Meet Riley Davis: Social Media and Communication Specialist

Riley Davis is a dynamic and creative force at VGM Forbin, where he excels as a Social Media and Communication Specialist. With a knack for blending creativity with analytical thinking, Riley spends his days crafting content calendars and emails for clients, while also managing forbinfi's social content and paid media. Despite being with the Forbin family for just 10 months, Riley's impact is already felt, thanks to his passion for delivering content that clients love and his dedication to making every project a success.

Professional Insight

Q: What is your role at VGM Forbin, and can you describe a typical day for you? 
A: I am a Social Media and Communication Specialist. Every day varies, but primarily I work on creating content calendars for clients and creating emails for a few of them as well. Internally, I work closely with forbinfi on their social content, paid media and marketing emails.

Q: How long have you been part of the VGM Forbin family? 
A: I have been a part of the Forbin family for a whopping 10 months (five of which I spent as a Paid Media Marketing Intern).

Q: What do you love most about your role, and what motivates you to excel each day? 
A: I love that I get to use my creative sense of thinking while also working with the analytical side of things. It really motivates me when my clients truly like and enjoy the content they are given and get excited when new items come their way.

Personal Touch

Q: Outside of work, what hobbies or activities do you enjoy? 
A: Outside of work one of my favorite things to do is to play volleyball (indoor or sand). I also enjoy doing anything music wise; whether that is creating playlists on Spotify for my every mood or transposing sheet music to my favorite songs.
 
Q: Is there something unexpected or surprising that people might not know about you? 
A: I have been playing the piano since I was in first grade.
 
Q: If you could pick one quote or mantra that you live by/resonates with you, what would it be? 
A: I’d have to say it would be, “if life is a radio, turn up to ten” from the song “Crazy, Crazy Nights” by Kiss. This may be cheesy, but you do only get one life, so why not make the most of it while you still can?
 
Q: What’s your go-to productivity hack or stress-relief method? 
A: I find myself most productive when I have my headphones on blast anything from Megan Thee Stallion or Doja Cat. The upbeat tempo helps keep the train running. When I am trying to de-stress, I usually go shopping, (bad habit, I know) or hang out with friends!

Fun & Favorites

Q: If you could have lunch with any historical figure or celebrity (alive or otherwise), who would it be and why? 
A: I would love nothing more than to have lunch with Whitney Houston. She is magnificent, not only with her music, but the movie “The Bodyguard”? Chef’s kiss! Her songs always make you feel good, and her music videos are so fun to watch and dance around the house to.
 
Q: What’s your favorite piece of technology or software right now? 
A: My favorite piece of technology is probably my Clavinova. In case you couldn’t already tell; I love music and always have. The great thing about a Clavinova is unlike a traditional piano that you must tune every so often, a Clavinova stays tuned. It has so many unique things you can do with it, and it is always fun to play around with different settings.
 
Q: Share with us your favorite “hidden gem” in Iowa – a place, dish, activity, or anything else. 
A: My favorite hidden gem would have to be the restaurant Asian Fusion in Cedar Falls. They have some of the best Pho you can get in the Cedar Valley and would highly recommend everyone goes and tries it!

What the Team Has to Say

“Riley is always ready to jump into new projects and dives headfirst into research to better our services. He's always brewing up new ideas and making sure everything we're doing is top notch. Super thankful to have Riley on the team!” – Taylor Thoma, Director of Marketing
 
“Riley is such a breath of fresh air to the marketing team. His eye for trends and amazing creativity shines every time he hops into a meeting. Whether it’s creating last-minute engaging social media campaigns or optimizing SEM strategies, Riley's enthusiasm is contagious. And let’s not forget his incredible fashion sense— he always "slays a fit check"! We’re fortunate to have him on board, and I can't wait to see what he pulls off next!” – Kelly Herbert, Digital Marketing Director
 
Thank you for learning about Riley Davis, our dedicated Social Media and Communication Specialist at VGM Forbin. Riley's creativity and analytical skills have made a significant impact in just 10 months. We look forward to seeing more of Riley's innovative work.