Top Talent like Ricky are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ricky Govan

Creative & Brand Strategist
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Project Manager
Oakland, CA, US
Campaign Marketing
Business Strategy
Team Building
Entrepreneurship
AI
Creative Writing
Music Videos
Audio Mixing
Content Development
Event Videography
Video Production
Event Marketing
Social Media
Messaging Strategy
Social Ad Campaigns
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing
Adobe Creative Suite
Integrated Marketing
Creative Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Marketing
Content Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts
Marketing Strategist | Brand Growth Expert
With an AAS in Electronics from Heald College, I have carved a diverse career path in marketing and communications. As Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer at Golden State Kickball since 2013, I have been instrumental in crafting strategic marketing campaigns and enhancing brand presence. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to co-found Foreign Legion Music in 1997, where I engaged global audiences through innovative content and live performances. At Hip Hop For Change, Inc., I advanced from Senior Creative Producer to Director of Marketing, Creative, and Communications, where I developed brand strategies and optimized budget allocations for maximum impact. My recent role as Director of Communications at Oakland Rising involved creating multi-channel programs to educate voters and counter conservative narratives. My career reflects a commitment to leveraging creative strategies to drive engagement and brand growth.

Projects

Crib Diggers

A political spoof on popular HGTV shows.

Not Our Fault

A political ad that ran during the 2020 Presidential Election.

Son Of A Gun

Music Video

Hagler vs. Hearns

Music Video

Work History

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Director of Communications

Oakland RisingApr 2024 - Sep 2024 • 6 mosOrchestrated the development of communications strategies to educate local voters on candidate positions and county-wide measures. Constructed multi-channel programs to illustrate the impacts of electoral decisions. Conceptualized mixed media programs to combat conservative narratives. Organized press conferences and produced print campaigns and live-stream events.
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Director of Marketing, Creative, and Communications

Hip Hop For Change, Inc.Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yr 9 mosFormulated brand strategies in line with company values, engaged with departments and partners to align strategies with objectives, allocated budget for maximum ROI, educated stakeholders on creative strategy, and approved work to boost brand awareness.
H

Senior Creative Producer

Hip Hop For Change, Inc.Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 • 1 yrChampioned the creation of a successful brand and image, ideated marketing strategies for new programs, liaised between departments for successful campaigns, and established a data-driven social media program.
G

Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer

Golden State KickballGolden State Kickball is an adult kickball league that provides exercise and social networking opportunities for young professionals. Responsibilities included setting and achieving strategic goals related to social media metrics, advertising, and marketing campaign initiatives, designing and improving marketing campaigns, negotiating compensation and project details for outside contractors, creating and propagating an enthusiastic brand message, following up with reports and social media strategies, and overseeing the customer operations department.
F

Co-Founder

Foreign Legion MusicAs an independent artist, created content (audio and video), booked and produced live shows, and implemented marketing plans to engage listeners around the world.

Education

H

Heald Institute

AS, Electronic TechnologyApr 1994 - Jul 1996

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
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Marketing Strategist | Brand Growth Expert
With an AAS in Electronics from Heald College, I have carved a diverse career path in marketing and communications. As Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer at Golden State Kickball since 2013, I have been instrumental in crafting strategic marketing campaigns and enhancing brand presence. My entrepreneurial spirit led me to co-found Foreign Legion Music in 1997, where I engaged global audiences through innovative content and live performances. At Hip Hop For Change, Inc., I advanced from Senior Creative Producer to Director of Marketing, Creative, and Communications, where I developed brand strategies and optimized budget allocations for maximum impact. My recent role as Director of Communications at Oakland Rising involved creating multi-channel programs to educate voters and counter conservative narratives. My career reflects a commitment to leveraging creative strategies to drive engagement and brand growth.

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call

Top Talent like Ricky are on Pangea

Pangea, a YC company, connects companies with fractional talent. Fractional hiring allows companies to move faster and work with more specialized talent, while giving talent more flexibility and independence. If you are talent open to fractional work, apply here. If you’re a company looking for high-quality fractional talent, learn more here.

Ricky Govan

Creative & Brand Strategist
Social Media Marketing Specialist
Project Manager
Oakland, CA, US
Campaign Marketing
Business Strategy
Team Building
Entrepreneurship
AI
Creative Writing
Music Videos
Audio Mixing
Content Development
Event Videography
Video Production
Event Marketing
Social Media
Messaging Strategy
Social Ad Campaigns
Brand Development
Brand Strategy
Digital Marketing
Adobe Creative Suite
Integrated Marketing
Creative Marketing
Marketing Strategy
Social Media Marketing
Marketing
Content Strategy
Available for hire fromNegotiable
Contracts

Projects

Crib Diggers

A political spoof on popular HGTV shows.

Not Our Fault

A political ad that ran during the 2020 Presidential Election.

Son Of A Gun

Music Video

Hagler vs. Hearns

Music Video

Work History

O

Director of Communications

Oakland RisingApr 2024 - Sep 2024 • 6 mosOrchestrated the development of communications strategies to educate local voters on candidate positions and county-wide measures. Constructed multi-channel programs to illustrate the impacts of electoral decisions. Conceptualized mixed media programs to combat conservative narratives. Organized press conferences and produced print campaigns and live-stream events.
H

Director of Marketing, Creative, and Communications

Hip Hop For Change, Inc.Feb 2022 - Oct 2023 • 1 yr 9 mosFormulated brand strategies in line with company values, engaged with departments and partners to align strategies with objectives, allocated budget for maximum ROI, educated stakeholders on creative strategy, and approved work to boost brand awareness.
H

Senior Creative Producer

Hip Hop For Change, Inc.Mar 2021 - Feb 2022 • 1 yrChampioned the creation of a successful brand and image, ideated marketing strategies for new programs, liaised between departments for successful campaigns, and established a data-driven social media program.
G

Co-Owner and Chief Marketing Officer

Golden State KickballGolden State Kickball is an adult kickball league that provides exercise and social networking opportunities for young professionals. Responsibilities included setting and achieving strategic goals related to social media metrics, advertising, and marketing campaign initiatives, designing and improving marketing campaigns, negotiating compensation and project details for outside contractors, creating and propagating an enthusiastic brand message, following up with reports and social media strategies, and overseeing the customer operations department.
F

Co-Founder

Foreign Legion MusicAs an independent artist, created content (audio and video), booked and produced live shows, and implemented marketing plans to engage listeners around the world.

Education

H

Heald Institute

AS, Electronic TechnologyApr 1994 - Jul 1996

How Pangea Works

Effortlessly discover top talent

We've distilled the candidate search from endless hours down to just a few minutes. Using Pangea's AI-powered search tools, you can find top fractional talent able to take on your next project. Our system looks at your company's niche and your needs to find the perfect match faster than any traditional hiring platform.

Start working with talent today

The top talent on Pangea is ready to get started with you right now. You can message or hire a candidate right from their profile page and start assigning work as soon as they respond. And the best part? Pangea's fractional contract structure lets you start small and ramp up as your needs change, keeping your costs manageable and your team's capabliities flexible.

Track work and invoices in one place

Assign tasks, track progress, and complete invoices all on Pangea. We've combined every part of the hiring process into one platform to eliminate the miscommunication that's unavoidable on other freelance platforms. We even send out 1099s to your contractors at the end of the year!

Talk with a Talent Expert

Members of our team are available to help you speed through the hiring process.
Available Now
Book a Call
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