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A successful and driven Community Builder who has founded my own communities and managed existing ones on large global platforms. Able to adapt and learn quickly; producing powerful connections and scalable networks. Understanding user needs and empowering teams to think of innovative ways to implement solutions. Unafraid to fail quickly and learn from it, while always keeping up to date with market trends. I have a deep understanding of the freelancer and creator economy, having served as the Community Lead for Fiverr across the UK, Europe, and Africa - building communities, empowering freelancers, and fostering connections between talent and opportunity.…A successful and driven Community Builder who has founded my own communities and managed existing ones on large global platforms. Able to adapt and learn quickly; producing powerful connections and scalable networks. Understanding user needs and empowering teams to think of innovative ways to implement solutions. Unafraid to fail quickly and learn from it, while always keeping up to date with market trends. I have a deep understanding of the freelancer and creator economy, having served as the Community Lead for Fiverr across the UK, Europe, and Africa - building communities, empowering freelancers, and fostering connections between talent and opportunity.

Bethan Swift

Community Manager, Writer, Content Creator, +3

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A successful and driven Community Builder who has founded my own communities and managed existing ones on large global platforms. Able to adapt and learn quickly; producing powerful connections and scalable networks. Understanding user needs and empowering teams to think of innovative ways to implement solutions. Unafraid to fail quickly and learn from it, while always keeping up to date with market trends. I have a deep understanding of the freelancer and creator economy, having served as the Community Lead for Fiverr across the UK, Europe, and Africa - building communities, empowering freelancers, and fostering connections between talent and opportunity.…A successful and driven Community Builder who has founded my own communities and managed existing ones on large global platforms. Able to adapt and learn quickly; producing powerful connections and scalable networks. Understanding user needs and empowering teams to think of innovative ways to implement solutions. Unafraid to fail quickly and learn from it, while always keeping up to date with market trends. I have a deep understanding of the freelancer and creator economy, having served as the Community Lead for Fiverr across the UK, Europe, and Africa - building communities, empowering freelancers, and fostering connections between talent and opportunity.

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A successful and driven Community Builder who has founded my own communities and managed existing ones on large global platforms. Able to adapt and learn quickly; producing powerful connections and scalable networks. Understanding user needs and empowering teams to think of innovative ways to implement solutions. Unafraid to fail quickly and learn from it, while always keeping up to date with market trends. I have a deep understanding of the freelancer and creator economy, having served as the Community Lead for Fiverr across the UK, Europe, and Africa - building communities, empowering freelancers, and fostering connections between talent and opportunity.

Skills

Experience Level

Expert

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Expert

Expert

Expert

Expert

Language

English

Fluent

Work Experience

Head of Community & Growth at PersonalWalkies.com

January 1, 2025 - October 27, 2025

Led the community and daily engagement for thousands of pet owners across in-app interactions, social media, and events. Implemented data-informed growth strategies, tracked retention and engagement metrics, and collaborated on product and marketing decisions to align with owner and pet needs. Built partnerships with pet brands, shelters, and local businesses, and led content strategy to highlight user stories and milestones while driving customer experience improvements.

Head of Community (Europe & Africa) at Fiverr.com

January 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025

Developed and led the Community program for Fiverr in Europe, working remotely with a US-based team. Conducted hundreds of 1:1 outreach calls, empowered freelancers to become local community leaders, and hosted global/local events. Coordinated cross-functionally with Product, Data, Brand, PR, Social Media, and International Expansion, and led Fiverr Clubs with moderation responsibilities.

Founder at Orton.io

January 1, 2016 - Present

Founded a writing platform enabling writers to develop work, receive feedback, and engage in writing games. Managed designers, developers, and community managers using Agile. Expanded into book publishing from 2020, publishing five books to date.

Founder at Murder Club

January 1, 2015 - Present

Founded Europe’s largest true crime community, hosting in-person and online events, and connecting members to create powerful networks. Built and trained Community Organisers to sustain the club and received press recognition as hosting Europe’s largest True Crime community (~2,000 members).

Founder at FridaApp.com

January 1, 2022 - October 27, 2025

Created a friend-finding app for women during the COVID pandemic to combat isolation. Acquired 4,518 sign-ups, partnered with influencers, and conducted MVP testing with diverse women cohorts (40 participants in Zoom sessions).