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Armando Du Preez
SEO Specialist
Pretoria
Summary
Search Engine Optimization specialist with in-depth knowledge of SEO strategies, multiple analytic and tracking tools. Guides SEO strategy for medium-sized businesses and executes SEO-driven lead generation campaigns. Also experienced in various types of communication and team management tools such as Slack, Notion, Linear, Mem, and Microsoft Outlook.
Overview
2
2
years of professional experience
7
7
years of post-secondary education
Work History
SEO Off-Site Specialist
Atlys
Remote
10.2022 - Current
- Create specialized link-building campaigns to drive referring traffic.
- Actively use SEO tools to complete link-building campaigns.
- Collaborated with team members to achieve target results.
- Continuously reported Off-Site SEO techniques and developed improvements to boost accuracy.
- Enhanced data integrity by applying meticulous attention to detail when reviewing and analyzing SEO metrics.
SEO Content Writer
Atlys
Remote
05.2022 - 10.2022
- Utilized exceptional writing, editing and proofreading skills to produce engaging and error-free content.
- Edited and proofread content to confirm proper grammar, quality and consistency with company standards.
- Provided writing support in fast-paced environment for variety of public-facing materials.
- Repurposed and optimized existing content for use in different mediums.
- Utilizing writing and SEO tools to create helpful and correct content.
Telecommunication Site Acquisition Specialist
Smith and Fisher Townplanning
Pretoria
10.2021 - 04.2022
- Reported regularly to managers on project budget, progress and technical problems.
- Adhered to budget requirements with excellent planning and consistent expense monitoring.
- Site acquisition through analyzing properties based on the province's Land Use Scheme, property Title Deeds, and Spatial Development Framework.
- Negotiated lease agreements set out by third-party telecommunication corporations.
Quality Control Manager
South African Cable Technologies (SACTEC)
Pretoria
08.2021 - 10.2021
- Collaborated with stakeholders to verify delivery of desired quality requirements to distributors.
- Developed and analyzed quality control processes and deliverables to determine present standards and establish recommended action plans.
- Followed quality standards and procedures to minimize errors and maximize customer satisfaction.
- Updated quality control standards, methods and procedures to meet compliance requirements.
- Collected and analyzed custom built electrical harness samples to evaluate quality, providing feedback and interpretation to production management or staff.
Technical Team Member
South African Cable Technologies (SACTEC)
Pretoria
11.2020 - 07.2021
- Created Work Instructions for all electronic harnesses.
- Supporting the company in deliveries when staff were on sick-leave.
- Rearranged store to ensure faster and more accurate material issuance to job cards.
- Developed towbar harnesses for all new vehicles in South Africa.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning
North West University
Potchefstroom, South Africa 01.2016 - 12.2020
Certificate - Introduction To Google SEO
UC Davis
Coursera 08.2022 - 08.2022
Certificate - Optimizing A Website For Google Search
UC Davis
Coursera 09.2022 - 09.2023
Certificate - Google SEO Fundamentals
UC Davis
Coursera 09.2022 - 09.2022
Certificate - Advanced Content Tactics To Optimize SEO
UC Davis
Coursera 10.2022 - 10.2023
Timeline
SEO Off-Site Specialist
Atlys
10.2022 - Current
Certificate - Advanced Content Tactics To Optimize SEO
UC Davis
10.2022 - 10.2023
Certificate - Optimizing A Website For Google Search
UC Davis
09.2022 - 09.2023
Certificate - Google SEO Fundamentals
UC Davis
09.2022 - 09.2022
Certificate - Introduction To Google SEO
UC Davis
08.2022 - 08.2022
SEO Content Writer
Atlys
05.2022 - 10.2022
Telecommunication Site Acquisition Specialist
Smith and Fisher Townplanning
10.2021 - 04.2022
Quality Control Manager
South African Cable Technologies (SACTEC)
08.2021 - 10.2021
Technical Team Member
South African Cable Technologies (SACTEC)
11.2020 - 07.2021
Bachelor of Science - Urban And Regional Planning
North West University
01.2016 - 12.2020
Skills
Search Engine Optimization
Keyword optimization
Analytical and Critical Thinking
Excellent Communication
Software
SEMrush
Google Search Console
STRAPI
Clearscope
Pitchbox
Google Sheets
Google Docs
Microsoft Excel
Microsoft Word