Erik Rapprich

I'm a Grassroots Organizer turned Web Professional based in Washington, D.C.
I'm passionate about web development, interaction design & project workflow.

  • Election Results Map

    This Interactive map used the data API from the Associated Press to compare internal goal numbers & track county-level results in real-time.

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  • "Just Do It"

    There is something very wrong about a caucasian Republican Web guy rapping in his home studio (basement). The following is my gift to you Wisconsin!

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  • WikiPress

    This WordPress plugin provides a simple solution for collaborating with other users in the administration section of your WordPress installation.

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  • EthosMail

    This DIY email web app let's anyone create & track multiple campaigns with ease. In addition to customizing the app, I was also responsible for the marketing website.

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  • RGA Framework

    A centralized dashboard that provided key overview stats for each of our 40+ websites (along with any corresponding videos, press releases & creatives).

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  • CM Newsletter

    This plugin provides a relatively easy way to create a newsletter page integrated with your Campaign Monitor account.

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  • Inspector general - Special Strickland Unit

    Inspired by the Law & Order opening, I recorded all the audio, wrote the music from the scratch & produced the project in less than 1 weeks time.

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  • RGA Donation Management System

    Using the PayPal API, this secure app allowed staff to securely search, export & enter donations made through the RGA website.

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  • HHI.edu

    Completed a thorough re-design their existing site as well as adding a custom education management system in the backend (which I did using WordPress as the core platform).

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  • Dale Peterson Says

    After Dale Peterson became an overnight political celebrity, we asked for his opinion on our friends in GA. We got that & more: a video, ringtones & even a Dale quote rotator.

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  • TrackBook

    A simple-to-use note, task & reference manager for personal use. Inspired by 37signals' BackPack & written in AJAX using mootools.

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  • WP Freshbooks

    A WordPress plugin that uses the FreshBooks API to display invoices, projects, profile info & time tracking in your WP admin section. (No longer public)

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  • Can't Fix Maine

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  • Cahill's Connections

    While our main site on Tim Cahill was thecahillreport.com, I put together this interactive web of his connections for anyone who wasn't clear on the issues. It might not be as cool as our twitter map but the feedback was positive.

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About

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I'm a Grassroots Organizer turned Web Professional living in Washington, DC.

I'm currently the Creative Director at Engage, a leading digital strategy firm that has worked on some of the toughest battles in recent political history.

Prior to my current job, I was the Web Director at the Republican Governors Association. Our mission was noble but our job was tough. Our team created 38 websites in 22 states in 5 months & I had the opportunity to work with the greatest creative minds in the field (Justin Schuck, Kyle Vitasek, Alex Skatell, Lucas Baiano).

I currently live in Falls Church, VA with my lovely wife Ashley, our dogs (Guinness & Thorman) & our horse Winnie. When I'm not in front of a computer, you can find me building things around the house, traveling or playing the piano.

Rapprich.com exists to showcase some of my favorite projects & give you the lowdown on a not-so-interesting topic: me.

Web Development

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Politics
I caught the bug when I was elected Class President my freshman year in college. From there, I founded my school's College Republican Chapter & eventually was elected (& re-elected) College Republican State Chairman.

He graduated from countless political training seminars (most notably the Leadership Institute's Grassroots Activist School and Campaign Solution's Campaign Management School), and has created & taught seminars on various aspects of grassroots activism. Erik received a B.A. in Government from Connecticut College, where he received the Ronald Reagan Future Leaders Scholarship presented by the Phillips Foundation.

Contact

While I'm currently not accepting any freelance projects, I'm still available for speaking events.

Get In Touch

Whether you want to say hi or inquire about hiring me, go for it. That said, I'm usually most responsive to a facebook message or text message.

Contact Information

Email: erik@rapprich.com
Voice: +1 202 559 7677

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