Mari Assefa

Mari Assefa is a seasoned SEO professional and web developer with over 20 years of experience in the field.2 Currently, Mari holds the position of Senior Director, Creative & SEO at Seven Hills Global since March 2022.12 Previously, Mari served as the Director of SEO Strategy at acKnowledge from April 2020 to March 2021.12

Mari's career highlights include:

• Managing SEO projects for major clients such as Mattel, MSNBC, Kraft Foods, Barneys New York, and Fisher-Price.2
• Expertise in SEO, e-commerce, analytics, and the LAMP toolkit.
• Proficiency in technologies like JavaScript, jQuery, HTML/5, CSS, and server administration on Linux, FreeBSD, and MacOS.
• Developing a successful crowdsourced fundraising site for Anjellicle Cats Rescue.
• Leading a social media campaign that won a $50K Facebook contest.

Mari's educational background includes studies in Geology, Art/Architectural History, and Computer Science at Columbia University, as well as Accessories Design & Fine Arts at the Fashion Institute of Technology.1

Beyond professional accomplishments, Mari has diverse interests including cat rescuing, printmaking, screenprinting, shoemaking, costuming, corset making, cake artistry, and jewelry crafting.