Hi, I’m Chad Calimpong, a proactive SEO professional passionate about driving online success through strategic optimization. I thrive on building and mentoring teams, turning data into practical, scalable campaigns, and delivering improved discovery and conversion across web and mobile experiences. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional programs for brands ranging from travel to entertainment, boosting organic traffic, improving search visibility, and executing high-impact site migrations. I love combining technical SEO, content strategy, and analytics to create collaborative, growth-oriented cultures.

Chad Calimpong

Hi, I’m Chad Calimpong, a proactive SEO professional passionate about driving online success through strategic optimization. I thrive on building and mentoring teams, turning data into practical, scalable campaigns, and delivering improved discovery and conversion across web and mobile experiences. Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional programs for brands ranging from travel to entertainment, boosting organic traffic, improving search visibility, and executing high-impact site migrations. I love combining technical SEO, content strategy, and analytics to create collaborative, growth-oriented cultures.

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Hi, I’m Chad Calimpong, a proactive SEO professional passionate about driving online success through strategic optimization. I thrive on building and mentoring teams, turning data into practical, scalable campaigns, and delivering improved discovery and conversion across web and mobile experiences.

Throughout my career, I’ve led cross-functional programs for brands ranging from travel to entertainment, boosting organic traffic, improving search visibility, and executing high-impact site migrations. I love combining technical SEO, content strategy, and analytics to create collaborative, growth-oriented cultures.

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Language

English
Fluent

Work Experience

Sr Manager Digital Content & Experience at Sphere Entertainment Inc
September 1, 2024 - Present
Responsible for driving Sphere’s digital discovery, including defining, building, managing, and scaling digital content programs across web and mobile platforms to optimize navigation and purchase paths, improving data content and information finding, and increasing overall SEO market share.
SEO Strategist at Authentic Vacations
September 1, 2019 - July 1, 2024
Managed SEO program; 150% organic search traffic increase over four years; backlinks grew 146% over the same period.
SEO Manager - Omnichannel at Sportsman’s Warehouse Corporate
August 1, 2018 - September 1, 2019
Managed SEO for website and store locations; increased Organic Traffic Pageviews 80% YoY; inbound links up 35%; applied GBP Local Search strategy to 300+ stores, increasing sessions by 180%.
Partner, Digital Search Strategist at MBK Group
October 1, 2014 - July 1, 2018
Implemented digital marketing solutions for diverse clients; notable client outcomes include AdventureTours.com growth in Las Vegas, Sedona, and Grand Canyon markets, plus improvements for HiHealth.com and Bon Appetit Group of Websites through SEO and technical initiatives.
SEO Marketing Manager at Travelocity
March 1, 2014 - October 1, 2014
Spearheaded content strategy for Travelocity’s multiple lines of business (Flight, Car, Hotel); migrated legacy content to a new platform; led content strategy resulting in an 80% increase in top landing page views and a 15% overall traffic increase; top landing pages grew by 400%.
Marketing Director, Global Online Search at DELL INC
January 1, 2011 - December 31, 2013
Globally managed domestic and international SEO teams; localized content translations and hreflang attributes to improve international visibility; updated YouTube content to boost views; updated B2B tracking; led inbound link-building efforts increasing high-value links by approximately 25%.
Director, Search Engine Optimization at CHOICE HOTELS INTERNATIONAL
January 1, 2003 - December 31, 2011
Built and led a best-in-class SEO/Search organization; elevated brand to a top-three placement against key competitors; led an integrated search strategy across marketing channels and developed a content strategy for all hotel pages; supervised social media integration.

Education

Sales and Marketing at University of Hawaii - Maui College
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Qualifications

GA4 Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
SEMrush Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026
Ahrefs Certified
January 11, 2030 - February 23, 2026

Industry Experience

Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Travel & Hospitality, Professional Services, Retail