Cory Nelson

Cory Nelson is an experienced AI Strategist at Brandlight since October 2025, previously serving as Director of SEO & AI Search at Velir from June 2020 to October 2025, where responsibilities included overseeing SEO strategies and enhancing AI search capabilities. Earlier roles at Velir encompassed Senior Search Engine Optimization Analyst and Search Engine Optimization Analyst, focusing on optimizing site performance and collaborating on site architecture. Prior experience includes a position as Search Engine Optimization Specialist at Propertybase (January 2019 - May 2020), where Cory led initiatives like metadata optimization and keyword research, and significantly contributed to client success through technical audits and backlink strategies. As Marketing Director at Nelson Marketing (January 2017 - January 2020), Cory directed efforts to elevate business visibility through effective digital marketing. A digital marketing intern at Swiftkurrent in June 2017 provided foundational experience in proposal creation and client outreach. Cory holds a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration/Management from Gordon College (2013 - 2017).