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Certifications & Training

2022 · Active
Google Digital Marketing & E-Commerce Certificate
Google / Coursera
Advanced certification covering search engine optimization, Google Ads, analytics, and digital marketing strategy for local businesses.
2012 · 2016
B.S. Marketing & Communications
New York University
Studied marketing strategy, consumer behavior, and digital communications at NYU's Stern School. Foundation for building a results-driven SEO agency.

Jan 2020 · Present
Founder & Lead SEO Strategist
Merlino Marketing
Built and scaled a full-service NYC SEO agency serving 50+ local businesses across all five boroughs. Specializing in local search dominance and conversion-focused web design.
Mar 2017 · Dec 2019
Senior SEO Manager
Digital Growth Agency NYC
Led SEO strategy for 30+ enterprise clients across the tri-state area. Managed a team of 8 SEO specialists and delivered an average 200% increase in organic traffic.
Jun 2014 · Feb 2017
SEO Specialist
Manhattan Marketing Group
Executed on-page and off-page SEO campaigns for local businesses throughout NYC. Built expertise in Google Business Profile optimization and local citation building.
Sep 2012 · May 2014
Junior Digital Marketer
Brooklyn Web Studio
Started in web design and quickly specialized in organic search. Laid the foundation for a decade of local SEO expertise serving NYC small businesses.

2024
Top NYC SEO Agency
Clutch.co
Recognized as a top-rated local SEO agency in New York City based on verified client reviews and measurable campaign performance.
2023
Best Local SEO Campaign
NYC Marketing Awards
Awarded for an outstanding local search campaign that drove 400% growth in organic leads for a multi-location home services client across all five boroughs.

Tony Ricci
Owner, Ricci HVAC - Brooklyn, NY
" Merlino Marketing completely transformed our online presence. Within four months we went from invisible on Google to ranking #1 for our most valuable keywords. Our phone doesn't stop ringing. Best investment we've made for our business. "
Sandra Morales
Managing Partner, Queens Law Group
" We hired Merlino Marketing after two other agencies failed to move the needle. They delivered results in 60 days. Our firm now dominates the local pack for personal injury searches in Queens. The ROI speaks for itself. "