Richard Bist
About Richard Bist
Richard Bist is a Content Specialist at Drips with extensive experience in various roles within the Florida state government and private sector, specializing in marketing and communications.
Current Role at Drips
Richard Bist currently holds the position of Content Specialist at Drips, a role he has been in since 2021. In this capacity, he analyzes marketing metrics to improve the effectiveness of voice and SMS text-based marketing campaigns. He also collaborates across departments to execute brand initiatives and acts as a backup content editor to ensure adherence to tone, context, and voice best practices.
Previous Roles at Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation
Richard Bist has had an extensive career at the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a Systems Programming Administrator. Prior to that, he was a Systems Project Consultant from 2015 to 2018 and held the role of Government Operations Consultant III from 2014 to 2015. In 2014, Bist also worked as a Regulatory Specialist II for six months, demonstrating a consistent track record in varied administrative and consultative roles within the department.
Early Career in Content and Communications
Richard Bist began his professional journey in content and communications fields. He was employed as a Communications Coordinator at the Florida Housing Coalition for five months in 2001 and as a Content Editor at LEARNSOMETHING.COM, INC. from 2000 to 2001. He also has a significant tenure as a Senior Marketing Writer at FBMC Benefits Management, Inc. from 2005 to 2012.
Educational Background
Richard Bist attended Florida State University from 2001 to 2004. Prior to that, he studied Creative Writing at Tallahassee Community College, where he received an Associate of Arts (AA) degree from 1995 to 1997. His educational background laid the foundation for his roles in both content creation and administrative functions throughout his career.