Nicholas Furnal — Senior SEO Manager
Nicholas
Furnal
Senior SEO Manager
13 yr
Digital Marketing
6+ yr
SEO Experience
nick.furnal@gmail.com (408) 439-3735 Redding, CA linkedin.com/in/nicholas-furnal
Work Experience
Senior SEO Account Manager
Jan 2026 — Present
SEO Brand · Remote
  • Own and lead SEO strategy and execution across client accounts
  • Manage client communication, reporting, and deliverables
  • Apply AI-driven SEO optimization to improve efficiency and outcomes
Technical SEO · Content Strategy · AI Workflows · Client Communication · Reporting · Cross-functional Collaboration
Senior SEO Manager
May 2024 — Jan 2026
Level Agency · Remote
  • Led SEO strategy for multiple client accounts with measurable growth outcomes
  • Aligned SEO initiatives with broader marketing and organizational objectives
  • Played a key role in advancing AI-powered SEO processes across the department
SEO Strategy · AI-Driven SEO · Client Management · Process Development · Cross-functional Collaboration
SEO & Content Manager
Nov 2021 — Mar 2024
Goldman Marketing Group · Remote
  • Led SEO, PPC, and content strategy for lead-generation clients
  • Managed a team of four employees
  • Led advanced keyword research tailored to market dynamics in the cosmetic dermatology industry
SEO · PPC · Content Strategy · Keyword Research · Team Management · Lead Generation
Implementation Specialist, Affiliate Marketing
May 2013 — Apr 2019
Pepperjam · Santa Cruz
  • Conducted data-driven analytics research to support affiliate and performance marketing programs
  • Monitored PPC compliance across 100+ client accounts
  • Configured affiliate networks and enforced client policies
Affiliate Marketing · PPC Compliance · Analytics · Client Onboarding · Network Configuration
SEO Awards
🏆 AI Excellence Winner
Issued by Level · Jul 2025
Recipient of the AI Excellence Award for developing AI image workflows that eliminated stock photo sourcing and streamlined creative production.
Nominated Best Use of AI in Search
Client: Heggerty
📈 400% more AI Overview appearances · 22% rise in non-branded traffic
Nominated Best B2B Campaign (SEO)
Client: Aerotek
📈 900% increase in AI Overview keyword appearances
Education
BA, Modern Literary Studies
University of California, Santa Cruz
2006 – 2010
Publications
Comic Book Resources
Author
70+ Articles
Quail ABCs Coloring Book: Color and Learn
Author & Illustrator
★★★★★ 5.0 (17 reviews)
Face Masks!: A Book About Staying Healthy and Safe During High-Risk Times
Author
★★★★★ 5.0 (12 reviews)
Additional Programs
Owner & Content Creator
campfire-seo.com
A curated resource hub for SEO professionals and marketers.