My name is Richard, and I am a digital and paid media professional in the political and social advocacy space. Currently based in the Bay Area in California, I have worked for campaigns, clients, and organizations across the country. Although I am not a graphic designer or video producer by trade, please feel free to browse limited and basic samples of my creative work.
WORK EXPERIENCE
Senior Digital Ads Strategist → Harris for President, 07/24 - 11/24
Senior Digital Ads Strategist → Biden for President, 10/23 - 07/24
Senior Media Planner → Trilogy Interactive, 01/23 - 09/23
Media Planner → Trilogy Interactive, 01/22 - 12/22
Media Operations Associate → Trilogy Interactive, 06/21 - 12/21
Associate → The Blue Lab, 01/21 - 05/21
Graphics & Designs
February EOM Fundraising Appeal
Organic Social
Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor 2025
April Fundraising Appeal
Paid Social
Biden for President 2024
Rep. Swalwell Endorsement Announcement
Organic Social
The Tri-Valley Democratic Club
Videos
Community Event Promo Video
Organic Social
Barbara Lee for Oakland Mayor 2025
Brochures & Infographics
EHChocolatier Catalog
In 2019, I worked as a business consultant to a Boston area-based boutique chocolate shop, EHChocolatier. As part of the final deliverables, I pitched our client on a catalog idea to help better market their seasonal products. Below is a sample I created of an October / Halloween-themed chocolate catalog.
Written Content
Roosevelt Institute 10 Ideas Report
As part of the Northeastern University chapter of the Roosevelt Network, a national progressive policy think tank, I wrote a policy analysis and report on the significance and potential impacts of expanded vote-by-mail and all-mail election programs in Massachusetts. Originally from California, a state with an incredibly robust mail-in ballot system, I was surprised and dismayed at the lack of mail ballot infrastructure in my local and wider communities at school. Passionate about democracy rights and issues, I explained in depth my argument and advocacy for increased ballot access across the state during the COVID pandemic and beyond.
Read the full policy memo below.