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Hi there! I’m Zachary Richard Macias Champ, a Fredericksburg-based creative technologist and founder of AIS/Inspire. I build digital ecosystems for local studios and research brands, blending design, development, and marketing to help them grow.
I’m passionate about urban culture, community experiences, and turning ideas into tangible tools—from Shopify storefronts to dashboards, events, and content pipelines. I love collaborating with teams to ship creative solutions that make an impact.
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Work Experience
Founder • Creative Director • Full-Stack Creator at Athena Intelligence Solutions (AIS) / INSPIRE
January 1, 2021 - PresentFounded AIS/INSPIRE and built a full digital ecosystem for a local creative studio and research brand. Managed marketing strategy, social media, SEO, ad campaigns, and analytics. Designed and maintained a Shopify site with product pages, customer journey, and AdSense integration. Developed urban culture events, pop-ups, and community experiences. Created and deployed full-stack tools, dashboards, and web apps to support AIS missions. Notable projects included AIS HQ dashboard, mesh client deployment, team tools calendar, tactical mapping, and narrative game platforms.
Washington Digital Media Copywriter & Administrative Assistant at Washington, D.C.
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Wrote business plans, proposals, and website copy across industries. Managed social media schedules and Facebook ad campaigns. Optimized SEO, WordPress/Shopify pages, and content pipelines.
Dual Revenue & Customer Service Agent at Teleperformance (FedEx Contract)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2018Managed 15–60 calls per day, resolving billing and shipment issues. Maintained confidentiality handling sensitive customer data.
Ghostwriter at MyEssayWriter (Remote)
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Produced academic blogs and research papers (APA/MLA/Chicago).
Intern at Spotsylvania Economic Development Authority (EDA)
January 1, 2015 - January 1, 2015Created outreach materials, proposals, and social posts for county initiatives.
Founder • Creative Director • Full-Stack Creator at AIS / INSPIRE
January 1, 2021 - PresentBuilt full digital ecosystem for a local creative studio and research brand. Managed marketing strategy, social media, SEO, ad campaigns, and analytics. Designed & maintained Shopify site, product pages, customer journey, and AdSense integration. Developed urban culture events, pop-ups, and community experiences. Created and deployed full-stack tools, dashboards & web apps for AIS missions. Notable projects include INSPIRE HQ dashboard (HTTPS server, Node.js backend), Mesh tactic Web Client Deployment (custom Deno build, LAN-secure HTTPS system), Team Tools Calendar (FullCalendar.js with local JSON storage + event API), FX BG Tactical Map (Leaflet.js + MBTiles offline map), Space Command Game (JavaScript game with mobile UX), Spirit of the Snake (narrative platformer), FX BG Intel Dump (OSINT tool — Python/Flask) and Mesh Storm infra tools. GitHub: https://github.com/officialinspire
Copywriter & Administrative Assistant at Washington Digital Media
January 1, 2018 - January 1, 2020Wrote business plans, proposals, and website copy across industries. Managed social media schedules and Facebook ad campaigns. Optimized SEO, WordPress/Shopify pages, and content pipelines.
Ghostwriter at MyEssayWriter
January 1, 2017 - January 1, 2017Produced academic blogs and research papers (APA/MLA/Chicago).
Education
Associate of Arts, General Studies at Germanna Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Corps of Cadets (No Degree Conferred) at Norwich University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Advanced Diploma at Massaponax High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Associate of A/S, General Studies at Germanna Community College
January 1, 2013 - January 1, 2015Corps of Cadets (No Degree Conferral) at Norwich University
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2012Advanced Diploma at Massaponax High School
January 1, 2006 - January 1, 2010Qualifications
Public Notary, Commonwealth of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2028META Blueprint Certified – Facebook Business Advertising Consultant
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025Public Notary, Commonwealth of Virginia
January 11, 2030 - September 30, 2028META Blueprint Certified – Facebook Business Advertising Consultant
January 11, 2030 - December 12, 2025Industry Experience
Software & Internet, Media & Entertainment, Education, Government, Professional Services, Other
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