Christopher Al-Aswad is a freelance writer and SEO consultant based in Normal, IL. He has over 10 years of experience writing web content and optimizing websites for clients. His objectives are to drive traffic to client websites through creative content generation and cost-effective advertising. He currently provides SEO and content services for several law firms, software companies, and individual websites.
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Christopher Al-Aswad
2905 E. Raab Rd. Normal, IL 61761
Phone: 773-818-8828 E-Mail: chris@mycorporateblogger.com
Objectives
To drive traffic to my clients’ websites with the least amount of unnecessary paid advertising.
To generate a flow of creative content for my clients.
Experience
The Compression Planning Institute—SEO writer Feb. 09-Present
I am the corporate blogger for the Compression Planning Institute.
R3R Web Business Consultants—Partner Feb. 09-Present
R3R is a web business consulting agency. I write SEO press releases and web content for the various law firms
and organizations that R3R does business with.
Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP—SEO Consultant Feb. 09-Present
My partner, Adam Listek, is designing a website for this law firm. I am in charge of the on site and off site
optimization. I will also be doing a Google Adwords campaign for the firm in the near future.
Amend Solutions—SEO Consultant Jan. 09-Present
Amend Solutions is a computer software company in Bloomington, IL. My work includes but is not limited to
search engine optimization, search engine marketing, Internet advertising, social media consulting, and
competitor analysis.
Web Content Manager Jan. 06-Present
In the last several years, I've devoted almost constant attention to blogging and social media. I have a
preternatural grasp of Web 2.0 and publishing on the Net. I run six blogs, a literary arts webzine, and an online
comic. I also maintain a vast network of connections with website designers, bloggers, writers, and illustrators.
Trainer and Writing Tutor Aug. 04-April 08
I aided teachers and students at Heartland Community College, proofreading papers and giving writing
instruction. In addition, I trained the incoming tutors in various learning skills.
Editing/Tutoring Private Business May 04-April 08
I used my skills as a writer and certified tutor to meet the unique needs of my clients.
Writer and Editor Dec. 2000-Present
Since 2000, I have been working on independent writing projects. I have three novels, a collection of essays
and a collection of poems. My meticulous attention to these manuscripts has vastly improved my editing
abilities over the years.
2. Education
DePaul University Jan. 02-June 03
B.A. Graduated with Highest Honors.
Awarded Most Outstanding Senior in English.
Hamilton College Aug.97-Dec.00
Major in Literature and creative writing.
Client Websites
Amend Solutions http://amendsolutions.com/index.php
I am currently optimizing this website and leading a keyword campaign.
Executive Decision Making Systems http://www.executivedecisionmakingsystems.com/
I write posts for this blog.
Smart Camera Blog http://www.smartcamerasblog.com/
I set up and optimized this Wordpress blog on C-Panel.
The Random LOL http://therandomlol.com
I launched a link-building campaign for this site.
Eldred Company http://eldredcompany.net
I do content management and sales promotion for this website design company.
WCKLaw.com http://wcklaw.com/
I am an SEO consultant for Wylder Corwin Kelly LLP in Bloomington, IL.
Professional Website
My Corporate Blogger http://mycorporateblogger.com
You can follow my business practices here on my professional blog.
Personal Websites
Escape into Life http://escapeintolife.com
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3. Literary Webzine features Outsider Art and lucid poetry, along with a collection of essays and podcasts
dedicated to the expansion of creative potential. I worked with Eldred Company to create this site.
Novel of Life: Las Vegas http://escapeintolife.com/wordpress
Online graphic novel. I worked with Eldred Company to create this site.
Novel of Life: Interlinked Fiction Blogs http://www.noveloflife.wordpress.com
http://www.hiddenview.wordpress.com
http://www.lethebashar.wordpress.com
I experiment with connectivity, digital media and online publishing in this online novel.
The Blogs of Innocence http://www.philquotes.blospot.com
http://lethebashar.podbean.com
http://literarycritic.podbean.com
http://altheabashar.livejournal.com
On this network of blogs, I incorporate a video book review site, an essay site, a poetry site, and an audio
podcast.
Skills
I have significant experience in the following areas: journalistic writing, SEO press release writing and
syndication, editing, website design and maintenance, social media sites, blogging, and viral marketing.
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