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Valeria Strebchuk
SEO Specialist | Link Builder
📍 Lviv, Ukraine | 📞 [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | ✉ [open contact info](look above in the "contact info" section) | LinkedIn
ABOUT ME
Psychology graduate with a strong background in HR and talent sourcing, now transitioning into SEO and link building. Analytical, detail-oriented, and people-savvy — I bring structured thinking, strong communication skills, and a genuine interest in digital marketing. Self-studying SEO fundamentals, link building techniques, and outreach strategies through online resources.
EXPERIENCE
HR Generalist | UnidataLab (IT Company) | Sep 2023 – Feb 2024
• Sourced and screened candidates via LinkedIn Recruiter, PeopleForce, and job boards
• Conducted structured interviews and competency-based assessments
• Managed full-cycle recruitment: job posting, CV screening, kickoff meetings with hiring managers
• Built and maintained candidate pipelines and ATS records
• Collaborated with team leads to align hiring needs and expectations
CCTV Operator | OHZ Remote Guarding | Mar 2022 – Jul 2022
• Monitored and analyzed live feeds requiring sustained attention and quick judgment
• Developed strong situational analysis and structured reporting skills
Peer Mentor & Psychology Club Member | Ivan Franko National University | Sep 2022 – May 2023
• Supported first-year students through mentoring and group discussions
• Practiced empathic communication, active listening, and conflict resolution
SEO & DIGITAL SKILLS
• Familiar with core SEO concepts: on-page, off-page, technical SEO, backlink profiles
• Understanding of link building strategies: guest posting, outreach, anchor text, DR/DA metrics
• Basic knowledge of tools: Google Search Console, Ahrefs (theory), SEMrush (theory)
• Research and data analysis: skilled at finding, evaluating, and organizing information
• Outreach mindset — strong written communication and relationship-building approach
TRANSFERABLE SKILLS
• Talent sourcing & candidate research — directly applicable to prospect research in link building
• Structured interviewing & communication — valuable for outreach and partnership building
• ATS & database management (PeopleForce) — organized and process-driven
• Deep understanding of human motivation & behavior — from Psychology background
EDUCATION
B.A. in Psychology | Ivan Franko National University of Lviv | 2022 – 2026
• Key subjects: Organizational Psychology, Communication Theory, Motivation & Behavior, Conflict Resolution
LANGUAGES
Ukrainian: Native
English: Upper Intermediate (B2)
SELF-DEVELOPMENT
• Actively self-studying SEO through free online resources, blogs, and YouTube channels
• Learning link building methodology: prospecting, outreach templates, follow-up sequences
• Goal: gain first practical SEO/link building project experience to complement theoretical knowledge