Kurt Damada

Results-driven marketing manager with 15+ years of experience leading digital marketing, SEO, and brand/print collateral strategy for hospitality, design, and interiors brands. Supervised marketing across a multi-company group spanning resort operations, architectural/interior design, and signage production — giving direct, hands-on experience with the kind of cross-disciplinary marketing that interior solutions and design-build companies need. Proven track record advancing from hands-on specialist to Team Leader, Supervisor, and Project Manager.

Currently completing an MBA while co-founding an eco-tourism venture and serving in local government — bringing a rare combination of marketing expertise, business ownership experience, and leadership.

Barangay Kagawad, Committee Chairman on Environment at Brgy. San Isidro, Nabunturan (2023-12 – Present)

Elected local council member overseeing environmental policy and community programs for Barangay San Isidro

• Draft legislative and governance documents in support of barangay initiatives

Co-Founder / Business Proprietor at Camp Damada Resort (Present)

Co-founded and lead branding and social media strategy for an eco-tourism venture

• Oversee marketing, guest experience, and day-to-day business operations

Team Leader / SEO Specialist at A9 Digital Marketing (Casino Company, Southeast Asia) (2024-02 – 2025-03)

Led SEO strategy and execution for a Southeast Asian casino industry client

• Managed a team delivering keyword, content, and link-building initiatives

SEO Supervisor / Digital Marketer at Malagos Garden Resort Group (Malagos Garden Resort, Big Panda Corporation, CP Design and Architecture, AB Frank Interiors, Argus Builders) (2020 – 2024)

Led digital marketing and SEO across a group of sister companies under one ownership: Malagos Garden Resort (hospitality), Big Panda Corporation (signages and marketing collaterals), CP Design and Architecture (project concept and design), and AB Frank Interiors (interior works), Argus Builders (Construction Company)

• Served as lead designer/producer of digital print materials — signages, tarpaulins, and marketing collaterals — for the group's brands
• Directed keyword research, on-page optimization, and campaign performance tracking across brands

SEO Supervisor / Project Manager at Just Simply Outsourcing Worldwide Inc. (2010 – 2020)

Supervised SEO teams and managed client projects over a 10-year tenure

• Directed link building, on-page SEO, and project delivery timelines

SEO Supervisor at Now Outsourcing Services (2010 – 2012)

• Oversaw SEO operations and directory/article submission strategy for client accounts

Project Manager (Home-Based) at Iam-Info Publishing Corporation (2009 – 2010)

Managed remote projects for a US-based publishing client

SEO Team Leader / Link Builder / Internet Marketer at Eversun Software Philippines Inc. (2007 – 2009)

• Led link-building and internet marketing initiatives; advanced to SEO Team Leader 3

Master in Business Administration – University of Southeastern Philippines, Obrero Campus (2022)

Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in Entrepreneurial Marketing – Mindanao State University (2001 – 2005)