Hasaan Brown
Lead Consultant
Hasaan is a Search Engine Marketing professional with nearly 10 years experience developing, implementing and executing Internet marketing plans for businesses both local and national, large and small, and in a variety of sectors. He is highly proficient at uncovering direct paths to amplified visibility, delivering leads and sales, as well as increasing web site traffic and search engine share using proven and legitimate search engine optimization and search engine marketing techniques and web analytics.
His experience includes working with Discovery Communications, Andalman-Flynn, the American Society of Plastic Surgeons, BeautyForLife.com, the American College of Allergy, Asthma, and Immunology, the American College of Cardiology, National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare, Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association, Care.org, Investor Place Media, LLC/Phillips International, Inc., Educational Connections, and numerous affiliate marketing endeavors.
Hasaan loves nature and spends a lot of time fishing and hiking around Maryland and DC .
Ben Gross
Content Writer, Strategist, Project Manager
Since 1995, Ben has helped businesses develop, reshape and refine their written communications—from press releases and landing page copy to articles and strategic plans—to inspire the reader to action. He is comfortable working with CEOs and interns alike to ensure that projects come in on time, on target and on budget. He has worked with companies such as Whole Foods Market, Marriott, Discovery Communications, The American Society of Plastic Surgeons, the Maryland Zoo in Baltimore, Andalman-Flynn and GuyDater.com.
Ben lives in Silver Spring with his wife, two children and a still-sprightly 15-year-old collie/lab mix.
Bria Culp
Content Editor, Researcher, SEM Analyst
Born and raised in the Washington, DC Metro area, Bria combines the skills she learned earning a Bachelor’s degree in Media Communications and a Master of Arts degree in Forensic Psychology to uncover highly-targeted search behaviors and applying it to keyword research to ensure the most relevant copy appears in the content of various clients. For the past 2 years, she has brought her unique skill set and personality to SEM Consulting.
She is an avid foodie and a classically trained singer who enjoys performing with her local improv troupe in her spare time.
Valerie Smith
Researcher, SEM Analyst
Valerie has worked with Hasaan for a number of years performing both keyword research and competitive SEM analysis. She has a degree in Business Administration and helps to keep SEMConsulting’s day-to-day functions in order.
Valerie lives in Silver Spring and enjoys outdoor activities, playing sports, and shopping.