Richard Zhang

Richard Zhang has a diverse work experience spanning multiple industries and roles. Richard is currently a Program Manager at Amazon, starting in September 2022. Prior to that, they worked at Amped Emotos Inc. as a Chief of Staff, where they oversaw engineering, finance, and market research workstreams for a team designing an electric motorcycle for military and security markets. Richard also managed budgeting, payroll, business planning, and procurement, and secured $250,000 in pledged funds.

Previously, Richard was an Operations Manager at Sur Ron Pit Stop, where they played a key role in website design, social media marketing, and supply-chain optimization, resulting in increased Instagram followers and $9,000 in sales. Richard also worked as a Private Tutor at Lindamood-Bell Learning Processes for a summer and as a Lifeguard and Swim Instructor at YMCA of Greater Seattle. In these roles, they gained experience in leadership, training, and customer service. Additionally, Richard worked as a Lab Technician at Fred Hutch, where they maintained lab space and gained skills in protein purification and PCR.

Richard Zhang completed their high school education at The Bear Creek School from 2014 to 2018, earning a High School Diploma. Richard then pursued higher education at Pitzer College from 2018 to 2022, majoring in Mathematical Economics and Computer Science with a focus on Finance, General.