Richard De Castro

Richard De Castro has a diverse work experience spanning several industries and roles. In 2011, they started working as a Digital Nomad, assisting businesses for over a decade through Upwork. In 2013, they joined Factual Inc as a Work4 Polygon works. Richard then moved on to PlaceIQ in 2013, where they worked as a Map Specialist - Geomaker and QA. From 2018 to 2019, Richard worked at Sourcing 2 Order as a VA & Lead Generation for Property Sales using the Podio system. In 2019, they began freelancing as an Amazon and Shopify Product Researcher and managing an eBay store. In 2020, they worked as a Project Manager at Creative Petccessories and a Facebook ad Manager. In 2021, Richard became an IONOS Official Partner, providing cloud solutions and web hosting services. Additionally, they are currently working as a Digital Marketer. One of their recent roles is in Shopify Partners, where they specialize in eCommerce Dropshipping, Facebook ad Management, and product and supplier research.

Richard De Castro completed their Associate degree in Computer System Design and Programming from AMA Computer Learning Center of North Bay, City of Manila, from 2004 to 2007. In addition, they obtained a certification as a Data Encoder from TESDA in May 2007 and completed a training intervention for Microsoft Retail Sales Professionals offered by Microsoft Corporation in October 2010. Richard has also obtained various certifications in fields such as WordPress and Marketing, Small Business Ownership, Administrative Professionalism, and Affiliate Marketing Foundations from institutions such as Course Belt Learning Inc., LinkedIn, and Oberlo. Furthermore, they have acquired certifications in different areas of expertise such as Writing a Resume, Graphic Design Careers, PowerPoint for Teachers, The Science of Logo Design, and UX Foundations: Research from LinkedIn.