030 - November 6, 2025

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Professional Services, Media & Entertainment