Sean Leong

About Sean Leong

I bring a diverse background in product management, CMS platforms, SEO, and digital media, with experience optimizing content workflows, scaling platforms, and improving internal site search. My work has spanned publishing, media, and technology, allowing me to merge strategy, technical problem-solving, and user experience to create impactful digital products.At the same time, I’m exploring opportunities in art education—leveraging my background in illustration, graphic design, and digital storytelling to help others develop creative and technical skills. While I don’t have formal teaching experience, I’ve always thrived in mentorship and training roles, guiding teams, simplifying complex ideas, and fostering creative collaboration.To stay ahead of emerging technology trends, I’m currently enrolled in MIT Professional Education’s \"No Code AI & Machine Learning\" program (Feb–June 2025). While I don’t see AI as replacing creative and strategic decision-making, I believe it will increasingly enhance SEO, site search, and digital content workflows. By understanding AI-driven automation and optimization, I aim to integrate smart technology solutions into CMS platforms and creative workflows while keeping the human element at the core.Key Strengths & Interests- CMS & Digital Platforms – Implementation, migrations, workflow optimization- SEO & Internal Search – Strategy, schema markup, content discoverability- AI & Automation in Content Strategy – Exploring emerging tools for SEO and digital media- Bridging Art & Technology – UX/UI, illustration, interactive storytelling- Mentorship & Training – Supporting teams, simplifying complex ideas- Process & Documentation – Roadmaps, training materials, workflowsI\'m open to product management roles in CMS, SEO, and digital experience, as well as teaching and creative opportunities in education, museums, or community programs.

Experience

1. Art Teacher

   Newark Public Schools

   Aug 2025 — Present · Newark, NJ, US

   Teach visual arts to students in grades K–8, creating engaging lessons aligned with NJ Student Learning Standards.Develop projects that integrate drawing, painting, sculpture, and media arts, fostering creativity and skill development.Incorporate interdisciplinary connections between art, history, and culture to enhance student learning.Establish a supportive classroom environment that encourages self-expression, collaboration, and respect.Participate in the Alternate Route Provisional Teacher Program at Brookdale College while completing required coursework toward Standard Certification.

Education

• Sheridan College

  Post Graduate Certificate, Interactive MultiMedia

• New York Academy of Art

  MFA, Painting

• School of Visual Arts

  Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Communication and Media Studies + cartooning

Skills

• Digital Media
• Digital Strategy
• User Experience
• New Media
• Email Marketing
• Creative Direction
• Mobile Marketing
• Mobile Applications
• Adobe Creative Suite
• Content Management
• SEO
• Online Advertising
• Product Development
• Video
• Interactive Advertising
• Social Media
• Online Marketing
• Information Architecture
• Strategy
• E-Commerce
• Digital Marketing
• Graphic Design
• Usability
• User Interface Design
• Advertising
• Web Project Management
• Web Applications
• Integrated Marketing
• Management
• Project Management
• Social Media Marketing
• User Interface
• Content Strategy
• Interactive Marketing
• Product Marketing
• Cms
• B2b
• Mobile Devices
• Art Direction
• Brand Development