I am a results-oriented SEO Specialist with over 7 years of experience in driving organic growth, link-building, and technical SEO strategies across competitive industries. I have worked extensively on multi-regional websites and recruitment platforms, creating strategic content calendars and backlink acquisition plans that improve visibility and user acquisition. I enjoy collaborating with remote teams and founders to deliver monthly SEO roadmaps and keyword gap analyses, always aiming to boost conversions and enhance site performance. My hands-on approach and passion for tracking performance have led to consistent improvements in rankings, traffic, and overall digital marketing effectiveness.

Akshay Kalsekar

I am a results-oriented SEO Specialist with over 7 years of experience in driving organic growth, link-building, and technical SEO strategies across competitive industries. I have worked extensively on multi-regional websites and recruitment platforms, creating strategic content calendars and backlink acquisition plans that improve visibility and user acquisition. I enjoy collaborating with remote teams and founders to deliver monthly SEO roadmaps and keyword gap analyses, always aiming to boost conversions and enhance site performance. My hands-on approach and passion for tracking performance have led to consistent improvements in rankings, traffic, and overall digital marketing effectiveness.

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I am a results-oriented SEO Specialist with over 7 years of experience in driving organic growth, link-building, and technical SEO strategies across competitive industries. I have worked extensively on multi-regional websites and recruitment platforms, creating strategic content calendars and backlink acquisition plans that improve visibility and user acquisition.

I enjoy collaborating with remote teams and founders to deliver monthly SEO roadmaps and keyword gap analyses, always aiming to boost conversions and enhance site performance. My hands-on approach and passion for tracking performance have led to consistent improvements in rankings, traffic, and overall digital marketing effectiveness.

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Language

English
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Work Experience

Sales Marketing Assistant at Lilacglen Limited
October 1, 2022 - Present
Supported marketing initiatives by implementing promotional displays, seasonal campaigns, and upselling products to boost in-store sales performance. Analysed daily sales reports and customer feedback to identify opportunities for improvement and recommend actionable strategies to management. Delivered exceptional customer service and supervised daily store operations including staff coordination and cash handling. Trained new staff members, monitored inventory levels, and maintained high standards of store presentation.
Assistant Manager at Publics Media
August 31, 2022 - July 18, 2025
Led monthly SEO strategies for enterprise-level clients in the Gulf region, including McDonald’s Middle East, Nestle MENA, Yas Marina, and One&Only Resorts. Conducted keyword research, on-page enhancements, and technical SEO audits. Designed and executed backlink acquisition plans using ethical tactics and tools like Ahrefs and Moz. Tracked KPIs and delivered monthly reports for stakeholders. Collaborated with development and content teams to optimize sites and improve local SERP performance with hreflang and region-specific content.
Assistant SEO Project Manager at Ebrandz Solutions Pvt. Ltd
January 31, 2020 - July 18, 2025
Managed SEO growth strategies for over 80 global clients, improving organic visibility by 30–50% within 6–12 months. Developed content plans and backlink outreach calendars targeting high-authority domains. Delivered measurable performance improvements tracked through GA, GSC, and SEMrush on rankings, CTR, and engagement. Collaborated closely with internal teams and conducted QA checks pre-launch, while training new team members on SEO best practices and tools.

Education

Master’s at Dublin Business School
January 1, 2024 - January 31, 2025
Higher Diploma at Dublin Business School
September 1, 2022 - September 30, 2023
Bachelor of Science at Mumbai University
June 1, 2012 - January 31, 2015

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Industry Experience

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