George Rouse George Rouse Resume | Search Leadership, SEO & Digital Growth

View the resume of George Rouse, covering leadership in search, SEO, digital marketing, analytics, paid media and web development.

Experience

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Associate Director, Search

March 2025 - Present

Kaseya

- Reading, UK

  • Lead strategic direction for the company’s search initiatives to drive organic growth.
  • Oversee SEO team and coordinate cross-functional collaboration with SEM and social teams.
  • Develop metrics and reporting to present insights to marketing leadership and executives.
  • Implement data-driven improvements to maximize ROI on organic search campaigns.
  • Leverage technical expertise in coding (HTML, PHP, Java, Python) and analytics tools for enhanced campaign efficiency.
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Senior Digital Marketing Manager

April 2022 - March 2025

Kaseya

- Reading, UK

  • Ensured consistent brand messaging across organic search, SEM, and social channels.
  • Monitored performance metrics and competitive landscape to identify growth opportunities.
  • Optimized internal processes to improve marketing delivery efficiency.
  • Applied technical skills to automate reporting using SEMrush, Google Analytics, and Data Studio.
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SEO, Digital Marketing Manager

May 2020 - April 2022

Datto

- Reading, UK

  • Built Datto’s SEO function from the ground up, including hiring key digital roles.
  • Established end-to-end lead tracking and KPI reporting for regional/product teams.
  • Developed fast-paced digital growth strategies despite pandemic and regulatory challenges.
  • Ensured corporate website compliance with GDPR and CCPA regulations.
  • Collaborated closely with SEM, social, and product marketing teams to align strategies.
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Marketing Campaign Manager

Jan 2020 - May 2020

Datto

- Reading, UK

  • Managed integrated global marketing campaigns to support revenue objectives.
  • Coordinated messaging, content, architecture, segmentation, and reporting.
  • Collaborated with product, content, regional, and digital teams to maximize engagement.
  • Focused on driving solution-based education throughout the buyer journey.
  • Oversaw planning and execution of global marketing initiatives.
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Marketing Specialist

Jan 2016 - Jan 2020

Datto

- Reading, UK

  • Managed up to 50 EMEA marketing campaigns simultaneously.
  • Supported the creation of marketing plans for UK, Ireland, Nordics, Benelux, and DACH regions.
  • Tracked leads, monitored KPIs, and ensured campaigns contributed to revenue.
  • Worked across departments including design, operations, content, and IT.
  • Gained broad marketing expertise, from web design and video production to reporting.
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Graphic Designer & Web Developer

August 2011 - Dec 2015

Jigsaw Design Studio

- Reading, UK

  • Developed 100+ websites, product packaging, and print materials for clients.
  • Managed SEO strategies using Google Analytics, Tag Manager, Screaming Frog, and SEO PowerSuite.
  • Ran Google Ads campaigns for 20+ clients, managing budgets and content.
  • Built websites with HTML, CSS, PHP, JS; worked with WordPress, Magento, OpenCart.
  • Mentored two staff members and oversaw project workflow, invoicing, and quality control.

Soft Skills

👑 Leadership
🗣️ Communication
🧩 Problem Solving
🧠 Strategic Thinking
📚 Storytelling
📈 Analytics

Languages

HTML 10/10
CSS 10/10
Python 8/10
Javascript 8/10
GPT Prompt Engineering 9/10

Awards

Digital Markeeter of the Year

2024

Digital Markeeter of the Year

2023

Marketing Ace of Innovation

2020

MVP of the Year, Datto EMEA

2017

DattoByte Award (Employee of the Month)

2016

Education

1 Year - Computer Science

University of Reading

2010

Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA)

Brockenhurst College

2010

IT Practitioners BTEC (Triple Distinction)

Brockenhurst College

2010

I’ve spent my career bouncing between SEO, content marketing and project management, but really it all comes down to one thing: I love using tech to make experiences better for people.

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