Richard Chung

Incoming Area Manager (L4) @ Amazon | University of California, Santa Cruz Alumni

San Francisco Bay Area

About

Hello! I am a recent alumnus from the University of California, Santa Cruz, double-majoring in Business Management Economics and General Psychology, with a minor in Statistics. My journey in management began in high school, where I first got involved with social media management through various organizations. Today, I continue my passion for project management through involvement in several professional organizations on campus. My roles have deepened my love for team management and expanded my interests to include recruitment and event planning. My leadership roles are a testament to my commitment to a future in project management and marketing. I have honed my skills over the years, achieving mastery in leading a team and persevering through hardships. If you want more details regarding my experience and background in marketing, please check out my portfolio linked to my profile! I'm excited to connect with like-minded professionals and explore marketing and management opportunities. I am actively seeking any opportunities in product/project management, supply chain, marketing, and operations. If you have any opportunities or questions, please feel free to contact me at [email protected].

Experience

  • Incoming Area Manager (L4) at Amazon
    Nov 2025 - Present · 8 mos

  • Alpha Kappa Psi, Chi Gamma (3 yrs 6 mos)
    • Active Member
      Jan 2026 - Jun 2026 · 6 mos

    • Chapter President
      Jan 2025 - Jan 2026 · 1 yr 1 mo

      - Led strategic initiatives to enhance member satisfaction using feedback-driven improvements and targeted outreach, achieving a 52% membership increase during the term. - Mentored and supported executive leadership, helping officers navigate challenges and turn their visions into executed outcomes. - Oversaw daily chapter operations by maintaining weekly communication with executive members and organizing biweekly general meetings to keep members informed, engaged, and retained.

    • Executive Vice President
      Jun 2024 - Jan 2025 · 8 mos

      - Guide the chapter's overall direction and strategic pursuits: Set the vision and goals for the chapter, ensuring all activities and initiatives align with the organization's mission and values. - Manage communication between executive members and committees: Facilitate effective communication and collaboration among executive board members and various committees to ensure cohesive and efficient operations. - Assist the president and support other VPs in achieving their goals: Provide necessary support to the president and other vice presidents, helping them overcome challenges and successfully execute their plans and projects. - Allocate and oversee committees based on member preferences, ensuring proper registration with SOAR each academic year: Assign committee roles that match members' skills and interests, monitor their progress, and ensure the chapter maintains its official status as a registered student organization with SOAR at the start of each academic year.

  • University of California, Santa Cruz (Santa Cruz, CA · Hybrid)
    • Community Engagement Student Assistant
      Nov 2024 - May 2026 · 1 yr 7 mos

      - Redesigned the Instagram feed with a unified theme and color palette, enhancing brand professionalism and credibility, with a goal of driving a 10% quarterly increase in engagement. - Create an outreach plan by collaborating with campus partners, students, and community members to plan events to bolster community engagement and relations. - Support initiatives like Good Neighbor Outreach and Move Out Program, handling logistics and material distribution.

    • Economics Department Peer Advisor
      Jun 2024 - Mar 2026 · 1 yr 10 mos

  • Area Manager Intern at Amazon
    Jun 2025 - Aug 2025 · 3 mos

    - Designed and standardized labor tracking practices that reduced Time Off Task discrepancies by over 70% and improved site-level labor utilization metrics. - Analyzed operational data to identify bottlenecks, achieving a 2.46% reduction in Time Off Task across all sorts, with projected annual savings exceeding $1M. - Helped lead daily operations, focusing on safety, productivity, and quality while managing workflows, monitoring performance, and coaching employees to meet operational goals.

  • Marketing Director at UCSC Investment Banking Academy
    Nov 2024 - Aug 2025 · 10 mos

    - Develop and implement a marketing strategy to enhance organizational visibility among UCSC students, achieving a growth of 200+ followers within the first month of account creation. - Design a cohesive visual and content theme to establish a consistent and engaging social media presence, support outreach initiatives, and build anticipation for the organization’s launch. - Leverage analytics and prior experience to create high-performing posts by optimizing content based on insights from previous engagement trends and successful features.