Cemal Richards
About Cemal Richards
Cemal Richards is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in email marketing and development. He balances workloads across various clients and campaigns while researching technical trends and features in the field.
Work at Thesis
Cemal Richards has been employed as a Software Engineer at Thesis agency since 2017. In this role, he balances workload across various clients and email campaigns, ensuring that projects meet client expectations. He collaborates with other departments to maintain adherence to email best practices. His responsibilities also include writing blog posts, technical documentation, and training guides to support both clients and the internal team.
Education and Expertise
Cemal Richards holds a Master's degree in Interactive Media from California State University - East Bay, where he studied from 2009 to 2012. He also earned a Bachelor's degree in Digital Media from California State University-Sacramento, completing his studies from 2004 to 2007. His expertise includes producing complex email templates for various email service providers, such as Salesforce Marketing Cloud and MailChimp, and he utilizes Litmus for testing and validating emails.
Background
Cemal Richards has a diverse professional background in email marketing and software development. Prior to his current position at Thesis, he worked at several companies, including VUDU, Robert Half International, Symantec Corporation, and California State University, East Bay. His roles varied from Email Marketing Coordinator to Front-End Developer, providing him with a broad skill set in digital media and online marketing.
Previous Work Experience
Before joining Thesis, Cemal Richards held multiple positions in the field of email marketing and development. He worked as an Email Marketing Coordinator at VUDU for three months in 2015, and as a Front-End Developer/Email Developer at Robert Half International for one year from 2014 to 2015. Additionally, he served as an Online Marketing Specialist at Symantec Corporation for one year and as a Content Developer at California State University, East Bay for three months.
Technical Skills
Cemal Richards possesses strong technical skills in email marketing and development. He is proficient in creating complex email templates for various platforms, including IBM Watson and CheetahMail. His knowledge extends to utilizing tools like Litmus for testing and ensuring consistent email rendering across different clients and devices, which is essential for effective email marketing campaigns.