Marketing portfolio

Welcome to my portfolio!

Here’s a little bit more about me—if you dare to read 🙂
My life has been unconventional, to say the least. I was born near Washington, D.C., but soon after, my family moved to Singapore, where I spent the early years of my life.

After galavanting around Southeast Asia, we returned to the United States. Constantly moving while growing up instilled in me a subconscious drive to always be striving for more. It set the tone for my life.

I later chose to move to England for university. “What a strange choice,” most people say. I initially justified it with future employability and cost savings, but truthfully, it was the experience and opportunity that drew me in. And—I never left.

At university, I discovered a deep fascination with the metaverse and artificial intelligence. This passion shaped my academic focus on digital worlds—not just the technology behind them, but the aesthetics and imagery they inspire.

During this time, I landed two internships. The first, and most impactful, was with Republiqe, a metaverse-ready fashion house, where I contributed to brand guidelines and visual storytelling. It was a transformative experience that solidified my love for everything digital.

I also worked with Jens Laugesen in preparation for London Fashion Week. That too was a treasured experience, though it helped me realize that my future lies beyond traditional fashion.

While studying, I also developed an unwavering dedication to bodybuilding. I’ve spent years building muscle—training 4–5 times a week, hitting every set to failure, consuming 140 grams of protein a day, and cycling through bulking and cutting phases. It taught me discipline and grit. If I say I’ll do something, I’ll do it.

Creativity has always been part of my life. As a kid, I fell in love with art and video editing. I ran a (slightly embarrassing!) YouTube channel where I edited and curated content based on animated shows I adored. I even organized multi-editor collaborations and became deeply involved in the editing community.

Eventually, the account was hacked, and I had to rebuild it from scratch—a frustrating but incredibly valuable lesson in cybersecurity and resilience. I grew it again. It took years, but I did it.

It’s been an eventful life so far, and all of it has shaped me into someone highly socially intuitive—I like to think I could talk to anyone about anything. A born communicator, if you will.

I’m hungry for experience and excited about all life has to offer. If you’d like to connect or collaborate, don’t hesitate to reach out: rileywblons@gmail.com

Thank you for reading!