Hi, I’m Tay Richards—a social media and content strategist with 9+ years of experience helping brands and communities grow through smart organic content, community engagement, and performance-driven strategy.

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Hi, I’m Tay Richards—a social media and content strategist with 9+ years of experience helping brands and communities grow through smart organic content, community engagement, and performance-driven strategy. I manage multi-platform channel plans, produce short-form video concepts, and create editorial calendars that keep messaging consistent and audience-focused.

I love turning ideas into measurable results—using analytics to guide what we post and how we refine our approach. From live-event social coverage and influencer/partner coordination to newsletters, website copy, and ongoing content production, I bring a collaborative, fast-paced mindset to every project.

  • 6 years' experience
  • Joined November 2026

Industry experience

  • Media & Entertainment
  • Non-Profit Organization

Work experience· 5 roles

Founder & Social Media Strategist · Richards CreativeJan 2026 – Present · 11 mos

Provide social media strategy, content marketing, and organic growth support for small businesses, organizations, and entrepreneurs. Run social media audits and consultations to improve visibility, engagement, and customer acquisition. Build custom content strategies, social media editorial calendars, campaign concepts, and platform recommendations. Create short-form video concepts, Reels/social graphics, captions, and SEO-focused content. Develop campaign and promotional strategies that convert social activity into measurable business opportunities.

Marketing Specialist · Adamson Systems EngineeringJul 2025 – Jul 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

Developed and executed social media and digital marketing strategies that built brand awareness and engagement across multiple platforms. Worked with international teams and internal stakeholders to transform complex product information into clear, audience-focused content. Maintained editorial calendars and coordinated multi-channel campaigns across digital, print, and partner communications. Managed marketing for global trade shows (Barcelona, Anaheim, Las Vegas), coordinating timelines, promotional materials, logistics, and stakeholders. Produced press releases, feature articles, customer success stories, marketing copy, and managed quarterly corporate newsletters from content development to final production. Led monthly communications with international partners/distributors around product launches, installations, and events.

Marketing & Communications Coordinator (Contract) · PeacebuildersDec 2023 – Jun 2025 · 1 yr 7 mos

Increased Instagram interactions by 202% and LinkedIn engagement by 111% within one year. Developed and executed marketing and communications plans in collaboration with senior leadership. Produced social media campaigns, newsletters, annual reports, blogs, website copy, media releases, donor materials, and event communications. Analyzed digital analytics, media trends, and stakeholder insights to guide content and marketing recommendations. Coordinated communications for fundraising initiatives, volunteer programs, and organizational events. Managed website content updates and built standardized templates to improve brand consistency and streamline workflows.

Social Media Manager (Contract) · Giants of AfricaJul 2022 – Apr 2023 · 10 mos
Project & Outreach Team Lead · Ifarada Centre for ExcellenceApr 2020 – Jan 2025 · 4 yrs 10 mos

Education

Bachelor's Degree, Visual Arts & Communication Studies · University of Windsor2030 – 2026
Post-Graduate Certificate, Corporate Communications · Seneca College at York University2030 – 2026
Certificate, Public Relations · Seneca College at York University2030 – 2026
PRSA TESL Certificate · Sol Schools2030 – 2026

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